Shark Fins Prices in China
| Variety | Market level | Price (US$/kg) | Local (CNY) | MoM | YoY | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | Export (unit value) | 253.92 | 1,781 | ▲ 81.2% | ▲ 81.2% | UN Comtrade (unit value) |
As of June 2026, the shark fins price in China available is US$ 253.92 per kg (1,781 CNY), up 81.2% year-on-year.
In 2024, China exported US$4,337,892 worth of shark fins (HS 0305.71), totaling 17 tonnes and ranking #7 among 29 global exporters. This accounted for 4.5% of world exports, with a year-on-year increase of 35.5%. China is a net exporter of shark fins. The latest export unit value is US$253.92 per kg.
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Production, Exports, Imports & HS Codes - shark fins in China
In 2024, China exported US$4,337,892 worth of shark fins (HS 0305.71), totaling 17 tonnes and ranking #7 among 29 global exporters. This accounted for 4.5% of world exports, with a year-on-year increase of 35.5%. China is a net exporter of shark fins. The latest export unit value is US$253.92 per kg.
Exports UN Comtrade · 2024
In 2024, China exported $4.3M (17.1 t) of shark fins▲ 35.5% YoY. That ranks #7 worldwide (4.5% of global exports).
Export value by year (US$)
Export volume by year
Top shark fins exporters worldwide UN Comtrade · 2024
- #1 Hong Kong $34.7M · 36.2%
- #2 Spain $11M · 11.5%
- #3 Peru $8.6M · 9%
- #4 Indonesia $7.2M · 7.5%
- #5 Singapore $5.9M · 6.2%
Annual export data China · UN Comtrade
| Year | Export value (US$) | Volume | Avg price/kg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4.3M | 17.1 t | $253.92 |
| 2023 | $3.2M | 22.9 t | $140.12 |
| 2022 | $2.6M | 18.6 t | $141.4 |
| 2021 | $2.2M | 25.2 t | $85.98 |
| 2020 | $7.8M | 105.2 t | $74.53 |
HS Code
shark fins is traded under Harmonized System code 0305.71. Trade figures above are compiled for this HS heading.
Sources: trade & HS - UN Comtrade. Values are official reported figures.