Frozen mackerel exports from Angola: data, top buyers and prices
Angola exported $4.5 million of frozen mackerel in 2024 (5.0 thousand tonnes). That is 61% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 154% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $51.3 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4.5M | 5.0K t |
| 2023 | $11.4M | 14.1K t |
| 2022 | $24.4M | 21.0K t |
| 2021 | $12.7M | 10.8K t |
| 2020 | $6.5M | 5.3K t |
| 2019 | $5.2M | 5.9K t |
| 2018 | $51.3M | 54.2K t |
| 2017 | $7K | 16 t |
Where Angola exports frozen mackerel to
One buyer market dominates: Cote d'Ivoire accounted for 64% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Cote d'Ivoire | $2.9M | 64% |
| Benin | $701K | 16% |
| DR Congo | $530K | 12% |
| Ghana | $386K | 8.5% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.91 per kg, 41% below the world average of $1.54, 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.
Frozen mackerel imports to Angola
Imports of frozen mackerel by Angola reached $439 thousand in 2024 (1.1 thousand tonnes). Mauritania alone supplied 81% of it. Among the main suppliers, Namibia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mauritania | $355K | 81% |
| Namibia | $57K | 13% |
| Morocco | $10K | 2.4% |
| France | $7K | 1.6% |
| Belgium | $6K | 1.3% |
| South Africa | $4K | 0.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in Angola?
The shipment records behind Angola frozen mackerel exports (HS 0303.54): 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 0303.54: Fish: frozen, mackerel (Scomber scombrus, Scomber australasicus, Scomber japonicus), excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0303.91 to 0303.99.
Common questions
What is the value of frozen mackerel exported by Angola?
Angola exported frozen mackerel worth $4.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 35th of 101 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 61% on 2023.
Which countries buy frozen mackerel from Angola?
Cote d'Ivoire was the largest buyer with 64% of the value ($2.9 million), followed by Benin (16%) and the DR Congo (12%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 4 buyer countries in total.
What is the average export price of frozen mackerel per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.91 per kg in 2024, 41% below the world average of $1.54 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of frozen mackerel from Angola changed since 2017?
Exports went from $7 thousand in 2017 to $4.5 million in 2024. The peak was 2018 at $51.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $14.5 million a year.
Does Angola also import frozen mackerel?
Yes. Angola imported $439 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Mauritania, Namibia and Morocco. On balance Angola is a net exporter of this product, by about $4.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for frozen mackerel?
The HS code for frozen mackerel is subheading 0303.54. It sits in HS chapter 03 (fish and crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0303 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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