Fresh flatfish (other species) trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in fresh flatfish (other species) was worth $268.0 million in 2024, about 49.3 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 13% since 2017, and up 13% 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 | $268.0M | 49.3K t |
| 2023 | $237.7M | 44.0K t |
| 2022 | $275.2M | 61.8K t |
| 2021 | $346.3M | 67.3K t |
| 2020 | $301.2M | 65.8K t |
| 2019 | $350.4M | 61.5K t |
| 2018 | $352.7M | 64.7K t |
| 2017 | $308.1M | 48.5K t |
Top fresh flatfish (other species) exporting countries
Pakistan is the largest exporter with 14% of world exports, followed by France and Denmark. The top three supply 35% between them, out of 92 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pakistan | $37.4M | 14% |
| France | $29.0M | 11% |
| Denmark | $26.8M | 10% |
| United Kingdom | $23.3M | 8.7% |
| Egypt | $21.2M | 7.9% |
| Spain | $18.0M | 6.7% |
| Malaysia | $13.5M | 5% |
| Iceland | $13.3M | 5% |
| Netherlands | $12.2M | 4.5% |
| Ireland | $8.7M | 3.3% |
| Myanmar | $6.1M | 2.3% |
| India | $5.6M | 2.1% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are Spain (20%), Kuwait (17%) and the Netherlands (14%). 118 countries imported it, and the top three take 51% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $54.6M | 20% |
| Kuwait | $44.6M | 17% |
| Netherlands | $37.3M | 14% |
| France | $27.2M | 10% |
| Saudi Arabia | $14.3M | 5.3% |
| Brunei | $13.5M | 5% |
| Italy | $10.1M | 3.8% |
| United Arab Emirates | $8.7M | 3.2% |
| Thailand | $5.7M | 2.1% |
| Lebanon | $5.0M | 1.9% |
| United States | $5.0M | 1.9% |
| Belgium | $4.8M | 1.8% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $5.44 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Pakistan averaged $10.53 per kg and Egypt $4.36 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 0302.29: Fish: fresh or chilled, flat fish, n.e.c. in item no. 0302.2, excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0302.91 to 0302.99. HS 0302 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most fresh flatfish (other species)?
Pakistan exported $37.4 million in 2024, 14% of the world total, followed by France (11%) and Denmark (10%). In all, 92 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most fresh flatfish (other species)?
Spain imported $54.6 million in 2024, 20% of world imports, ahead of Kuwait (17%) and the Netherlands (14%). The top three importers together take 51%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in fresh flatfish (other species)?
It was worth $268.0 million in 2024, about 49.3 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 13% since 2017. The peak year was 2018 at $352.7 million. 92 countries reported exports and 118 reported imports.
What is the average price of fresh flatfish (other species) per kg?
The world average declared value was about $5.44 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Pakistan averaged $10.53 per kg and Egypt $4.36 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 fresh flatfish (other species)?
The HS code for fresh flatfish (other species) is subheading 0302.29, 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 0302 page.
How can I find fresh flatfish (other species) buyers and suppliers?
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