Frozen tilapia trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in frozen tilapia was worth $439.0 million in 2024, about 237.5 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 47% since 2017, and up 45% 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 | $439.0M | 237.5K t |
| 2023 | $303.0M | 193.7K t |
| 2022 | $355.9M | 204.7K t |
| 2021 | $366.1M | 225.2K t |
| 2020 | $272.2M | 162.1K t |
| 2019 | $300.8M | 164.0K t |
| 2018 | $323.7M | 186.5K t |
| 2017 | $299.2M | 163.8K t |
Top frozen tilapia exporting countries
Exports are led by China (72%), Taiwan (8%) and Vietnam (5%). 75 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 85%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $315.3M | 72% |
| Taiwan | $37.1M | 8.4% |
| Vietnam | $22.0M | 5% |
| Brazil | $14.5M | 3.3% |
| India | $13.5M | 3.1% |
| Thailand | $7.0M | 1.6% |
| Netherlands | $5.4M | 1.2% |
| Belgium | $4.3M | 1% |
| Zambia | $2.9M | 0.7% |
| Indonesia | $2.6M | 0.6% |
| Colombia | $1.7M | 0.4% |
| United States | $1.5M | 0.4% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are the United States (32%), Cote d'Ivoire (19%) and Mexico (6%). 152 countries imported it, and the top three take 57% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $141.0M | 32% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $82.8M | 19% |
| Mexico | $26.4M | 6% |
| Mali | $22.9M | 5.2% |
| France | $14.9M | 3.4% |
| Burkina Faso | $11.9M | 2.7% |
| Cameroon | $10.8M | 2.5% |
| Netherlands | $10.6M | 2.4% |
| Rwanda | $10.2M | 2.3% |
| DR Congo | $9.6M | 2.2% |
| Canada | $9.3M | 2.1% |
| United Kingdom | $7.3M | 1.7% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $1.85 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the Netherlands averaged $3.31 per kg and India $1.12 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 0303.23: Fish: frozen, tilapias (Oreochromis spp.), 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 tilapia?
China exported $315.3 million in 2024, 72% of the world total, followed by Taiwan (8%) and Vietnam (5%). In all, 75 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most frozen tilapia?
The United States imported $141.0 million in 2024, 32% of world imports, ahead of Cote d'Ivoire (19%) and Mexico (6%). The top three importers together take 57%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in frozen tilapia?
It was worth $439.0 million in 2024, about 237.5 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 47% since 2017. 2024 was the highest year since 2017. 75 countries reported exports and 152 reported imports.
What is the average price of frozen tilapia per kg?
The world average declared value was about $1.85 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the Netherlands averaged $3.31 per kg and India $1.12 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 tilapia?
The HS code for frozen tilapia is subheading 0303.23, 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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