Fresh seabass imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of fresh seabass by the United States reached $107.9 million in 2024 (12.3 thousand tonnes). It ranks 3rd of 111 countries for imports of this product. That is 12% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 13% 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 | $107.9M | 12.3K t |
| 2023 | $122.2M | 11.5K t |
| 2022 | $119.7M | 11.1K t |
| 2021 | $69.8M | 9.4K t |
| 2020 | $47.7M | 6.5K t |
| 2019 | $70.2M | 8.7K t |
| 2018 | $53.2M | 6.9K t |
| 2017 | $46.0M | 5.7K t |
Where the United States imports fresh seabass from
The largest suppliers were Turkey (42%), Spain (27%), Greece (22%). Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest (+74% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $45.2M | 42% |
| Spain | $29.3M | 27% |
| Greece | $23.9M | 22% |
| Netherlands | $7.1M | 6.6% |
| Japan | $606K | 0.6% |
| Cyprus | $581K | 0.5% |
| Italy | $343K | 0.3% |
| New Zealand | $141K | 0.1% |
| Chile | $134K | 0.1% |
| Taiwan | $112K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.77 per kg, 31% above the world average of $6.70. 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 seabass exports from the United States
The United States exported $360 thousand of fresh seabass in 2024 (33 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Canada accounted for 61% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $221K | 61% |
| Ecuador | $48K | 13% |
| Bahamas | $29K | 7.9% |
| Saint Lucia | $11K | 3.2% |
| Guatemala | $8K | 2.2% |
| Saint Kitts and Nevis | $7K | 1.9% |
| Barbados | $6K | 1.7% |
| Japan | $6K | 1.6% |
| Germany | $5K | 1.3% |
| Hong Kong | $4K | 1.2% |
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 0302.84: Fish: fresh or chilled, seabass (Dicentrarchus 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 seabass imported by the United States?
The United States imported fresh seabass worth $107.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 12.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 3rd of 111 countries worldwide, with 10% of world imports. The value was down 12% on 2023.
Which countries supply fresh seabass to the United States?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 42% of the value ($45.2 million), followed by Spain (27%) and Greece (22%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 24 supplier countries in total. New Zealand grew fastest among the top ten, up 146% on the year.
What is the average import price of fresh seabass per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.77 per kg in 2024, 31% above the world average of $6.70 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 seabass to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $46.0 million in 2017 to $107.9 million in 2024, an increase of 134%. The peak was 2023 at $122.2 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does the United States also export fresh seabass?
Yes. The United States exported $360 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Canada, Ecuador and the Bahamas. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $107.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for fresh seabass?
The HS code for fresh seabass is subheading 0302.84. 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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