Live carp trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in live carp was worth $117.1 million in 2024, about 37.4 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 31% since 2017, and down 16% 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 | $117.1M | 37.4K t |
| 2023 | $138.9M | 44.5K t |
| 2022 | $146.8M | 47.6K t |
| 2021 | $194.0M | 67.1K t |
| 2020 | $169.6M | 65.1K t |
| 2019 | $180.2M | 69.2K t |
| 2018 | $168.7M | 57.8K t |
| 2017 | $170.9M | 59.7K t |
Top live carp exporting countries
China is the largest exporter with 65% of world exports, followed by the Czech Republic and Hungary. The top three supply 90% between them, out of 48 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $75.7M | 65% |
| Czech Republic | $21.6M | 18% |
| Hungary | $8.5M | 7.3% |
| Ukraine | $2.7M | 2.3% |
| Croatia | $2.0M | 1.7% |
| Bulgaria | $1.0M | 0.9% |
| Israel | $577K | 0.5% |
| Philippines | $550K | 0.5% |
| Serbia | $518K | 0.4% |
| Malaysia | $454K | 0.4% |
| Poland | $410K | 0.4% |
| Latvia | $364K | 0.3% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
Hong Kong is the biggest buyer with 50% of world imports, ahead of Romania and Germany. Demand is concentrated: the top three take 65% across 68 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong | $58.1M | 50% |
| Romania | $9.9M | 8.5% |
| Germany | $7.9M | 6.7% |
| Macao | $6.2M | 5.3% |
| Vietnam | $6.0M | 5.1% |
| South Korea | $5.6M | 4.8% |
| Poland | $5.2M | 4.4% |
| Slovakia | $3.9M | 3.3% |
| Moldova | $2.7M | 2.3% |
| Austria | $2.0M | 1.7% |
| France | $1.8M | 1.5% |
| Bosnia Herzegovina | $803K | 0.7% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $3.13 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Israel averaged $25.82 per kg and Ukraine $1.07 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 0301.93: Fish: live, carp (Cyprinus spp., Carassius spp., Ctenopharyngodon idellus, Hypophthalmichthys spp., Cirrhinus spp., Mylopharyngodon piceus, Catla catla, Labeo spp., Osteochilus hasselti, Leptobarbus hoeveni, Megalobrama spp.). HS 0301 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most live carp?
China exported $75.7 million in 2024, 65% of the world total, followed by the Czech Republic (18%) and Hungary (7%). In all, 48 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most live carp?
Hong Kong imported $58.1 million in 2024, 50% of world imports, ahead of Romania (8%) and Germany (7%). The top three importers together take 65%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in live carp?
It was worth $117.1 million in 2024, about 37.4 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 31% since 2017. The peak year was 2021 at $194.0 million. 48 countries reported exports and 68 reported imports.
What is the average price of live carp per kg?
The world average declared value was about $3.13 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Israel averaged $25.82 per kg and Ukraine $1.07 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 live carp?
The HS code for live carp is subheading 0301.93, 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 0301 page.
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