Frozen Alaska pollack fillets imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Kingdom imported $83.0 million of frozen alaska pollack fillets in 2024 (26.0 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 5th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 143 countries. Value fell 10% from 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 | $83.0M | 26.0K t |
| 2023 | $92.0M | 24.9K t |
| 2022 | $100.0M | 23.3K t |
| 2021 | $64.5M | 17.7K t |
| 2020 | $96.8M | 28.2K t |
| 2019 | $93.5M | 27.9K t |
| 2018 | $72.9M | 25.9K t |
| 2017 | $60.9M | 22.7K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports frozen alaska pollack fillets from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 71% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $58.6M | 71% |
| United States | $23.5M | 28% |
| Russia | $505K | 0.6% |
| Germany | $155K | 0.2% |
| Netherlands | $136K | 0.2% |
| South Korea | $71K | 0.1% |
| Vietnam | $69K | 0.1% |
| Poland | $25K | 0% |
| Portugal | $16K | 0% |
| Slovakia | $12K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.20 per kg, close to the world average of $3.12.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Frozen Alaska pollack fillets exports from the United Kingdom
Exports of frozen alaska pollack fillets by the United Kingdom reached $362 thousand in 2024 (115 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Netherlands accounted for 77% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Netherlands grew fastest (+86% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $279K | 77% |
| China | $77K | 21% |
| Norway | $3K | 0.7% |
| Singapore | $2K | 0.7% |
| Spain | $1K | 0.2% |
| Ireland | $0K | 0.1% |
| Barbados | $0K | 0% |
| Portugal | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom frozen alaska pollack fillets imports (HS 0304.75): 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 0304.75: Fish fillets: frozen, Alaska pollack (Theragra chalcogramma).
Common questions
What is the value of frozen alaska pollack fillets imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported frozen alaska pollack fillets worth $83.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 26.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 5th of 143 countries worldwide, with 6% of world imports. The value was down 10% on 2023.
Which countries supply frozen alaska pollack fillets to the United Kingdom?
China was the largest supplier with 71% of the value ($58.6 million), followed by the United States (28%) and Russia (1%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 19 supplier countries in total. Vietnam grew fastest among the top ten, up 180% on the year.
What is the average import price of frozen alaska pollack fillets per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.20 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $3.12 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of frozen alaska pollack fillets to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $60.9 million in 2017 to $83.0 million in 2024, an increase of 36%. The peak was 2022 at $100.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $82.9 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export frozen alaska pollack fillets?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $362 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the Netherlands, China and Norway. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $82.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for frozen alaska pollack fillets?
The HS code for frozen alaska pollack fillets is subheading 0304.75. 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.
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