Frozen fish livers and roe trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in frozen fish livers and roe was worth $905.3 million in 2024, about 127.8 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 1% since 2017, and down 22% 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 | $905.3M | 127.8K t |
| 2023 | $1.16B | 132.5K t |
| 2022 | $1.26B | 121.0K t |
| 2021 | $1.29B | 121.0K t |
| 2020 | $799.4M | 117.7K t |
| 2019 | $855.2M | 125.0K t |
| 2018 | $1.01B | 124.6K t |
| 2017 | $911.4M | 119.4K t |
Top frozen fish livers and roe exporting countries
Exports are led by Russia (32%), the United States (30%) and Iceland (6%). 80 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 68%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Russia | $285.8M | 32% |
| United States | $271.3M | 30% |
| Iceland | $57.7M | 6.4% |
| Peru | $55.1M | 6.1% |
| South Korea | $32.3M | 3.6% |
| Norway | $31.8M | 3.5% |
| Denmark | $22.0M | 2.4% |
| China | $20.4M | 2.3% |
| Indonesia | $19.8M | 2.2% |
| Japan | $15.5M | 1.7% |
| Canada | $13.8M | 1.5% |
| Mauritania | $11.1M | 1.2% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
Japan is the biggest buyer with 44% of world imports, ahead of South Korea and China. Demand is concentrated: the top three take 70% across 124 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | $394.7M | 44% |
| South Korea | $134.8M | 15% |
| China | $107.9M | 12% |
| Taiwan | $45.3M | 5% |
| Ukraine | $21.9M | 2.4% |
| Vietnam | $17.5M | 1.9% |
| Germany | $16.9M | 1.9% |
| Spain | $13.7M | 1.5% |
| United States | $12.2M | 1.4% |
| Netherlands | $12.1M | 1.3% |
| Kazakhstan | $11.0M | 1.2% |
| Thailand | $10.3M | 1.1% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $7.09 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Denmark averaged $15.19 per kg and Russia $5.53 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 0303.91: Fish: frozen, livers, roes and milt. HS 0303 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most frozen fish livers and roe?
Russia exported $285.8 million in 2024, 32% of the world total, followed by the United States (30%) and Iceland (6%). In all, 80 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most frozen fish livers and roe?
Japan imported $394.7 million in 2024, 44% of world imports, ahead of South Korea (15%) and China (12%). The top three importers together take 70%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in frozen fish livers and roe?
It was worth $905.3 million in 2024, about 127.8 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 1% since 2017. The peak year was 2021 at $1.29 billion. 80 countries reported exports and 124 reported imports.
What is the average price of frozen fish livers and roe per kg?
The world average declared value was about $7.09 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Denmark averaged $15.19 per kg and Russia $5.53 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 fish livers and roe?
The HS code for frozen fish livers and roe is subheading 0303.91, 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 0303 page.
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