Dried fish (other) imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of dried fish (other) by the United States reached $15.6 million in 2024 (1.9 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 4th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 157 countries. That is 9% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $34.9 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 | $15.6M | 1.9K t |
| 2023 | $17.2M | 1.7K t |
| 2022 | $34.9M | 2.2K t |
| 2021 | $20.2M | 2.2K t |
| 2020 | $16.2M | 2.1K t |
| 2019 | $16.3M | 1.8K t |
| 2018 | $13.4M | 1.4K t |
| 2017 | $16.4M | 1.6K t |
Where the United States imports dried fish (other) from
The largest suppliers were Japan (12%), Canada (10%), South Korea (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 31%. Among the main suppliers, Norway grew fastest (+178% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | $1.8M | 12% |
| Canada | $1.6M | 10% |
| South Korea | $1.4M | 8.6% |
| United Kingdom | $1.3M | 8.6% |
| Norway | $1.3M | 8.3% |
| El Salvador | $1.1M | 7% |
| China | $916K | 5.9% |
| Vietnam | $864K | 5.5% |
| Ukraine | $771K | 4.9% |
| Tanzania | $640K | 4.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.20 per kg, 235% above the world average of $2.45. 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 (other) exports from the United States
Exports of dried fish (other) by the United States reached $5.0 million in 2024 (908 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Barbados alone took 85% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Barbados grew fastest (+64% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Barbados | $4.3M | 85% |
| Canada | $198K | 4% |
| Australia | $169K | 3.4% |
| Montserrat | $133K | 2.7% |
| Mexico | $61K | 1.2% |
| Samoa | $45K | 0.9% |
| Jamaica | $34K | 0.7% |
| Bahamas | $31K | 0.6% |
| Malaysia | $28K | 0.6% |
| Cayman Isds | $19K | 0.4% |
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 0305.59: Fish: dried, whether or not salted but not smoked, other than edible fish offal, n.e.c. in item no. 0305.5.
Common questions
What is the value of dried fish (other) imported by the United States?
The United States imported dried fish (other) worth $15.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 4th of 157 countries worldwide, with 4% of world imports. The value was down 9% on 2023.
Which countries supply dried fish (other) to the United States?
Japan was the largest supplier with 12% of the value ($1.8 million), followed by Canada (10%) and South Korea (9%). The top three together account for 31%, out of 53 supplier countries in total. Norway grew fastest among the top ten, up 178% on the year.
What is the average import price of dried fish (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.20 per kg in 2024, 235% above the world average of $2.45 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 imports of dried fish (other) to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $16.4 million in 2017 to $15.6 million in 2024, a fall of 5%. The peak was 2022 at $34.9 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does the United States also export dried fish (other)?
Yes. The United States exported $5.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Barbados, Canada and Australia. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $10.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for dried fish (other)?
The HS code for dried fish (other) is subheading 0305.59. 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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