Other fresh fish imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
The United States imported $342.0 million of other fresh fish in 2024 (33.7 thousand tonnes). That makes it the largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 170 countries. That is 9% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $342.0M | 33.7K t |
| 2023 | $375.0M | 38.3K t |
| 2022 | $346.5M | 34.8K t |
| 2021 | $323.6M | 35.6K t |
| 2020 | $248.8M | 31.2K t |
| 2019 | $325.9M | 39.4K t |
| 2018 | $316.8M | 41.8K t |
| 2017 | $299.0M | 40.7K t |
Where the United States imports other fresh fish from
Most of the value came from Mexico (27%), Panama (13%), Brazil (10%). Among the main suppliers, Trinidad and Tobago grew fastest (+65% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $93.5M | 27% |
| Panama | $45.7M | 13% |
| Brazil | $32.9M | 9.6% |
| Canada | $25.6M | 7.5% |
| Nicaragua | $24.1M | 7% |
| Venezuela | $23.9M | 7% |
| Japan | $22.9M | 6.7% |
| Costa Rica | $15.2M | 4.4% |
| Suriname | $8.6M | 2.5% |
| Trinidad and Tobago | $7.6M | 2.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $10.14 per kg, 149% above the world average of $4.07. 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.
Other fresh fish exports from the United States
In 2024, the United States exported other fresh fish worth $17.7 million (2.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. One buyer market dominates: Canada accounted for 86% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $15.2M | 86% |
| Netherlands | $698K | 3.9% |
| Bahamas | $366K | 2.1% |
| Saint Maarten | $356K | 2% |
| Mexico | $258K | 1.5% |
| Costa Rica | $180K | 1% |
| Saudi Arabia | $114K | 0.6% |
| France | $87K | 0.5% |
| Italy | $84K | 0.5% |
| Thailand | $81K | 0.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States other fresh fish imports (HS 0302.89): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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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 0302.89: Fish: fresh or chilled, n.e.c. in heading 0302, excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0302.91 to 0302.99.
Common questions
What is the value of other fresh fish imported by the United States?
The United States imported other fresh fish worth $342.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 33.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 170 countries worldwide, with 18% of world imports. The value was down 9% on 2023.
Which countries supply other fresh fish to the United States?
Mexico was the largest supplier with 27% of the value ($93.5 million), followed by Panama (13%) and Brazil (10%). The top three together account for 50%, out of 66 supplier countries in total. Trinidad and Tobago grew fastest among the top ten, up 65% on the year.
What is the average import price of other fresh fish per kg?
The average declared import value was about $10.14 per kg in 2024, 149% above the world average of $4.07 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of other fresh fish to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $299.0 million in 2017 to $342.0 million in 2024, an increase of 14%. The peak was 2023 at $375.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $322.2 million a year.
Does the United States also export other fresh fish?
Yes. The United States exported $17.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Canada, the Netherlands and the Bahamas. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $324.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for other fresh fish?
The HS code for other fresh fish is subheading 0302.89. 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 0302 page.
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