This publication provides an overview of the state of aquaculture markets in 2020 for the six countries surrounding the Black Sea: Bulgaria, Georgia, Romania, the Russian Federation, Turkey and Ukraine. General analyses of the sector in each country illustrate the main features, data and trends of aquaculture production, trade and marketing and also provide insight into the impacts of COVID-19 on the aquaculture sector in the region. Based on the latest figures, this snapshot of aquaculture markets in the Black Sea aims to inform key stakeholders throughout the region about current and future challenges and provides decision makers with a useful tool for policy development.