Frozen flat fish fillets imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of frozen flat fish fillets by the United Kingdom reached $19.7 million in 2024 (1.9 thousand tonnes). It ranks 10th of 131 countries for imports of this product. Value fell 12% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2017, at $24.6 million.
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 | $19.7M | 1.9K t |
| 2023 | $22.5M | 2.1K t |
| 2022 | $22.4M | 2.3K t |
| 2021 | $15.7M | 2.0K t |
| 2020 | $20.0M | 2.1K t |
| 2019 | $20.8M | 2.3K t |
| 2018 | $19.5M | 2.2K t |
| 2017 | $24.6M | 3.7K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports frozen flat fish fillets from
Netherlands alone supplied 70% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $13.8M | 70% |
| Iceland | $2.7M | 14% |
| China | $1.9M | 9.5% |
| Greenland | $301K | 1.5% |
| Spain | $280K | 1.4% |
| Denmark | $271K | 1.4% |
| Belgium | $184K | 0.9% |
| United States | $157K | 0.8% |
| Poland | $43K | 0.2% |
| Norway | $22K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $10.29 per kg, 86% above the world average of $5.53. 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 flat fish fillets exports from the United Kingdom
Exports of frozen flat fish fillets by the United Kingdom reached $265 thousand in 2024 (39 tonnes). Most of it went to France (41%), Spain (38%), Netherlands (14%). Among the main buyer markets, France grew fastest (+340% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $109K | 41% |
| Spain | $102K | 38% |
| Netherlands | $37K | 14% |
| Singapore | $11K | 4.3% |
| Bulgaria | $4K | 1.4% |
| Ireland | $2K | 0.7% |
| Malaysia | $0K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom frozen flat fish fillets imports (HS 0304.83): 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 0304.83: Fish fillets: frozen, flat fish (Pleuronectidae, Bothidae, Cynoglossidae, Soleidae, Scophthalmidae and Citharidae).
Common questions
What is the value of frozen flat fish fillets imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported frozen flat fish fillets worth $19.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 10th of 131 countries worldwide, with 4% of world imports. The value was down 12% on 2023.
Which countries supply frozen flat fish fillets to the United Kingdom?
The Netherlands was the largest supplier with 70% of the value ($13.8 million), followed by Iceland (14%) and China (10%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 627% on the year.
What is the average import price of frozen flat fish fillets per kg?
The average declared import value was about $10.29 per kg in 2024, 86% above the world average of $5.53 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of frozen flat fish fillets to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $24.6 million in 2017 to $19.7 million in 2024, a fall of 20%. The peak was 2017 at $24.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $20.7 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export frozen flat fish fillets?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $265 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to France, Spain and the Netherlands. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $19.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for frozen flat fish fillets?
The HS code for frozen flat fish fillets is subheading 0304.83. 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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