Dried fish livers and roe exports from the United States: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of dried fish livers and roe by the United States reached $30.0 million in 2024 (1.9 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 2nd largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 90 countries. Value rose 168% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 25% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2020, at $42.0 million.
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 | $30.0M | 1.9K t |
| 2023 | $11.2M | 1.1K t |
| 2022 | $20.4M | 1.1K t |
| 2021 | $15.6M | 1.6K t |
| 2020 | $42.0M | 1.9K t |
| 2019 | $25.3M | 1.6K t |
| 2018 | $6.9M | 870 t |
| 2017 | $6.4M | 552 t |
Where the United States exports dried fish livers and roe to
One buyer market dominates: Japan accounted for 73% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Japan grew fastest (+572% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | $22.0M | 73% |
| Canada | $1.5M | 4.9% |
| Belgium | $1.3M | 4.3% |
| Estonia | $1.2M | 3.9% |
| Germany | $1.1M | 3.6% |
| China | $1.0M | 3.5% |
| Sweden | $650K | 2.2% |
| Israel | $279K | 0.9% |
| Italy | $179K | 0.6% |
| Romania | $139K | 0.5% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $15.84 per kg, 24% above the world average of $12.75. 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.
Dried fish livers and roe imports to the United States
In 2024, the United States imported dried fish livers and roe worth $6.1 million (380 tonnes). That makes it the 6th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 133 countries. Most of the value came from Peru (18%), South Korea (14%), Denmark (12%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 45%. Among the main suppliers, Japan grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Peru | $1.1M | 18% |
| South Korea | $859K | 14% |
| Denmark | $748K | 12% |
| Taiwan | $635K | 10% |
| Canada | $461K | 7.6% |
| France | $451K | 7.4% |
| Philippines | $411K | 6.8% |
| Japan | $329K | 5.4% |
| China | $277K | 4.6% |
| Oman | $156K | 2.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
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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 0305.20: Fish: livers, roes and milt of fish, dried, smoked, salted or in brine.
Common questions
What is the value of dried fish livers and roe exported by the United States?
The United States exported dried fish livers and roe worth $30.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 2nd of 90 countries worldwide, with 13% of world exports. The value was up 168% on 2023.
Which countries buy dried fish livers and roe from the United States?
Japan was the largest buyer with 73% of the value ($22.0 million), followed by Canada (5%) and Belgium (4%). The top three together account for 82%, out of 29 buyer countries in total. Japan grew fastest among the top ten, up 572% on the year.
What is the average export price of dried fish livers and roe per kg?
The average declared export value was about $15.84 per kg in 2024, 24% above the world average of $12.75 per kg. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so it blends every grade and size; use it as a benchmark, not a quote. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
How have exports of dried fish livers and roe from the United States changed since 2017?
Exports went from $6.4 million in 2017 to $30.0 million in 2024, an increase of 371%. The peak was 2020 at $42.0 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does the United States also import dried fish livers and roe?
Yes. The United States imported $6.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Peru, South Korea and Denmark. On balance the United States is a net exporter of this product, by about $23.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for dried fish livers and roe?
The HS code for dried fish livers and roe is subheading 0305.20. 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 0305 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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