Fresh albacore tuna imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United States imported fresh albacore tuna worth $10.1 million (854 tonnes). It ranks 3rd of 74 countries for imports of this product. Value rose 10% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2020, at $18.1 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 | $10.1M | 854 t |
| 2023 | $9.2M | 455 t |
| 2022 | $8.8M | 820 t |
| 2021 | $12.3M | 1.0K t |
| 2020 | $18.1M | 1.1K t |
| 2019 | $17.3M | 1.5K t |
| 2018 | $15.5M | 1.6K t |
| 2017 | $13.9M | 1.7K t |
Where the United States imports fresh albacore tuna from
One supplier dominates: Ecuador accounted for 62% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Fiji grew fastest (+30% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ecuador | $6.2M | 62% |
| Fiji | $2.5M | 25% |
| French Polynesia | $1.2M | 12% |
| Australia | $66K | 0.7% |
| Portugal | $47K | 0.5% |
| Canada | $37K | 0.4% |
| Panama | $12K | 0.1% |
| Marshall Isds | $8K | 0.1% |
| Barbados | $7K | 0.1% |
| Brazil | $6K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $11.81 per kg, 104% above the world average of $5.78. 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.
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 0302.31: Fish: fresh or chilled, albacore or longfinned tunas (Thunnus alalunga), excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0302.91 to 0302.99.
Common questions
What is the value of fresh albacore tuna imported by the United States?
The United States imported fresh albacore tuna worth $10.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 854 tonnes. That ranks it 3rd of 74 countries worldwide, with 18% of world imports. The value was up 10% on 2023.
Which countries supply fresh albacore tuna to the United States?
Ecuador was the largest supplier with 62% of the value ($6.2 million), followed by Fiji (24%) and French Polynesia (12%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 12 supplier countries in total. Australia grew fastest among the top ten, up 35% on the year.
What is the average import price of fresh albacore tuna per kg?
The average declared import value was about $11.81 per kg in 2024, 104% above the world average of $5.78 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 fresh albacore tuna to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $13.9 million in 2017 to $10.1 million in 2024, a fall of 28%. The peak was 2020 at $18.1 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
What is the HS code for fresh albacore tuna?
The HS code for fresh albacore tuna is subheading 0302.31. 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 0302 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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