Dried and smoked fish exports from Cameroon: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of dried and smoked fish by Cameroon reached $2.5 million in 2024 (102 tonnes). Value rose 22% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 25% a year on average.
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 | $2.5M | 102 t |
| 2023 | $2.0M | 2.6K t |
| 2022 | $2.2M | 1.2K t |
| 2021 | $1.1M | 1.4K t |
| 2020 | $260K | 541 t |
| 2019 | $210K | 16 t |
| 2018 | $230K | 16 t |
| 2017 | $522K | 13 t |
Where Cameroon exports dried and smoked fish to
Hong Kong alone took 82% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Macao grew fastest (+76% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong | $2.1M | 82% |
| Macao | $364K | 15% |
| Central African Republic | $27K | 1.1% |
| United States | $25K | 1% |
| Canada | $25K | 1% |
| Cyprus | $1K | 0% |
| France | $1K | 0% |
| Bahrain | $0K | 0% |
| Belgium | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 0305
| 0305.72 | Dried fish offal | 97% |
| 0305.49 | Smoked fish (other) | 1.2% |
| 0305.31 | Fish fillets: dried, salted or in brine, but not smoked, tilapias, catfish, carp, eels, Nile perch, and snakeheads | 1.1% |
| 0305.51 | Dried salted cod | 0.6% |
| 0305.59 | Dried fish (other) | 0.3% |
| 0305.71 | Dried shark fins | 0.2% |
| 0305.44 | Fish: smoked, whether or not cooked before or during smoking, tilapias, catfish, carp, eels, Nile perch, and snakeheads, includes fillets, but… | 0.1% |
| 0305.41 | Smoked salmon | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0305.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $24.61 per kg, 198% above the world average of $8.26. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Cameroon?
The shipment records behind Cameroon dried and smoked fish exports (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 exported by Cameroon?
Cameroon exported dried and smoked fish worth $2.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 102 tonnes. That ranks it 81st of 165 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 22% on 2023.
Which countries buy dried and smoked fish from Cameroon?
Hong Kong was the largest buyer with 82% of the value ($2.1 million), followed by Macao (15%) and the Central African Republic (1%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 9 buyer countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 982% on the year.
What is the average export price of dried and smoked fish per kg?
The average declared export value was about $24.61 per kg in 2024, 198% above the world average of $8.26 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of dried and smoked fish from Cameroon changed since 2017?
Exports went from $522 thousand in 2017 to $2.5 million in 2024, an increase of 379%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.1 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 Cameroon the largest six-digit codes were 0305.72 (96% of the value) and 0305.49 (1%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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