Fresh cod imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
The United States imported $11.7 million of fresh cod in 2024 (1.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 3% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $20.0 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 | $11.7M | 1.2K t |
| 2023 | $12.1M | 1.1K t |
| 2022 | $13.0M | 1.1K t |
| 2021 | $20.0M | 2.2K t |
| 2020 | $5.5M | 696 t |
| 2019 | $10.1M | 1.2K t |
| 2018 | $11.8M | 1.5K t |
| 2017 | $15.4M | 2.1K t |
Where the United States imports fresh cod from
The largest suppliers were Iceland (41%), Peru (33%), Canada (22%). Among the main suppliers, Norway grew fastest (+210% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Iceland | $4.8M | 41% |
| Peru | $3.8M | 33% |
| Canada | $2.6M | 22% |
| Norway | $323K | 2.8% |
| Netherlands | $125K | 1.1% |
| Mexico | $14K | 0.1% |
| New Zealand | $0K | 0% |
| Portugal | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $9.78 per kg, 47% above the world average of $6.65. 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.
Fresh cod exports from the United States
The United States exported $1.9 million of fresh cod in 2024 (356 tonnes). Canada alone took 72% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $1.4M | 72% |
| China | $194K | 10% |
| South Korea | $185K | 9.7% |
| Australia | $45K | 2.4% |
| Germany | $35K | 1.8% |
| Maldives | $21K | 1.1% |
| Cayman Isds | $16K | 0.8% |
| Fiji | $10K | 0.5% |
| Finland | $9K | 0.5% |
| Luxembourg | $9K | 0.5% |
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 0302.51: Fish: fresh or chilled, cod (Gadus morhua, Gadus ogac, Gadus macrocephalus), 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 cod imported by the United States?
The United States imported fresh cod worth $11.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 12th of 99 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 3% on 2023.
Which countries supply fresh cod to the United States?
Iceland was the largest supplier with 41% of the value ($4.8 million), followed by Peru (33%) and Canada (22%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 8 supplier countries in total. Norway grew fastest among the top ten, up 210% on the year.
What is the average import price of fresh cod per kg?
The average declared import value was about $9.78 per kg in 2024, 47% above the world average of $6.65 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 cod to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $15.4 million in 2017 to $11.7 million in 2024, a fall of 24%. The peak was 2021 at $20.0 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does the United States also export fresh cod?
Yes. The United States exported $1.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Canada, China and South Korea. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $9.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for fresh cod?
The HS code for fresh cod is subheading 0302.51. 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.
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