Prepared mackerel imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of prepared mackerel by the United Kingdom reached $41.4 million in 2024 (6.9 thousand tonnes). It ranks 4th of 211 countries for imports of this product. Value fell 8% from 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 | $41.4M | 6.9K t |
| 2023 | $44.9M | 7.2K t |
| 2022 | $43.0M | 7.3K t |
| 2021 | $27.7M | 4.9K t |
| 2020 | $44.4M | 7.7K t |
| 2019 | $44.0M | 7.8K t |
| 2018 | $39.8M | 7.8K t |
| 2017 | $36.1M | 7.1K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports prepared mackerel from
One supplier dominates: Denmark accounted for 56% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Belgium grew fastest (+95% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Denmark | $23.3M | 56% |
| Latvia | $7.7M | 19% |
| Belgium | $3.4M | 8.2% |
| Portugal | $2.4M | 5.9% |
| Poland | $1.3M | 3% |
| China | $1.2M | 2.9% |
| Germany | $587K | 1.4% |
| Netherlands | $558K | 1.4% |
| Lithuania | $375K | 0.9% |
| Morocco | $91K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.03 per kg, 69% above the world average of $3.57. 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.
Prepared mackerel exports from the United Kingdom
In 2024, the United Kingdom exported prepared mackerel worth $4.4 million (597 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. The largest buyer markets were Ireland (23%), Australia (23%), Denmark (15%). Among the main buyer markets, United States grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ireland | $1.0M | 23% |
| Australia | $1.0M | 23% |
| Denmark | $653K | 15% |
| United States | $577K | 13% |
| Jamaica | $258K | 5.8% |
| Romania | $137K | 3.1% |
| Austria | $119K | 2.7% |
| United Arab Emirates | $118K | 2.7% |
| Netherlands | $66K | 1.5% |
| Malaysia | $63K | 1.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom prepared mackerel imports (HS 1604.15): 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 1604.15: Fish preparations: mackerel, prepared or preserved, whole or in pieces (but not minced).
Common questions
What is the value of prepared mackerel imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported prepared mackerel worth $41.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 4th of 211 countries worldwide, with 5% of world imports. The value was down 8% on 2023.
Which countries supply prepared mackerel to the United Kingdom?
Denmark was the largest supplier with 56% of the value ($23.3 million), followed by Latvia (19%) and Belgium (8%). The top three together account for 83%, out of 28 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 108% on the year.
What is the average import price of prepared mackerel per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.03 per kg in 2024, 69% above the world average of $3.57 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of prepared mackerel to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $36.1 million in 2017 to $41.4 million in 2024, an increase of 15%. The peak was 2023 at $44.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $40.2 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export prepared mackerel?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $4.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Ireland, Australia and Denmark. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $36.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for prepared mackerel?
The HS code for prepared mackerel is subheading 1604.15. 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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