Frozen herring imports in Cote d'Ivoire: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of frozen herring by Cote d'Ivoire reached $22.9 million in 2024 (23.5 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 7th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 127 countries. Value fell 40% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 20% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $43.9 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 | $22.9M | 23.5K t |
| 2023 | $38.0M | 37.2K t |
| 2022 | $38.3M | 34.9K t |
| 2021 | $43.9M | 33.2K t |
| 2020 | $7.7M | 14.5K t |
| 2019 | $5.5M | 8.9K t |
| 2018 | $7.3M | 8.6K t |
| 2017 | $6.5M | 10.4K t |
Where Cote d'Ivoire imports frozen herring from
One supplier dominates: Russia accounted for 69% of the value. Among the main suppliers, South Korea grew fastest (+69% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Russia | $15.8M | 69% |
| South Korea | $4.2M | 18% |
| China | $1.1M | 4.8% |
| Netherlands | $714K | 3.1% |
| Japan | $524K | 2.3% |
| Germany | $322K | 1.4% |
| United Kingdom | $243K | 1.1% |
| India | $42K | 0.2% |
| Lithuania | $28K | 0.1% |
| Oman | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.98 per kg, close to the world average of $0.94.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Cote d'Ivoire?
The shipment records behind Cote d'Ivoire frozen herring imports (HS 0303.51): 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 0303.51: Fish: frozen, herrings (Clupea harengus, Clupea pallasii), 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 herring imported by Cote d'Ivoire?
Cote d'Ivoire imported frozen herring worth $22.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 23.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 7th of 127 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was down 40% on 2023.
Which countries supply frozen herring to Cote d'Ivoire?
Russia was the largest supplier with 69% of the value ($15.8 million), followed by South Korea (18%) and China (5%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 10 supplier countries in total. Japan grew fastest among the top ten, up 134% on the year.
What is the average import price of frozen herring per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.98 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $0.94 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of frozen herring to Cote d'Ivoire changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.5 million in 2017 to $22.9 million in 2024, an increase of 255%. The peak was 2021 at $43.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $21.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for frozen herring?
The HS code for frozen herring is subheading 0303.51. 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?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Cote d'Ivoire. Tell us your product to see it live.
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