Frozen tuna fillets imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Kingdom imported $25.2 million of frozen tuna fillets in 2024 (2.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 15% on 2023. 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 | $25.2M | 2.5K t |
| 2023 | $21.9M | 2.0K t |
| 2022 | $25.3M | 2.1K t |
| 2021 | $25.6M | 2.4K t |
| 2020 | $20.5M | 1.9K t |
| 2019 | $22.3M | 2.0K t |
| 2018 | $20.9M | 1.9K t |
| 2017 | $18.8M | 1.8K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports frozen tuna fillets from
The largest suppliers were South Korea (37%), Vietnam (31%), Spain (11%). Among the main suppliers, Spain grew fastest (+132% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Korea | $9.3M | 37% |
| Vietnam | $7.8M | 31% |
| Spain | $2.7M | 11% |
| Japan | $2.2M | 8.6% |
| China | $2.1M | 8.5% |
| Ireland | $336K | 1.3% |
| Sri Lanka | $173K | 0.7% |
| France | $121K | 0.5% |
| India | $98K | 0.4% |
| Indonesia | $72K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $10.06 per kg, close to the world average of $9.81.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Frozen tuna fillets exports from the United Kingdom
Exports of frozen tuna fillets by the United Kingdom reached $250 thousand in 2024 (34 tonnes). Most of it went to France (47%), Switzerland (25%), Ireland (12%).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $116K | 47% |
| Switzerland | $61K | 25% |
| Ireland | $30K | 12% |
| Netherlands | $20K | 8.2% |
| Italy | $11K | 4.5% |
| Singapore | $4K | 1.6% |
| Hong Kong | $3K | 1.3% |
| Pakistan | $1K | 0.5% |
| Gambia | $1K | 0.4% |
| Finland | $1K | 0.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom frozen tuna fillets imports (HS 0304.87): 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 0304.87: Fish fillets: frozen, tunas (of the genus Thunnus), skipjack or stripe-bellied bonito (Euthynnus (Katsuwonus) pelamis).
Common questions
What is the value of frozen tuna fillets imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported frozen tuna fillets worth $25.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 12th of 168 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 15% on 2023.
Which countries supply frozen tuna fillets to the United Kingdom?
South Korea was the largest supplier with 37% of the value ($9.3 million), followed by Vietnam (31%) and Spain (11%). The top three together account for 79%, out of 22 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 184% on the year.
What is the average import price of frozen tuna fillets per kg?
The average declared import value was about $10.06 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $9.81 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 tuna fillets to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $18.8 million in 2017 to $25.2 million in 2024, an increase of 34%. The peak was 2021 at $25.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $22.6 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export frozen tuna fillets?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $250 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to France, Switzerland and Ireland. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $24.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for frozen tuna fillets?
The HS code for frozen tuna fillets is subheading 0304.87. 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.
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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