Frozen demersal meat (other) exports from the United States: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, the United States exported frozen demersal meat (other) worth $27.5 million (8.7 thousand tonnes). It ranks 2nd of 58 countries for exports of this product. Value fell 18% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $72.0 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 | $27.5M | 8.7K t |
| 2023 | $33.4M | 12.4K t |
| 2022 | $72.0M | 19.5K t |
| 2021 | $44.7M | 10.5K t |
| 2020 | $46.2M | 18.0K t |
| 2019 | $65.2M | 23.2K t |
| 2018 | $52.6M | 21.6K t |
| 2017 | $37.9M | 15.6K t |
Where the United States exports frozen demersal meat (other) to
Most of it went to Lithuania (27%), Poland (19%), China (16%). Among the main buyer markets, Poland grew fastest (+87% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Lithuania | $7.5M | 27% |
| Poland | $5.1M | 19% |
| China | $4.3M | 16% |
| Spain | $2.4M | 8.8% |
| France | $1.7M | 6.2% |
| Portugal | $1.5M | 5.6% |
| Canada | $1.4M | 5.2% |
| Germany | $924K | 3.4% |
| Thailand | $747K | 2.7% |
| Japan | $530K | 1.9% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.16 per kg, 30% below the world average of $4.51, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Frozen demersal meat (other) imports to the United States
Imports of frozen demersal meat (other) by the United States reached $3.5 million in 2024 (1.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Most of the value came from China (30%), Iceland (23%), Poland (14%). Among the main suppliers, Indonesia grew fastest (+192% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.0M | 30% |
| Iceland | $780K | 23% |
| Poland | $501K | 15% |
| Canada | $375K | 11% |
| Portugal | $247K | 7.1% |
| Vietnam | $193K | 5.6% |
| Indonesia | $105K | 3% |
| Spain | $104K | 3% |
| South Korea | $33K | 1% |
| Chile | $31K | 0.9% |
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 0304.95: Fish meat, excluding fillets, whether or not minced: frozen, of the families Bregmacerotidae, Euclichthyidae, Gadidae, Macrouridae, Melanonidae, Merlucciidae, Moridae and Muraenolepididae, other than Alaska Pollack (Theragra chalcogramma).
Common questions
What is the value of frozen demersal meat (other) exported by the United States?
The United States exported frozen demersal meat (other) worth $27.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 8.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 2nd of 58 countries worldwide, with 10% of world exports. The value was down 18% on 2023.
Which countries buy frozen demersal meat (other) from the United States?
Lithuania was the largest buyer with 27% of the value ($7.5 million), followed by Poland (19%) and China (16%). The top three together account for 62%, out of 23 buyer countries in total. Poland grew fastest among the top ten, up 87% on the year.
What is the average export price of frozen demersal meat (other) per kg?
The average declared export value was about $3.16 per kg in 2024, 30% below the world average of $4.51 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 demersal meat (other) from the United States changed since 2017?
Exports went from $37.9 million in 2017 to $27.5 million in 2024, a fall of 27%. The peak was 2022 at $72.0 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does the United States also import frozen demersal meat (other)?
Yes. The United States imported $3.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, Iceland and Poland. On balance the United States is a net exporter of this product, by about $24.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for frozen demersal meat (other)?
The HS code for frozen demersal meat (other) is subheading 0304.95. 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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