Frozen fish offal exports from the United Kingdom: data, top buyers and prices
The United Kingdom exported $16.6 million of frozen fish offal in 2024 (11.7 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 7th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 103 countries. That is 5% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 18% a year on average.
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 | $16.6M | 11.7K t |
| 2023 | $17.4M | 11.0K t |
| 2022 | $19.9M | 12.1K t |
| 2021 | $20.0M | 13.2K t |
| 2020 | $13.4M | 9.5K t |
| 2019 | $13.9M | 9.3K t |
| 2018 | $9.1M | 6.5K t |
| 2017 | $5.2M | 3.8K t |
Where the United Kingdom exports frozen fish offal to
The largest buyer markets were Philippines (31%), Vietnam (17%), United States (16%). Among the main buyer markets, Vietnam grew fastest (+74% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Philippines | $5.2M | 31% |
| Vietnam | $2.9M | 17% |
| United States | $2.6M | 16% |
| Thailand | $1.7M | 11% |
| Ukraine | $1.3M | 7.9% |
| China | $1.2M | 7.4% |
| Canada | $366K | 2.2% |
| Ghana | $230K | 1.4% |
| France | $203K | 1.2% |
| Hong Kong | $130K | 0.8% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.42 per kg, 29% below the world average of $2.01, 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 offal imports to the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom imported $948 thousand of frozen fish offal in 2024 (1.4 thousand tonnes). The largest suppliers were Iceland (26%), France (17%), Poland (13%). Among the main suppliers, Spain grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Iceland | $242K | 26% |
| France | $165K | 17% |
| Poland | $121K | 13% |
| Spain | $96K | 10% |
| Norway | $93K | 9.8% |
| Latvia | $53K | 5.5% |
| Indonesia | $36K | 3.8% |
| Argentina | $33K | 3.5% |
| China | $27K | 2.8% |
| Portugal | $25K | 2.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom frozen fish offal exports (HS 0303.99): 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 0303.99: Fish: frozen, fish fins (other than shark fins), heads, tails, maws and other edible fish offal.
Common questions
What is the value of frozen fish offal exported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom exported frozen fish offal worth $16.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 11.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 7th of 103 countries worldwide, with 5% of world exports. The value was down 5% on 2023.
Which countries buy frozen fish offal from the United Kingdom?
The Philippines was the largest buyer with 31% of the value ($5.2 million), followed by Vietnam (17%) and the United States (16%). The top three together account for 64%, out of 27 buyer countries in total. Vietnam grew fastest among the top ten, up 74% on the year.
What is the average export price of frozen fish offal per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.42 per kg in 2024, 29% below the world average of $2.01 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of frozen fish offal from the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Exports went from $5.2 million in 2017 to $16.6 million in 2024, an increase of 219%. The peak was 2021 at $20.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $14.4 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also import frozen fish offal?
Yes. The United Kingdom imported $948 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Iceland, France and Poland. On balance the United Kingdom is a net exporter of this product, by about $15.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for frozen fish offal?
The HS code for frozen fish offal is subheading 0303.99. 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 0303 page.
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