Fresh blue whiting exports from the United Kingdom: data, top buyers and prices
The United Kingdom exported $16.7 million of fresh blue whiting in 2024 (47.4 thousand tonnes). It ranks 2nd of 41 countries for exports of this product. Value rose 10% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 38% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $16.7M | 47.4K t |
| 2023 | $15.2M | 45.4K t |
| 2022 | $7.2M | 21.7K t |
| 2021 | $11.9M | 39.9K t |
| 2020 | $4.9M | 14.4K t |
| 2019 | $5.3M | 12.6K t |
| 2018 | $2.5M | 9.5K t |
| 2017 | $1.8M | 2.8K t |
Where the United Kingdom exports fresh blue whiting to
One buyer market dominates: Denmark accounted for 81% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Denmark grew fastest (+31% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Denmark | $13.6M | 82% |
| Nicaragua | $1.1M | 6.6% |
| Ireland | $738K | 4.4% |
| Norway | $629K | 3.8% |
| Nigeria | $626K | 3.8% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.35 per kg, 29% below the world average of $0.49, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom fresh blue whiting exports (HS 0302.56): 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 0302.56: Fish: fresh or chilled, blue whitings (Micromesistius poutassou, Micromesistius australis),excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0302.91 to 0302.99.
Common questions
What is the value of fresh blue whiting exported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom exported fresh blue whiting worth $16.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 47.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 2nd of 41 countries worldwide, with 20% of world exports. The value was up 10% on 2023.
Which countries buy fresh blue whiting from the United Kingdom?
Denmark was the largest buyer with 81% of the value ($13.6 million), followed by Nicaragua (7%) and Ireland (4%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 5 buyer countries in total. Nigeria grew fastest among the top ten, up 405% on the year.
What is the average export price of fresh blue whiting per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.35 per kg in 2024, 29% below the world average of $0.49 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of fresh blue whiting from the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Exports went from $1.8 million in 2017 to $16.7 million in 2024, an increase of 843%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $8.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for fresh blue whiting?
The HS code for fresh blue whiting is subheading 0302.56. It sits in HS chapter 03 (fish and crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0302 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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