Fish fillets exports from Kenya: data, top buyers and prices
Kenya exported $10.5 million of fish fillets in 2024 (1.5 thousand tonnes). Value fell 5% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 6% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $21.4 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 | $10.5M | 1.5K t |
| 2023 | $11.1M | 2.0K t |
| 2022 | $21.4M | 3.3K t |
| 2021 | $15.5M | 1.9K t |
| 2020 | $12.2M | 2.4K t |
| 2019 | $9.5M | 2.0K t |
| 2018 | $18.6M | 3.9K t |
| 2017 | $15.9M | 2.2K t |
Where Kenya exports fish fillets to
Most of it went to Netherlands (28%), Romania (13%), Israel (13%). Among the main buyer markets, Portugal grew fastest (+74% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $2.9M | 28% |
| Romania | $1.4M | 13% |
| Israel | $1.4M | 13% |
| Italy | $1.2M | 11% |
| Portugal | $876K | 8.3% |
| Spain | $856K | 8.1% |
| Greece | $496K | 4.7% |
| Germany | $391K | 3.7% |
| Poland | $155K | 1.5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $143K | 1.4% |
Product types under HS 0304
| 0304.33 | Fresh Nile perch fillets | 55% |
| 0304.63 | Frozen Nile perch fillets | 42% |
| 0304.49 | Fresh fish fillets (other) | 0.7% |
| 0304.51 | Fish meat, excluding fillets, whether or not minced: fresh or chilled, tilapias, catfish, carp, eels, Nile perch, and snakeheads | 0.7% |
| 0304.89 | Frozen fish fillets (other) | 0.6% |
| 0304.39 | Fresh carp and eel fillets | 0.2% |
| 0304.99 | Frozen fish meat (other) | 0.2% |
| 0304.59 | Fresh fish meat (other) | 0.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0304.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.82 per kg, close to the world average of $6.41.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Fish fillets imports to Kenya
Imports of fish fillets by Kenya reached $1.3 million in 2024 (850 tonnes). One supplier dominates: Norway accounted for 71% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Vietnam grew fastest (+52% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Norway | $949K | 71% |
| Tanzania | $139K | 10% |
| Uganda | $83K | 6.2% |
| Vietnam | $63K | 4.7% |
| Turkey | $58K | 4.3% |
| Japan | $24K | 1.8% |
| Bahrain | $20K | 1.5% |
| Netherlands | $10K | 0.7% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1K | 0.1% |
| Belgium | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya fish fillets exports (HS 0304): 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 0304: Fish fillets and other fish meat (whether or not minced); fresh, chilled or frozen.
Common questions
What is the value of fish fillets exported by Kenya?
Kenya exported fish fillets worth $10.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 67th of 173 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 5% on 2023.
Which countries buy fish fillets from Kenya?
The Netherlands was the largest buyer with 28% of the value ($2.9 million), followed by Romania (13%) and Israel (13%). The top three together account for 54%, out of 25 buyer countries in total. Portugal grew fastest among the top ten, up 74% on the year.
What is the average export price of fish fillets per kg?
The average declared export value was about $6.82 per kg in 2024, 6% above the world average of $6.41 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of fish fillets from Kenya changed since 2017?
Exports went from $15.9 million in 2017 to $10.5 million in 2024, a fall of 34%. The peak was 2022 at $21.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $14.4 million a year.
Does Kenya also import fish fillets?
Yes. Kenya imported $1.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Norway, Tanzania and Uganda. On balance Kenya is a net exporter of this product, by about $9.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for fish fillets?
The HS code for fish fillets is heading 0304. In Kenya the largest six-digit codes were 0304.33 (55% of the value) and 0304.63 (42%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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