Frozen fish offal imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of frozen fish offal by the United States reached $10.5 million in 2024 (5.9 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 7th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 130 countries. That is 28% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 17% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2020, at $54.5 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 | $10.5M | 5.9K t |
| 2023 | $14.6M | 9.7K t |
| 2022 | $9.1M | 5.7K t |
| 2021 | $8.7M | 4.8K t |
| 2020 | $54.5M | 40.9K t |
| 2019 | $4.0M | 3.2K t |
| 2018 | $2.2M | 1.9K t |
| 2017 | $3.6M | 2.4K t |
Where the United States imports frozen fish offal from
Most of the value came from United Kingdom (25%), Guyana (19%), Iceland (17%). Among the main suppliers, Ecuador grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $2.6M | 25% |
| Guyana | $2.0M | 19% |
| Iceland | $1.8M | 17% |
| Norway | $1.5M | 14% |
| Netherlands | $889K | 8.5% |
| India | $328K | 3.1% |
| China | $272K | 2.6% |
| Ecuador | $245K | 2.3% |
| Japan | $156K | 1.5% |
| Spain | $106K | 1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.78 per kg, close to the world average of $2.01.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Frozen fish offal exports from the United States
The United States exported $6.1 million of frozen fish offal in 2024 (3.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. Most of it went to Japan (44%), South Korea (39%), China (10%).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | $2.7M | 44% |
| South Korea | $2.4M | 39% |
| China | $596K | 9.8% |
| Thailand | $132K | 2.2% |
| Guyana | $111K | 1.8% |
| Canada | $73K | 1.2% |
| Philippines | $68K | 1.1% |
| Mexico | $56K | 0.9% |
| Bahamas | $8K | 0.1% |
| Cayman Isds | $7K | 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 0303.99: Fish: frozen, fish fins (other than shark fins), heads, tails, maws and other edible fish offal.
Common questions
What is the value of frozen fish offal imported by the United States?
The United States imported frozen fish offal worth $10.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 7th of 130 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was down 28% on 2023.
Which countries supply frozen fish offal to the United States?
The United Kingdom was the largest supplier with 25% of the value ($2.6 million), followed by Guyana (19%) and Iceland (17%). The top three together account for 60%, out of 31 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of frozen fish offal per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.78 per kg in 2024, 11% below the world average of $2.01 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 fish offal to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.6 million in 2017 to $10.5 million in 2024, an increase of 193%. The peak was 2020 at $54.5 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does the United States also export frozen fish offal?
Yes. The United States exported $6.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Japan, South Korea and China. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $4.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for frozen fish offal?
The HS code for frozen fish offal is subheading 0303.99. 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.
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