Fresh yellowfin tuna imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of fresh yellowfin tuna by the United Kingdom reached $2.3 million in 2024 (165 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 3% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 12% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $5.8 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 | $2.3M | 165 t |
| 2023 | $2.4M | 179 t |
| 2022 | $2.8M | 206 t |
| 2021 | $2.8M | 200 t |
| 2020 | $1.2M | 112 t |
| 2019 | $2.0M | 188 t |
| 2018 | $4.7M | 600 t |
| 2017 | $5.8M | 481 t |
Where the United Kingdom imports fresh yellowfin tuna from
Seychelles alone supplied 60% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Seychelles | $1.4M | 60% |
| Sri Lanka | $785K | 34% |
| Maldives | $36K | 1.5% |
| Ireland | $20K | 0.9% |
| France | $18K | 0.8% |
| Spain | $16K | 0.7% |
| Oman | $14K | 0.6% |
| South Korea | $13K | 0.6% |
| South Africa | $9K | 0.4% |
| Greece | $8K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $14.07 per kg, 25% above the world average of $11.24. 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.
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom fresh yellowfin tuna imports (HS 0302.32): 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 0302.32: Fish: fresh or chilled, yellowfin tunas (Thunnus albacares), 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 yellowfin tuna imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported fresh yellowfin tuna worth $2.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 165 tonnes. That ranks it 11th of 104 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 3% on 2023.
Which countries supply fresh yellowfin tuna to the United Kingdom?
The Seychelles was the largest supplier with 60% of the value ($1.4 million), followed by Sri Lanka (34%) and the Maldives (2%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 62% on the year.
What is the average import price of fresh yellowfin tuna per kg?
The average declared import value was about $14.07 per kg in 2024, 25% above the world average of $11.24 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 yellowfin tuna to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.8 million in 2017 to $2.3 million in 2024, a fall of 60%. The peak was 2017 at $5.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for fresh yellowfin tuna?
The HS code for fresh yellowfin tuna is subheading 0302.32. 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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