Frozen cod exports from the United States: data, top buyers and prices
The United States exported $163.8 million of frozen cod in 2024 (42.0 thousand tonnes). It ranks 3rd of 62 countries for exports of this product. Value rose 10% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 8% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $283.0 million.
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 | $163.8M | 42.0K t |
| 2023 | $149.0M | 36.4K t |
| 2022 | $102.6M | 23.1K t |
| 2021 | $88.0M | 28.0K t |
| 2020 | $149.4M | 42.6K t |
| 2019 | $201.1M | 53.5K t |
| 2018 | $248.4M | 63.7K t |
| 2017 | $283.0M | 81.9K t |
Where the United States exports frozen cod to
One buyer market dominates: China accounted for 51% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Indonesia grew fastest (+131% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $84.1M | 51% |
| Indonesia | $14.1M | 8.6% |
| Norway | $12.9M | 7.9% |
| South Korea | $8.4M | 5.1% |
| Canada | $7.3M | 4.4% |
| Portugal | $7.0M | 4.3% |
| Thailand | $6.8M | 4.1% |
| Japan | $5.0M | 3% |
| France | $4.9M | 3% |
| Denmark | $3.4M | 2.1% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.90 per kg, close to the world average of $4.66.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Frozen cod imports to the United States
Imports of frozen cod by the United States reached $19.1 million in 2024 (3.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. The largest suppliers were Norway (41%), Greenland (34%), Latvia (7%). Among the main suppliers, Denmark grew fastest (+557% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Norway | $7.8M | 41% |
| Greenland | $6.5M | 34% |
| Latvia | $1.3M | 7% |
| Portugal | $1.2M | 6.4% |
| Canada | $1.0M | 5.4% |
| Denmark | $833K | 4.4% |
| Iceland | $282K | 1.5% |
| South Korea | $74K | 0.4% |
| Spain | $30K | 0.2% |
| United Kingdom | $11K | 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 0303.63: Fish: frozen, cod (Gadus morhua, Gadus ogac, Gadus macrocephalus), 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 cod exported by the United States?
The United States exported frozen cod worth $163.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 42.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 3rd of 62 countries worldwide, with 9% of world exports. The value was up 10% on 2023.
Which countries buy frozen cod from the United States?
China was the largest buyer with 51% of the value ($84.1 million), followed by Indonesia (9%) and Norway (8%). The top three together account for 68%, out of 62 buyer countries in total. Indonesia grew fastest among the top ten, up 131% on the year.
What is the average export price of frozen cod per kg?
The average declared export value was about $3.90 per kg in 2024, 16% below the world average of $4.66 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 cod from the United States changed since 2017?
Exports went from $283.0 million in 2017 to $163.8 million in 2024, a fall of 42%. The peak was 2017 at $283.0 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does the United States also import frozen cod?
Yes. The United States imported $19.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Norway, Greenland and Latvia. On balance the United States is a net exporter of this product, by about $144.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for frozen cod?
The HS code for frozen cod is subheading 0303.63. 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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