Frozen bigeye tuna imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United States imported frozen bigeye tuna worth $2.5 million (164 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 41% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 25% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $3.9 million.
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 | $2.5M | 164 t |
| 2023 | $1.8M | 60 t |
| 2022 | $1.3M | 70 t |
| 2021 | $589K | 72 t |
| 2020 | $447K | 49 t |
| 2019 | $3.9M | 1.7K t |
| 2018 | $738K | 276 t |
| 2017 | $522K | 220 t |
Where the United States imports frozen bigeye tuna from
One supplier dominates: South Korea accounted for 59% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Indonesia grew fastest (+225% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Korea | $1.5M | 60% |
| Ecuador | $417K | 17% |
| Suriname | $396K | 16% |
| Indonesia | $95K | 3.8% |
| Japan | $80K | 3.2% |
| Sri Lanka | $20K | 0.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $15.15 per kg, 360% above the world average of $3.29. 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 bigeye tuna exports from the United States
The United States exported $2.4 million of frozen bigeye tuna in 2024 (1.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Most of it went to Thailand (28%), Peru (26%), Ecuador (25%). Among the main buyer markets, El Salvador grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Thailand | $662K | 28% |
| Peru | $609K | 26% |
| Ecuador | $594K | 25% |
| El Salvador | $459K | 19% |
| Germany | $18K | 0.8% |
| Canada | $10K | 0.4% |
| Bahamas | $8K | 0.3% |
| Cayman Isds | $2K | 0.1% |
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 0303.44: Fish: frozen, bigeye tunas (Thunnus obesus), excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0303.91 to 0303.99.
Common questions
What is the value of frozen bigeye tuna imported by the United States?
The United States imported frozen bigeye tuna worth $2.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 164 tonnes. That ranks it 14th of 67 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 41% on 2023.
Which countries supply frozen bigeye tuna to the United States?
South Korea was the largest supplier with 59% of the value ($1.5 million), followed by Ecuador (17%) and Suriname (16%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 6 supplier countries in total. Indonesia grew fastest among the top ten, up 225% on the year.
What is the average import price of frozen bigeye tuna per kg?
The average declared import value was about $15.15 per kg in 2024, 360% above the world average of $3.29 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 frozen bigeye tuna to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $522 thousand in 2017 to $2.5 million in 2024, an increase of 377%. The peak was 2019 at $3.9 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does the United States also export frozen bigeye tuna?
Yes. The United States exported $2.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Thailand, Peru and Ecuador. That compares with imports of $2.5 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for frozen bigeye tuna?
The HS code for frozen bigeye tuna is subheading 0303.44. 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 0303 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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