Frozen shark exports from the United States: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, the United States exported frozen shark worth $6.5 million (1.7 thousand tonnes). It ranks 4th of 66 countries for exports of this product. Value rose 17% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2017, at $8.8 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 | $6.5M | 1.7K t |
| 2023 | $5.5M | 1.4K t |
| 2022 | $4.5M | 1.1K t |
| 2021 | $4.8M | 1.4K t |
| 2020 | $5.3M | 1.6K t |
| 2019 | $6.6M | 2.2K t |
| 2018 | $6.4M | 2.3K t |
| 2017 | $8.8M | 2.9K t |
Where the United States exports frozen shark to
France alone took 52% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Belgium grew fastest (+314% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $3.4M | 52% |
| Thailand | $1.3M | 20% |
| Germany | $351K | 5.4% |
| Belgium | $331K | 5.1% |
| United Kingdom | $260K | 4% |
| Malaysia | $168K | 2.6% |
| Czech Republic | $157K | 2.4% |
| Philippines | $144K | 2.2% |
| South Korea | $130K | 2% |
| Taiwan | $110K | 1.7% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.88 per kg, 91% above the world average of $2.03. 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.
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 0303.81: Fish: frozen, dogfish and other sharks, 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 shark exported by the United States?
The United States exported frozen shark worth $6.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 4th of 66 countries worldwide, with 8% of world exports. The value was up 17% on 2023.
Which countries buy frozen shark from the United States?
France was the largest buyer with 52% of the value ($3.4 million), followed by Thailand (20%) and Germany (5%). The top three together account for 77%, out of 15 buyer countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 314% on the year.
What is the average export price of frozen shark per kg?
The average declared export value was about $3.88 per kg in 2024, 91% above the world average of $2.03 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 shark from the United States changed since 2017?
Exports went from $8.8 million in 2017 to $6.5 million in 2024, a fall of 26%. The peak was 2017 at $8.8 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
What is the HS code for frozen shark?
The HS code for frozen shark is subheading 0303.81. 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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