Frozen tuna (other) imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Kingdom imported $4.5 million of frozen tuna (other) in 2024 (458 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 49% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $12.3 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 | $4.5M | 458 t |
| 2023 | $8.9M | 1.2K t |
| 2022 | $8.6M | 1.2K t |
| 2021 | $12.3M | 1.2K t |
| 2020 | $9.0M | 1.1K t |
| 2019 | $7.7M | 1.2K t |
| 2018 | $982K | 255 t |
| 2017 | $5.8M | 908 t |
Where the United Kingdom imports frozen tuna (other) from
Sri Lanka alone supplied 94% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Sri Lanka | $4.2M | 94% |
| Pakistan | $139K | 3.1% |
| India | $127K | 2.8% |
| Indonesia | $13K | 0.3% |
| Oman | $7K | 0.2% |
| Portugal | $4K | 0.1% |
| Brazil | $2K | 0% |
| Netherlands | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $9.87 per kg, 488% above the world average of $1.68. 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 tuna (other) imports (HS 0303.49): 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 0303.49: Fish: frozen, tuna, n.e.c. in item no. 0303.4, 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 tuna (other) imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported frozen tuna (other) worth $4.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 458 tonnes. That ranks it 11th of 147 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 49% on 2023.
Which countries supply frozen tuna (other) to the United Kingdom?
Sri Lanka was the largest supplier with 94% of the value ($4.2 million), followed by Pakistan (3%) and India (3%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 8 supplier countries in total. Indonesia grew fastest among the top ten, up 672% on the year.
What is the average import price of frozen tuna (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $9.87 per kg in 2024, 488% above the world average of $1.68 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of frozen tuna (other) to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.8 million in 2017 to $4.5 million in 2024, a fall of 22%. The peak was 2021 at $12.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for frozen tuna (other)?
The HS code for frozen tuna (other) is subheading 0303.49. 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?
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