Frozen catfish fillets imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Kingdom imported frozen catfish fillets worth $55.2 million (14.7 thousand tonnes). It ranks 5th of 168 countries for imports of this product. Value fell 4% 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 | $55.2M | 14.7K t |
| 2023 | $57.3M | 14.9K t |
| 2022 | $57.0M | 14.2K t |
| 2021 | $46.4M | 13.3K t |
| 2020 | $44.8M | 12.8K t |
| 2019 | $53.1M | 13.5K t |
| 2018 | $41.9M | 11.2K t |
| 2017 | $47.3M | 13.9K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports frozen catfish fillets from
One supplier dominates: Vietnam accounted for 99% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Vietnam | $54.9M | 99% |
| China | $209K | 0.4% |
| Poland | $72K | 0.1% |
| Myanmar | $59K | 0.1% |
| Ireland | $28K | 0.1% |
| Latvia | $8K | 0% |
| Netherlands | $5K | 0% |
| Germany | $3K | 0% |
| Lithuania | $2K | 0% |
| Hungary | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.75 per kg, 50% above the world average of $2.50. 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.
Frozen catfish fillets exports from the United Kingdom
Exports of frozen catfish fillets by the United Kingdom reached $768 thousand in 2024 (145 tonnes). Most of it went to Poland (31%), France (24%), Netherlands (20%). Among the main buyer markets, Netherlands grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Poland | $236K | 31% |
| France | $181K | 24% |
| Netherlands | $152K | 20% |
| Ireland | $124K | 16% |
| Vietnam | $45K | 5.9% |
| Ecuador | $22K | 2.8% |
| Singapore | $6K | 0.8% |
| Norway | $2K | 0.3% |
| Austria | $0K | 0% |
| Czech Republic | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom frozen catfish fillets imports (HS 0304.62): 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 0304.62: Fish fillets: frozen, catfish (Pangasius spp., Silurus spp., Clarias spp., Ictalurus spp.).
Common questions
What is the value of frozen catfish fillets imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported frozen catfish fillets worth $55.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 14.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 5th of 168 countries worldwide, with 4% of world imports. The value was down 4% on 2023.
Which countries supply frozen catfish fillets to the United Kingdom?
Vietnam was the largest supplier with 99% of the value ($54.9 million), followed by China (0%) and Poland (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 935% on the year.
What is the average import price of frozen catfish fillets per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.75 per kg in 2024, 50% above the world average of $2.50 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 fillets to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $47.3 million in 2017 to $55.2 million in 2024, an increase of 17%. The peak was 2023 at $57.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $50.4 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export frozen catfish fillets?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $768 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Poland, France and the Netherlands. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $54.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for frozen catfish fillets?
The HS code for frozen catfish fillets is subheading 0304.62. 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?
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