Dried fish livers and roe trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in dried fish livers and roe was worth $232.7 million in 2024, about 18.3 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 40% since 2017, and up 4% on 2023.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
World trade by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $232.7M | 18.3K t |
| 2023 | $223.8M | 19.1K t |
| 2022 | $246.3M | 17.9K t |
| 2021 | $254.4M | 23.8K t |
| 2020 | $280.0M | 36.4K t |
| 2019 | $224.6M | 23.5K t |
| 2018 | $229.0M | 31.5K t |
| 2017 | $165.8M | 19.3K t |
Top dried fish livers and roe exporting countries
Exports are led by Indonesia (14%), the United States (13%) and China (12%). 90 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 39%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Indonesia | $32.9M | 14% |
| United States | $30.0M | 13% |
| China | $28.6M | 12% |
| Denmark | $21.0M | 9% |
| Peru | $19.6M | 8.4% |
| Norway | $18.5M | 8% |
| Canada | $15.0M | 6.4% |
| Iceland | $11.6M | 5% |
| Greenland | $9.5M | 4.1% |
| Russia | $6.4M | 2.8% |
| Netherlands | $5.7M | 2.4% |
| Vietnam | $4.2M | 1.8% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
Japan is the biggest buyer with 41% of world imports, ahead of Sweden and China. Demand is concentrated: the top three take 62% across 133 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | $94.4M | 41% |
| Sweden | $25.8M | 11% |
| China | $23.4M | 10% |
| Germany | $15.1M | 6.5% |
| Russia | $7.1M | 3.1% |
| United States | $6.1M | 2.6% |
| South Korea | $5.1M | 2.2% |
| Denmark | $4.9M | 2.1% |
| Italy | $4.5M | 1.9% |
| France | $3.6M | 1.5% |
| Hong Kong | $3.4M | 1.5% |
| Belgium | $3.4M | 1.5% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $12.75 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Indonesia averaged $41.73 per kg and Iceland $7.74 per kg, so grade and origin matter.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments worldwide. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 0305.20: Fish: livers, roes and milt of fish, dried, smoked, salted or in brine. HS 0305 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most dried fish livers and roe?
Indonesia exported $32.9 million in 2024, 14% of the world total, followed by the United States (13%) and China (12%). In all, 90 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most dried fish livers and roe?
Japan imported $94.4 million in 2024, 41% of world imports, ahead of Sweden (11%) and China (10%). The top three importers together take 62%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in dried fish livers and roe?
It was worth $232.7 million in 2024, about 18.3 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 40% since 2017. The peak year was 2020 at $280.0 million. 90 countries reported exports and 133 reported imports.
What is the average price of dried fish livers and roe per kg?
The world average declared value was about $12.75 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Indonesia averaged $41.73 per kg and Iceland $7.74 per kg, so grade and origin matter. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so treat it as a benchmark, not a quote.
What is the HS code for dried fish livers and roe?
The HS code for dried fish livers and roe is subheading 0305.20, in chapter 03 (fish and crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates). Customs uses this code worldwide at the six-digit level; national tariffs add more digits. The full list of codes is on the HS 0305 page.
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