Other frozen fish imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Egypt imported $28.2 million of other frozen fish in 2024 (8.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 24% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 11% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $37.1 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 | $28.2M | 8.4K t |
| 2023 | $37.1M | 14.0K t |
| 2022 | $21.8M | 8.3K t |
| 2021 | $18.6M | 17.2K t |
| 2020 | $18.7M | 18.2K t |
| 2019 | $15.2M | 16.8K t |
| 2018 | $16.5M | 19.3K t |
| 2017 | $13.4M | 17.1K t |
Where Egypt imports other frozen fish from
The largest suppliers were Norway (37%), Netherlands (22%), Oman (7%). Among the main suppliers, Oman grew fastest (+219% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Norway | $10.5M | 37% |
| Netherlands | $6.1M | 22% |
| Oman | $2.1M | 7.5% |
| Iceland | $1.5M | 5.4% |
| Indonesia | $1.2M | 4.2% |
| Yemen | $1.1M | 4.1% |
| Vietnam | $1.1M | 4% |
| United Kingdom | $1.1M | 3.8% |
| South Korea | $601K | 2.1% |
| Senegal | $547K | 1.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.36 per kg, 49% above the world average of $2.25. 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.
Other frozen fish exports from Egypt
Egypt exported $1.3 million of other frozen fish in 2024 (425 tonnes). Oman alone took 55% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Oman grew fastest (+275% on the year before).
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt other frozen fish imports (HS 0303.89): 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 0303.89: Fish: frozen, n.e.c. in heading 0303, excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0303.91 to 0303.99.
Common questions
What is the value of other frozen fish imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported other frozen fish worth $28.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 8.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 29th of 209 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 24% on 2023.
Which countries supply other frozen fish to Egypt?
Norway was the largest supplier with 37% of the value ($10.5 million), followed by the Netherlands (22%) and Oman (7%). The top three together account for 67%, out of 22 supplier countries in total. Oman grew fastest among the top ten, up 219% on the year.
What is the average import price of other frozen fish per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.36 per kg in 2024, 49% above the world average of $2.25 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of other frozen fish to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $13.4 million in 2017 to $28.2 million in 2024, an increase of 110%. The peak was 2023 at $37.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $21.2 million a year.
Does Egypt also export other frozen fish?
Yes. Egypt exported $1.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Oman, Tunisia and Turkey. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $26.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for other frozen fish?
The HS code for other frozen fish is subheading 0303.89. 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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