Other fresh fish trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in other fresh fish was worth $1.90 billion in 2024, about 468.1 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 11% since 2017, and down 2% 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 | $1.90B | 468.1K t |
| 2023 | $1.95B | 501.6K t |
| 2022 | $2.04B | 521.1K t |
| 2021 | $2.02B | 584.2K t |
| 2020 | $1.66B | 563.8K t |
| 2019 | $1.82B | 567.6K t |
| 2018 | $1.81B | 553.9K t |
| 2017 | $1.71B | 514.6K t |
Top other fresh fish exporting countries
China is the largest exporter with 11% of world exports, followed by Mexico and France. The top three supply 21% between them, out of 134 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $200.6M | 11% |
| Mexico | $100.4M | 5.3% |
| France | $94.1M | 4.9% |
| Indonesia | $92.7M | 4.9% |
| Spain | $81.9M | 4.3% |
| Netherlands | $79.6M | 4.2% |
| Myanmar | $76.6M | 4% |
| Japan | $74.4M | 3.9% |
| Thailand | $65.7M | 3.5% |
| United Kingdom | $57.1M | 3% |
| Denmark | $52.4M | 2.8% |
| Norway | $47.6M | 2.5% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are the United States (18%), Hong Kong (10%) and Italy (9%). 170 countries imported it, and the top three take 37% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $342.0M | 18% |
| Hong Kong | $186.5M | 9.8% |
| Italy | $171.2M | 9% |
| Spain | $147.4M | 7.7% |
| France | $107.2M | 5.6% |
| Thailand | $106.1M | 5.6% |
| Malaysia | $99.3M | 5.2% |
| China | $65.7M | 3.5% |
| Taiwan | $65.4M | 3.4% |
| Singapore | $46.5M | 2.4% |
| Portugal | $44.5M | 2.3% |
| Germany | $43.5M | 2.3% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $4.07 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Japan averaged $16.36 per kg and Myanmar $0.64 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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The shipment records behind Other fresh fish (HS 0302.89) importers and exporters, worldwide: companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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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 0302.89: Fish: fresh or chilled, n.e.c. in heading 0302, excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0302.91 to 0302.99. HS 0302 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most other fresh fish?
China exported $200.6 million in 2024, 11% of the world total, followed by Mexico (5%) and France (5%). In all, 134 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most other fresh fish?
The United States imported $342.0 million in 2024, 18% of world imports, ahead of Hong Kong (10%) and Italy (9%). The top three importers together take 37%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in other fresh fish?
It was worth $1.90 billion in 2024, about 468.1 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 11% since 2017. The peak year was 2022 at $2.04 billion. 134 countries reported exports and 170 reported imports.
What is the average price of other fresh fish per kg?
The world average declared value was about $4.07 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Japan averaged $16.36 per kg and Myanmar $0.64 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 other fresh fish?
The HS code for other fresh fish is subheading 0302.89, in chapter 03 (fish and crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates). The first six digits are the same in every country; national tariffs add more. The full list of codes is on the HS 0302 page.
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