Frozen haddock fillets trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in frozen haddock fillets was worth $335.9 million in 2024, about 52.4 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 29% since 2017, and up 10% 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 | $335.9M | 52.4K t |
| 2023 | $305.7M | 43.1K t |
| 2022 | $402.6M | 52.3K t |
| 2021 | $299.9M | 46.5K t |
| 2020 | $306.9M | 48.9K t |
| 2019 | $325.9M | 48.7K t |
| 2018 | $311.4M | 50.7K t |
| 2017 | $260.1M | 50.8K t |
Top frozen haddock fillets exporting countries
China is the largest exporter with 42% of world exports, followed by Iceland and Russia. The top three supply 82% between them, out of 44 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $140.3M | 42% |
| Iceland | $117.6M | 35% |
| Russia | $17.0M | 5.1% |
| Poland | $13.6M | 4% |
| Norway | $10.9M | 3.2% |
| Denmark | $7.4M | 2.2% |
| Thailand | $6.8M | 2% |
| Vietnam | $6.8M | 2% |
| Netherlands | $2.8M | 0.8% |
| Indonesia | $2.6M | 0.8% |
| Germany | $2.2M | 0.7% |
| United States | $1.6M | 0.5% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are the United Kingdom (42%), the United States (29%) and Canada (12%). 86 countries imported it, and the top three take 83% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $142.1M | 42% |
| United States | $97.7M | 29% |
| Canada | $38.9M | 12% |
| France | $12.9M | 3.8% |
| Poland | $8.1M | 2.4% |
| Netherlands | $5.3M | 1.6% |
| Germany | $5.1M | 1.5% |
| Norway | $4.6M | 1.4% |
| Sweden | $4.6M | 1.4% |
| Denmark | $4.5M | 1.3% |
| Ireland | $2.2M | 0.7% |
| Belgium | $1.4M | 0.4% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $6.41 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Iceland averaged $7.76 per kg and Russia $4.30 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 0304.72: Fish fillets: frozen, haddock (Melanogrammus aeglefinus). HS 0304 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most frozen haddock fillets?
China exported $140.3 million in 2024, 42% of the world total, followed by Iceland (35%) and Russia (5%). In all, 44 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most frozen haddock fillets?
The United Kingdom imported $142.1 million in 2024, 42% of world imports, ahead of the United States (29%) and Canada (12%). The top three importers together take 83%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in frozen haddock fillets?
It was worth $335.9 million in 2024, about 52.4 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 29% since 2017. The peak year was 2022 at $402.6 million. 44 countries reported exports and 86 reported imports.
What is the average price of frozen haddock fillets per kg?
The world average declared value was about $6.41 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Iceland averaged $7.76 per kg and Russia $4.30 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 haddock fillets?
The HS code for frozen haddock fillets is subheading 0304.72, 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.
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