Fresh flatfish (other species) imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United States imported fresh flatfish (other species) worth $5.0 million (778 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 30% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 11% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $12.4 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 | $5.0M | 778 t |
| 2023 | $3.8M | 637 t |
| 2022 | $5.5M | 760 t |
| 2021 | $12.4M | 1.6K t |
| 2020 | $9.7M | 1.5K t |
| 2019 | $7.7M | 920 t |
| 2018 | $7.1M | 769 t |
| 2017 | $11.0M | 1.4K t |
Where the United States imports fresh flatfish (other species) from
Most of the value came from Mexico (31%), South Korea (26%), Ecuador (11%). Among the main suppliers, Iceland grew fastest (+432% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $1.5M | 31% |
| South Korea | $1.3M | 26% |
| Ecuador | $553K | 11% |
| Canada | $430K | 8.6% |
| Fiji | $396K | 7.9% |
| Iceland | $298K | 6% |
| Brazil | $125K | 2.5% |
| Pakistan | $104K | 2.1% |
| Panama | $74K | 1.5% |
| New Zealand | $50K | 1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.43 per kg, close to the world average of $5.44.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Fresh flatfish (other species) exports from the United States
The United States exported $408 thousand of fresh flatfish (other species) in 2024 (42 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Germany (37%), Australia (20%), Canada (15%). Among the main buyer markets, Bermuda grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $149K | 37% |
| Australia | $80K | 20% |
| Canada | $63K | 15% |
| Bahamas | $48K | 12% |
| Cayman Isds | $19K | 4.6% |
| Barbados | $13K | 3.2% |
| Indonesia | $13K | 3.1% |
| Bermuda | $12K | 3.1% |
| Mexico | $11K | 2.6% |
| Singapore | $1K | 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 0302.29: Fish: fresh or chilled, flat fish, n.e.c. in item no. 0302.2, 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 flatfish (other species) imported by the United States?
The United States imported fresh flatfish (other species) worth $5.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 778 tonnes. That ranks it 11th of 118 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 30% on 2023.
Which countries supply fresh flatfish (other species) to the United States?
Mexico was the largest supplier with 31% of the value ($1.5 million), followed by South Korea (26%) and Ecuador (11%). The top three together account for 68%, out of 19 supplier countries in total. Panama grew fastest among the top ten, up 515% on the year.
What is the average import price of fresh flatfish (other species) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.43 per kg in 2024, 18% above the world average of $5.44 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 flatfish (other species) to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $11.0 million in 2017 to $5.0 million in 2024, a fall of 55%. The peak was 2021 at $12.4 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does the United States also export fresh flatfish (other species)?
Yes. The United States exported $408 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Germany, Australia and Canada. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $4.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for fresh flatfish (other species)?
The HS code for fresh flatfish (other species) is subheading 0302.29. 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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