Prepared fish exports from Cote d'Ivoire: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Cote d'Ivoire exported prepared fish worth $70.2 million (12.8 thousand tonnes). That is 41% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 10% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $148.1 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $70.2M | 12.8K t |
| 2023 | $119.0M | 20.8K t |
| 2022 | $124.2M | 22.2K t |
| 2021 | $70.2M | 13.9K t |
| 2020 | $101.3M | 19.7K t |
| 2019 | $103.1M | 20.4K t |
| 2018 | $110.6M | 20.0K t |
| 2017 | $148.1M | 29.1K t |
Where Cote d'Ivoire exports prepared fish to
France alone took 79% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Germany grew fastest (+128% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $55.6M | 79% |
| Belgium | $7.4M | 11% |
| Germany | $3.2M | 4.6% |
| Netherlands | $1.6M | 2.3% |
| Italy | $1.3M | 1.9% |
| Portugal | $764K | 1.1% |
| Czech Republic | $84K | 0.1% |
| Lebanon | $84K | 0.1% |
| Poland | $33K | 0.1% |
| Slovenia | $27K | 0% |
Product types under HS 1604
| 1604.14 | Prepared tuna | 96% |
| 1604.20 | Minced fish products | 4% |
| 1604.13 | Prepared sardines | 0% |
| 1604.31 | Caviar | 0% |
| 1604.19 | Prepared fish (other species) | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1604.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.49 per kg, close to the world average of $4.93.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Prepared fish imports to Cote d'Ivoire
Imports of prepared fish by Cote d'Ivoire reached $37.5 million in 2024 (18.8 thousand tonnes). One supplier dominates: China accounted for 77% of the value.
Who is behind these numbers in Cote d'Ivoire?
The shipment records behind Cote d'Ivoire prepared fish exports (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 exported by Cote d'Ivoire?
Cote d'Ivoire exported prepared fish worth $70.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 12.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 39th of 176 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 41% on 2023.
Which countries buy prepared fish from Cote d'Ivoire?
France was the largest buyer with 79% of the value ($55.6 million), followed by Belgium (10%) and Germany (5%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 24 buyer countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 128% on the year.
What is the average export price of prepared fish per kg?
The average declared export value was about $5.49 per kg in 2024, 11% above the world average of $4.93 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of prepared fish from Cote d'Ivoire changed since 2017?
Exports went from $148.1 million in 2017 to $70.2 million in 2024, a fall of 53%. The peak was 2017 at $148.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $105.8 million a year.
Does Cote d'Ivoire also import prepared fish?
Yes. Cote d'Ivoire imported $37.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, Morocco and Indonesia. On balance Cote d'Ivoire is a net exporter of this product, by about $32.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for prepared fish?
The HS code for prepared fish is heading 1604. In Cote d'Ivoire the largest six-digit codes were 1604.14 (96% of the value) and 1604.20 (4%).
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