Frozen haddock imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Kingdom imported $32.7 million of frozen haddock in 2024 (9.6 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 2nd largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 71 countries. That is 21% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $52.5 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 | $32.7M | 9.6K t |
| 2023 | $41.5M | 13.0K t |
| 2022 | $47.9M | 11.4K t |
| 2021 | $51.9M | 13.4K t |
| 2020 | $48.2M | 13.5K t |
| 2019 | $49.2M | 13.5K t |
| 2018 | $52.5M | 14.9K t |
| 2017 | $38.5M | 13.3K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports frozen haddock from
Norway alone supplied 98% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Norway | $32.0M | 98% |
| Denmark | $358K | 1.1% |
| Russia | $274K | 0.8% |
| Iceland | $66K | 0.2% |
| Ireland | $19K | 0.1% |
| Netherlands | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.40 per kg, close to the world average of $2.98.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Frozen haddock exports from the United Kingdom
Exports of frozen haddock by the United Kingdom reached $246 thousand in 2024 (106 tonnes). Most of it went to United States (34%), Malaysia (21%), Netherlands (17%). Among the main buyer markets, Cyprus grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $83K | 34% |
| Malaysia | $52K | 21% |
| Netherlands | $42K | 17% |
| India | $27K | 11% |
| France | $11K | 4.6% |
| Ireland | $10K | 4.2% |
| Cyprus | $7K | 2.9% |
| Saudi Arabia | $6K | 2.3% |
| China | $3K | 1.2% |
| Kuwait | $3K | 1.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom frozen haddock imports (HS 0303.64): 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 0303.64: Fish: frozen, haddock (Melanogrammus aeglefinus), 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 haddock imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported frozen haddock worth $32.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 9.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 2nd of 71 countries worldwide, with 15% of world imports. The value was down 21% on 2023.
Which countries supply frozen haddock to the United Kingdom?
Norway was the largest supplier with 98% of the value ($32.0 million), followed by Denmark (1%) and Russia (1%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 6 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of frozen haddock per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.40 per kg in 2024, 14% above the world average of $2.98 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of frozen haddock to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $38.5 million in 2017 to $32.7 million in 2024, a fall of 15%. The peak was 2018 at $52.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $45.3 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export frozen haddock?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $246 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, Malaysia and the Netherlands. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $32.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for frozen haddock?
The HS code for frozen haddock is subheading 0303.64. 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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