Smoked fish (other) imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
The United States imported $6.2 million of smoked fish (other) in 2024 (1.1 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 9th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 170 countries. The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 21% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $31.4 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 | $6.2M | 1.1K t |
| 2023 | $6.3M | 1.3K t |
| 2022 | $11.5M | 1.6K t |
| 2021 | $7.2M | 1.2K t |
| 2020 | $6.6M | 914 t |
| 2019 | $9.5M | 1.4K t |
| 2018 | $9.9M | 1.7K t |
| 2017 | $31.4M | 3.4K t |
Where the United States imports smoked fish (other) from
The largest suppliers were Japan (17%), Mexico (10%), Canada (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 37%. Among the main suppliers, Thailand grew fastest (+107% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | $1.1M | 17% |
| Mexico | $635K | 10% |
| Canada | $595K | 9.6% |
| Spain | $497K | 8% |
| Iceland | $484K | 7.8% |
| Philippines | $421K | 6.8% |
| El Salvador | $298K | 4.8% |
| Latvia | $263K | 4.2% |
| Thailand | $243K | 3.9% |
| South Korea | $214K | 3.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.42 per kg, close to the world average of $4.79.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Smoked fish (other) exports from the United States
The United States exported $1.0 million of smoked fish (other) in 2024 (70 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Most of it went to Canada (24%), Bahamas (19%), Mexico (16%). Among the main buyer markets, Dominican Republic grew fastest (+255% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $238K | 24% |
| Bahamas | $188K | 19% |
| Mexico | $164K | 16% |
| Cayman Isds | $72K | 7.2% |
| Turks and Caicos Isds | $51K | 5% |
| Antigua and Barbuda | $38K | 3.8% |
| Barbados | $35K | 3.5% |
| Dominican Republic | $30K | 3% |
| Jamaica | $25K | 2.4% |
| Saint Lucia | $24K | 2.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
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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 0305.49: Fish: smoked, whether or not cooked before or during smoking, n.e.c. in item no. 0305.4, includes fillets, but excludes edible fish offal.
Common questions
What is the value of smoked fish (other) imported by the United States?
The United States imported smoked fish (other) worth $6.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 9th of 170 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was down 1% on 2023.
Which countries supply smoked fish (other) to the United States?
Japan was the largest supplier with 17% of the value ($1.1 million), followed by Mexico (10%) and Canada (10%). The top three together account for 37%, out of 42 supplier countries in total. Thailand grew fastest among the top ten, up 107% on the year.
What is the average import price of smoked fish (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.42 per kg in 2024, 13% above the world average of $4.79 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 smoked fish (other) to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $31.4 million in 2017 to $6.2 million in 2024, a fall of 80%. The peak was 2017 at $31.4 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does the United States also export smoked fish (other)?
Yes. The United States exported $1.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Canada, the Bahamas and Mexico. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $5.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for smoked fish (other)?
The HS code for smoked fish (other) is subheading 0305.49. 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 0305 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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