Prepared herring imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Kingdom imported $9.8 million of prepared herring in 2024 (2.3 thousand tonnes). It ranks 9th of 165 countries for imports of this product. That is close to the 2023 level. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 5% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $14.2 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 | $9.8M | 2.3K t |
| 2023 | $10.1M | 2.3K t |
| 2022 | $10.3M | 2.3K t |
| 2021 | $12.2M | 2.9K t |
| 2020 | $11.6M | 3.7K t |
| 2019 | $9.9M | 2.7K t |
| 2018 | $12.3M | 2.9K t |
| 2017 | $14.2M | 3.5K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports prepared herring from
Most of the value came from Poland (25%), Norway (21%), Denmark (18%). Among the main suppliers, Norway grew fastest (+71% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Poland | $2.4M | 25% |
| Norway | $2.1M | 21% |
| Denmark | $1.7M | 18% |
| Latvia | $1.4M | 14% |
| Lithuania | $1.2M | 12% |
| Ireland | $318K | 3.2% |
| Sweden | $190K | 1.9% |
| Netherlands | $156K | 1.6% |
| Germany | $55K | 0.6% |
| India | $47K | 0.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.21 per kg, close to the world average of $3.68.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Prepared herring exports from the United Kingdom
Exports of prepared herring by the United Kingdom reached $2.6 million in 2024 (1.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. One buyer market dominates: Canada accounted for 73% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Ireland grew fastest (+70% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $1.9M | 73% |
| Ireland | $331K | 13% |
| Australia | $128K | 5% |
| Ghana | $109K | 4.2% |
| South Korea | $34K | 1.3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $24K | 0.9% |
| Poland | $23K | 0.9% |
| Hong Kong | $7K | 0.3% |
| Singapore | $5K | 0.2% |
| France | $5K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom prepared herring imports (HS 1604.12): 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 1604.12: Fish preparations: herrings, prepared or preserved, whole or in pieces (but not minced).
Common questions
What is the value of prepared herring imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported prepared herring worth $9.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 9th of 165 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 3% on 2023.
Which countries supply prepared herring to the United Kingdom?
Poland was the largest supplier with 25% of the value ($2.4 million), followed by Norway (21%) and Denmark (18%). The top three together account for 64%, out of 26 supplier countries in total. Norway grew fastest among the top ten, up 71% on the year.
What is the average import price of prepared herring per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.21 per kg in 2024, 14% above the world average of $3.68 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of prepared herring to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $14.2 million in 2017 to $9.8 million in 2024, a fall of 31%. The peak was 2017 at $14.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $11.3 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export prepared herring?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $2.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Canada, Ireland and Australia. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $7.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for prepared herring?
The HS code for prepared herring is subheading 1604.12. It sits in HS chapter 16 (meat, fish, crustaceans, molluscs or other aquatic invertebrates, or insects; preparations thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1604 page.
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