Other frozen fish imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Kingdom imported other frozen fish worth $51.7 million (12.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 3% more 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 .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $51.7M | 12.1K t |
| 2023 | $50.1M | 12.0K t |
| 2022 | $44.3M | 10.2K t |
| 2021 | $54.9M | 17.0K t |
| 2020 | $50.8M | 15.5K t |
| 2019 | $50.9M | 12.2K t |
| 2018 | $46.7M | 11.2K t |
| 2017 | $51.8M | 12.9K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports other frozen fish from
The largest suppliers were Myanmar (22%), Iceland (15%), Bangladesh (12%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 49%. Among the main suppliers, Pakistan grew fastest (+87% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Myanmar | $11.4M | 22% |
| Iceland | $7.7M | 15% |
| Bangladesh | $6.3M | 12% |
| China | $5.2M | 10% |
| India | $4.7M | 9% |
| Pakistan | $3.0M | 5.7% |
| Turkey | $2.9M | 5.6% |
| Canada | $1.8M | 3.4% |
| Argentina | $1.4M | 2.7% |
| Vietnam | $1.3M | 2.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.28 per kg, 90% above the world average of $2.25. 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 frozen fish exports from the United Kingdom
Exports of other frozen fish by the United Kingdom reached $13.6 million in 2024 (4.4 thousand tonnes). Spain alone took 55% of it. Among the main buyer markets, France grew fastest (+520% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $7.5M | 55% |
| Benin | $2.3M | 17% |
| France | $1.4M | 10% |
| Egypt | $1.1M | 7.9% |
| Netherlands | $194K | 1.4% |
| Portugal | $152K | 1.1% |
| Hong Kong | $117K | 0.9% |
| Thailand | $104K | 0.8% |
| Senegal | $95K | 0.7% |
| Poland | $84K | 0.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom other frozen fish imports (HS 0303.89): 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 0303.89: Fish: frozen, n.e.c. in heading 0303, excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0303.91 to 0303.99.
Common questions
What is the value of other frozen fish imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported other frozen fish worth $51.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 12.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 16th of 209 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 3% on 2023.
Which countries supply other frozen fish to the United Kingdom?
Myanmar was the largest supplier with 22% of the value ($11.4 million), followed by Iceland (15%) and Bangladesh (12%). The top three together account for 49%, out of 44 supplier countries in total. Pakistan grew fastest among the top ten, up 87% on the year.
What is the average import price of other frozen fish per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.28 per kg in 2024, 90% above the world average of $2.25 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of other frozen fish to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $51.8 million in 2017 to $51.7 million in 2024, a fall of 0%. The peak was 2021 at $54.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $50.2 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export other frozen fish?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $13.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Spain, Benin and France. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $38.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for other frozen fish?
The HS code for other frozen fish is subheading 0303.89. 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 0303 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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