Fresh hake exports from the United Kingdom: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, the United Kingdom exported fresh hake worth $12.1 million (2.5 thousand tonnes). It ranks 6th of 58 countries for exports of this product. Value fell 31% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 16% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $41.6 million.
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 | $12.1M | 2.5K t |
| 2023 | $17.4M | 3.7K t |
| 2022 | $23.9M | 5.1K t |
| 2021 | $18.3M | 3.2K t |
| 2020 | $21.8M | 3.8K t |
| 2019 | $28.1M | 4.7K t |
| 2018 | $35.2M | 5.6K t |
| 2017 | $41.6M | 7.7K t |
Where the United Kingdom exports fresh hake to
Spain alone took 71% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $8.6M | 71% |
| France | $2.5M | 21% |
| Ireland | $721K | 6% |
| Nigeria | $202K | 1.7% |
| Denmark | $34K | 0.3% |
| Netherlands | $9K | 0.1% |
| Nicaragua | $4K | 0% |
| United States | $2K | 0% |
| Singapore | $1K | 0% |
| Belgium | $0K | 0% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.84 per kg, close to the world average of $4.66.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Fresh hake imports to the United Kingdom
Imports of fresh hake by the United Kingdom reached $815 thousand in 2024 (124 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Denmark alone supplied 73% of it. Among the main suppliers, Norway grew fastest (+58% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Denmark | $595K | 73% |
| Ireland | $91K | 11% |
| Norway | $58K | 7.1% |
| France | $56K | 6.8% |
| Spain | $15K | 1.8% |
| Netherlands | $0K | 0.1% |
| Portugal | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom fresh hake exports (HS 0302.54): 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 0302.54: Fish: fresh or chilled, hake (Merluccius spp., Urophycis spp.), 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 hake exported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom exported fresh hake worth $12.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 6th of 58 countries worldwide, with 8% of world exports. The value was down 31% on 2023.
Which countries buy fresh hake from the United Kingdom?
Spain was the largest buyer with 71% of the value ($8.6 million), followed by France (21%) and Ireland (6%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 10 buyer countries in total.
What is the average export price of fresh hake per kg?
The average declared export value was about $4.84 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $4.66 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 hake from the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Exports went from $41.6 million in 2017 to $12.1 million in 2024, a fall of 71%. The peak was 2017 at $41.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $24.8 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also import fresh hake?
Yes. The United Kingdom imported $815 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Denmark, Ireland and Norway. On balance the United Kingdom is a net exporter of this product, by about $11.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for fresh hake?
The HS code for fresh hake is subheading 0302.54. 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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