Frozen fish livers and roe exports from the United Kingdom: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, the United Kingdom exported frozen fish livers and roe worth $5.7 million (1.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. That is 19% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 13% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2020, at $18.4 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5.7M | 1.7K t |
| 2023 | $7.0M | 1.3K t |
| 2022 | $8.7M | 818 t |
| 2021 | $18.0M | 1.7K t |
| 2020 | $18.4M | 2.4K t |
| 2019 | $9.1M | 2.3K t |
| 2018 | $3.2M | 1.5K t |
| 2017 | $2.5M | 1.2K t |
Where the United Kingdom exports frozen fish livers and roe to
Most of it went to Lithuania (44%), Japan (20%), South Korea (8%). Among the main buyer markets, Georgia grew fastest (+170% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Lithuania | $2.5M | 44% |
| Japan | $1.2M | 20% |
| South Korea | $440K | 7.7% |
| Kazakhstan | $434K | 7.6% |
| Netherlands | $413K | 7.3% |
| Georgia | $375K | 6.6% |
| United States | $217K | 3.8% |
| China | $78K | 1.4% |
| Poland | $59K | 1% |
| Canada | $19K | 0.3% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.33 per kg, 53% below the world average of $7.09, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Frozen fish livers and roe imports to the United Kingdom
Imports of frozen fish livers and roe by the United Kingdom reached $969 thousand in 2024 (132 tonnes). Iceland alone supplied 72% of it. Among the main suppliers, Norway grew fastest (+98% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Iceland | $696K | 72% |
| Norway | $88K | 9% |
| France | $74K | 7.6% |
| Netherlands | $38K | 3.9% |
| India | $24K | 2.5% |
| Indonesia | $21K | 2.1% |
| China | $11K | 1.2% |
| Bangladesh | $6K | 0.7% |
| Portugal | $5K | 0.5% |
| Thailand | $5K | 0.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom frozen fish livers and roe exports (HS 0303.91): 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 0303.91: Fish: frozen, livers, roes and milt.
Common questions
What is the value of frozen fish livers and roe exported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom exported frozen fish livers and roe worth $5.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 16th of 80 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was down 19% on 2023.
Which countries buy frozen fish livers and roe from the United Kingdom?
Lithuania was the largest buyer with 44% of the value ($2.5 million), followed by Japan (20%) and South Korea (8%). The top three together account for 72%, out of 10 buyer countries in total. Georgia grew fastest among the top ten, up 170% on the year.
What is the average export price of frozen fish livers and roe per kg?
The average declared export value was about $3.33 per kg in 2024, 53% below the world average of $7.09 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of frozen fish livers and roe from the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Exports went from $2.5 million in 2017 to $5.7 million in 2024, an increase of 131%. The peak was 2020 at $18.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $9.1 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also import frozen fish livers and roe?
Yes. The United Kingdom imported $969 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Iceland, Norway and France. On balance the United Kingdom is a net exporter of this product, by about $4.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for frozen fish livers and roe?
The HS code for frozen fish livers and roe is subheading 0303.91. 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.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for the United Kingdom. Tell us your product to see it live.
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