Fish Imports to the U.S. in 2023: A Comprehensive Overview
In 2023, the United States imported a significant amount of fish, with a total weight of 5496834754.488857 kg and a total TEU (Twenty-Foot Equivalent Unit) of approximately 42021.92. Let's delve into the details of where these fish came from and who were the key players in this import process.
1. Quantity Imported
The majority of the fish imports were shipped using containers (CTN), followed by pieces (PCS), packages (PKG), cases (CAS), boxes (BOX), drums (DRM), bags (BAG), units (UNT), trays (TRY), blocks (BLK), and others. Here's a breakdown:
- CTN: 25,866,840 (11,238 Shipments)
- PCS: 7,437,840 (2,892 Shipments)
- PKG: 3,715,716 (2,053 Shipments)
- CAS: 3,161,229 (1,375 Shipments)
- BOX: 1,662,837 (853 Shipments)
- DRM: 32,632 (360 Shipments)
- BAG: 137,822 (207 Shipments)
- UNT: 14,087 (188 Shipments)
- TRY: 101,0493 (109 Shipments)
- BLK: 27,811 (45 Shipments)
2. Top Exporting Countries
The United States received fish imports from several countries. Here are the top four countries that exported the most fish to the U.S., along with their loading ports.
| Country | Number of Shipments | Notable Ports |
|---|---|---|
| CN, China | 4,471 | Yantian (1,756 shipments), Ningbo (853 shipments), Shanghai (654 shipments) |
| TH, Thailand | 1,790 | Laem Chabang (1,041 shipments), Singapore (159 shipments), Kaohsiung (118 shipments) |
| VN, Vietnam | 1,279 | Vung Tau (897 shipments), Port Redon (110 shipments), Kaohsiung (64 shipments) |
| ID, Indonesia | 1,103 | Surabaya (386 shipments), Kaohsiung (237 shipments), Singapore (196 shipments) |
3. Top Exporters
The following are the top shippers that exported fish to the U.S. in 2023:
- VIET HUONG TRADE CO LTD (389 Shipments)
- THAI UNION POLAND Sp z o o (342 Shipments)
- PT BUMI MENARA INTERNUSA Jl Margamulyo (227 Shipments)
- SOCIEDAD NACIONAL DE GALAPAGOS CA (160 Shipments)
- PT BUMI MENARA INTERNUSA (153 Shipments)
4. Top Importers
While we don't have data on the top importers within the U.S., it's interesting to note that the Republic of Korea was the fifth largest exporter of fish to the U.S. in 2023, with 689 shipments coming through its ports.
In conclusion, the United States imported a substantial amount of fish in 2023 from several countries, primarily China, Thailand, Vietnam, and Indonesia. The import process was facilitated by various shippers, with Viet Huong Trade Co Ltd being one of the top exporters. Further research is needed to identify the top importers within the U.S.