Frozen toothfish trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in frozen toothfish was worth $461.5 million in 2024, about 19.2 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 61% since 2017, and down 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 | $461.5M | 19.2K t |
| 2023 | $513.5M | 21.1K t |
| 2022 | $448.7M | 18.7K t |
| 2021 | $353.3M | 17.8K t |
| 2020 | $317.7M | 18.3K t |
| 2019 | $439.6M | 19.7K t |
| 2018 | $521.0M | 21.5K t |
| 2017 | $287.1M | 15.3K t |
Top frozen toothfish exporting countries
Exports are led by Chile (16%), South Korea (15%) and France (15%). 56 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 46%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Chile | $73.3M | 16% |
| South Korea | $71.4M | 16% |
| France | $69.3M | 15% |
| Australia | $58.2M | 13% |
| Argentina | $42.9M | 9.3% |
| Falkland Isds (Malvinas) | $22.4M | 4.9% |
| New Zealand | $18.3M | 4% |
| United Kingdom | $16.4M | 3.6% |
| Singapore | $13.1M | 2.9% |
| Saint Helena | $12.8M | 2.8% |
| Mauritius | $12.8M | 2.8% |
| Spain | $10.4M | 2.3% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The United States is the biggest buyer with 59% of world imports, ahead of China and Singapore. Demand is concentrated: the top three take 85% across 69 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $271.8M | 59% |
| China | $81.1M | 18% |
| Singapore | $38.9M | 8.4% |
| Thailand | $13.2M | 2.9% |
| Malaysia | $6.2M | 1.3% |
| Canada | $5.2M | 1.1% |
| South Korea | $4.9M | 1.1% |
| France | $4.4M | 1% |
| Spain | $4.3M | 0.9% |
| Hong Kong | $4.2M | 0.9% |
| Taiwan | $3.8M | 0.8% |
| South Africa | $3.2M | 0.7% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $24.06 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, New Zealand averaged $32.81 per kg and France $19.22 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 0303.83: Fish: frozen, toothfish (Dissostichus spp.), excluding fillets, livers, roes, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0303.91 to 0303.99. HS 0303 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most frozen toothfish?
Chile exported $73.3 million in 2024, 16% of the world total, followed by South Korea (15%) and France (15%). In all, 56 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most frozen toothfish?
The United States imported $271.8 million in 2024, 59% of world imports, ahead of China (18%) and Singapore (8%). The top three importers together take 85%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in frozen toothfish?
It was worth $461.5 million in 2024, about 19.2 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 61% since 2017. The peak year was 2018 at $521.0 million. 56 countries reported exports and 69 reported imports.
What is the average price of frozen toothfish per kg?
The world average declared value was about $24.06 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, New Zealand averaged $32.81 per kg and France $19.22 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 toothfish?
The HS code for frozen toothfish is subheading 0303.83, 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 0303 page.
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