Frozen herring imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Egypt imported $96.6 million of frozen herring in 2024 (78.0 thousand tonnes). It ranks 2nd of 127 countries for imports of this product. Value rose 21% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $96.6M | 78.0K t |
| 2023 | $80.0M | 70.4K t |
| 2022 | $66.8M | 61.1K t |
| 2021 | $98.8M | 97.3K t |
| 2020 | $81.2M | 96.3K t |
| 2019 | $71.3M | 95.1K t |
| 2018 | $62.7M | 81.8K t |
| 2017 | $79.2M | 96.4K t |
Where Egypt imports frozen herring from
The largest suppliers were Norway (46%), Netherlands (39%), Russia (8%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+159% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Norway | $44.6M | 46% |
| Netherlands | $37.8M | 39% |
| Russia | $7.5M | 7.8% |
| China | $3.1M | 3.2% |
| United Kingdom | $2.1M | 2.2% |
| Germany | $605K | 0.6% |
| Lithuania | $333K | 0.3% |
| Ireland | $193K | 0.2% |
| Japan | $144K | 0.2% |
| Iceland | $143K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.24 per kg, 32% above the world average of $0.94. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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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 Egypt?
Egypt imported frozen herring worth $96.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 78.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 2nd of 127 countries worldwide, with 15% of world imports. The value was up 21% on 2023.
Which countries supply frozen herring to Egypt?
Norway was the largest supplier with 46% of the value ($44.6 million), followed by the Netherlands (39%) and Russia (8%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 159% on the year.
What is the average import price of frozen herring per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.24 per kg in 2024, 32% above 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 Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $79.2 million in 2017 to $96.6 million in 2024, an increase of 22%. The peak was 2021 at $98.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $79.6 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.
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