Fresh swordfish exports from Morocco: data, top buyers and prices
Morocco exported $11.2 million of fresh swordfish in 2024 (1.2 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 5th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 65 countries. Value fell 27% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $16.7 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 | $11.2M | 1.2K t |
| 2023 | $15.4M | 1.7K t |
| 2022 | $16.7M | 1.6K t |
| 2021 | $16.6M | 1.5K t |
| 2020 | $14.4M | 1.4K t |
| 2019 | $14.0M | 1.5K t |
| 2018 | $16.2M | 1.5K t |
| 2017 | $12.3M | 1.2K t |
Where Morocco exports fresh swordfish to
One buyer market dominates: Spain accounted for 100% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $11.2M | 100% |
| Italy | $51K | 0.5% |
| Canada | $1K | 0% |
| Slovenia | $0K | 0% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $9.09 per kg, close to the world average of $8.98.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Morocco?
The shipment records behind Morocco fresh swordfish exports (HS 0302.47): 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 0302.47: Fish: fresh or chilled, swordfish (Xiphias gladius), excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0302.91 to 0302.99.
Common questions
What is the value of fresh swordfish exported by Morocco?
Morocco exported fresh swordfish worth $11.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 5th of 65 countries worldwide, with 8% of world exports. The value was down 27% on 2023.
Which countries buy fresh swordfish from Morocco?
Spain was the largest buyer with 100% of the value ($11.2 million), followed by Italy (0%) and Canada (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 4 buyer countries in total.
What is the average export price of fresh swordfish per kg?
The average declared export value was about $9.09 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $8.98 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of fresh swordfish from Morocco changed since 2017?
Exports went from $12.3 million in 2017 to $11.2 million in 2024, a fall of 9%. The peak was 2022 at $16.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $14.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for fresh swordfish?
The HS code for fresh swordfish is subheading 0302.47. 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 0302 page.
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