Fresh haddock imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Kingdom imported $64.0 million of fresh haddock in 2024 (21.6 thousand tonnes). It ranks 1st of 52 countries for imports of this product. That is 6% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $90.5 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $64.0M | 21.6K t |
| 2023 | $68.2M | 20.4K t |
| 2022 | $51.4M | 16.3K t |
| 2021 | $90.5M | 29.3K t |
| 2020 | $53.6M | 18.7K t |
| 2019 | $65.3M | 22.5K t |
| 2018 | $59.4M | 20.4K t |
| 2017 | $55.2M | 21.1K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports fresh haddock from
The largest suppliers were Iceland (47%), Norway (26%), Denmark (25%). Among the main suppliers, Iceland grew fastest (+49% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Iceland | $29.8M | 47% |
| Norway | $16.9M | 26% |
| Denmark | $15.9M | 25% |
| Ireland | $1.0M | 1.6% |
| Germany | $243K | 0.4% |
| Sweden | $82K | 0.1% |
| Netherlands | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.96 per kg, close to the world average of $2.90.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Fresh haddock exports from the United Kingdom
In 2024, the United Kingdom exported fresh haddock worth $1.4 million (656 tonnes). That makes it the 9th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 33 countries. France alone took 50% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Netherlands grew fastest (+291% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $684K | 50% |
| Ireland | $444K | 33% |
| Denmark | $83K | 6.1% |
| Spain | $79K | 5.8% |
| Netherlands | $50K | 3.7% |
| Nicaragua | $15K | 1.1% |
| United States | $4K | 0.3% |
| Barbados | $1K | 0.1% |
| Belgium | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom fresh haddock imports (HS 0302.52): 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 0302.52: Fish: fresh or chilled, haddock (Melanogrammus aeglefinus), 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 haddock imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported fresh haddock worth $64.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 21.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 52 countries worldwide, with 53% of world imports. The value was down 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply fresh haddock to the United Kingdom?
Iceland was the largest supplier with 47% of the value ($29.8 million), followed by Norway (26%) and Denmark (25%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 7 supplier countries in total. Iceland grew fastest among the top ten, up 49% on the year.
What is the average import price of fresh haddock per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.96 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $2.90 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of fresh haddock to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $55.2 million in 2017 to $64.0 million in 2024, an increase of 16%. The peak was 2021 at $90.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $63.4 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export fresh haddock?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $1.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to France, Ireland and Denmark. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $62.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for fresh haddock?
The HS code for fresh haddock is subheading 0302.52. 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.
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