Live freshwater ornamental fish imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Kingdom imported $19.4 million of live freshwater ornamental fish in 2024 (767 tonnes). That makes it the 3rd largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 139 countries. Value rose 7% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $24.5 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 | $19.4M | 767 t |
| 2023 | $18.0M | 643 t |
| 2022 | $20.0M | 750 t |
| 2021 | $24.5M | 903 t |
| 2020 | $17.9M | 676 t |
| 2019 | $17.3M | 642 t |
| 2018 | $21.3M | 810 t |
| 2017 | $20.1M | 963 t |
Where the United Kingdom imports live freshwater ornamental fish from
Most of the value came from Singapore (24%), Japan (18%), Czech Republic (12%). Among the main suppliers, Vietnam grew fastest (+38% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Singapore | $4.6M | 24% |
| Japan | $3.6M | 18% |
| Czech Republic | $2.3M | 12% |
| Israel | $2.3M | 12% |
| Indonesia | $2.1M | 11% |
| Sri Lanka | $1.1M | 5.8% |
| Vietnam | $691K | 3.6% |
| Thailand | $443K | 2.3% |
| Colombia | $327K | 1.7% |
| Taiwan | $326K | 1.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $25.25 per kg, close to the world average of $30.06.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Live freshwater ornamental fish exports from the United Kingdom
Exports of live freshwater ornamental fish by the United Kingdom reached $8.9 million in 2024 (723 tonnes). It ranks 9th of 111 countries for exports of this product. One buyer market dominates: United States accounted for 90% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, United States grew fastest (+129% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $8.0M | 90% |
| Ireland | $453K | 5.1% |
| Singapore | $233K | 2.6% |
| China | $81K | 0.9% |
| France | $41K | 0.5% |
| Belgium | $38K | 0.4% |
| South Africa | $4K | 0% |
| Barbados | $3K | 0% |
| Italy | $1K | 0% |
| Malta | $1K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom live freshwater ornamental fish imports (HS 0301.11): 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 0301.11: Fish: live, ornamental, freshwater.
Common questions
What is the value of live freshwater ornamental fish imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported live freshwater ornamental fish worth $19.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 767 tonnes. That ranks it 3rd of 139 countries worldwide, with 7% of world imports. The value was up 7% on 2023.
Which countries supply live freshwater ornamental fish to the United Kingdom?
Singapore was the largest supplier with 24% of the value ($4.6 million), followed by Japan (18%) and the Czech Republic (12%). The top three together account for 54%, out of 34 supplier countries in total. Vietnam grew fastest among the top ten, up 38% on the year.
What is the average import price of live freshwater ornamental fish per kg?
The average declared import value was about $25.25 per kg in 2024, 16% below the world average of $30.06 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of live freshwater ornamental fish to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $20.1 million in 2017 to $19.4 million in 2024, a fall of 4%. The peak was 2021 at $24.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $19.8 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export live freshwater ornamental fish?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $8.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, Ireland and Singapore. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $10.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for live freshwater ornamental fish?
The HS code for live freshwater ornamental fish is subheading 0301.11. 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 0301 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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