Frozen demersal fillets (other) imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of frozen demersal fillets (other) by the United States reached $58.9 million in 2024 (10.7 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 2nd largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 118 countries. Value rose 21% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2017, at $80.3 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 | $58.9M | 10.7K t |
| 2023 | $48.7M | 12.0K t |
| 2022 | $77.5M | 13.6K t |
| 2021 | $52.8M | 12.0K t |
| 2020 | $40.7M | 11.5K t |
| 2019 | $52.7M | 13.3K t |
| 2018 | $79.2M | 12.0K t |
| 2017 | $80.3M | 10.8K t |
Where the United States imports frozen demersal fillets (other) from
The largest suppliers were Argentina (37%), Ecuador (33%), China (10%). Among the main suppliers, Iceland grew fastest (+652% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Argentina | $21.6M | 37% |
| Ecuador | $19.2M | 33% |
| China | $5.6M | 9.5% |
| South Africa | $3.2M | 5.5% |
| Vietnam | $2.6M | 4.4% |
| Iceland | $1.5M | 2.5% |
| Chile | $1.4M | 2.4% |
| Indonesia | $1.4M | 2.4% |
| New Zealand | $1.3M | 2.3% |
| Thailand | $289K | 0.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.51 per kg, close to the world average of $4.89.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Frozen demersal fillets (other) exports from the United States
Exports of frozen demersal fillets (other) by the United States reached $1.9 million in 2024 (336 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Most of it went to Ecuador (24%), Italy (23%), Canada (18%). Among the main buyer markets, Barbados grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ecuador | $454K | 24% |
| Italy | $446K | 23% |
| Canada | $339K | 18% |
| Japan | $250K | 13% |
| Bermuda | $207K | 11% |
| Jamaica | $55K | 2.9% |
| Trinidad and Tobago | $49K | 2.5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $32K | 1.7% |
| Turks and Caicos Isds | $27K | 1.4% |
| Barbados | $26K | 1.4% |
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 0304.79: Fish fillets: frozen, of the families Bregmacerotidae, Euclichthyidae, Gadidae, Macrouridae, Melanonidae, Merlucciidae, Moridae and Muraenolepididae other than cod, haddock, coalfish, hake, and Alaska pollack.
Common questions
What is the value of frozen demersal fillets (other) imported by the United States?
The United States imported frozen demersal fillets (other) worth $58.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 10.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 2nd of 118 countries worldwide, with 19% of world imports. The value was up 21% on 2023.
Which countries supply frozen demersal fillets (other) to the United States?
Argentina was the largest supplier with 37% of the value ($21.6 million), followed by Ecuador (33%) and China (10%). The top three together account for 79%, out of 19 supplier countries in total. Iceland grew fastest among the top ten, up 652% on the year.
What is the average import price of frozen demersal fillets (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.51 per kg in 2024, 13% above the world average of $4.89 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 demersal fillets (other) to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $80.3 million in 2017 to $58.9 million in 2024, a fall of 27%. The peak was 2017 at $80.3 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does the United States also export frozen demersal fillets (other)?
Yes. The United States exported $1.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Ecuador, Italy and Canada. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $57.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for frozen demersal fillets (other)?
The HS code for frozen demersal fillets (other) is subheading 0304.79. 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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