Fish fillets imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of fish fillets by Egypt reached $40.5 million in 2024 (8.8 thousand tonnes). That is 17% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 59% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $53.7 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 | $40.5M | 8.8K t |
| 2023 | $49.0M | 9.3K t |
| 2022 | $53.7M | 10.6K t |
| 2021 | $34.7M | 9.4K t |
| 2020 | $22.9M | 5.9K t |
| 2019 | $40.2M | 12.0K t |
| 2018 | $38.1M | 10.7K t |
| 2017 | $1.6M | 205 t |
Where Egypt imports fish fillets from
Vietnam alone supplied 90% of it. Among the main suppliers, Norway grew fastest (+33% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Vietnam | $36.5M | 90% |
| Norway | $2.4M | 6% |
| Denmark | $1.1M | 2.8% |
| United Arab Emirates | $133K | 0.3% |
| Iceland | $80K | 0.2% |
| United States | $69K | 0.2% |
| Thailand | $54K | 0.1% |
| France | $50K | 0.1% |
| Lebanon | $35K | 0.1% |
| Turkey | $6K | 0% |
Product types under HS 0304
| 0304.89 | Fish fillets: frozen, of fish n.e.c. in heading 0304.8 | 52% |
| 0304.62 | Fish fillets: frozen, catfish (Pangasius spp., Silurus spp., Clarias spp., Ictalurus spp.) | 39% |
| 0304.81 | Fish fillets: frozen, salmon, Pacific (Oncorhynchus nerka, Oncorhynchus gorbuscha, Oncorhynchus keta, Oncorhynchus tschawytscha, Oncorhynchus… | 6.2% |
| 0304.87 | Fish fillets: frozen, tunas (of the genus Thunnus), skipjack or stripe-bellied bonito (Euthynnus (Katsuwonus) pelamis) | 1.1% |
| 0304.49 | Fish fillets: fresh or chilled, other than fish of heading 0304.4 | 0.5% |
| 0304.86 | Fish fillets: frozen, herrings (Clupea harengus, Clupea pallasii) | 0.5% |
| 0304.82 | Fish fillets: frozen, trout (Salmo trutta, Oncorhynchus mykiss, Oncorhynchus clarki, Oncorhynchus aguabonita, Oncorhynchus gilae, Oncorhynchus apache… | 0.4% |
| 0304.51 | Fish meat, excluding fillets, whether or not minced: fresh or chilled, tilapias, catfish, carp, eels, Nile perch, and snakeheads | 0.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0304.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.61 per kg, 28% below the world average of $6.41, 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.
Fish fillets exports from Egypt
In 2024, Egypt exported fish fillets worth $1.3 million (204 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: United States accounted for 62% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Albania grew fastest (+50% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $786K | 62% |
| Turkey | $149K | 12% |
| Russia | $103K | 8.1% |
| Lebanon | $85K | 6.8% |
| Albania | $75K | 6% |
| United Kingdom | $25K | 2% |
| Morocco | $19K | 1.5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $12K | 1% |
| Bahrain | $5K | 0.4% |
| Luxembourg | $3K | 0.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
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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 0304: Fish fillets and other fish meat (whether or not minced); fresh, chilled or frozen.
Common questions
What is the value of fish fillets imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported fish fillets worth $40.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 8.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 49th of 218 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 17% on 2023.
Which countries supply fish fillets to Egypt?
Vietnam was the largest supplier with 90% of the value ($36.5 million), followed by Norway (6%) and Denmark (3%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. Denmark grew fastest among the top ten, up 584% on the year.
What is the average import price of fish fillets per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.61 per kg in 2024, 28% below the world average of $6.41 per kg. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so it blends every grade and size; use it as a benchmark, not a quote. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
How have imports of fish fillets to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.6 million in 2017 to $40.5 million in 2024. The peak was 2022 at $53.7 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Egypt also export fish fillets?
Yes. Egypt exported $1.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, Turkey and Russia. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $39.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for fish fillets?
The HS code for fish fillets is heading 0304. In Egypt the largest six-digit codes were 0304.89 (52% of the value) and 0304.62 (39%). 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 0304 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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