Frozen fish variety imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of frozen fish variety by the United States reached $14.3 million in 2024 (6.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 5% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $19.3 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 | $14.3M | 6.2K t |
| 2023 | $15.1M | 6.3K t |
| 2022 | $14.2M | 5.5K t |
| 2021 | $16.4M | 6.1K t |
| 2020 | $15.4M | 5.9K t |
| 2019 | $19.3M | 9.4K t |
| 2018 | $18.4M | 8.4K t |
| 2017 | $14.4M | 7.2K t |
Where the United States imports frozen fish variety from
Most of the value came from Vietnam (25%), Canada (20%), Taiwan (13%). Among the main suppliers, Peru grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Vietnam | $3.6M | 25% |
| Canada | $2.9M | 20% |
| Taiwan | $1.9M | 13% |
| Norway | $1.2M | 8.2% |
| Mexico | $1.0M | 7.3% |
| China | $782K | 5.5% |
| Peru | $627K | 4.4% |
| India | $511K | 3.6% |
| Indonesia | $388K | 2.7% |
| South Korea | $285K | 2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.30 per kg, 42% above the world average of $1.62. 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 variety exports from the United States
In 2024, the United States exported frozen fish variety worth $6.0 million (3.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. The largest buyer markets were China (27%), Ghana (17%), Mexico (11%). Among the main buyer markets, China grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.6M | 27% |
| Ghana | $1.0M | 17% |
| Mexico | $629K | 11% |
| South Korea | $279K | 4.7% |
| Nigeria | $260K | 4.4% |
| Ukraine | $215K | 3.6% |
| Australia | $199K | 3.3% |
| Canada | $187K | 3.1% |
| Jamaica | $168K | 2.8% |
| Cayman Isds | $160K | 2.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States frozen fish variety imports (HS 0303.59): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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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 0303.59: Fish: frozen, n.e.c. in item no. 0303.5, 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 variety imported by the United States?
The United States imported frozen fish variety worth $14.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 12th of 178 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 5% on 2023.
Which countries supply frozen fish variety to the United States?
Vietnam was the largest supplier with 25% of the value ($3.6 million), followed by Canada (20%) and Taiwan (13%). The top three together account for 58%, out of 34 supplier countries in total. Norway grew fastest among the top ten, up 79% on the year.
What is the average import price of frozen fish variety per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.30 per kg in 2024, 42% above the world average of $1.62 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of frozen fish variety to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $14.4 million in 2017 to $14.3 million in 2024, a fall of 0%. The peak was 2019 at $19.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $15.9 million a year.
Does the United States also export frozen fish variety?
Yes. The United States exported $6.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to China, Ghana and Mexico. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $8.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for frozen fish variety?
The HS code for frozen fish variety is subheading 0303.59. 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?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for the United States. Tell us your product to see it live.
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