Dried and smoked fish exports from Morocco: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of dried and smoked fish by Morocco reached $33.6 million in 2024 (7.6 thousand tonnes). Value rose 171% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 17% a year on average.
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 | $33.6M | 7.6K t |
| 2023 | $12.4M | 2.5K t |
| 2022 | $17.6M | 3.0K t |
| 2021 | $20.6M | 4.6K t |
| 2020 | $12.8M | 3.6K t |
| 2019 | $7.5M | 1.7K t |
| 2018 | $9.4M | 1.8K t |
| 2017 | $10.9M | 2.4K t |
Where Morocco exports dried and smoked fish to
The largest buyer markets were Italy (41%), Spain (32%), Albania (13%). Among the main buyer markets, Spain grew fastest (+297% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $13.6M | 41% |
| Spain | $10.9M | 32% |
| Albania | $4.4M | 13% |
| Tunisia | $1.7M | 5% |
| Macao | $1.1M | 3.4% |
| Hong Kong | $800K | 2.4% |
| Netherlands | $519K | 1.6% |
| France | $307K | 0.9% |
| Singapore | $132K | 0.4% |
| Mauritius | $68K | 0.2% |
Product types under HS 0305
| 0305.63 | Salted anchovies | 67% |
| 0305.39 | Dried salted fish fillets | 17% |
| 0305.71 | Dried shark fins | 5.3% |
| 0305.49 | Smoked fish (other) | 5% |
| 0305.69 | Salted fish (other) | 5% |
| 0305.72 | Dried fish offal | 0.9% |
| 0305.44 | Fish: smoked, whether or not cooked before or during smoking, tilapias, catfish, carp, eels, Nile perch, and snakeheads, includes fillets, but… | 0.3% |
| 0305.54 | Dried oily fish | 0.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0305.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.41 per kg, 47% below the world average of $8.26, 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.
Dried and smoked fish imports to Morocco
Morocco imported $12.0 million of dried and smoked fish in 2024 (7.1 thousand tonnes). Spain alone supplied 54% of it. Among the main suppliers, Peru grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $6.6M | 55% |
| Argentina | $3.2M | 27% |
| Peru | $1.0M | 8.5% |
| France | $518K | 4.3% |
| Croatia | $387K | 3.2% |
| Norway | $168K | 1.4% |
| Portugal | $102K | 0.8% |
| Germany | $69K | 0.6% |
| Iceland | $27K | 0.2% |
| United States | $3K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Morocco?
The shipment records behind Morocco dried and smoked fish exports (HS 0305): 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: Fish, dried, salted or in brine; smoked fish, whether or not cooked before, or during the smoking process.
Common questions
What is the value of dried and smoked fish exported by Morocco?
Morocco exported dried and smoked fish worth $33.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 7.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 34th of 165 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 171% on 2023.
Which countries buy dried and smoked fish from Morocco?
Italy was the largest buyer with 41% of the value ($13.6 million), followed by Spain (32%) and Albania (13%). The top three together account for 86%, out of 27 buyer countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 297% on the year.
What is the average export price of dried and smoked fish per kg?
The average declared export value was about $4.41 per kg in 2024, 47% below the world average of $8.26 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of dried and smoked fish from Morocco changed since 2017?
Exports went from $10.9 million in 2017 to $33.6 million in 2024, an increase of 208%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $15.6 million a year.
Does Morocco also import dried and smoked fish?
Yes. Morocco imported $12.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Spain, Argentina and Peru. On balance Morocco is a net exporter of this product, by about $21.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for dried and smoked fish?
The HS code for dried and smoked fish is heading 0305. In Morocco the largest six-digit codes were 0305.63 (67% of the value) and 0305.39 (17%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; EximDataX adds the company names by reading partner countries' customs records for Morocco. Tell us your product to see it live.
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