Frozen demersal meat (other) trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in frozen demersal meat (other) was worth $270.1 million in 2024, about 59.9 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 4% since 2017, and down 5% 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 | $270.1M | 59.9K t |
| 2023 | $282.8M | 72.6K t |
| 2022 | $380.3M | 90.3K t |
| 2021 | $331.7M | 90.7K t |
| 2020 | $274.8M | 79.5K t |
| 2019 | $308.3M | 91.9K t |
| 2018 | $305.2M | 91.9K t |
| 2017 | $260.0M | 81.7K t |
Top frozen demersal meat (other) exporting countries
Exports are led by Namibia (19%), the United States (10%) and Iceland (10%). 58 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 39%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Namibia | $51.3M | 19% |
| United States | $27.5M | 10% |
| Iceland | $26.1M | 9.7% |
| China | $20.9M | 7.8% |
| Spain | $18.2M | 6.8% |
| Netherlands | $15.7M | 5.8% |
| Portugal | $12.0M | 4.5% |
| Argentina | $10.8M | 4% |
| Poland | $10.7M | 4% |
| Denmark | $8.7M | 3.2% |
| Indonesia | $8.6M | 3.2% |
| Vietnam | $8.5M | 3.1% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
Spain is the biggest buyer with 22% of world imports, ahead of Canada and France. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 46% across 95 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $58.4M | 22% |
| Canada | $32.8M | 12% |
| France | $31.7M | 12% |
| Italy | $26.4M | 9.8% |
| Portugal | $13.2M | 4.9% |
| United Kingdom | $11.4M | 4.2% |
| Japan | $11.0M | 4.1% |
| Poland | $10.0M | 3.7% |
| Brazil | $10.0M | 3.7% |
| Lithuania | $9.2M | 3.4% |
| China | $8.8M | 3.3% |
| Germany | $7.1M | 2.7% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $4.51 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Namibia averaged $13.92 per kg and Argentina $2.32 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 0304.95: Fish meat, excluding fillets, whether or not minced: frozen, of the families Bregmacerotidae, Euclichthyidae, Gadidae, Macrouridae, Melanonidae, Merlucciidae, Moridae and Muraenolepididae, other than Alaska Pollack (Theragra chalcogramma). HS 0304 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most frozen demersal meat (other)?
Namibia exported $51.3 million in 2024, 19% of the world total, followed by the United States (10%) and Iceland (10%). In all, 58 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most frozen demersal meat (other)?
Spain imported $58.4 million in 2024, 22% of world imports, ahead of Canada (12%) and France (12%). The top three importers together take 46%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in frozen demersal meat (other)?
It was worth $270.1 million in 2024, about 59.9 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 4% since 2017. The peak year was 2022 at $380.3 million. 58 countries reported exports and 95 reported imports.
What is the average price of frozen demersal meat (other) per kg?
The world average declared value was about $4.51 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Namibia averaged $13.92 per kg and Argentina $2.32 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 frozen demersal meat (other)?
The HS code for frozen demersal meat (other) is subheading 0304.95, 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 0304 page.
How can I find frozen demersal meat (other) buyers and suppliers?
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