Frozen fish imports in Cameroon: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of frozen fish by Cameroon reached $173.7 million in 2024 (181.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 43% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 15% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $305.8 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 | $173.7M | 181.9K t |
| 2023 | $305.8M | 258.1K t |
| 2022 | $299.6M | 257.2K t |
| 2021 | $246.9M | 207.0K t |
| 2020 | $248.1M | 227.5K t |
| 2019 | $213.2M | 187.4K t |
| 2018 | $134.5M | 88.7K t |
| 2017 | $66.4M | 56.3K t |
Where Cameroon imports frozen fish from
Most of the value came from Mauritania (24%), India (13%), New Zealand (12%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 49%. Among the main suppliers, Morocco grew fastest (+523% on the year before).
Product types under HS 0303
| 0303.55 | Frozen jack mackerel | 35% |
| 0303.89 | Other frozen fish | 31% |
| 0303.19 | Frozen salmonidae (other) | 9.9% |
| 0303.23 | Frozen tilapia | 6.2% |
| 0303.59 | Frozen fish variety | 4.1% |
| 0303.68 | Frozen blue whiting | 3.7% |
| 0303.54 | Frozen mackerel | 3.3% |
| 0303.25 | Frozen carp | 2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0303.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.95 per kg, 54% below the world average of $2.06, 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 fish exports from Cameroon
In 2024, Cameroon exported frozen fish worth $2.3 million (19.7 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Central African Republic accounted for 99% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Central African Republic | $2.3M | 99% |
| Mauritania | $17K | 0.7% |
| United States | $2K | 0.1% |
| Maldives | $0K | 0% |
| France | $0K | 0% |
| Luxembourg | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Cameroon?
The shipment records behind Cameroon frozen fish imports (HS 0303): 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: Fish; frozen, excluding fish fillets and other fish meat of heading 0304.
Common questions
What is the value of frozen fish imported by Cameroon?
Cameroon imported frozen fish worth $173.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 181.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 29th of 220 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 43% on 2023.
Which countries supply frozen fish to Cameroon?
Mauritania was the largest supplier with 24% of the value ($42.1 million), followed by India (13%) and New Zealand (12%). The top three together account for 49%, out of 25 supplier countries in total. Morocco grew fastest among the top ten, up 523% on the year.
What is the average import price of frozen fish per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.95 per kg in 2024, 54% below the world average of $2.06 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of frozen fish to Cameroon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $66.4 million in 2017 to $173.7 million in 2024, an increase of 162%. The peak was 2023 at $305.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $211.0 million a year.
Does Cameroon also export frozen fish?
Yes. Cameroon exported $2.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the Central African Republic, Mauritania and the United States. On balance Cameroon is a net importer of this product, by about $171.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for frozen fish?
The HS code for frozen fish is heading 0303. In Cameroon the largest six-digit codes were 0303.55 (35% of the value) and 0303.89 (31%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Cameroon. Tell us your product to see it live.
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