Frozen trout imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United States imported frozen trout worth $3.7 million (546 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 20% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $4.6 million.
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 | $3.7M | 546 t |
| 2023 | $4.6M | 716 t |
| 2022 | $4.5M | 638 t |
| 2021 | $2.8M | 530 t |
| 2020 | $4.6M | 703 t |
| 2019 | $3.9M | 620 t |
| 2018 | $4.2M | 604 t |
| 2017 | $3.9M | 547 t |
Where the United States imports frozen trout from
Chile alone supplied 51% of it. Among the main suppliers, Colombia grew fastest (+175% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Chile | $1.9M | 51% |
| Norway | $534K | 14% |
| Canada | $402K | 11% |
| Colombia | $360K | 9.7% |
| Turkey | $273K | 7.4% |
| Guyana | $90K | 2.4% |
| Ireland | $39K | 1.1% |
| Mexico | $39K | 1.1% |
| Argentina | $28K | 0.8% |
| Suriname | $22K | 0.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.77 per kg, close to the world average of $5.86.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Frozen trout exports from the United States
Exports of frozen trout by the United States reached $1.7 million in 2024 (326 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Canada accounted for 57% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Canada grew fastest (+103% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $986K | 57% |
| Thailand | $223K | 13% |
| Lithuania | $158K | 9.2% |
| Vietnam | $115K | 6.7% |
| Belarus | $82K | 4.8% |
| Israel | $80K | 4.7% |
| Spain | $55K | 3.2% |
| Italy | $6K | 0.4% |
| Aruba | $6K | 0.3% |
| Bahamas | $3K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
Public statistics stop at country totals and the last published year. EximDataX shows the shipment records underneath: the companies, dates, quantities and declared values, updated weekly.
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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 0303.14: Fish: frozen, trout (Salmo trutta, Oncorhynchus mykiss, Oncorhynchus clarki, Oncorhynchus aguabonita, Oncorhynchus gilae, Oncorhynchus apache and Oncorhynchus chrysogaster), excluding fillets, meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of 0303.91 to 0303.99.
Common questions
What is the value of frozen trout imported by the United States?
The United States imported frozen trout worth $3.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 546 tonnes. That ranks it 18th of 123 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 20% on 2023.
Which countries supply frozen trout to the United States?
Chile was the largest supplier with 51% of the value ($1.9 million), followed by Norway (14%) and Canada (11%). The top three together account for 76%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. Colombia grew fastest among the top ten, up 175% on the year.
What is the average import price of frozen trout per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.77 per kg in 2024, 16% above the world average of $5.86 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 trout to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.9 million in 2017 to $3.7 million in 2024, a fall of 5%. The peak was 2023 at $4.6 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does the United States also export frozen trout?
Yes. The United States exported $1.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Canada, Thailand and Lithuania. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $2.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for frozen trout?
The HS code for frozen trout is subheading 0303.14. 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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