Frozen herring exports from the United Kingdom: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of frozen herring by the United Kingdom reached $17.7 million in 2024 (17.4 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 9th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 72 countries. Value rose 24% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 7% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $28.9 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 | $17.7M | 17.4K t |
| 2023 | $14.3M | 12.8K t |
| 2022 | $15.3M | 14.2K t |
| 2021 | $9.8M | 15.6K t |
| 2020 | $13.9M | 19.5K t |
| 2019 | $12.9M | 18.0K t |
| 2018 | $19.9M | 28.0K t |
| 2017 | $28.9M | 29.5K t |
Where the United Kingdom exports frozen herring to
Netherlands alone took 58% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Poland grew fastest (+78% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $10.3M | 58% |
| Egypt | $2.1M | 12% |
| Malta | $683K | 3.9% |
| Germany | $620K | 3.5% |
| Spain | $602K | 3.4% |
| Poland | $537K | 3% |
| Ukraine | $501K | 2.8% |
| Nigeria | $309K | 1.7% |
| Benin | $275K | 1.6% |
| United Arab Emirates | $272K | 1.5% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.02 per kg, close to the world average of $0.94.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Frozen herring imports to the United Kingdom
In 2024, the United Kingdom imported frozen herring worth $1.3 million (1.2 thousand tonnes). Most of the value came from Norway (38%), Ireland (32%), Netherlands (18%). Among the main suppliers, Latvia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Norway | $499K | 38% |
| Ireland | $410K | 32% |
| Netherlands | $229K | 18% |
| Denmark | $52K | 4% |
| Latvia | $39K | 3% |
| Poland | $17K | 1.3% |
| Greenland | $16K | 1.3% |
| Iceland | $16K | 1.2% |
| France | $11K | 0.8% |
| Romania | $8K | 0.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom frozen herring exports (HS 0303.51): 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 0303.51: Fish: frozen, herrings (Clupea harengus, Clupea pallasii), 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 herring exported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom exported frozen herring worth $17.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 17.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 9th of 72 countries worldwide, with 3% of world exports. The value was up 24% on 2023.
Which countries buy frozen herring from the United Kingdom?
The Netherlands was the largest buyer with 58% of the value ($10.3 million), followed by Egypt (12%) and Malta (4%). The top three together account for 74%, out of 26 buyer countries in total. Poland grew fastest among the top ten, up 78% on the year.
What is the average export price of frozen herring per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.02 per kg in 2024, 9% above the world average of $0.94 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of frozen herring from the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Exports went from $28.9 million in 2017 to $17.7 million in 2024, a fall of 39%. The peak was 2017 at $28.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $16.6 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also import frozen herring?
Yes. The United Kingdom imported $1.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Norway, Ireland and the Netherlands. On balance the United Kingdom is a net exporter of this product, by about $16.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for frozen herring?
The HS code for frozen herring is subheading 0303.51. 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?
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