Fresh Nile perch and snakehead imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of fresh nile perch and snakehead by the United States reached $24.2 million in 2024 (2.3 thousand tonnes). That makes it the largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 110 countries. That is 33% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% a year on average.
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 | $24.2M | 2.3K t |
| 2023 | $18.2M | 58 t |
| 2022 | $20.2M | 1.9K t |
| 2021 | $14.8M | 1.5K t |
| 2020 | $10.6M | 1.4K t |
| 2019 | $15.3M | 1.7K t |
| 2018 | $14.9M | 1.5K t |
| 2017 | $13.4M | 1.3K t |
Where the United States imports fresh nile perch and snakehead from
Ecuador alone supplied 100% of it. Among the main suppliers, Ecuador grew fastest (+34% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ecuador | $24.1M | 100% |
| India | $51K | 0.2% |
| Nicaragua | $23K | 0.1% |
| South Korea | $12K | 0.1% |
| Gambia | $11K | 0% |
| Uganda | $10K | 0% |
| Taiwan | $6K | 0% |
| Guyana | $3K | 0% |
| Fiji | $3K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $10.62 per kg, 87% above the world average of $5.67. 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?
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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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 0302.79: Fish: fresh or chilled, Nile perch (Lates niloticus) and snakeheads (Channa spp.), 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 nile perch and snakehead imported by the United States?
The United States imported fresh nile perch and snakehead worth $24.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 110 countries worldwide, with 31% of world imports. The value was up 33% on 2023.
Which countries supply fresh nile perch and snakehead to the United States?
Ecuador was the largest supplier with 100% of the value ($24.1 million), followed by India (0%) and Nicaragua (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 9 supplier countries in total. Ecuador grew fastest among the top ten, up 34% on the year.
What is the average import price of fresh nile perch and snakehead per kg?
The average declared import value was about $10.62 per kg in 2024, 87% above the world average of $5.67 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 nile perch and snakehead to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $13.4 million in 2017 to $24.2 million in 2024, an increase of 81%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
What is the HS code for fresh nile perch and snakehead?
The HS code for fresh nile perch and snakehead is subheading 0302.79. 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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