🇬🇧 United Kingdom imports of prepared fish: 2024 trade data
Imports of prepared fish by the United Kingdom reached $1.00 billion in 2024 (184.9 thousand tonnes). It ranks 7th of 223 countries for imports of this product. That is 8% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
Public statistics, latest reported year 2024. Values in US dollars.
Imports of prepared fish by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1.00B | 184.9K t |
| 2023 | $923.8M | 168.2K t |
| 2022 | $906.4M | 180.1K t |
| 2021 | $934.4M | 187.5K t |
| 2020 | $1.05B | 210.6K t |
| 2019 | $989.2M | 200.1K t |
| 2018 | $1.03B | 203.6K t |
| 2017 | $950.5M | 208.1K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports prepared fish from
The largest suppliers were Ecuador (14%), Mauritius (7%), Poland (7%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 29%. Among the main suppliers, Peru grew fastest (+92% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇪🇨 Ecuador | $143.0M | 14% |
| 🇲🇺 Mauritius | $74.9M | 7.5% |
| 🇵🇱 Poland | $72.4M | 7.2% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $71.8M | 7.2% |
| 🇲🇦 Morocco | $64.7M | 6.5% |
| 🇸🇨 Seychelles | $59.5M | 6% |
| 🇬🇭 Ghana | $55.0M | 5.5% |
| 🇵🇪 Peru | $41.3M | 4.1% |
| 🇩🇰 Denmark | $39.8M | 4% |
| 🇹🇭 Thailand | $39.6M | 4% |
Types of prepared fish under HS 1604
| 1604.14 | Fish preparations: tunas, skipjack and Atlantic bonito (sarda spp.), prepared or preserved, whole or in pieces (but not minced) | 51% |
| 1604.19 | Fish preparations: fish prepared or preserved, whole or in pieces (but not minced), n.e.c. in heading no. 1604 | 15% |
| 1604.20 | Fish preparations: fish minced or in forms n.e.c. in heading no. 1604, prepared or preserved | 9.9% |
| 1604.11 | Fish preparations: salmon, prepared or preserved, whole or in pieces (but not minced) | 9.5% |
| 1604.13 | Fish preparations: sardines, sardinella and brisling or sprats, prepared or preserved, whole or in pieces (but not minced) | 5.9% |
| 1604.15 | Fish preparations: mackerel, prepared or preserved, whole or in pieces (but not minced) | 4.1% |
| 1604.16 | Fish preparations: anchovies, prepared or preserved, whole or in pieces (but not minced) | 2.4% |
| 1604.12 | Fish preparations: herrings, prepared or preserved, whole or in pieces (but not minced) | 1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1604.
Average import price of prepared fish
The average declared value was about $5.41 per kg, close to the world average of $4.93.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
The United Kingdom also exports prepared fish
In 2024, the United Kingdom exported prepared fish worth $90.3 million (17.4 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were France (23%), Ireland (14%), Sweden (11%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 48%. Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+32% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇫🇷 France | $21.0M | 23% |
| 🇮🇪 Ireland | $12.2M | 14% |
| 🇸🇪 Sweden | $10.0M | 11% |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | $9.6M | 11% |
| 🇦🇺 Australia | $7.4M | 8.2% |
| 🇳🇴 Norway | $5.7M | 6.3% |
| 🇨🇦 Canada | $3.6M | 4% |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | $2.5M | 2.8% |
| 🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates | $2.4M | 2.7% |
| 🇺🇸 United States | $1.6M | 1.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
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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 1604: Prepared or preserved fish; caviar and caviar substitutes prepared from fish eggs.
Prepared fish trade in the United Kingdom: questions
What is the value of prepared fish imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported prepared fish worth $1.00 billion in 2024 (184.9 thousand tonnes).
Where does the United Kingdom import prepared fish from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were Ecuador (14%), Mauritius (7%), Poland (7%).
What is the average import price of prepared fish in the United Kingdom?
The average declared import value was about $5.41 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $4.93 per kg.
Does the United Kingdom export prepared fish?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported prepared fish worth $90.3 million in 2024, mainly to France, Ireland, Sweden.
What is the HS code for prepared fish?
Prepared fish falls under HS heading 1604 (Prepared or preserved fish; caviar and caviar substitutes prepared from fish eggs). The six-digit codes under it split the product by type.
How can I find the companies trading prepared fish with the United Kingdom?
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