Frozen herring exports from the United States: data, top buyers and prices
The United States exported $16.5 million of frozen herring in 2024 (12.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 3%. That is 19% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 10% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $62.3 million.
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 | $16.5M | 12.7K t |
| 2023 | $20.5M | 15.2K t |
| 2022 | $62.3M | 41.1K t |
| 2021 | $47.6M | 32.8K t |
| 2020 | $11.8M | 8.2K t |
| 2019 | $18.9M | 17.5K t |
| 2018 | $25.2M | 21.0K t |
| 2017 | $35.4M | 31.9K t |
Where the United States exports frozen herring to
The largest buyer markets were Japan (35%), China (32%), Vietnam (17%). Among the main buyer markets, Canada grew fastest (+106% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | $5.8M | 35% |
| China | $5.3M | 32% |
| Vietnam | $2.8M | 17% |
| Canada | $1.8M | 11% |
| Mexico | $234K | 1.4% |
| Curaçao | $99K | 0.6% |
| Bahamas | $79K | 0.5% |
| Dominican Republic | $76K | 0.5% |
| Jamaica | $68K | 0.4% |
| Hong Kong | $54K | 0.3% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.30 per kg, 38% above the world average of $0.94. 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 herring imports to the United States
In 2024, the United States imported frozen herring worth $4.4 million (3.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. The largest suppliers were Canada (41%), Norway (28%), South Korea (14%). Among the main suppliers, Norway grew fastest (+211% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $1.8M | 41% |
| Norway | $1.2M | 28% |
| South Korea | $638K | 14% |
| Estonia | $257K | 5.8% |
| Iceland | $161K | 3.6% |
| Denmark | $131K | 2.9% |
| Netherlands | $64K | 1.4% |
| Myanmar | $46K | 1% |
| Vietnam | $28K | 0.6% |
| Egypt | $17K | 0.4% |
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 0303.51: Fish: frozen, herrings (Clupea harengus, Clupea pallasii), 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 herring exported by the United States?
The United States exported frozen herring worth $16.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 12.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 11th of 72 countries worldwide, with 3% of world exports. The value was down 19% on 2023.
Which countries buy frozen herring from the United States?
Japan was the largest buyer with 35% of the value ($5.8 million), followed by China (32%) and Vietnam (17%). The top three together account for 85%, out of 19 buyer countries in total. Jamaica grew fastest among the top ten, up 112% on the year.
What is the average export price of frozen herring per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.30 per kg in 2024, 38% above the world average of $0.94 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 herring from the United States changed since 2017?
Exports went from $35.4 million in 2017 to $16.5 million in 2024, a fall of 53%. The peak was 2022 at $62.3 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does the United States also import frozen herring?
Yes. The United States imported $4.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Canada, Norway and South Korea. On balance the United States is a net exporter of this product, by about $12.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for frozen herring?
The HS code for frozen herring is subheading 0303.51. 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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