Fresh mackerel exports from the United States: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, the United States exported fresh mackerel worth $2.3 million (538 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. That is close to the 2023 level. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2020, at $2.9 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2.3M | 538 t |
| 2023 | $2.3M | 480 t |
| 2022 | $2.6M | 491 t |
| 2021 | $2.9M | 591 t |
| 2020 | $2.9M | 659 t |
| 2019 | $2.2M | 621 t |
| 2018 | $884K | 261 t |
| 2017 | $1.3M | 713 t |
Where the United States exports fresh mackerel to
One buyer market dominates: Canada accounted for 96% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $2.2M | 96% |
| Nigeria | $54K | 2.4% |
| Netherlands | $19K | 0.8% |
| Mexico | $3K | 0.1% |
| Saint Maarten | $3K | 0.1% |
| Br. Virgin Isds | $3K | 0.1% |
| Saudi Arabia | $2K | 0.1% |
| Montserrat | $1K | 0.1% |
| Bahamas | $1K | 0.1% |
| Bermuda | $0K | 0% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.26 per kg, 99% above the world average of $2.14. 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 mackerel imports to the United States
In 2024, the United States imported fresh mackerel worth $1.2 million (199 tonnes). Most of the value came from Norway (20%), India (18%), Brazil (18%). Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest (+126% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Norway | $249K | 20% |
| India | $223K | 18% |
| Brazil | $219K | 18% |
| Malaysia | $165K | 13% |
| Japan | $79K | 6.3% |
| Turkey | $76K | 6.1% |
| Mexico | $60K | 4.8% |
| China | $53K | 4.2% |
| Sri Lanka | $47K | 3.8% |
| Panama | $27K | 2.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
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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 0302.44: Fish: fresh or chilled, mackerel (Scomber scombrus, Scomber australasicus, Scomber japonicus), 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 mackerel exported by the United States?
The United States exported fresh mackerel worth $2.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 538 tonnes. That ranks it 15th of 84 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was down 1% on 2023.
Which countries buy fresh mackerel from the United States?
Canada was the largest buyer with 96% of the value ($2.2 million), followed by Nigeria (2%) and the Netherlands (1%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 12 buyer countries in total. Saudi Arabia grew fastest among the top ten, up 70% on the year.
What is the average export price of fresh mackerel per kg?
The average declared export value was about $4.26 per kg in 2024, 99% above the world average of $2.14 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 exports of fresh mackerel from the United States changed since 2017?
Exports went from $1.3 million in 2017 to $2.3 million in 2024, an increase of 71%. The peak was 2020 at $2.9 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does the United States also import fresh mackerel?
Yes. The United States imported $1.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Norway, India and Brazil. On balance the United States is a net exporter of this product, by about $1.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for fresh mackerel?
The HS code for fresh mackerel is subheading 0302.44. 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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