Prepared fish imports in Cameroon: data, top suppliers and prices
Cameroon imported $16.5 million of prepared fish in 2024 (5.9 thousand tonnes). Value fell 5% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $29.8 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 | $16.5M | 5.9K t |
| 2023 | $17.3M | 5.2K t |
| 2022 | $25.1M | 9.6K t |
| 2021 | $9.7M | 4.5K t |
| 2020 | $14.0M | 7.3K t |
| 2019 | $14.0M | 5.1K t |
| 2018 | $29.8M | 10.8K t |
| 2017 | $22.4M | 7.8K t |
Where Cameroon imports prepared fish from
Morocco alone supplied 56% of it. Among the main suppliers, Indonesia grew fastest (+158% on the year before).
Product types under HS 1604
| 1604.13 | Prepared sardines | 90% |
| 1604.20 | Minced fish products | 4.3% |
| 1604.14 | Prepared tuna | 2.7% |
| 1604.19 | Prepared fish (other species) | 2.6% |
| 1604.11 | Prepared salmon | 0.8% |
| 1604.32 | Caviar substitute | 0% |
| 1604.17 | Prepared eels | 0% |
| 1604.15 | Prepared mackerel | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1604.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.82 per kg, 43% below the world average of $4.93, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Cameroon?
The shipment records behind Cameroon prepared fish imports (HS 1604): 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 1604: Prepared or preserved fish; caviar and caviar substitutes prepared from fish eggs.
Common questions
What is the value of prepared fish imported by Cameroon?
Cameroon imported prepared fish worth $16.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 103rd of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 5% on 2023.
Which countries supply prepared fish to Cameroon?
Morocco was the largest supplier with 56% of the value ($9.2 million), followed by Indonesia (29%) and China (11%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. Thailand grew fastest among the top ten, up 589% on the year.
What is the average import price of prepared fish per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.82 per kg in 2024, 43% below the world average of $4.93 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of prepared fish to Cameroon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $22.4 million in 2017 to $16.5 million in 2024, a fall of 26%. The peak was 2018 at $29.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $18.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for prepared fish?
The HS code for prepared fish is heading 1604. In Cameroon the largest six-digit codes were 1604.13 (90% of the value) and 1604.20 (4%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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