Frozen toothfish exports from the United Kingdom: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of frozen toothfish by the United Kingdom reached $16.4 million in 2024 (573 tonnes). That makes it the 8th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 56 countries. Value fell 22% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 29% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $29.1 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 | $16.4M | 573 t |
| 2023 | $21.0M | 710 t |
| 2022 | $20.5M | 710 t |
| 2021 | $8.9M | 352 t |
| 2020 | $10.6M | 495 t |
| 2019 | $17.8M | 651 t |
| 2018 | $29.1M | 910 t |
| 2017 | $2.8M | 99 t |
Where the United Kingdom exports frozen toothfish to
One buyer market dominates: Singapore accounted for 70% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Qatar grew fastest (+412% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Singapore | $11.4M | 70% |
| Thailand | $3.1M | 19% |
| Hong Kong | $710K | 4.3% |
| Qatar | $639K | 3.9% |
| Malaysia | $240K | 1.5% |
| Philippines | $104K | 0.6% |
| Macao | $73K | 0.5% |
| Switzerland | $19K | 0.1% |
| Austria | $11K | 0.1% |
| France | $9K | 0.1% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $28.59 per kg, close to the world average of $24.06.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Frozen toothfish imports to the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom imported $1.4 million of frozen toothfish in 2024 (49 tonnes). France alone supplied 71% of it. Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest (+551% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $983K | 71% |
| South Korea | $202K | 15% |
| Chile | $117K | 8.4% |
| Netherlands | $82K | 5.9% |
| Saint Helena | $2K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom frozen toothfish exports (HS 0303.83): 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 0303.83: Fish: frozen, toothfish (Dissostichus spp.), excluding fillets, livers, roes, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0303.91 to 0303.99.
Common questions
What is the value of frozen toothfish exported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom exported frozen toothfish worth $16.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 573 tonnes. That ranks it 8th of 56 countries worldwide, with 4% of world exports. The value was down 22% on 2023.
Which countries buy frozen toothfish from the United Kingdom?
Singapore was the largest buyer with 70% of the value ($11.4 million), followed by Thailand (19%) and Hong Kong (4%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 12 buyer countries in total. Qatar grew fastest among the top ten, up 412% on the year.
What is the average export price of frozen toothfish per kg?
The average declared export value was about $28.59 per kg in 2024, 19% above the world average of $24.06 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of frozen toothfish from the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Exports went from $2.8 million in 2017 to $16.4 million in 2024, an increase of 480%. The peak was 2018 at $29.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $15.9 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also import frozen toothfish?
Yes. The United Kingdom imported $1.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from France, South Korea and Chile. On balance the United Kingdom is a net exporter of this product, by about $15.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for frozen toothfish?
The HS code for frozen toothfish is subheading 0303.83. 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?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for the United Kingdom. Tell us your product to see it live.
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