Frozen mackerel imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
The United States imported $34.3 million of frozen mackerel in 2024 (13.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 19% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $34.3M | 13.6K t |
| 2023 | $28.8M | 11.7K t |
| 2022 | $28.2M | 12.4K t |
| 2021 | $27.1M | 12.3K t |
| 2020 | $23.2M | 11.4K t |
| 2019 | $24.6M | 10.4K t |
| 2018 | $21.4M | 9.5K t |
| 2017 | $20.7M | 9.3K t |
Where the United States imports frozen mackerel from
One supplier dominates: Norway accounted for 72% of the value. Among the main suppliers, South Korea grew fastest (+42% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Norway | $24.9M | 73% |
| South Korea | $1.3M | 3.7% |
| Venezuela | $1.3M | 3.7% |
| Mexico | $793K | 2.3% |
| Taiwan | $737K | 2.2% |
| Iceland | $710K | 2.1% |
| United Kingdom | $498K | 1.5% |
| Vietnam | $411K | 1.2% |
| Spain | $346K | 1% |
| Netherlands | $343K | 1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.53 per kg, 64% above the world average of $1.54. 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 mackerel exports from the United States
Exports of frozen mackerel by the United States reached $578 thousand in 2024 (451 tonnes). Most of it went to Saint Kitts and Nevis (32%), Nigeria (24%), Canada (15%). Among the main buyer markets, Bahamas grew fastest (+62% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saint Kitts and Nevis | $183K | 32% |
| Nigeria | $141K | 24% |
| Canada | $86K | 15% |
| Mexico | $30K | 5.1% |
| Austria | $29K | 5% |
| Benin | $25K | 4.4% |
| Jamaica | $21K | 3.7% |
| Guatemala | $13K | 2.2% |
| Saint Maarten | $13K | 2.2% |
| Bahamas | $13K | 2.2% |
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 0303.54: Fish: frozen, mackerel (Scomber scombrus, Scomber australasicus, Scomber japonicus), 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 mackerel imported by the United States?
The United States imported frozen mackerel worth $34.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 13.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 19th of 181 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 19% on 2023.
Which countries supply frozen mackerel to the United States?
Norway was the largest supplier with 72% of the value ($24.9 million), followed by South Korea (4%) and Venezuela (4%). The top three together account for 80%, out of 33 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 103% on the year.
What is the average import price of frozen mackerel per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.53 per kg in 2024, 64% above the world average of $1.54 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 mackerel to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $20.7 million in 2017 to $34.3 million in 2024, an increase of 66%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does the United States also export frozen mackerel?
Yes. The United States exported $578 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Saint Kitts and Nevis, Nigeria and Canada. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $33.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for frozen mackerel?
The HS code for frozen mackerel is subheading 0303.54. 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.
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