Frozen tuna fillets trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in frozen tuna fillets was worth $2.08 billion in 2024, about 212.0 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 35% since 2017, and down 4% 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 | $2.08B | 212.0K t |
| 2023 | $2.16B | 174.9K t |
| 2022 | $2.69B | 207.5K t |
| 2021 | $2.14B | 191.8K t |
| 2020 | $1.63B | 148.2K t |
| 2019 | $1.92B | 169.9K t |
| 2018 | $1.79B | 156.2K t |
| 2017 | $1.54B | 136.9K t |
Top frozen tuna fillets exporting countries
Indonesia is the largest exporter with 16% of world exports, followed by Vietnam and South Korea. The top three supply 44% between them, out of 110 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Indonesia | $333.8M | 16% |
| Vietnam | $332.5M | 16% |
| South Korea | $246.4M | 12% |
| China | $193.8M | 9.3% |
| Spain | $140.0M | 6.7% |
| Malta | $127.9M | 6.1% |
| Ecuador | $64.2M | 3.1% |
| Portugal | $59.8M | 2.9% |
| Tunisia | $58.5M | 2.8% |
| Morocco | $56.6M | 2.7% |
| Turkey | $55.2M | 2.7% |
| France | $46.9M | 2.3% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
Japan is the biggest buyer with 31% of world imports, ahead of the United States and Spain. Demand is concentrated: the top three take 62% across 168 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | $647.8M | 31% |
| United States | $474.0M | 23% |
| Spain | $163.9M | 7.9% |
| South Korea | $116.2M | 5.6% |
| France | $90.8M | 4.4% |
| Italy | $85.0M | 4.1% |
| Portugal | $47.8M | 2.3% |
| Netherlands | $34.6M | 1.7% |
| China | $30.5M | 1.5% |
| Thailand | $28.9M | 1.4% |
| Israel | $25.2M | 1.2% |
| United Kingdom | $25.2M | 1.2% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $9.81 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Malta averaged $13.58 per kg and China $7.48 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 0304.87: Fish fillets: frozen, tunas (of the genus Thunnus), skipjack or stripe-bellied bonito (Euthynnus (Katsuwonus) pelamis). HS 0304 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most frozen tuna fillets?
Indonesia exported $333.8 million in 2024, 16% of the world total, followed by Vietnam (16%) and South Korea (12%). In all, 110 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most frozen tuna fillets?
Japan imported $647.8 million in 2024, 31% of world imports, ahead of the United States (23%) and Spain (8%). The top three importers together take 62%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in frozen tuna fillets?
It was worth $2.08 billion in 2024, about 212.0 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 35% since 2017. The peak year was 2022 at $2.69 billion. 110 countries reported exports and 168 reported imports.
What is the average price of frozen tuna fillets per kg?
The world average declared value was about $9.81 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Malta averaged $13.58 per kg and China $7.48 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 tuna fillets?
The HS code for frozen tuna fillets is subheading 0304.87, 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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