Frozen cod imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Kingdom imported frozen cod worth $78.3 million (14.3 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 6th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 130 countries. That is 33% more than in 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 | $78.3M | 14.3K t |
| 2023 | $58.9M | 10.5K t |
| 2022 | $59.4M | 10.4K t |
| 2021 | $47.7M | 9.8K t |
| 2020 | $51.2M | 10.7K t |
| 2019 | $59.4M | 12.3K t |
| 2018 | $33.7M | 7.0K t |
| 2017 | $50.3M | 12.0K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports frozen cod from
One supplier dominates: Norway accounted for 81% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Norway | $63.6M | 81% |
| Netherlands | $7.1M | 9.1% |
| Spain | $4.0M | 5.1% |
| Denmark | $2.4M | 3.1% |
| Portugal | $680K | 0.9% |
| United States | $151K | 0.2% |
| Germany | $135K | 0.2% |
| Ireland | $110K | 0.1% |
| Latvia | $62K | 0.1% |
| Iceland | $40K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.48 per kg, close to the world average of $4.66.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Frozen cod exports from the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom exported $270 thousand of frozen cod in 2024 (49 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Philippines (31%), Switzerland (14%), United Arab Emirates (13%). Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Philippines | $83K | 31% |
| Switzerland | $37K | 14% |
| United Arab Emirates | $36K | 13% |
| Canada | $28K | 10% |
| Denmark | $24K | 9% |
| Germany | $18K | 6.8% |
| Spain | $12K | 4.4% |
| United States | $11K | 4.2% |
| Norway | $8K | 3% |
| Ireland | $8K | 2.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom frozen cod imports (HS 0303.63): 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 0303.63: Fish: frozen, cod (Gadus morhua, Gadus ogac, Gadus macrocephalus), 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 cod imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported frozen cod worth $78.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 14.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 6th of 130 countries worldwide, with 4% of world imports. The value was up 33% on 2023.
Which countries supply frozen cod to the United Kingdom?
Norway was the largest supplier with 81% of the value ($63.6 million), followed by the Netherlands (9%) and Spain (5%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 16 supplier countries in total. Portugal grew fastest among the top ten, up 165% on the year.
What is the average import price of frozen cod per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.48 per kg in 2024, 18% above the world average of $4.66 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of frozen cod to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $50.3 million in 2017 to $78.3 million in 2024, an increase of 56%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $54.9 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export frozen cod?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $270 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the Philippines, Switzerland and the United Arab Emirates. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $78.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for frozen cod?
The HS code for frozen cod is subheading 0303.63. 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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