Frozen tuna (other) imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
The United States imported $3.9 million of frozen tuna (other) in 2024 (668 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 55% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 7% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $6.4 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 | $3.9M | 668 t |
| 2023 | $2.5M | 515 t |
| 2022 | $1.2M | 275 t |
| 2021 | $1.1M | 295 t |
| 2020 | $1.5M | 236 t |
| 2019 | $3.8M | 721 t |
| 2018 | $1.6M | 373 t |
| 2017 | $6.4M | 898 t |
Where the United States imports frozen tuna (other) from
Sri Lanka alone supplied 73% of it. Among the main suppliers, Panama grew fastest (+240% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Sri Lanka | $2.9M | 73% |
| Panama | $258K | 6.5% |
| Fiji | $228K | 5.8% |
| Ecuador | $176K | 4.5% |
| Indonesia | $138K | 3.5% |
| Costa Rica | $84K | 2.1% |
| India | $55K | 1.4% |
| Vietnam | $50K | 1.3% |
| Peru | $39K | 1% |
| Japan | $22K | 0.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.91 per kg, 252% above the world average of $1.68. 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.
Frozen tuna (other) exports from the United States
In 2024, the United States exported frozen tuna (other) worth $2.2 million (306 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Most of it went to Singapore (22%), Vietnam (19%), Bahamas (8%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 50%. Among the main buyer markets, Colombia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Singapore | $481K | 22% |
| Vietnam | $425K | 19% |
| Bahamas | $185K | 8.4% |
| Colombia | $152K | 6.9% |
| Aruba | $135K | 6.1% |
| Indonesia | $127K | 5.8% |
| Trinidad and Tobago | $113K | 5.1% |
| Dominican Republic | $65K | 3% |
| Guatemala | $65K | 2.9% |
| Kuwait | $61K | 2.7% |
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 0303.49: Fish: frozen, tuna, n.e.c. in item no. 0303.4, 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 tuna (other) imported by the United States?
The United States imported frozen tuna (other) worth $3.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 668 tonnes. That ranks it 16th of 147 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 55% on 2023.
Which countries supply frozen tuna (other) to the United States?
Sri Lanka was the largest supplier with 73% of the value ($2.9 million), followed by Panama (7%) and Fiji (6%). The top three together account for 86%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. Japan grew fastest among the top ten, up 252% on the year.
What is the average import price of frozen tuna (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.91 per kg in 2024, 252% above the world average of $1.68 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 tuna (other) to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.4 million in 2017 to $3.9 million in 2024, a fall of 38%. The peak was 2017 at $6.4 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does the United States also export frozen tuna (other)?
Yes. The United States exported $2.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Singapore, Vietnam and the Bahamas. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $1.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for frozen tuna (other)?
The HS code for frozen tuna (other) is subheading 0303.49. 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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