Frozen skipjack tuna exports from the United States: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, the United States exported frozen skipjack tuna worth $18.2 million (13.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Value fell 18% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 20% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $125.1 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 | $18.2M | 13.7K t |
| 2023 | $22.2M | 9.1K t |
| 2022 | $10.1M | 6.5K t |
| 2021 | $14.2M | 11.1K t |
| 2020 | $43.5M | 32.6K t |
| 2019 | $75.1M | 56.9K t |
| 2018 | $125.1M | 74.6K t |
| 2017 | $88.8M | 64.1K t |
Where the United States exports frozen skipjack tuna to
The largest buyer markets were Peru (37%), Ecuador (26%), El Salvador (25%). Among the main buyer markets, El Salvador grew fastest (+99% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Peru | $6.8M | 37% |
| Ecuador | $4.7M | 26% |
| El Salvador | $4.5M | 25% |
| Thailand | $2.1M | 12% |
| Costa Rica | $51K | 0.3% |
| Canada | $9K | 0.1% |
| Brunei | $8K | 0.1% |
| Bahamas | $2K | 0% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.33 per kg, close to the world average of $1.48.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Frozen skipjack tuna imports to the United States
Imports of frozen skipjack tuna by the United States reached $1.3 million in 2024 (614 tonnes). Ecuador alone supplied 51% of it. Among the main suppliers, Panama grew fastest (+358% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ecuador | $682K | 51% |
| Peru | $190K | 14% |
| Panama | $165K | 12% |
| Taiwan | $125K | 9.4% |
| Malaysia | $96K | 7.2% |
| Vietnam | $27K | 2% |
| Costa Rica | $25K | 1.9% |
| Japan | $13K | 1% |
| Indonesia | $8K | 0.6% |
| Spain | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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 0303.43: Fish: frozen, skipjack or stripe-bellied bonito, 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 skipjack tuna exported by the United States?
The United States exported frozen skipjack tuna worth $18.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 13.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 19th of 73 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was down 18% on 2023.
Which countries buy frozen skipjack tuna from the United States?
Peru was the largest buyer with 37% of the value ($6.8 million), followed by Ecuador (26%) and El Salvador (25%). The top three together account for 88%, out of 8 buyer countries in total. The Bahamas grew fastest among the top ten, up 267% on the year.
What is the average export price of frozen skipjack tuna per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.33 per kg in 2024, 10% below the world average of $1.48 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 skipjack tuna from the United States changed since 2017?
Exports went from $88.8 million in 2017 to $18.2 million in 2024, a fall of 80%. The peak was 2018 at $125.1 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does the United States also import frozen skipjack tuna?
Yes. The United States imported $1.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Ecuador, Peru and Panama. On balance the United States is a net exporter of this product, by about $16.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for frozen skipjack tuna?
The HS code for frozen skipjack tuna is subheading 0303.43. 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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