Frozen mackerel imports in Cote d'Ivoire: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Cote d'Ivoire imported frozen mackerel worth $139.3 million (119.9 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 4th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 181 countries. That is 30% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 33% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $199.6 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 | $139.3M | 119.9K t |
| 2023 | $199.6M | 156.9K t |
| 2022 | $157.3M | 134.5K t |
| 2021 | $182.8M | 149.1K t |
| 2020 | $154.0M | 131.7K t |
| 2019 | $128.5M | 125.7K t |
| 2018 | $164.1M | 157.1K t |
| 2017 | $18.7M | 18.3K t |
Where Cote d'Ivoire imports frozen mackerel from
The largest suppliers were Morocco (23%), Mauritania (12%), China (12%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 47%. Among the main suppliers, Namibia grew fastest (+963% on the year before).
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.16 per kg, 25% 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Cote d'Ivoire?
The shipment records behind Cote d'Ivoire frozen mackerel imports (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 imported by Cote d'Ivoire?
Cote d'Ivoire imported frozen mackerel worth $139.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 119.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 4th of 181 countries worldwide, with 6% of world imports. The value was down 30% on 2023.
Which countries supply frozen mackerel to Cote d'Ivoire?
Morocco was the largest supplier with 23% of the value ($32.0 million), followed by Mauritania (12%) and China (12%). The top three together account for 47%, out of 27 supplier countries in total. Namibia grew fastest among the top ten, up 963% on the year.
What is the average import price of frozen mackerel per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.16 per kg in 2024, 25% 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 imports of frozen mackerel to Cote d'Ivoire changed since 2017?
Imports went from $18.7 million in 2017 to $139.3 million in 2024, an increase of 647%. The peak was 2023 at $199.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $143.0 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.
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