Frozen trout fillets imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of frozen trout fillets by the United States reached $44.4 million in 2024 (4.1 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 2nd largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 108 countries. That is 14% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% a year on average.
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 | $44.4M | 4.1K t |
| 2023 | $51.6M | 5.2K t |
| 2022 | $46.4M | 4.4K t |
| 2021 | $36.4M | 3.7K t |
| 2020 | $21.4M | 2.3K t |
| 2019 | $19.2M | 2.1K t |
| 2018 | $18.7M | 2.1K t |
| 2017 | $25.0M | 2.5K t |
Where the United States imports frozen trout fillets from
Most of the value came from Chile (47%), Turkey (28%), Colombia (8%). Among the main suppliers, Argentina grew fastest (+264% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Chile | $20.9M | 47% |
| Turkey | $12.3M | 28% |
| Colombia | $3.6M | 8.1% |
| Argentina | $2.2M | 5% |
| Norway | $1.7M | 3.7% |
| Iceland | $1.4M | 3.1% |
| Lesotho | $942K | 2.1% |
| Peru | $715K | 1.6% |
| Canada | $191K | 0.4% |
| Netherlands | $166K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $10.71 per kg, close to the world average of $9.97.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Frozen trout fillets exports from the United States
In 2024, the United States exported frozen trout fillets worth $3.4 million (351 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. The largest buyer markets were Canada (23%), Dominican Republic (13%), Israel (12%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 49%. Among the main buyer markets, Costa Rica grew fastest (+453% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $788K | 23% |
| Dominican Republic | $443K | 13% |
| Israel | $413K | 12% |
| Costa Rica | $330K | 9.8% |
| Panama | $266K | 7.9% |
| Chile | $193K | 5.7% |
| Trinidad and Tobago | $164K | 4.9% |
| Guatemala | $157K | 4.6% |
| Jamaica | $152K | 4.5% |
| Aruba | $120K | 3.6% |
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 0304.82: Fish fillets: frozen, trout (Salmo trutta, Oncorhynchus mykiss, Oncorhynchus clarki, Oncorhynchus aguabonita, Oncorhynchus gilae, Oncorhynchus apache and Oncorhynchus chrysogaster).
Common questions
What is the value of frozen trout fillets imported by the United States?
The United States imported frozen trout fillets worth $44.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 2nd of 108 countries worldwide, with 12% of world imports. The value was down 14% on 2023.
Which countries supply frozen trout fillets to the United States?
Chile was the largest supplier with 47% of the value ($20.9 million), followed by Turkey (28%) and Colombia (8%). The top three together account for 83%, out of 20 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 646% on the year.
What is the average import price of frozen trout fillets per kg?
The average declared import value was about $10.71 per kg in 2024, 7% above the world average of $9.97 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 fillets to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $25.0 million in 2017 to $44.4 million in 2024, an increase of 78%. The peak was 2023 at $51.6 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does the United States also export frozen trout fillets?
Yes. The United States exported $3.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Canada, the Dominican Republic and Israel. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $41.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for frozen trout fillets?
The HS code for frozen trout fillets is subheading 0304.82. 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 0304 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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