Frozen Alaska pollack fillets exports from the United States: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of frozen alaska pollack fillets by the United States reached $488.3 million in 2024 (127.2 thousand tonnes). That makes it the largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 54 countries. Value rose 12% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $488.3M | 127.2K t |
| 2023 | $434.3M | 98.2K t |
| 2022 | $438.1M | 100.8K t |
| 2021 | $439.4M | 118.5K t |
| 2020 | $454.1M | 120.7K t |
| 2019 | $457.6M | 134.1K t |
| 2018 | $447.6M | 157.8K t |
| 2017 | $396.5M | 148.3K t |
Where the United States exports frozen alaska pollack fillets to
Most of it went to Germany (34%), Netherlands (22%), France (8%). Among the main buyer markets, China grew fastest (+208% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $166.2M | 34% |
| Netherlands | $108.2M | 22% |
| France | $40.2M | 8.2% |
| Poland | $32.0M | 6.6% |
| Denmark | $28.1M | 5.8% |
| United Kingdom | $23.5M | 4.8% |
| Japan | $23.2M | 4.8% |
| China | $14.7M | 3% |
| Canada | $9.8M | 2% |
| Malaysia | $5.9M | 1.2% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.84 per kg, 23% above the world average of $3.12. 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.
Frozen Alaska pollack fillets imports to the United States
Imports of frozen alaska pollack fillets by the United States reached $52.5 million in 2024 (15.3 thousand tonnes). It ranks 7th of 143 countries for imports of this product. One supplier dominates: China accounted for 90% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $47.5M | 90% |
| Indonesia | $3.2M | 6.1% |
| Malaysia | $588K | 1.1% |
| Canada | $573K | 1.1% |
| Peru | $219K | 0.4% |
| Vietnam | $173K | 0.3% |
| South Korea | $99K | 0.2% |
| Iceland | $50K | 0.1% |
| Germany | $43K | 0.1% |
| Netherlands | $40K | 0.1% |
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 0304.75: Fish fillets: frozen, Alaska pollack (Theragra chalcogramma).
Common questions
What is the value of frozen alaska pollack fillets exported by the United States?
The United States exported frozen alaska pollack fillets worth $488.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 127.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 54 countries worldwide, with 33% of world exports. The value was up 12% on 2023.
Which countries buy frozen alaska pollack fillets from the United States?
Germany was the largest buyer with 34% of the value ($166.2 million), followed by the Netherlands (22%) and France (8%). The top three together account for 64%, out of 43 buyer countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 208% on the year.
What is the average export price of frozen alaska pollack fillets per kg?
The average declared export value was about $3.84 per kg in 2024, 23% above the world average of $3.12 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 frozen alaska pollack fillets from the United States changed since 2017?
Exports went from $396.5 million in 2017 to $488.3 million in 2024, an increase of 23%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does the United States also import frozen alaska pollack fillets?
Yes. The United States imported $52.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, Indonesia and Malaysia. On balance the United States is a net exporter of this product, by about $435.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for frozen alaska pollack fillets?
The HS code for frozen alaska pollack fillets is subheading 0304.75. 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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