Minced fish products trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in minced fish products was worth $2.67 billion in 2024, about 624.7 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 26% since 2017, and up 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 | $2.67B | 624.7K t |
| 2023 | $2.57B | 582.3K t |
| 2022 | $2.65B | 622.7K t |
| 2021 | $2.67B | 656.6K t |
| 2020 | $2.47B | 655.0K t |
| 2019 | $2.46B | 632.0K t |
| 2018 | $2.44B | 631.8K t |
| 2017 | $2.12B | 562.3K t |
Top minced fish products exporting countries
Thailand is the largest exporter with 14% of world exports, followed by China and Lithuania. The top three supply 31% between them, out of 144 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Thailand | $362.1M | 14% |
| China | $298.5M | 11% |
| Lithuania | $163.4M | 6.1% |
| Spain | $156.4M | 5.9% |
| Malaysia | $132.5M | 5% |
| Morocco | $106.4M | 4% |
| India | $100.1M | 3.7% |
| Japan | $95.8M | 3.6% |
| South Korea | $89.9M | 3.4% |
| Poland | $86.5M | 3.2% |
| Vietnam | $81.6M | 3.1% |
| Germany | $81.5M | 3.1% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are the United States (10%), Italy (6%) and France (5%). 219 countries imported it, and the top three take 21% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $271.9M | 10% |
| Italy | $151.4M | 5.7% |
| France | $146.0M | 5.5% |
| Hong Kong | $103.2M | 3.9% |
| Japan | $100.4M | 3.8% |
| Spain | $99.9M | 3.7% |
| United Kingdom | $98.8M | 3.7% |
| Germany | $81.8M | 3.1% |
| Belgium | $77.2M | 2.9% |
| Australia | $72.7M | 2.7% |
| Singapore | $71.3M | 2.7% |
| China | $69.6M | 2.6% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $4.28 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Japan averaged $7.49 per kg and China $3.31 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 1604.20: Fish preparations: fish minced or in forms n.e.c. in heading no. 1604, prepared or preserved. HS 1604 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most minced fish products?
Thailand exported $362.1 million in 2024, 14% of the world total, followed by China (11%) and Lithuania (6%). In all, 144 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most minced fish products?
The United States imported $271.9 million in 2024, 10% of world imports, ahead of Italy (6%) and France (5%). The top three importers together take 21%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in minced fish products?
It was worth $2.67 billion in 2024, about 624.7 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 26% since 2017. 2024 was the highest year since 2017. 144 countries reported exports and 219 reported imports.
What is the average price of minced fish products per kg?
The world average declared value was about $4.28 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Japan averaged $7.49 per kg and China $3.31 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 minced fish products?
The HS code for minced fish products is subheading 1604.20, in chapter 16 (meat, fish, crustaceans, molluscs or other aquatic invertebrates, or insects; preparations thereof). Customs uses this code worldwide at the six-digit level; national tariffs add more digits. The full list of codes is on the HS 1604 page.
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