Other frozen fish trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in other frozen fish was worth $4.22 billion in 2024, about 1.87 million tonnes. That is an increase of 6% since 2017, and down 1% 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 | $4.22B | 1.87M t |
| 2023 | $4.25B | 1.80M t |
| 2022 | $4.04B | 1.76M t |
| 2021 | $3.82B | 1.77M t |
| 2020 | $3.88B | 1.88M t |
| 2019 | $3.95B | 1.88M t |
| 2018 | $3.99B | 1.73M t |
| 2017 | $3.97B | 1.75M t |
Top other frozen fish exporting countries
China is the largest exporter with 17% of world exports, followed by the United States and India. The top three supply 33% between them, out of 150 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $708.7M | 17% |
| United States | $377.8M | 9% |
| India | $322.7M | 7.7% |
| Indonesia | $288.0M | 6.8% |
| Myanmar | $189.2M | 4.5% |
| Morocco | $174.6M | 4.1% |
| Brazil | $110.9M | 2.6% |
| Taiwan | $99.0M | 2.4% |
| Senegal | $94.5M | 2.2% |
| Norway | $94.2M | 2.2% |
| Iran | $90.3M | 2.1% |
| New Zealand | $87.6M | 2.1% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
China is the biggest buyer with 24% of world imports, ahead of South Korea and the United States. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 43% across 209 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.01B | 24% |
| South Korea | $459.5M | 11% |
| United States | $325.0M | 7.7% |
| Japan | $287.2M | 6.8% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $153.9M | 3.7% |
| Spain | $151.0M | 3.6% |
| Vietnam | $134.7M | 3.2% |
| Hong Kong | $110.2M | 2.6% |
| Malaysia | $82.2M | 2% |
| Russia | $67.3M | 1.6% |
| Senegal | $60.5M | 1.4% |
| Italy | $59.0M | 1.4% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $2.25 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Brazil averaged $4.07 per kg and Morocco $1.14 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 frozen fish (HS 0303.89) 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 0303.89: Fish: frozen, n.e.c. in heading 0303, excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0303.91 to 0303.99. HS 0303 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most other frozen fish?
China exported $708.7 million in 2024, 17% of the world total, followed by the United States (9%) and India (8%). In all, 150 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most other frozen fish?
China imported $1.01 billion in 2024, 24% of world imports, ahead of South Korea (11%) and the United States (8%). The top three importers together take 43%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in other frozen fish?
It was worth $4.22 billion in 2024, about 1.87 million tonnes. That is an increase of 6% since 2017. The peak year was 2023 at $4.25 billion. 150 countries reported exports and 209 reported imports.
What is the average price of other frozen fish per kg?
The world average declared value was about $2.25 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Brazil averaged $4.07 per kg and Morocco $1.14 per kg, so grade and origin matter. Read it as a benchmark: it blends all grades, origins and contract terms.
What is the HS code for other frozen fish?
The HS code for other frozen fish is subheading 0303.89, 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 0303 page.
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