Dried and smoked fish imports in Angola: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of dried and smoked fish by Angola reached $11.1 million in 2024 (2.9 thousand tonnes). That is 15% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $36.7 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $11.1M | 2.9K t |
| 2023 | $13.0M | 2.7K t |
| 2022 | $14.8M | 3.5K t |
| 2021 | $14.8M | 4.1K t |
| 2020 | $10.2M | 2.6K t |
| 2019 | $20.1M | 5.2K t |
| 2018 | $36.7M | 7.6K t |
| 2017 | $14.3M | 3.1K t |
Where Angola imports dried and smoked fish from
Norway alone supplied 55% of it. Among the main suppliers, Norway grew fastest (+42% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Norway | $6.1M | 55% |
| Portugal | $4.8M | 43% |
| Brazil | $220K | 2% |
| China | $8K | 0.1% |
| Zambia | $6K | 0.1% |
| Netherlands | $6K | 0.1% |
| Republic of the Congo | $5K | 0.1% |
| France | $5K | 0% |
| Belgium | $2K | 0% |
| DR Congo | $1K | 0% |
Product types under HS 0305
| 0305.53 | Dried salted demersal (other) | 48% |
| 0305.62 | Salted cod | 20% |
| 0305.69 | Salted fish (other) | 15% |
| 0305.51 | Dried salted cod | 14% |
| 0305.59 | Dried fish (other) | 2.9% |
| 0305.41 | Smoked salmon | 1% |
| 0305.49 | Smoked fish (other) | 0% |
| 0305.32 | Dried salted cod fillets | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0305.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.89 per kg, 53% below the world average of $8.26, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Dried and smoked fish exports from Angola
Angola exported $660 thousand of dried and smoked fish in 2024 (511 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: DR Congo accounted for 68% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| DR Congo | $449K | 68% |
| Macao | $197K | 30% |
| China | $6K | 0.8% |
| Canada | $5K | 0.7% |
| United States | $1K | 0.2% |
| France | $1K | 0.2% |
| United Kingdom | $0K | 0% |
| Germany | $0K | 0% |
| Republic of the Congo | $0K | 0% |
| Namibia | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Angola?
The shipment records behind Angola dried and smoked fish imports (HS 0305): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 0305: Fish, dried, salted or in brine; smoked fish, whether or not cooked before, or during the smoking process.
Common questions
What is the value of dried and smoked fish imported by Angola?
Angola imported dried and smoked fish worth $11.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 56th of 213 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 15% on 2023.
Which countries supply dried and smoked fish to Angola?
Norway was the largest supplier with 55% of the value ($6.1 million), followed by Portugal (43%) and Brazil (2%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 16 supplier countries in total. Norway grew fastest among the top ten, up 42% on the year.
What is the average import price of dried and smoked fish per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.89 per kg in 2024, 53% below the world average of $8.26 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of dried and smoked fish to Angola changed since 2017?
Imports went from $14.3 million in 2017 to $11.1 million in 2024, a fall of 23%. The peak was 2018 at $36.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $16.9 million a year.
Does Angola also export dried and smoked fish?
Yes. Angola exported $660 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the DR Congo, Macao and China. On balance Angola is a net importer of this product, by about $10.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for dried and smoked fish?
The HS code for dried and smoked fish is heading 0305. In Angola the largest six-digit codes were 0305.53 (48% of the value) and 0305.62 (20%).
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