Fresh mackerel exports from the United Kingdom: data, top buyers and prices
The United Kingdom exported $184.7 million of fresh mackerel in 2024 (91.6 thousand tonnes). It ranks 1st of 84 countries for exports of this product. That is 5% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 29% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
Hover or tap a year for detail.
Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $184.7M | 91.6K t |
| 2023 | $175.9M | 102.7K t |
| 2022 | $156.6M | 98.4K t |
| 2021 | $27.7M | 13.8K t |
| 2020 | $33.2M | 12.1K t |
| 2019 | $30.2M | 23.1K t |
| 2018 | $40.3M | 19.0K t |
| 2017 | $31.4M | 18.2K t |
Where the United Kingdom exports fresh mackerel to
Norway alone took 82% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Norway | $151.3M | 82% |
| Denmark | $23.0M | 12% |
| France | $5.3M | 2.9% |
| Nicaragua | $3.0M | 1.6% |
| Netherlands | $1.3M | 0.7% |
| Ireland | $228K | 0.1% |
| Ghana | $201K | 0.1% |
| Spain | $154K | 0.1% |
| Belgium | $68K | 0% |
| Italy | $50K | 0% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.02 per kg, close to the world average of $2.14.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Fresh mackerel imports to the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom imported $3.5 million of fresh mackerel in 2024 (1.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. The largest suppliers were Norway (48%), Ireland (26%), France (22%). Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest (+138% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Norway | $1.6M | 48% |
| Ireland | $893K | 26% |
| France | $777K | 23% |
| Netherlands | $81K | 2.3% |
| Spain | $50K | 1.5% |
| India | $12K | 0.4% |
| Denmark | $1K | 0% |
| Portugal | $1K | 0% |
| Brazil | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom fresh mackerel exports (HS 0302.44): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
Shipment records are in the platform
Tell us what you trade and we will show you the latest records on a live call.
Direct customs feed: shipment-level records from the official customs source.
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 0302.44: Fish: fresh or chilled, mackerel (Scomber scombrus, Scomber australasicus, Scomber japonicus), 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 mackerel exported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom exported fresh mackerel worth $184.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 91.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 84 countries worldwide, with 56% of world exports. The value was up 5% on 2023.
Which countries buy fresh mackerel from the United Kingdom?
Norway was the largest buyer with 82% of the value ($151.3 million), followed by Denmark (12%) and France (3%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 24 buyer countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 476% on the year.
What is the average export price of fresh mackerel per kg?
The average declared export value was about $2.02 per kg in 2024, 6% below the world average of $2.14 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of fresh mackerel from the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Exports went from $31.4 million in 2017 to $184.7 million in 2024, an increase of 489%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $85.0 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also import fresh mackerel?
Yes. The United Kingdom imported $3.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Norway, Ireland and France. On balance the United Kingdom is a net exporter of this product, by about $181.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for fresh mackerel?
The HS code for fresh mackerel is subheading 0302.44. 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?
Shipment-level records for the United Kingdom reach EximDataX from a direct customs feed, with company names, dates and declared values. We can show them for your product on a short call.
Same product, other countries
See what your buyers are buying.Then decide.
Everything we show you comes from official customs filings — records, not claims. 30 minutes. Your shipment. Your HS code. Real platform. If you don’t see something new about your market by the end of the call, we walk away. No follow-ups.