Frozen flat fish fillets trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in frozen flat fish fillets was worth $539.9 million in 2024, about 97.7 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 10% since 2017, and down 7% 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 | $539.9M | 97.7K t |
| 2023 | $578.1M | 82.3K t |
| 2022 | $593.9M | 86.8K t |
| 2021 | $513.6M | 81.8K t |
| 2020 | $533.8M | 83.3K t |
| 2019 | $631.9M | 95.3K t |
| 2018 | $663.3M | 99.7K t |
| 2017 | $598.9M | 102.9K t |
Top frozen flat fish fillets exporting countries
Exports are led by China (35%), the Netherlands (17%) and the United States (13%). 71 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 65%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $186.6M | 35% |
| Netherlands | $91.5M | 17% |
| United States | $72.8M | 14% |
| Greenland | $44.5M | 8.2% |
| Germany | $26.7M | 4.9% |
| Denmark | $19.2M | 3.6% |
| Norway | $16.8M | 3.1% |
| Thailand | $11.7M | 2.2% |
| Iceland | $8.8M | 1.6% |
| Spain | $7.8M | 1.4% |
| Vietnam | $7.7M | 1.4% |
| Canada | $7.1M | 1.3% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are the United States (18%), Japan (17%) and Italy (10%). 131 countries imported it, and the top three take 45% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $95.3M | 18% |
| Japan | $92.0M | 17% |
| Italy | $53.0M | 9.8% |
| France | $39.5M | 7.3% |
| Denmark | $34.2M | 6.3% |
| Germany | $29.8M | 5.5% |
| Netherlands | $29.5M | 5.5% |
| Iceland | $23.9M | 4.4% |
| Canada | $22.8M | 4.2% |
| United Kingdom | $19.7M | 3.7% |
| Poland | $17.1M | 3.2% |
| South Korea | $15.4M | 2.9% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $5.53 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Greenland averaged $9.85 per kg and Norway $1.51 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 0304.83: Fish fillets: frozen, flat fish (Pleuronectidae, Bothidae, Cynoglossidae, Soleidae, Scophthalmidae and Citharidae). HS 0304 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most frozen flat fish fillets?
China exported $186.6 million in 2024, 35% of the world total, followed by the Netherlands (17%) and the United States (13%). In all, 71 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most frozen flat fish fillets?
The United States imported $95.3 million in 2024, 18% of world imports, ahead of Japan (17%) and Italy (10%). The top three importers together take 45%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in frozen flat fish fillets?
It was worth $539.9 million in 2024, about 97.7 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 10% since 2017. The peak year was 2018 at $663.3 million. 71 countries reported exports and 131 reported imports.
What is the average price of frozen flat fish fillets per kg?
The world average declared value was about $5.53 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Greenland averaged $9.85 per kg and Norway $1.51 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 flat fish fillets?
The HS code for frozen flat fish fillets is subheading 0304.83, 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 flat fish fillets buyers and suppliers?
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