Frozen carp and eel fillets imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
The United States imported $6.2 million of frozen carp and eel fillets in 2024 (1.1 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 3rd largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 107 countries. Value rose 28% on 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 | $6.2M | 1.1K t |
| 2023 | $4.9M | 638 t |
| 2022 | $3.5M | 540 t |
| 2021 | $2.0M | 231 t |
| 2020 | $1.7M | 279 t |
| 2019 | $1.8M | 298 t |
| 2018 | $4.6M | 803 t |
| 2017 | $4.0M | 569 t |
Where the United States imports frozen carp and eel fillets from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 60% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Suriname grew fastest (+94% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.7M | 60% |
| Vietnam | $1.3M | 21% |
| Suriname | $734K | 12% |
| Morocco | $209K | 3.4% |
| Japan | $80K | 1.3% |
| Indonesia | $70K | 1.1% |
| Nicaragua | $52K | 0.8% |
| Malaysia | $17K | 0.3% |
| Taiwan | $16K | 0.3% |
| South Korea | $10K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.86 per kg, 41% above the world average of $4.16. 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.
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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 0304.69: Fish fillets: frozen, carp (Cyprinus/Carassius/Ctenopharyngodon idellus/Hypophthalmichthys/Cirrhinus/Mylopharyngodon piceus/Catla catla/Labeo/Osteochilus hasselti/Leptobarbus hoeveni/Megalobrama), eels (Anguilla) and snakeheads (Channa).
Common questions
What is the value of frozen carp and eel fillets imported by the United States?
The United States imported frozen carp and eel fillets worth $6.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 3rd of 107 countries worldwide, with 10% of world imports. The value was up 28% on 2023.
Which countries supply frozen carp and eel fillets to the United States?
China was the largest supplier with 60% of the value ($3.7 million), followed by Vietnam (21%) and Suriname (12%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. Taiwan grew fastest among the top ten, up 189% on the year.
What is the average import price of frozen carp and eel fillets per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.86 per kg in 2024, 41% above the world average of $4.16 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 carp and eel fillets to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.0 million in 2017 to $6.2 million in 2024, an increase of 54%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
What is the HS code for frozen carp and eel fillets?
The HS code for frozen carp and eel fillets is subheading 0304.69. 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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