Frozen catfish imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Kingdom imported $3.1 million of frozen catfish in 2024 (1.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% a year on average.
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 | $3.1M | 1.3K t |
| 2023 | $3.0M | 1.4K t |
| 2022 | $2.5M | 1.0K t |
| 2021 | $1.8M | 943 t |
| 2020 | $2.7M | 1.5K t |
| 2019 | $1.8M | 942 t |
| 2018 | $1.7M | 865 t |
| 2017 | $1.8M | 933 t |
Where the United Kingdom imports frozen catfish from
One supplier dominates: Vietnam accounted for 62% of the value. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+822% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Vietnam | $1.9M | 62% |
| India | $397K | 13% |
| Indonesia | $363K | 12% |
| Myanmar | $164K | 5.2% |
| Netherlands | $144K | 4.6% |
| Ireland | $42K | 1.3% |
| Thailand | $27K | 0.9% |
| Bangladesh | $25K | 0.8% |
| France | $13K | 0.4% |
| Poland | $7K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.44 per kg, 44% above the world average of $1.70. 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 frozen catfish imports (HS 0303.24): 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 0303.24: Fish: frozen, catfish (Pangasius spp., Silurus spp., Clarias spp., Ictalurus spp.), excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0303.91 to 0303.99.
Common questions
What is the value of frozen catfish imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported frozen catfish worth $3.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 11th of 131 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 3% on 2023.
Which countries supply frozen catfish to the United Kingdom?
Vietnam was the largest supplier with 62% of the value ($1.9 million), followed by India (13%) and Indonesia (12%). The top three together account for 86%, out of 12 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 822% on the year.
What is the average import price of frozen catfish per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.44 per kg in 2024, 44% above the world average of $1.70 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of frozen catfish to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.8 million in 2017 to $3.1 million in 2024, an increase of 79%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for frozen catfish?
The HS code for frozen catfish is subheading 0303.24. 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 0303 page.
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