Frozen fish (other) exports from the United States: data, top buyers and prices
The United States exported $377.8 million of frozen fish (other) in 2024 (115.9 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 2nd largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 150 countries. The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $377.8M | 115.9K t |
| 2023 | $368.9M | 110.1K t |
| 2022 | $375.3M | 105.4K t |
| 2021 | $313.2M | 96.5K t |
| 2020 | $318.3M | 101.3K t |
| 2019 | $357.0M | 106.5K t |
| 2018 | $411.3M | 108.5K t |
| 2017 | $403.9M | 98.1K t |
Where the United States exports frozen fish (other) to
Most of it went to Japan (49%), China (28%), South Korea (8%).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | $184.3M | 49% |
| China | $106.1M | 28% |
| South Korea | $30.7M | 8.1% |
| Vietnam | $7.1M | 1.9% |
| Canada | $5.8M | 1.5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $3.4M | 0.9% |
| Ukraine | $2.6M | 0.7% |
| Hong Kong | $2.6M | 0.7% |
| Netherlands | $2.4M | 0.6% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $2.3M | 0.6% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.26 per kg, 45% above the world average of $2.25. 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.
Frozen fish (other) imports to the United States
The United States imported $325.0 million of frozen fish (other) in 2024 (76.3 thousand tonnes). It ranks 3rd of 209 countries for imports of this product. Most of the value came from Brazil (23%), China (22%), Taiwan (6%). Among the main suppliers, Japan grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Brazil | $75.5M | 23% |
| China | $70.3M | 22% |
| Taiwan | $17.9M | 5.5% |
| Myanmar | $17.0M | 5.2% |
| Vietnam | $16.0M | 4.9% |
| Canada | $14.6M | 4.5% |
| Japan | $14.3M | 4.4% |
| Mexico | $13.9M | 4.3% |
| Suriname | $12.0M | 3.7% |
| Indonesia | $11.8M | 3.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
Public statistics stop at country totals and the last published year. EximDataX shows the shipment records underneath: the companies, dates, quantities and declared values, updated weekly.
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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 0303.89: Fish: frozen, n.e.c. in heading 0303, 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 fish (other) exported by the United States?
The United States exported frozen fish (other) worth $377.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 115.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 2nd of 150 countries worldwide, with 9% of world exports. The value was up 2% on 2023.
Which countries buy frozen fish (other) from the United States?
Japan was the largest buyer with 49% of the value ($184.3 million), followed by China (28%) and South Korea (8%). The top three together account for 85%, out of 101 buyer countries in total. Ukraine grew fastest among the top ten, up 87% on the year.
What is the average export price of frozen fish (other) per kg?
The average declared export value was about $3.26 per kg in 2024, 45% above the world average of $2.25 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 fish (other) from the United States changed since 2017?
Exports went from $403.9 million in 2017 to $377.8 million in 2024, a fall of 6%. The peak was 2018 at $411.3 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does the United States also import frozen fish (other)?
Yes. The United States imported $325.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Brazil, China and Taiwan. That compares with exports of $377.8 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for frozen fish (other)?
The HS code for frozen fish (other) is subheading 0303.89. 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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