How popular isSeafood City?
In September 2026, people searched for Seafood City by name about 165,000 times in the United States, a 22.2% increase from the previous year. These searches made up 5.8% of all United States Asian grocery store searches, placing Seafood City third out of nine stores. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about Asian grocery stores, Seafood City appeared in one of the three answers and was the fifth most recommended of the nine.
Seafood City is the third most searched of 9 competitors and the fifth most recommended in AI answers.
H MartShare of searches 52.6%Mentioned in 2 of 3 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
Patel BrothersShare of searches 28.9%Mentioned in 1 of 3 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 6th
Seafood CityShare of searches 5.8%Mentioned in 1 of 3 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 5th
99 Ranch MarketShare of searches 3.9%Mentioned in 1 of 3 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
Zion MarketShare of searches 3.9%Mentioned in 0 of 3 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
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Top Asian grocery stores in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions, Seafood City was mentioned in one out of three: in one of the three ChatGPT answers. Seafood City is the fifth most recommended of the nine.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
- H Mart2 of 3Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answers
Mitsuwa Marketplace2 of 3Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answers
Weee!2 of 3Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answers- Patel Brothers1 of 3Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answers
- Seafood City1 of 3Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answers
- 99 Ranch Market1 of 3Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answers
- Zion Market0 of 3Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answers
Lotte Plaza Market0 of 3Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answers
Uwajimaya0 of 3Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answers
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3 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best Asian supermarket chain in the US?”
Asked ChatGPT
“Where's the best place to buy Korean and Japanese groceries?”
Asked ChatGPT
“Is there a good Asian grocery delivery service?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“asian market near me”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
Searched Google, AI Overview
“asian supermarket near me”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in United States on October 23, 2026.
Which Asian grocery stores compete with Seafood City?
Share of searches by month for H Mart, Patel Brothers, Seafood City, 99 Ranch Market, Zion Market. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | H Mart | Patel Brothers | Seafood City | 99 Ranch Market | Zion Market | Mitsuwa Marketplace | Lotte Plaza Market | Uwajimaya | Weee! |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 56.4% | 25.3% | 4.2% | 4.2% | 3.4% | 2.3% | 1.5% | 2.3% | 0.51% |
| Nov 2025 | 61.2% | 22.5% | 3.7% | 3.7% | 3% | 2% | 1.4% | 2% | 0.46% |
| Dec 2025 | 59.5% | 21.9% | 4.4% | 4.4% | 2.9% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 2.4% | 0.54% |
| Jan 2026 | 62.5% | 18.8% | 3.8% | 4.6% | 3.1% | 2.1% | 2.5% | 2.1% | 0.69% |
| Feb 2026 | 59.4% | 21.9% | 3.6% | 4.4% | 2.9% | 2% | 3.6% | 1.6% | 0.65% |
| Mar 2026 | 63.5% | 19.1% | 3.8% | 3.8% | 3.1% | 1.7% | 3.1% | 1.4% | 0.47% |
| Apr 2026 | 54.9% | 24.6% | 4.9% | 4% | 4% | 2.2% | 3.3% | 1.5% | 0.51% |
| May 2026 | 53% | 29.1% | 4.8% | 3.9% | 3.9% | 2.1% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.41% |
| Jun 2026 | 53% | 29.1% | 4.8% | 3.9% | 3.9% | 2.1% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.42% |
| Jul 2026 | 52.4% | 28.7% | 5.8% | 3.8% | 3.8% | 2.1% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.49% |
| Aug 2026 | 50.5% | 27.7% | 8.3% | 4.5% | 3.7% | 2% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.56% |
| Sep 2026 | 52.6% | 28.9% | 5.8% | 3.9% | 3.9% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.49% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 52.6% | 1.5M | 0% | +2.1 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 28.9% | 823K | 0% | +1.2 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 5.8% | 165K | -32.9% | -2.5 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 3.9% | 110K | -18.5% | -0.7 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 3.9% | 110K | 0% | +0.2 points | |
| 6, held 6th | 1.7% | 49.5K | -18.2% | -0.3 points | |
| 7, held 7th | 1.4% | 40.5K | 0% | +0.1 points | |
| 8, held 8th | 1.4% | 40.5K | 0% | +0.1 points | |
| 9, held 9th | 0.49% | 14K | -16.2% | -0.1 points |
1.
H Mart52.6%
Held 1st. 1.5M estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +2.1 points.
28.9%
Held 2nd. 823K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +1.2 points.
5.8%
Held 3rd. 165K estimated branded searches, -32.9% vs prior month. Share -2.5 points.
3.9%
Held 4th. 110K estimated branded searches, -18.5% vs prior month. Share -0.7 points.
3.9%
Held 5th. 110K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.2 points.
1.7%
Held 6th. 49.5K estimated branded searches, -18.2% vs prior month. Share -0.3 points.
1.4%
Held 7th. 40.5K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.
1.4%
Held 8th. 40.5K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.
9.
Weee!0.49%
Held 9th. 14K estimated branded searches, -16.2% vs prior month. Share -0.1 points.
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How has branded search demand for Seafood City changed in the United States over the last 12 months?
4 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Seafood City in the United States rose from 135K to 165K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Seafood City’s share of searches among Asian grocery stores in the United States increased from 4.2% to 5.8%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Seafood City’s share of searches among Asian grocery stores in the United States peaked at 8.3% in August 2026 and was lowest at 3.6% in February 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Seafood City rose from 4th to 3rd among Asian grocery stores in the United States.
How did search popularity change for United States Asian grocery stores in September 2026?
6 changes
In September 2026, H Mart gained share of searches among Asian grocery stores in the United States, from 50.5% to 52.6%.
In September 2026, Patel Brothers gained share of searches among Asian grocery stores in the United States, from 27.7% to 28.9%.
In September 2026, Seafood City lost share of searches among Asian grocery stores in the United States, from 8.3% to 5.8%.
In September 2026, 99 Ranch Market lost share of searches among Asian grocery stores in the United States, from 4.5% to 3.9%.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Uwajimaya in the United States fell 45.3% over 12 measured months, from 74K to 40.5K in September 2026.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Mitsuwa Marketplace in the United States fell 33.1% over 12 measured months, from 74K to 49.5K in September 2026.
How are Seafood City’s branded searches counted?
1 search term
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Seafood City’s name. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for this branded term can be used to understand whether interest in the brand is growing, holding steady, or fading.
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