Frozen fish variety trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in frozen fish variety was worth $1.01 billion in 2024, about 619.7 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 39% since 2017, and up 1% 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 | $1.01B | 619.7K t |
| 2023 | $994.4M | 611.0K t |
| 2022 | $1.02B | 542.8K t |
| 2021 | $1.10B | 522.3K t |
| 2020 | $705.5M | 364.5K t |
| 2019 | $852.5M | 496.5K t |
| 2018 | $823.9M | 565.2K t |
| 2017 | $723.6M | 478.8K t |
Top frozen fish variety exporting countries
Exports are led by India (15%), Taiwan (12%) and China (11%). 103 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 38%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $153.8M | 15% |
| Taiwan | $118.0M | 12% |
| China | $114.5M | 11% |
| South Korea | $79.7M | 7.9% |
| Oman | $71.1M | 7.1% |
| Vietnam | $68.6M | 6.8% |
| Indonesia | $59.4M | 5.9% |
| Norway | $49.8M | 5% |
| Mauritania | $48.1M | 4.8% |
| Pakistan | $41.2M | 4.1% |
| Canada | $22.4M | 2.2% |
| Iceland | $19.4M | 1.9% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
Thailand is the biggest buyer with 27% of world imports, ahead of China and the Philippines. Demand is concentrated: the top three take 51% across 178 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Thailand | $272.1M | 27% |
| China | $172.4M | 17% |
| Philippines | $65.0M | 6.5% |
| South Korea | $60.7M | 6% |
| Japan | $48.7M | 4.8% |
| Vietnam | $47.2M | 4.7% |
| Malaysia | $38.5M | 3.8% |
| Taiwan | $26.9M | 2.7% |
| Mali | $20.9M | 2.1% |
| Ghana | $16.6M | 1.7% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $16.5M | 1.6% |
| United States | $14.3M | 1.4% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $1.62 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, South Korea averaged $2.60 per kg and Norway $1.05 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 0303.59: Fish: frozen, n.e.c. in item no. 0303.5, excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0303.91 to 0303.99. HS 0303 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most frozen fish variety?
India exported $153.8 million in 2024, 15% of the world total, followed by Taiwan (12%) and China (11%). In all, 103 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most frozen fish variety?
Thailand imported $272.1 million in 2024, 27% of world imports, ahead of China (17%) and the Philippines (6%). 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 frozen fish variety?
It was worth $1.01 billion in 2024, about 619.7 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 39% since 2017. The peak year was 2021 at $1.10 billion. 103 countries reported exports and 178 reported imports.
What is the average price of frozen fish variety per kg?
The world average declared value was about $1.62 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, South Korea averaged $2.60 per kg and Norway $1.05 per kg, so grade and origin matter. Read it as a benchmark: it blends all grades, origins and contract terms.
What is the HS code for frozen fish variety?
The HS code for frozen fish variety is subheading 0303.59, in chapter 03 (fish and crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates). The first six digits are the same in every country; national tariffs add more. The full list of codes is on the HS 0303 page.
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