Fresh tilapia fillets imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of fresh tilapia fillets by the United States reached $152.7 million in 2024 (18.3 thousand tonnes). It ranks 1st of 88 countries for imports of this product. The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $152.7M | 18.3K t |
| 2023 | $155.4M | 19.6K t |
| 2022 | $170.6M | 23.3K t |
| 2021 | $155.3M | 23.5K t |
| 2020 | $146.5M | 22.7K t |
| 2019 | $136.6M | 20.7K t |
| 2018 | $156.1M | 20.1K t |
| 2017 | $153.5M | 21.7K t |
Where the United States imports fresh tilapia fillets from
Most of the value came from Colombia (43%), Brazil (24%), Honduras (21%). Among the main suppliers, Brazil grew fastest (+152% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Colombia | $66.0M | 43% |
| Brazil | $36.4M | 24% |
| Honduras | $32.0M | 21% |
| Costa Rica | $14.1M | 9.3% |
| Mexico | $2.6M | 1.7% |
| Egypt | $695K | 0.5% |
| Ecuador | $612K | 0.4% |
| Indonesia | $135K | 0.1% |
| Vietnam | $83K | 0.1% |
| Panama | $44K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.35 per kg, close to the world average of $7.78.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Fresh tilapia fillets exports from the United States
The United States exported $7.0 million of fresh tilapia fillets in 2024 (332 tonnes). That makes it the 6th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 63 countries. Canada alone took 87% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Hong Kong grew fastest (+45% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $6.1M | 87% |
| Hong Kong | $535K | 7.6% |
| Barbados | $104K | 1.5% |
| Bahamas | $104K | 1.5% |
| South Korea | $45K | 0.6% |
| Guatemala | $36K | 0.5% |
| Dominican Republic | $20K | 0.3% |
| Bermuda | $19K | 0.3% |
| Trinidad and Tobago | $16K | 0.2% |
| Cayman Isds | $10K | 0.2% |
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 0304.31: Fish fillets: fresh or chilled, tilapias (Oreochromis spp.).
Common questions
What is the value of fresh tilapia fillets imported by the United States?
The United States imported fresh tilapia fillets worth $152.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 18.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 88 countries worldwide, with 84% of world imports. The value was down 2% on 2023.
Which countries supply fresh tilapia fillets to the United States?
Colombia was the largest supplier with 43% of the value ($66.0 million), followed by Brazil (24%) and Honduras (21%). The top three together account for 88%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. Vietnam grew fastest among the top ten, up 224% on the year.
What is the average import price of fresh tilapia fillets per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.35 per kg in 2024, 7% above the world average of $7.78 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 tilapia fillets to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $153.5 million in 2017 to $152.7 million in 2024, a fall of 1%. The peak was 2022 at $170.6 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does the United States also export fresh tilapia fillets?
Yes. The United States exported $7.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Canada, Hong Kong and Barbados. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $145.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for fresh tilapia fillets?
The HS code for fresh tilapia fillets is subheading 0304.31. 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 0304 page.
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