Dried fish offal exports from Kenya: data, top buyers and prices
Kenya exported $13.6 million of dried fish offal in 2024 (98 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. Value fell 24% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 30% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $17.8 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 | $13.6M | 98 t |
| 2023 | $17.8M | 195 t |
| 2022 | $12.4M | 129 t |
| 2021 | $5.1M | 65 t |
| 2020 | $6.3M | 106 t |
| 2019 | $8.0M | 151 t |
| 2018 | $5.7M | 168 t |
| 2017 | $2.2M | 50 t |
Where Kenya exports dried fish offal to
China alone took 91% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Hong Kong grew fastest (+108% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $12.4M | 92% |
| Hong Kong | $1.1M | 7.8% |
| Macao | $47K | 0.4% |
| Singapore | $34K | 0.3% |
| Thailand | $8K | 0.1% |
| United Kingdom | $5K | 0% |
| Canada | $1K | 0% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $138.76 per kg, 635% above the world average of $18.89. 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya dried fish offal exports (HS 0305.72): 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 0305.72: Fish: edible offal, fish heads, tails and maws.
Common questions
What is the value of dried fish offal exported by Kenya?
Kenya exported dried fish offal worth $13.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 98 tonnes. That ranks it 12th of 102 countries worldwide, with 2% of world exports. The value was down 24% on 2023.
Which countries buy dried fish offal from Kenya?
China was the largest buyer with 91% of the value ($12.4 million), followed by Hong Kong (8%) and Macao (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 7 buyer countries in total. Hong Kong grew fastest among the top ten, up 108% on the year.
What is the average export price of dried fish offal per kg?
The average declared export value was about $138.76 per kg in 2024, 635% above the world average of $18.89 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of dried fish offal from Kenya changed since 2017?
Exports went from $2.2 million in 2017 to $13.6 million in 2024, an increase of 527%. The peak was 2023 at $17.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $8.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for dried fish offal?
The HS code for dried fish offal is subheading 0305.72. 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 0305 page.
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