What is the price of swordfish per kilogram/pound in US today?
The retail price range for US swordfish is between US$ 24.57 and US$ 90.43 per kilogram or between US$ 11.14 and US$ 41.01 per pound(lb). Click here to see today's exact prices of swordfish in US
The retail price range in Euro for swordfish is between EUR 22.54 and EUR 82.96 per kilogram or between EUR 10.22 and EUR 37.62 per pound(lb) in Washington and New York.
Wholesale prices
In 2024, the approximate wholesale price range for US swordfish is between US$ 17.20 and US$ 63.30 per kilogram or between US$ 7.80 and US$ 28.71 per pound(lb).
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US Swordfish Export Prices - Historical, Trends and Prediction
The export price per kilogram of Swordfish from the US over the last five years has been relatively stable. In 2017, the price was 6.93 US dollars per kilogram, followed by 9.92 US dollars per kilogram in 2018. In 2019, the price dropped to 6.75 US dollars per kilogram, and then further decreased to 6.56 US dollars per kilogram in 2020. The price then increased to 7.51 US dollars per kilogram in 2021. The most recent data shows that the export price per kilogram of Swordfish from the US was 8.34 US dollars in 2022. Based on this trend, it is predicted that the export price per kilogram of Swordfish from the US will be 8.34 US dollars in 2023 and 8.34 US dollars in 2024.US Swordfish Import Prices - Historical, Trends and Prediction
The import price per kilogram of Swordfish into the US over the last five years has been relatively stable. In 2017, the price was 6.93 US dollars per kilogram, followed by a slight increase to 9.92 US dollars per kilogram in 2018. The price then decreased to 6.75 US dollars per kilogram in 2019 and further decreased to 6.56 US dollars per kilogram in 2020. The price then increased to 7.51 US dollars per kilogram in 2021 and 8.34 US dollars per kilogram in 2022. Based on this trend, it is predicted that the import price per kilogram of Swordfish into the US in 2023 will be around 7.50 US dollars per kilogram and in 2024 will be around 8.35 US dollars per kilogram.Export values for US swordfish
The total values in export for swordfish in US were US$ 1,173, US$ 880, US$ 1,329 and US$ 972 in US dollar thousand for the years 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019 in that order.
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US swordfish - Production, Exports, Imports, Seasons and HS Codes
The volume of swordfish shipped by US in 2020 was 87 metric tonnes. In 2019 US sold 145 tonnes of swordfish. For the year 2019 alone, the demand for US swordfish (fish category) has shrunk, flactuating by -21.196 per cent compared to the year 2018. Between 2017 and 2019, swordfish's exports went up by 5.84% netting the country US$0.97m for the year 2019. US' swordfish exports are classified as:
- Fresh or chilled swordfish "Xiphias gladius" (HS code 030247)
- Fresh or chilled fillets of swordfish "Xiphias gladius" (HS code 030445)
- Frozen swordfish "Xiphias gladius" (HS code 030357)
- Fresh or chilled swordfish (Xiphias gladius) (HS code 030267)
- Fresh or chilled fillets and other meat whether or not minced" of swordfish "Xiphias gladius" (HS code 030411)
- Frozen fish meat, whether or not minced (excluding fillets) (HS code 030490)
- Frozen swordfish (Xiphias gladius) (HS code 030361)
- Frozen fillets of swordfish "Xiphias gladius" (HS code 030484)
- Frozen fillets of swordfish (Xiphias gladius) (HS code 030421)
- Fresh or chilled meat, whether or not minced, of swordfish "Xiphias gladius" (excluding fillets) (HS code 030454)
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US swordfish export values
In 2019, US supplied swordfish with a value of 0.97m USD, a drop of -27.01% from 2018's total swordfish export of 1.329m USD. The annual reduction in value of US swordfish between 2017 to 2018 was 51.023 pc.
The annual/yearly variation in the volume of US' swordfish exports between 2017 and 2019 was 5.84 percent compared to a variation of -21.196% in the period between 2018 and 2019.
US' stake of the world's total swordfish's exports in 2019 was 12.5 pc. US is ranked number 3 in world exports of swordfish.
Export markets for US swordfish ( in '000$ )
Import/Export Trends
US is a net exporter of swordfish. The annual growth of US swordfish in value between 2015 to 2019 was 2%, per annum, while annual growth in quantity for the same period was 4%, per annum.
US ordered 9,730 tonnes of swordfish in 2019.
Pricing options for US swordfish
Be prepared to dole out anywhere between 25 and 41 dollars per pound for purchases of swordfish steak at a US local fish store.
You can opt to transact fresh swordfish steaks or frozen wild swordfish. Most fishmongers at retail level sell portions by the half pound, pound and ounce measures. Here are three commercial options to try:
1. Fresh Swordfish Steak
Current Price: $18.99 and $33.99 per pound
A compact, lean, beige-to-pink flesh is the first impression of seeing a slab of swordfish steak. It’s no wonder, then, that its cost should reflect this high quality appearance.
2. Frozen Swordfish Steak
Current Price: $11.48 and $33.90 per pound
You can also go for a lesser costly skin-on fillets of frozen swordfish. Its cost at a supermarket’s cold bunker is nearly half the price of live swordfish.
3. Hawaiian Swordfish
Current Price: $23.95 and $41.99 per pound for fresh, wild swordfish
If you are feeling adventurous, you may also try the prized Hawaiian swordfish that fishermen catch in the mild waters of Pacific Southwest. The fish costs less in Honolulu but due to brokered handling to mainland US, its price range goes up dramatically. Expect to pay as much as 38 dollars a pound in low supply times!Swordfish consumption in the United States
Swordfish consumption in the US
The biggest come from the North Atlantic, which can reach 1,165 pounds by adulthood. Fishermen, however, only catch swordfish in the 50- to 200-pound weight range. The fish is rich in selenium and Omega-3 fatty acids, and for this reason many weight watchers favour its lean meat.
Most of the swordfish Americans eat comes from imports. Imports account for 80% of all weighted swordfish that US consumers buy (2017 statistics). The largest import source is nearby Ecuador, which provides half the total market supply in the US.
How does swordfish taste?
If you love the firm texture of cod, marlin or shark, then swordfish will definitely join your list of delectable seafood fare. It has a similar taste as grouper (Hammour fish), a giant fish that many regard highly for its nutritious value. Swordfish, however, appeals for its delicate flavour, slightly sweet taste and lean beige flesh.