Frozen tilapia imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Kingdom imported $7.3 million of frozen tilapia in 2024 (3.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is close to the 2023 level. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $7.3M | 3.6K t |
| 2023 | $7.5M | 4.1K t |
| 2022 | $8.3M | 3.5K t |
| 2021 | $6.2M | 3.1K t |
| 2020 | $6.8M | 4.2K t |
| 2019 | $5.1M | 3.0K t |
| 2018 | $3.5M | 2.0K t |
| 2017 | $4.5M | 2.7K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports frozen tilapia from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 77% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Vietnam grew fastest (+380% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $5.6M | 77% |
| Indonesia | $768K | 11% |
| Vietnam | $463K | 6.3% |
| India | $250K | 3.4% |
| Thailand | $178K | 2.4% |
| Hong Kong | $30K | 0.4% |
| Netherlands | $2K | 0% |
| Ireland | $1K | 0% |
| Germany | $1K | 0% |
| Turkey | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.02 per kg, close to the world average of $1.85.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Frozen tilapia exports from the United Kingdom
Exports of frozen tilapia by the United Kingdom reached $494 thousand in 2024 (372 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Benin accounted for 98% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Benin grew fastest (+104% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Benin | $486K | 98% |
| Ireland | $7K | 1.3% |
| Singapore | $2K | 0.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom frozen tilapia imports (HS 0303.23): 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 0303.23: Fish: frozen, tilapias (Oreochromis 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 tilapia imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported frozen tilapia worth $7.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 12th of 152 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 2% on 2023.
Which countries supply frozen tilapia to the United Kingdom?
China was the largest supplier with 77% of the value ($5.6 million), followed by Indonesia (10%) and Vietnam (6%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 11 supplier countries in total. Vietnam grew fastest among the top ten, up 380% on the year.
What is the average import price of frozen tilapia per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.02 per kg in 2024, 9% above the world average of $1.85 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of frozen tilapia to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.5 million in 2017 to $7.3 million in 2024, an increase of 63%. The peak was 2022 at $8.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.1 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export frozen tilapia?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $494 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Benin, Ireland and Singapore. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $6.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for frozen tilapia?
The HS code for frozen tilapia is subheading 0303.23. 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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