Frozen tilapia fillets imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Kingdom imported $7.4 million of frozen tilapia fillets in 2024 (1.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Value rose 113% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% a year on average.
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 | $7.4M | 1.3K t |
| 2023 | $3.5M | 969 t |
| 2022 | $5.1M | 1.1K t |
| 2021 | $3.3M | 757 t |
| 2020 | $4.3M | 1.3K t |
| 2019 | $3.3M | 864 t |
| 2018 | $3.5M | 883 t |
| 2017 | $4.0M | 1.1K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports frozen tilapia fillets from
Indonesia alone supplied 55% of it. Among the main suppliers, Indonesia grew fastest (+311% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Indonesia | $4.0M | 55% |
| China | $2.7M | 36% |
| Honduras | $207K | 2.8% |
| India | $153K | 2.1% |
| Ireland | $122K | 1.7% |
| Netherlands | $101K | 1.4% |
| Vietnam | $92K | 1.2% |
| Myanmar | $13K | 0.2% |
| United States | $7K | 0.1% |
| Taiwan | $2K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.80 per kg, 28% above the world average of $4.54. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom frozen tilapia fillets imports (HS 0304.61): 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 0304.61: Fish fillets: frozen, tilapias (Oreochromis spp.).
Common questions
What is the value of frozen tilapia fillets imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported frozen tilapia fillets worth $7.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 13th of 146 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 113% on 2023.
Which countries supply frozen tilapia fillets to the United Kingdom?
Indonesia was the largest supplier with 55% of the value ($4.0 million), followed by China (36%) and Honduras (3%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. Indonesia grew fastest among the top ten, up 311% on the year.
What is the average import price of frozen tilapia fillets per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.80 per kg in 2024, 28% above the world average of $4.54 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of frozen tilapia fillets to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.0 million in 2017 to $7.4 million in 2024, an increase of 86%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $4.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for frozen tilapia fillets?
The HS code for frozen tilapia fillets is subheading 0304.61. 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 0304 page.
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