Fresh fish exports from Morocco: data, top buyers and prices
Morocco exported $119.8 million of fresh fish in 2024 (14.1 thousand tonnes). That is 4% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $151.8 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 | $119.8M | 14.1K t |
| 2023 | $124.7M | 14.7K t |
| 2022 | $114.7M | 13.8K t |
| 2021 | $151.8M | 18.6K t |
| 2020 | $94.6M | 13.6K t |
| 2019 | $140.5M | 16.1K t |
| 2018 | $139.9M | 15.2K t |
| 2017 | $123.8M | 14.9K t |
Where Morocco exports fresh fish to
One buyer market dominates: Spain accounted for 80% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Portugal grew fastest (+79% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $96.3M | 80% |
| Portugal | $14.9M | 13% |
| Russia | $1.8M | 1.5% |
| Tunisia | $1.8M | 1.5% |
| Canada | $888K | 0.7% |
| Hong Kong | $821K | 0.7% |
| Croatia | $707K | 0.6% |
| Italy | $634K | 0.5% |
| United States | $572K | 0.5% |
| Greece | $219K | 0.2% |
Product types under HS 0302
| 0302.19 | Fresh salmonidae (other) | 27% |
| 0302.89 | Other fresh fish | 25% |
| 0302.85 | Fresh seabream | 19% |
| 0302.47 | Fresh swordfish | 9.4% |
| 0302.29 | Fresh flatfish (other species) | 4.6% |
| 0302.24 | Fresh turbot | 3.3% |
| 0302.35 | Fresh bluefin tuna | 2.8% |
| 0302.84 | Fresh seabass | 2.7% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0302.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.48 per kg, 37% above the world average of $6.18. 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.
Fresh fish imports to Morocco
In 2024, Morocco imported fresh fish worth $30.7 million (5.7 thousand tonnes). One supplier dominates: Norway accounted for 72% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Norway | $22.0M | 72% |
| Spain | $5.3M | 17% |
| Greece | $1.5M | 4.8% |
| France | $538K | 1.8% |
| Egypt | $377K | 1.2% |
| Mauritania | $354K | 1.2% |
| Turkey | $267K | 0.9% |
| United Kingdom | $160K | 0.5% |
| Netherlands | $105K | 0.3% |
| Iceland | $52K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Morocco?
The shipment records behind Morocco fresh fish exports (HS 0302): 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 0302: Fish; fresh or chilled, excluding fish fillets and other fish meat of heading 0304.
Common questions
What is the value of fresh fish exported by Morocco?
Morocco exported fresh fish worth $119.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 14.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 26th of 166 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 4% on 2023.
Which countries buy fresh fish from Morocco?
Spain was the largest buyer with 80% of the value ($96.3 million), followed by Portugal (12%) and Russia (2%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 43 buyer countries in total. Hong Kong grew fastest among the top ten, up 314% on the year.
What is the average export price of fresh fish per kg?
The average declared export value was about $8.48 per kg in 2024, 37% above the world average of $6.18 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of fresh fish from Morocco changed since 2017?
Exports went from $123.8 million in 2017 to $119.8 million in 2024, a fall of 3%. The peak was 2021 at $151.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $126.2 million a year.
Does Morocco also import fresh fish?
Yes. Morocco imported $30.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Norway, Spain and Greece. On balance Morocco is a net exporter of this product, by about $89.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for fresh fish?
The HS code for fresh fish is heading 0302. In Morocco the largest six-digit codes were 0302.19 (27% of the value) and 0302.89 (25%).
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