Frozen flat fish (other) exports from the United States: data, top buyers and prices
The United States exported $175.6 million of frozen flat fish (other) in 2024 (112.1 thousand tonnes). It ranks 1st of 85 countries for exports of this product. That is close to the 2023 level. 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 | $175.6M | 112.1K t |
| 2023 | $180.9M | 119.7K t |
| 2022 | $191.2M | 109.4K t |
| 2021 | $135.3M | 92.2K t |
| 2020 | $180.7M | 121.1K t |
| 2019 | $196.0M | 121.2K t |
| 2018 | $189.6M | 120.4K t |
| 2017 | $215.4M | 134.4K t |
Where the United States exports frozen flat fish (other) to
China alone took 61% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Indonesia grew fastest (+172% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $107.6M | 61% |
| Japan | $12.8M | 7.3% |
| Mexico | $12.1M | 6.9% |
| Thailand | $8.3M | 4.7% |
| South Korea | $8.2M | 4.7% |
| Indonesia | $7.7M | 4.4% |
| Poland | $4.7M | 2.7% |
| Netherlands | $3.0M | 1.7% |
| Ukraine | $2.3M | 1.3% |
| India | $1.8M | 1% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.57 per kg, close to the world average of $1.73.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Frozen flat fish (other) imports to the United States
Imports of frozen flat fish (other) by the United States reached $8.1 million in 2024 (2.2 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 7th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 139 countries. Most of the value came from Canada (36%), India (24%), China (12%). Among the main suppliers, Pakistan grew fastest (+667% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $2.9M | 36% |
| India | $1.9M | 24% |
| China | $981K | 12% |
| South Korea | $674K | 8.3% |
| Panama | $473K | 5.8% |
| Pakistan | $388K | 4.8% |
| Iceland | $202K | 2.5% |
| Netherlands | $154K | 1.9% |
| Dominican Republic | $69K | 0.9% |
| Ukraine | $66K | 0.8% |
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 0303.39: Fish: frozen, flat fish, n.e.c. in item no. 0303.3, 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 flat fish (other) exported by the United States?
The United States exported frozen flat fish (other) worth $175.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 112.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 85 countries worldwide, with 53% of world exports. The value was down 3% on 2023.
Which countries buy frozen flat fish (other) from the United States?
China was the largest buyer with 61% of the value ($107.6 million), followed by Japan (7%) and Mexico (7%). The top three together account for 75%, out of 48 buyer countries in total. Ukraine grew fastest among the top ten, up 346% on the year.
What is the average export price of frozen flat fish (other) per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.57 per kg in 2024, 9% below the world average of $1.73 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 flat fish (other) from the United States changed since 2017?
Exports went from $215.4 million in 2017 to $175.6 million in 2024, a fall of 18%. The peak was 2017 at $215.4 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does the United States also import frozen flat fish (other)?
Yes. The United States imported $8.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Canada, India and China. On balance the United States is a net exporter of this product, by about $167.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for frozen flat fish (other)?
The HS code for frozen flat fish (other) is subheading 0303.39. 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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