Frozen sardines and sprats imports in Cote d'Ivoire: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of frozen sardines and sprats by Cote d'Ivoire reached $52.8 million in 2024 (56.1 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 4th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 176 countries. That is 10% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 48% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $83.8 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 | $52.8M | 56.1K t |
| 2023 | $47.9M | 51.6K t |
| 2022 | $66.4M | 73.1K t |
| 2021 | $64.8M | 72.8K t |
| 2020 | $75.0M | 97.1K t |
| 2019 | $83.8M | 110.9K t |
| 2018 | $77.7M | 97.3K t |
| 2017 | $3.3M | 5.1K t |
Where Cote d'Ivoire imports frozen sardines and sprats from
Mauritania alone supplied 76% of it. Among the main suppliers, Mauritania grew fastest (+36% on the year before).
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.94 per kg, close to the world average of $0.81.
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 sardines and sprats imports (HS 0303.53): 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 0303.53: Fish: frozen, sardines (Sardina pilchardus, Sardinops spp.), sardinella (Sardinella spp.), brisling or sprats (Sprattus sprattus), 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 sardines and sprats imported by Cote d'Ivoire?
Cote d'Ivoire imported frozen sardines and sprats worth $52.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 56.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 4th of 176 countries worldwide, with 8% of world imports. The value was up 10% on 2023.
Which countries supply frozen sardines and sprats to Cote d'Ivoire?
Mauritania was the largest supplier with 76% of the value ($40.2 million), followed by Senegal (21%) and China (1%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. Brazil grew fastest among the top ten, up 155% on the year.
What is the average import price of frozen sardines and sprats per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.94 per kg in 2024, 16% above the world average of $0.81 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 sardines and sprats to Cote d'Ivoire changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.3 million in 2017 to $52.8 million in 2024. The peak was 2019 at $83.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $59.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for frozen sardines and sprats?
The HS code for frozen sardines and sprats is subheading 0303.53. 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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