Eels Prices in China
| Variety | Market level | Price (US$/kg) | Local (CNY) | MoM | YoY | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Export (unit value) | 18.37 | 129 | ▲ 11.3% | ▲ 11.3% | UN Comtrade (unit value) |
As of June 2026, the eels price in China available is US$ 18.37 per kg (129 CNY), up 11.3% year-on-year.
China is the world's leading exporter of eels, shipping 15,011 tonnes valued at US$275.8 million in 2024, which accounts for 56.7% of global exports. The country holds the top position among 35 exporters, despite a 2.8% year-on-year decrease in export volume. The latest export unit value for eels from China is US$18.37 per kg. China is a net exporter of eels under HS code 0301.92.
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Production, Exports, Imports & HS Codes — eels in China
China is the world's leading exporter of eels, shipping 15,011 tonnes valued at US$275.8 million in 2024, which accounts for 56.7% of global exports. The country holds the top position among 35 exporters, despite a 2.8% year-on-year decrease in export volume. The latest export unit value for eels from China is US$18.37 per kg. China is a net exporter of eels under HS code 0301.92.
Exports UN Comtrade · 2024
In 2024, China exported $275.8M (15 kt) of eels▼ 2.8% YoY. That ranks #1 worldwide (56.7% of global exports).
Export value by year (US$)
Export volume by year
Top eels exporters worldwide UN Comtrade · 2024
- #1 China $275.8M · 56.7%
- #2 Hong Kong $54.2M · 11.1%
- #4 Canada $23.9M · 4.9%
- #5 France $22.9M · 4.7%
- #6 US $20.3M · 4.2%
Annual export data China · UN Comtrade
| Year | Export value (US$) | Volume | Avg price/kg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $275.8M | 15 kt | $18.37 |
| 2023 | $283.8M | 17.2 kt | $16.51 |
| 2022 | $257.1M | 14.1 kt | $18.29 |
| 2021 | $185.9M | 10.1 kt | $18.39 |
| 2020 | $208.7M | 9.7 kt | $21.5 |
HS Code
eels is traded under Harmonized System code 0301.92. Trade figures above are compiled for this HS heading.
Sources: trade & HS — UN Comtrade. Values are official reported figures.