Frozen flat fish fillets imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United States imported frozen flat fish fillets worth $95.3 million (15.8 thousand tonnes). That makes it the largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 131 countries. Value fell 5% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $155.0 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 | $95.3M | 15.8K t |
| 2023 | $100.4M | 16.3K t |
| 2022 | $109.0M | 17.0K t |
| 2021 | $86.8M | 15.3K t |
| 2020 | $101.5M | 18.1K t |
| 2019 | $105.8M | 17.4K t |
| 2018 | $155.0M | 23.8K t |
| 2017 | $122.4M | 21.2K t |
Where the United States imports frozen flat fish fillets from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 66% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $63.3M | 67% |
| Thailand | $9.4M | 9.9% |
| Argentina | $5.5M | 5.8% |
| Netherlands | $3.7M | 3.9% |
| Vietnam | $3.5M | 3.7% |
| Canada | $2.0M | 2.2% |
| India | $2.0M | 2.2% |
| Indonesia | $1.7M | 1.8% |
| Greenland | $868K | 0.9% |
| Spain | $835K | 0.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.03 per kg, close to the world average of $5.53.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Frozen flat fish fillets exports from the United States
In 2024, the United States exported frozen flat fish fillets worth $72.8 million (13.3 thousand tonnes). It ranks 3rd of 71 countries for exports of this product. One buyer market dominates: Japan accounted for 53% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | $38.3M | 53% |
| France | $18.0M | 25% |
| South Korea | $9.6M | 13% |
| Germany | $3.7M | 5% |
| Canada | $1.5M | 2.1% |
| Poland | $481K | 0.7% |
| China | $286K | 0.4% |
| United Kingdom | $157K | 0.2% |
| Netherlands | $148K | 0.2% |
| Austria | $123K | 0.2% |
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 0304.83: Fish fillets: frozen, flat fish (Pleuronectidae, Bothidae, Cynoglossidae, Soleidae, Scophthalmidae and Citharidae).
Common questions
What is the value of frozen flat fish fillets imported by the United States?
The United States imported frozen flat fish fillets worth $95.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 15.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 131 countries worldwide, with 18% of world imports. The value was down 5% on 2023.
Which countries supply frozen flat fish fillets to the United States?
China was the largest supplier with 66% of the value ($63.3 million), followed by Thailand (10%) and Argentina (6%). The top three together account for 82%, out of 21 supplier countries in total. Greenland grew fastest among the top ten, up 128% on the year.
What is the average import price of frozen flat fish fillets per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.03 per kg in 2024, 9% above the world average of $5.53 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 flat fish fillets to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $122.4 million in 2017 to $95.3 million in 2024, a fall of 22%. The peak was 2018 at $155.0 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does the United States also export frozen flat fish fillets?
Yes. The United States exported $72.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Japan, France and South Korea. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $22.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for frozen flat fish fillets?
The HS code for frozen flat fish fillets is subheading 0304.83. 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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