Frozen seabass imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of frozen seabass by the United Kingdom reached $4.0 million in 2024 (649 tonnes). It ranks 5th of 135 countries for imports of this product. Value fell 22% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $9.2 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 | $4.0M | 649 t |
| 2023 | $5.1M | 714 t |
| 2022 | $2.7M | 422 t |
| 2021 | $8.5M | 1.0K t |
| 2020 | $2.6M | 1.7K t |
| 2019 | $9.2M | 1.3K t |
| 2018 | $5.1M | 779 t |
| 2017 | $4.6M | 705 t |
Where the United Kingdom imports frozen seabass from
One supplier dominates: Turkey accounted for 99% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $4.0M | 99% |
| Spain | $22K | 0.6% |
| Netherlands | $12K | 0.3% |
| Ireland | $5K | 0.1% |
| Germany | $4K | 0.1% |
| Portugal | $2K | 0.1% |
| Greece | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.19 per kg, close to the world average of $6.15.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Frozen seabass exports from the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom exported $256 thousand of frozen seabass in 2024 (26 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Philippines accounted for 50% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Turkey grew fastest (+318% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Philippines | $128K | 50% |
| Malaysia | $71K | 28% |
| Turkey | $28K | 11% |
| Nicaragua | $8K | 3% |
| Bahrain | $8K | 2.9% |
| Ireland | $4K | 1.5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $3K | 1.1% |
| Maldives | $3K | 1% |
| Singapore | $2K | 0.6% |
| Azerbaijan | $1K | 0.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom frozen seabass imports (HS 0303.84): 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 0303.84: Fish: frozen, seabass (Dicentrarchus 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 seabass imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported frozen seabass worth $4.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 649 tonnes. That ranks it 5th of 135 countries worldwide, with 6% of world imports. The value was down 22% on 2023.
Which countries supply frozen seabass to the United Kingdom?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 99% of the value ($4.0 million), followed by Spain (1%) and the Netherlands (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 7 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 103% on the year.
What is the average import price of frozen seabass per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.19 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $6.15 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of frozen seabass to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.6 million in 2017 to $4.0 million in 2024, a fall of 12%. The peak was 2019 at $9.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.2 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export frozen seabass?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $256 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the Philippines, Malaysia and Turkey. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $3.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for frozen seabass?
The HS code for frozen seabass is subheading 0303.84. 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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