Frozen jack mackerel exports from the United Kingdom: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of frozen jack mackerel by the United Kingdom reached $12.3 million in 2024 (11.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Value fell 42% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $24.0 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 | $12.3M | 11.0K t |
| 2023 | $21.2M | 19.4K t |
| 2022 | $19.6M | 15.3K t |
| 2021 | $24.0M | 22.8K t |
| 2020 | $23.9M | 24.5K t |
| 2019 | $11.5M | 10.9K t |
| 2018 | $9.7M | 8.9K t |
| 2017 | $7.3M | 7.9K t |
Where the United Kingdom exports frozen jack mackerel to
Benin alone took 52% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Egypt grew fastest (+177% on the year before).
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.12 per kg, close to the world average of $1.15.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Frozen jack mackerel imports to the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom imported $1.0 million of frozen jack mackerel in 2024 (764 tonnes). One supplier dominates: Chile accounted for 59% of the value. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+621% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Chile | $595K | 59% |
| Spain | $124K | 12% |
| Norway | $89K | 8.9% |
| Portugal | $74K | 7.4% |
| Ireland | $46K | 4.6% |
| India | $38K | 3.8% |
| Netherlands | $18K | 1.8% |
| Turkey | $18K | 1.8% |
| Belgium | $3K | 0.3% |
| Bulgaria | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom frozen jack mackerel exports (HS 0303.55): 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 0303.55: Fish: frozen, jack and horse mackerel (Trachurus spp.), 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 jack mackerel exported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom exported frozen jack mackerel worth $12.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 11.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 14th of 90 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was down 42% on 2023.
Which countries buy frozen jack mackerel from the United Kingdom?
Benin was the largest buyer with 52% of the value ($6.4 million), followed by Japan (22%) and the Netherlands (14%). The top three together account for 88%, out of 11 buyer countries in total. Egypt grew fastest among the top ten, up 177% on the year.
What is the average export price of frozen jack mackerel per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.12 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $1.15 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of frozen jack mackerel from the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Exports went from $7.3 million in 2017 to $12.3 million in 2024, an increase of 69%. The peak was 2021 at $24.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $16.2 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also import frozen jack mackerel?
Yes. The United Kingdom imported $1.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Chile, Spain and Norway. On balance the United Kingdom is a net exporter of this product, by about $11.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for frozen jack mackerel?
The HS code for frozen jack mackerel is subheading 0303.55. 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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