Frozen seabass imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of frozen seabass by the United States reached $9.7 million in 2024 (1.4 thousand tonnes). That makes it the largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 135 countries. That is 27% 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 | $9.7M | 1.4K t |
| 2023 | $7.6M | 1.1K t |
| 2022 | $7.8M | 1.2K t |
| 2021 | $9.1M | 1.5K t |
| 2020 | $4.8M | 855 t |
| 2019 | $4.7M | 827 t |
| 2018 | $4.2M | 772 t |
| 2017 | $6.5M | 1.3K t |
Where the United States imports frozen seabass from
Turkey alone supplied 64% of it. Among the main suppliers, Greece grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $6.2M | 64% |
| Taiwan | $767K | 7.9% |
| Greece | $681K | 7% |
| Nicaragua | $676K | 7% |
| Netherlands | $587K | 6.1% |
| China | $570K | 5.9% |
| Portugal | $76K | 0.8% |
| Malaysia | $55K | 0.6% |
| Ecuador | $32K | 0.3% |
| Spain | $24K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.73 per kg, close to the world average of $6.15.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Frozen seabass exports from the United States
Exports of frozen seabass by the United States reached $2.2 million in 2024 (56 tonnes). It ranks 8th of 74 countries for exports of this product. Most of it went to Mexico (30%), Aruba (22%), Philippines (16%). Among the main buyer markets, Bahamas grew fastest (+438% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $642K | 30% |
| Aruba | $468K | 22% |
| Philippines | $356K | 16% |
| Dominican Republic | $210K | 9.7% |
| Jamaica | $208K | 9.6% |
| Bahamas | $142K | 6.5% |
| Guatemala | $40K | 1.9% |
| Saint Maarten | $25K | 1.1% |
| Canada | $19K | 0.9% |
| Italy | $14K | 0.6% |
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 0303.84: Fish: frozen, seabass (Dicentrarchus spp.), 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 seabass imported by the United States?
The United States imported frozen seabass worth $9.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 135 countries worldwide, with 14% of world imports. The value was up 27% on 2023.
Which countries supply frozen seabass to the United States?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 64% of the value ($6.2 million), followed by Taiwan (8%) and Greece (7%). The top three together account for 79%, out of 12 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 216% on the year.
What is the average import price of frozen seabass per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.73 per kg in 2024, 9% above the world average of $6.15 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 seabass to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.5 million in 2017 to $9.7 million in 2024, an increase of 48%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does the United States also export frozen seabass?
Yes. The United States exported $2.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Mexico, Aruba and the Philippines. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $7.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for frozen seabass?
The HS code for frozen seabass is subheading 0303.84. 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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