Fresh bigeye tuna imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United States imported fresh bigeye tuna worth $41.4 million (3.2 thousand tonnes). That makes it the largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 48 countries. Value fell 18% 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 | 3.2K t |
| 2023 | $50.6M | 3.9K t |
| 2022 | $48.1M | 3.7K t |
| 2021 | $35.9M | 2.9K t |
| 2020 | $20.8M | 1.8K t |
| 2019 | $32.9M | 3.0K t |
| 2018 | $34.5M | 3.1K t |
| 2017 | $36.7M | 3.6K t |
Where the United States imports fresh bigeye tuna from
Most of the value came from Marshall Isds (23%), Brazil (17%), French Polynesia (13%). Among the main suppliers, Portugal grew fastest (+161% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Marshall Isds | $9.5M | 23% |
| Brazil | $6.9M | 17% |
| French Polynesia | $5.6M | 13% |
| South Africa | $5.5M | 13% |
| Indonesia | $4.3M | 11% |
| Canada | $2.4M | 5.8% |
| Australia | $1.5M | 3.7% |
| Suriname | $1.4M | 3.5% |
| France | $1.0M | 2.4% |
| Portugal | $866K | 2.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $13.08 per kg, close to the world average of $11.26.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Fresh bigeye tuna exports from the United States
In 2024, the United States exported fresh bigeye tuna worth $213 thousand (18 tonnes). Canada alone took 74% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $157K | 74% |
| United Kingdom | $32K | 15% |
| Cayman Isds | $12K | 5.7% |
| Barbados | $6K | 2.8% |
| Ecuador | $5K | 2.6% |
| Bahamas | $0K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
Public statistics stop at country totals and the last published year. EximDataX shows the shipment records underneath: the companies, dates, quantities and declared values, updated weekly.
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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 0302.34: Fish: fresh or chilled, bigeye tunas (Thunnus obesus), 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 bigeye tuna imported by the United States?
The United States imported fresh bigeye tuna worth $41.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 48 countries worldwide, with 67% of world imports. The value was down 18% on 2023.
Which countries supply fresh bigeye tuna to the United States?
Marshall Isds was the largest supplier with 23% of the value ($9.5 million), followed by Brazil (17%) and French Polynesia (13%). The top three together account for 53%, out of 26 supplier countries in total. Portugal grew fastest among the top ten, up 161% on the year.
What is the average import price of fresh bigeye tuna per kg?
The average declared import value was about $13.08 per kg in 2024, 16% above the world average of $11.26 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 bigeye tuna to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $36.7 million in 2017 to $41.4 million in 2024, an increase of 13%. The peak was 2023 at $50.6 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does the United States also export fresh bigeye tuna?
Yes. The United States exported $213 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Canada, the United Kingdom and Cayman Isds. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $41.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for fresh bigeye tuna?
The HS code for fresh bigeye tuna is subheading 0302.34. 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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