Frozen fish meat (other) exports from the United Kingdom: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, the United Kingdom exported frozen fish meat (other) worth $28.6 million (12.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. That is 4% 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 .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $28.6M | 12.4K t |
| 2023 | $27.3M | 12.0K t |
| 2022 | $19.5M | 8.4K t |
| 2021 | $17.9M | 8.0K t |
| 2020 | $24.5M | 10.3K t |
| 2019 | $23.9M | 8.9K t |
| 2018 | $25.5M | 12.0K t |
| 2017 | $21.5M | 8.6K t |
Where the United Kingdom exports frozen fish meat (other) to
One buyer market dominates: Germany accounted for 53% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Netherlands grew fastest (+924% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $15.2M | 53% |
| Japan | $3.5M | 12% |
| Netherlands | $2.3M | 7.9% |
| Latvia | $1.8M | 6.3% |
| Thailand | $1.3M | 4.5% |
| China | $1.3M | 4.4% |
| Sweden | $1.2M | 4.3% |
| Ukraine | $545K | 1.9% |
| France | $526K | 1.8% |
| Poland | $522K | 1.8% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.31 per kg, close to the world average of $2.74.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Frozen fish meat (other) imports to the United Kingdom
In 2024, the United Kingdom imported frozen fish meat (other) worth $7.2 million (1.2 thousand tonnes). Most of the value came from Denmark (49%), Vietnam (9%), Myanmar (8%). Among the main suppliers, Denmark grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Denmark | $3.5M | 49% |
| Vietnam | $660K | 9.1% |
| Myanmar | $591K | 8.2% |
| Norway | $560K | 7.8% |
| China | $490K | 6.8% |
| France | $415K | 5.7% |
| United States | $403K | 5.6% |
| Poland | $123K | 1.7% |
| Chile | $96K | 1.3% |
| Malaysia | $77K | 1.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom frozen fish meat (other) exports (HS 0304.99): 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 0304.99: Fish meat, excluding fillets, whether or not minced: frozen, n.e.c. in item no. 0304.9.
Common questions
What is the value of frozen fish meat (other) exported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom exported frozen fish meat (other) worth $28.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 12.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 11th of 115 countries worldwide, with 2% of world exports. The value was up 4% on 2023.
Which countries buy frozen fish meat (other) from the United Kingdom?
Germany was the largest buyer with 53% of the value ($15.2 million), followed by Japan (12%) and the Netherlands (8%). The top three together account for 73%, out of 31 buyer countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 924% on the year.
What is the average export price of frozen fish meat (other) per kg?
The average declared export value was about $2.31 per kg in 2024, 16% below the world average of $2.74 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of frozen fish meat (other) from the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Exports went from $21.5 million in 2017 to $28.6 million in 2024, an increase of 33%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $23.6 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also import frozen fish meat (other)?
Yes. The United Kingdom imported $7.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Denmark, Vietnam and Myanmar. On balance the United Kingdom is a net exporter of this product, by about $21.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for frozen fish meat (other)?
The HS code for frozen fish meat (other) is subheading 0304.99. 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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