Prepared tuna imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of prepared tuna by the United States reached $1.17 billion in 2024 (235.0 thousand tonnes). It ranks 1st of 219 countries for imports of this product. Value rose 4% on 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 | $1.17B | 235.0K t |
| 2023 | $1.12B | 210.1K t |
| 2022 | $1.28B | 240.4K t |
| 2021 | $1.03B | 199.2K t |
| 2020 | $1.28B | 263.8K t |
| 2019 | $1.07B | 213.7K t |
| 2018 | $1.10B | 208.2K t |
| 2017 | $955.8M | 195.2K t |
Where the United States imports prepared tuna from
Most of the value came from Thailand (47%), Vietnam (13%), Ecuador (10%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Thailand | $548.0M | 47% |
| Vietnam | $149.7M | 13% |
| Ecuador | $114.5M | 9.8% |
| Mexico | $75.5M | 6.5% |
| Senegal | $64.2M | 5.5% |
| Fiji | $52.4M | 4.5% |
| Indonesia | $44.0M | 3.8% |
| Mauritius | $27.4M | 2.4% |
| Peru | $21.2M | 1.8% |
| Philippines | $20.2M | 1.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.96 per kg, close to the world average of $5.06.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Prepared tuna exports from the United States
The United States exported $16.2 million of prepared tuna in 2024 (3.1 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to Canada (14%), Senegal (13%), Mexico (11%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 38%. Among the main buyer markets, Vietnam grew fastest (+808% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $2.2M | 14% |
| Senegal | $2.2M | 13% |
| Mexico | $1.8M | 11% |
| Barbados | $1.5M | 9.5% |
| Israel | $1.3M | 7.8% |
| Bahamas | $974K | 6% |
| Bermuda | $796K | 4.9% |
| Vietnam | $566K | 3.5% |
| Jamaica | $449K | 2.8% |
| Aruba | $420K | 2.6% |
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 1604.14: Fish preparations: tunas, skipjack and Atlantic bonito (sarda spp.), prepared or preserved, whole or in pieces (but not minced).
Common questions
What is the value of prepared tuna imported by the United States?
The United States imported prepared tuna worth $1.17 billion in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 235.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 219 countries worldwide, with 13% of world imports. The value was up 4% on 2023.
Which countries supply prepared tuna to the United States?
Thailand was the largest supplier with 47% of the value ($548.0 million), followed by Vietnam (13%) and Ecuador (10%). The top three together account for 70%, out of 49 supplier countries in total. Mauritius grew fastest among the top ten, up 140% on the year.
What is the average import price of prepared tuna per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.96 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $5.06 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 prepared tuna to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $955.8 million in 2017 to $1.17 billion in 2024, an increase of 22%. The peak was 2022 at $1.28 billion. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does the United States also export prepared tuna?
Yes. The United States exported $16.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Canada, Senegal and Mexico. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $1.15 billion a year.
What is the HS code for prepared tuna?
The HS code for prepared tuna is subheading 1604.14. It sits in HS chapter 16 (meat, fish, crustaceans, molluscs or other aquatic invertebrates, or insects; preparations thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1604 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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