Frozen fish exports from Morocco: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Morocco exported frozen fish worth $417.2 million (372.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. That is 15% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $417.2M | 372.4K t |
| 2023 | $492.8M | 431.1K t |
| 2022 | $482.6M | 453.4K t |
| 2021 | $403.0M | 358.2K t |
| 2020 | $321.6M | 310.2K t |
| 2019 | $317.2M | 322.9K t |
| 2018 | $346.9M | 342.3K t |
| 2017 | $273.0M | 252.3K t |
Where Morocco exports frozen fish to
The largest buyer markets were Cote d'Ivoire (21%), Spain (13%), Ghana (11%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 46%. Among the main buyer markets, Nigeria grew fastest (+289% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Cote d'Ivoire | $89.5M | 22% |
| Spain | $55.2M | 13% |
| Ghana | $46.4M | 11% |
| South Africa | $24.1M | 5.8% |
| Mali | $23.6M | 5.7% |
| Turkey | $21.6M | 5.2% |
| Burkina Faso | $14.5M | 3.5% |
| Senegal | $11.1M | 2.7% |
| Brazil | $11.0M | 2.6% |
| Nigeria | $10.4M | 2.5% |
Product types under HS 0303
| 0303.89 | Other frozen fish | 42% |
| 0303.53 | Frozen sardines and sprats | 19% |
| 0303.54 | Frozen mackerel | 15% |
| 0303.55 | Frozen jack mackerel | 14% |
| 0303.59 | Frozen fish variety | 4.4% |
| 0303.45 | Fish: frozen, Atlantic and Pacific bluefin tunas (Thunnus thynnus, Thunnus orientalis), excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal… | 2.5% |
| 0303.39 | Frozen flat fish (other) | 1.4% |
| 0303.43 | Frozen skipjack tuna | 0.5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0303.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.12 per kg, 46% below the world average of $2.06, 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.
Frozen fish imports to Morocco
Imports of frozen fish by Morocco reached $72.1 million in 2024 (42.6 thousand tonnes). Most of the value came from Spain (42%), Senegal (21%), Seychelles (8%). Among the main suppliers, Seychelles grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
Who is behind these numbers in Morocco?
The shipment records behind Morocco frozen fish exports (HS 0303): 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: Fish; frozen, excluding fish fillets and other fish meat of heading 0304.
Common questions
What is the value of frozen fish exported by Morocco?
Morocco exported frozen fish worth $417.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 372.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 17th of 178 countries worldwide, with 2% of world exports. The value was down 15% on 2023.
Which countries buy frozen fish from Morocco?
Cote d'Ivoire was the largest buyer with 21% of the value ($89.5 million), followed by Spain (13%) and Ghana (11%). The top three together account for 46%, out of 87 buyer countries in total. Nigeria grew fastest among the top ten, up 289% on the year.
What is the average export price of frozen fish per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.12 per kg in 2024, 46% below the world average of $2.06 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of frozen fish from Morocco changed since 2017?
Exports went from $273.0 million in 2017 to $417.2 million in 2024, an increase of 53%. The peak was 2023 at $492.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $381.8 million a year.
Does Morocco also import frozen fish?
Yes. Morocco imported $72.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Spain, Senegal and the Seychelles. On balance Morocco is a net exporter of this product, by about $345.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for frozen fish?
The HS code for frozen fish is heading 0303. In Morocco the largest six-digit codes were 0303.89 (42% of the value) and 0303.53 (19%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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