Fresh seabass imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Kingdom imported $48.3 million of fresh seabass in 2024 (7.8 thousand tonnes). It ranks 7th of 111 countries for imports of this product. That is 4% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $48.3M | 7.8K t |
| 2023 | $46.6M | 7.1K t |
| 2022 | $47.7M | 7.3K t |
| 2021 | $41.8M | 7.0K t |
| 2020 | $32.4M | 6.2K t |
| 2019 | $45.7M | 8.8K t |
| 2018 | $57.6M | 9.6K t |
| 2017 | $55.9M | 9.2K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports fresh seabass from
One supplier dominates: Turkey accounted for 76% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Ireland grew fastest (+553% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $36.7M | 76% |
| Greece | $4.7M | 9.8% |
| Spain | $3.4M | 7.1% |
| Ireland | $2.0M | 4.2% |
| France | $1.3M | 2.8% |
| Hungary | $35K | 0.1% |
| Portugal | $5K | 0% |
| Netherlands | $1K | 0% |
| India | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.16 per kg, close to the world average of $6.70.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Fresh seabass exports from the United Kingdom
In 2024, the United Kingdom exported fresh seabass worth $3.6 million (288 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: France accounted for 70% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+398% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $2.5M | 70% |
| Belgium | $289K | 8% |
| Netherlands | $243K | 6.7% |
| Germany | $175K | 4.8% |
| Portugal | $148K | 4.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $144K | 4% |
| Barbados | $43K | 1.2% |
| Singapore | $24K | 0.7% |
| Switzerland | $20K | 0.5% |
| United States | $7K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom fresh seabass imports (HS 0302.84): 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 0302.84: Fish: fresh or chilled, seabass (Dicentrarchus 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 seabass imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported fresh seabass worth $48.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 7.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 7th of 111 countries worldwide, with 5% of world imports. The value was up 4% on 2023.
Which countries supply fresh seabass to the United Kingdom?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 76% of the value ($36.7 million), followed by Greece (10%) and Spain (7%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 9 supplier countries in total. Ireland grew fastest among the top ten, up 553% on the year.
What is the average import price of fresh seabass per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.16 per kg in 2024, 8% below the world average of $6.70 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 seabass to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $55.9 million in 2017 to $48.3 million in 2024, a fall of 14%. The peak was 2018 at $57.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $47.0 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export fresh seabass?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $3.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to France, Belgium and the Netherlands. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $44.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for fresh seabass?
The HS code for fresh seabass is subheading 0302.84. 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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