Other fresh fish exports from the United Kingdom: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of other fresh fish by the United Kingdom reached $57.1 million in 2024 (7.3 thousand tonnes). It ranks 10th of 134 countries for exports of this product. That is 6% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $57.1M | 7.3K t |
| 2023 | $60.9M | 6.9K t |
| 2022 | $59.5M | 6.6K t |
| 2021 | $61.8M | 7.3K t |
| 2020 | $44.8M | 5.6K t |
| 2019 | $46.3M | 5.6K t |
| 2018 | $54.0M | 6.1K t |
| 2017 | $55.5M | 7.2K t |
Where the United Kingdom exports other fresh fish to
France alone took 74% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Netherlands grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $42.2M | 74% |
| Ireland | $6.4M | 11% |
| Netherlands | $4.2M | 7.4% |
| Spain | $2.0M | 3.4% |
| Denmark | $915K | 1.6% |
| Switzerland | $442K | 0.8% |
| Germany | $239K | 0.4% |
| United States | $236K | 0.4% |
| Belgium | $192K | 0.3% |
| Austria | $136K | 0.2% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.83 per kg, 92% above the world average of $4.07. 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.
Other fresh fish imports to the United Kingdom
In 2024, the United Kingdom imported other fresh fish worth $24.8 million (3.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Most of the value came from Sri Lanka (46%), India (11%), Denmark (6%). Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest (+191% on the year before).
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom other fresh fish exports (HS 0302.89): 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 0302.89: Fish: fresh or chilled, n.e.c. in heading 0302, excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0302.91 to 0302.99.
Common questions
What is the value of other fresh fish exported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom exported other fresh fish worth $57.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 7.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 10th of 134 countries worldwide, with 3% of world exports. The value was down 6% on 2023.
Which countries buy other fresh fish from the United Kingdom?
France was the largest buyer with 74% of the value ($42.2 million), followed by Ireland (11%) and the Netherlands (7%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 27 buyer countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 326% on the year.
What is the average export price of other fresh fish per kg?
The average declared export value was about $7.83 per kg in 2024, 92% above the world average of $4.07 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of other fresh fish from the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Exports went from $55.5 million in 2017 to $57.1 million in 2024, an increase of 3%. The peak was 2021 at $61.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $55.0 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also import other fresh fish?
Yes. The United Kingdom imported $24.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Sri Lanka, India and Denmark. On balance the United Kingdom is a net exporter of this product, by about $32.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for other fresh fish?
The HS code for other fresh fish is subheading 0302.89. 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 0302 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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