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U.S. - Frozen Fish And Seafood - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights
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U.S. - Frozen Fish And Seafood - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights

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Sep 16, 2023

Frozen Fish and Seafood Import in the United States Sees Significant Growth, Reaching $1.2B in July 2023

U.S. Frozen Fish And Seafood Imports

Frozen fish and seafood imports into the United States reached 140K tons in July 2023, picking up by 6.1% compared with the month before. Overall, imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in May 2023 with an increase of 12% month-to-month.

In value terms, frozen fish and seafood imports amounted to $1.2B (IndexBox estimates) in July 2023. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in May 2023 with an increase of 15% month-to-month. U.S. Frozen Fish And Seafood Imports By Country (Million USD)

COUNTRYImport Value of Frozen Fish And Seafood in U.S. (million USD)
Jul 2022Aug 2022Sep 2022Oct 2022Nov 2022Dec 2022Jan 2023Feb 2023Mar 2023Apr 2023May 2023Jun 2023Jul 2023
India176208195193156164173130129141154152171
Ecuador14413011411310510512810912494.6113121126
Indonesia10711710912111187.812377.711199.010877.094.9
China12712911213115519018811479.294.410091.491.9
Vietnam13212410693.510081.761.247.042.464.277.782.588.9
Chile70.584.176.292.477.194.910281.094.679.482.465.287.5
Norway45.035.737.735.760.451.648.541.958.041.044.534.246.5
Others485405363409372360338279363371452545516
Total1,2871,2341,1121,1881,1361,1351,1618801,0009841,1331,1691,222

Imports by Country

India (23K tons), China (21K tons) and Ecuador (18K tons) were the main suppliers of frozen fish and seafood imports to the United States, with a combined 44% share of total imports. Vietnam, Indonesia, Chile and Norway lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 25%.

From July 2022 to July 2023, the biggest increases were in Chile (with a CAGR of +1.4%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, India ($171M), Ecuador ($126M) and Indonesia ($95M) appeared to be the largest frozen fish and seafood suppliers to the United States, together accounting for 32% of total imports. China, Vietnam, Chile and Norway lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 26%.

Among the main suppliers, Chile, with a CAGR of +1.8%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Imports by Type

Frozen crustaceans (72K tons), frozen fish fillet (43K tons) and frozen whole fish (15K tons) were the main products of frozen fish and seafood imports to the United States, together accounting for 92% of total imports.

From July 2022 to July 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the major product types, was attained by frozen crustaceans (with a CAGR of +1.3%), while imports for the other products experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the most traded types of frozen fish and seafood in the United States were frozen crustaceans ($710M), frozen fish fillet ($368M) and molluscs (scallops, mussels, cuttle fish, squid and octopus) ($75M), with a combined 94% share of total imports.

Import Prices by Country

In July 2023, the frozen fish and seafood price amounted to $8,703 per ton, therefore (CIF, US), remained relatively stable against the previous month. Overall, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in March 2023 an increase of 6.4% m-o-m. The import price peaked at $9,256 per ton in July 2022; however, from August 2022 to July 2023, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In July 2023, the country with the highest price was Canada ($14,588 per ton), while the price for China ($4,478 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From July 2022 to July 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Chile (+0.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the market for frozen fish and seafood in the U.S.. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

  • Prodcom 10201330 - Frozen whole salt water fish
  • Prodcom 10201360 - Frozen whole fresh water fish
  • Prodcom 10201400 - Frozen fish fillets
  • Prodcom 10201500 - Frozen fish meat without bones (excluding fillets)
  • Prodcom 10201600 - Frozen fish livers and roes

Country coverage:

  • United States

Data coverage:

  • Market volume and value
  • Per Capita consumption
  • Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
  • Trade (exports and imports) in the U.S.
  • Export and import prices
  • Market trends, drivers and restraints
  • Key market players and their profiles

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  1. How to diversify your business and benefit from new market opportunities
  2. How to load your idle production capacity
  3. How to boost your sales on overseas markets
  4. How to increase your profit margins
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  7. How to outsource production to other countries
  8. How to prepare your business for global expansion

While doing this research, we combine the accumulated expertise of our analysts and the capabilities of artificial intelligence. The AI-based platform, developed by our data scientists, constitutes the key working tool for business analysts, empowering them to discover deep insights and ideas from the marketing data.

  1. 1. INTRODUCTION

    Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business

    1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
    2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND THE AI PLATFORM
    3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
    4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS

  2. 2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

    A Quick Overview of Market Performance

    1. KEY FINDINGS
    2. MARKET TRENDSThis Chapter is Available Only for the Professional EditionPRO

  3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

    Understanding the Current State of The Market and its Prospects

    1. MARKET SIZE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    2. MARKET STRUCTURE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    3. TRADE BALANCE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2035

  4. 4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCTS FOR DIVERSIFICATION

    Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

    1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
    2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
    3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCTS
    4. MOST TRADED PRODUCTS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCTS FOR EXPORTS

  5. 5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

    Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

    1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
    3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
    4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES

  6. 6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

    Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Export

    1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
    3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
    4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS

  7. 7. PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)

  8. 8. IMPORTS

    The Largest Import Supplying Countries

    1. IMPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)

  9. 9. EXPORTS

    The Largest Destinations for Exports

    1. EXPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
    3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)

  10. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

    The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

  11. LIST OF TABLES

    1. Key Findings In 2024
    2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    3. Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    4. Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    7. Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
    8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    10. Export Prices, By Country, 2012–2024

  12. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    2. Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    7. Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    8. Market Volume Forecast to 2035
    9. Market Value Forecast to 2035
    10. Market Size and Growth, By Product
    11. Average Per Capita Consumption, By Product
    12. Exports and Growth, By Product
    13. Export Prices and Growth, By Product
    14. Production Volume and Growth
    15. Exports and Growth
    16. Export Prices and Growth
    17. Market Size and Growth
    18. Per Capita Consumption
    19. Imports and Growth
    20. Import Prices
    21. Production, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    22. Production, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    23. Imports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    24. Imports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
    26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    28. Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
    29. Exports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    30. Exports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
    32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    34. Export Prices, By Country, 2012–2024

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