Frozen mackerel imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Kenya imported $2.6 million of frozen mackerel in 2024 (2.2 thousand tonnes). That is 35% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 22% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $15.1 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 | $2.6M | 2.2K t |
| 2023 | $4.0M | 3.8K t |
| 2022 | $4.6M | 4.2K t |
| 2021 | $5.9M | 4.9K t |
| 2020 | $5.6M | 4.4K t |
| 2019 | $4.0M | 2.8K t |
| 2018 | $13.4M | 9.2K t |
| 2017 | $15.1M | 10.4K t |
Where Kenya imports frozen mackerel from
Most of the value came from China (49%), Taiwan (21%), South Korea (21%). Among the main suppliers, South Korea grew fastest (+93% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.3M | 49% |
| Taiwan | $538K | 21% |
| South Korea | $530K | 21% |
| Japan | $230K | 9% |
| South Africa | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.14 per kg, 26% below the world average of $1.54, 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.
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The shipment records behind Kenya frozen mackerel imports (HS 0303.54): 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 0303.54: Fish: frozen, mackerel (Scomber scombrus, Scomber australasicus, Scomber japonicus), 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 mackerel imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported frozen mackerel worth $2.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 62nd of 181 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 35% on 2023.
Which countries supply frozen mackerel to Kenya?
China was the largest supplier with 49% of the value ($1.3 million), followed by Taiwan (21%) and South Korea (21%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 5 supplier countries in total. South Korea grew fastest among the top ten, up 93% on the year.
What is the average import price of frozen mackerel per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.14 per kg in 2024, 26% below the world average of $1.54 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of frozen mackerel to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $15.1 million in 2017 to $2.6 million in 2024, a fall of 83%. The peak was 2017 at $15.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for frozen mackerel?
The HS code for frozen mackerel is subheading 0303.54. 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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