Fish fillets exports from Morocco: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of fish fillets by Morocco reached $73.1 million in 2024 (6.3 thousand tonnes). Value fell 19% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $141.7 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 | $73.1M | 6.3K t |
| 2023 | $89.8M | 5.9K t |
| 2022 | $97.4M | 5.5K t |
| 2021 | $141.7M | 8.2K t |
| 2020 | $95.3M | 5.3K t |
| 2019 | $60.3M | 5.0K t |
| 2018 | $68.9M | 5.1K t |
| 2017 | $48.9M | 4.1K t |
Where Morocco exports fish fillets to
One buyer market dominates: Japan accounted for 61% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | $44.2M | 61% |
| South Korea | $13.0M | 18% |
| Spain | $12.0M | 16% |
| France | $1.1M | 1.6% |
| China | $829K | 1.1% |
| United States | $532K | 0.7% |
| Portugal | $438K | 0.6% |
| Netherlands | $305K | 0.4% |
| Italy | $162K | 0.2% |
| Sweden | $150K | 0.2% |
Product types under HS 0304
| 0304.87 | Frozen tuna fillets | 78% |
| 0304.89 | Frozen fish fillets (other) | 18% |
| 0304.99 | Frozen fish meat (other) | 2.7% |
| 0304.69 | Frozen carp and eel fillets | 0.4% |
| 0304.39 | Fresh carp and eel fillets | 0.4% |
| 0304.71 | Frozen cod fillets | 0.2% |
| 0304.97 | Fish meat, excluding fillets, whether or not minced: frozen, rays and skates (Rajidae) | 0.2% |
| 0304.96 | Fish meat, excluding fillets, whether or not minced: frozen, dogfish and other sharks | 0.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0304.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $11.55 per kg, 80% above the world average of $6.41. 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.
Fish fillets imports to Morocco
Morocco imported $5.4 million of fish fillets in 2024 (2.2 thousand tonnes). Vietnam alone supplied 52% of it. Among the main suppliers, Norway grew fastest (+32% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Vietnam | $2.8M | 52% |
| Spain | $541K | 10% |
| Peru | $369K | 6.8% |
| Norway | $367K | 6.8% |
| Namibia | $251K | 4.7% |
| China | $188K | 3.5% |
| Russia | $187K | 3.5% |
| Indonesia | $139K | 2.6% |
| France | $123K | 2.3% |
| Netherlands | $97K | 1.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in Morocco?
The shipment records behind Morocco 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 Morocco?
Morocco exported fish fillets worth $73.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 43rd of 173 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 19% on 2023.
Which countries buy fish fillets from Morocco?
Japan was the largest buyer with 61% of the value ($44.2 million), followed by South Korea (18%) and Spain (16%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 35 buyer countries in total. Portugal grew fastest among the top ten, up 87% on the year.
What is the average export price of fish fillets per kg?
The average declared export value was about $11.55 per kg in 2024, 80% 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 Morocco changed since 2017?
Exports went from $48.9 million in 2017 to $73.1 million in 2024, an increase of 49%. The peak was 2021 at $141.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $84.4 million a year.
Does Morocco also import fish fillets?
Yes. Morocco imported $5.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Vietnam, Spain and Peru. On balance Morocco is a net exporter of this product, by about $67.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for fish fillets?
The HS code for fish fillets is heading 0304. In Morocco the largest six-digit codes were 0304.87 (77% of the value) and 0304.89 (18%).
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