Fresh trout fillets imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Kingdom imported fresh trout fillets worth $2.7 million (167 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 17% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2020, at $5.1 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 | $2.7M | 167 t |
| 2023 | $2.3M | 146 t |
| 2022 | $2.4M | 194 t |
| 2021 | $2.9M | 217 t |
| 2020 | $5.1M | 468 t |
| 2019 | $4.3M | 380 t |
| 2018 | $4.2M | 433 t |
| 2017 | $2.3M | 249 t |
Where the United Kingdom imports fresh trout fillets from
Norway alone supplied 99% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Norway | $2.7M | 99% |
| Ireland | $24K | 0.9% |
| France | $0K | 0% |
| Netherlands | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $16.17 per kg, 29% above the world average of $12.57. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Fresh trout fillets exports from the United Kingdom
Exports of fresh trout fillets by the United Kingdom reached $398 thousand in 2024 (43 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were United States (37%), Ireland (24%), Indonesia (19%). Among the main buyer markets, Ireland grew fastest (+105% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $148K | 37% |
| Ireland | $94K | 24% |
| Indonesia | $75K | 19% |
| France | $44K | 11% |
| Hong Kong | $20K | 5% |
| Austria | $7K | 1.8% |
| Singapore | $4K | 1% |
| Malaysia | $3K | 0.8% |
| Barbados | $2K | 0.5% |
| Germany | $2K | 0.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom fresh trout fillets imports (HS 0304.42): 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 0304.42: Fish fillets: fresh or chilled, trout (Salmo trutta, Oncorhynchus mykiss, Oncorhynchus clarki, Oncorhynchus aguabonita, Oncorhynchus gilae, Oncorhynchus apache and Oncorhynchus chrysogaster).
Common questions
What is the value of fresh trout fillets imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported fresh trout fillets worth $2.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 167 tonnes. That ranks it 13th of 90 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 17% on 2023.
Which countries supply fresh trout fillets to the United Kingdom?
Norway was the largest supplier with 99% of the value ($2.7 million), followed by Ireland (1%) and France (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 4 supplier countries in total. Norway grew fastest among the top ten, up 19% on the year.
What is the average import price of fresh trout fillets per kg?
The average declared import value was about $16.17 per kg in 2024, 29% above the world average of $12.57 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 trout fillets to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.3 million in 2017 to $2.7 million in 2024, an increase of 16%. The peak was 2020 at $5.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.3 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export fresh trout fillets?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $398 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, Ireland and Indonesia. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $2.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for fresh trout fillets?
The HS code for fresh trout fillets is subheading 0304.42. 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 0304 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for the United Kingdom. Tell us your product to see it live.
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