Frozen skipjack tuna imports in Morocco: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of frozen skipjack tuna by Morocco reached $30.9 million in 2024 (17.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 17% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 21% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $30.9M | 17.5K t |
| 2023 | $26.4M | 13.4K t |
| 2022 | $22.7M | 13.7K t |
| 2021 | $28.3M | 17.6K t |
| 2020 | $20.1M | 14.8K t |
| 2019 | $17.1M | 12.3K t |
| 2018 | $21.9M | 13.1K t |
| 2017 | $8.3M | 4.1K t |
Where Morocco imports frozen skipjack tuna from
Most of the value came from Senegal (33%), Spain (28%), Seychelles (16%). Among the main suppliers, Seychelles grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.77 per kg, close to the world average of $1.48.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Frozen skipjack tuna exports from Morocco
Morocco exported $2.0 million of frozen skipjack tuna in 2024 (1.6 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Spain (43%), Cote d'Ivoire (26%), Canada (14%). Among the main buyer markets, Togo grew fastest (+652% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $872K | 43% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $531K | 26% |
| Canada | $280K | 14% |
| Togo | $268K | 13% |
| France | $59K | 2.9% |
| Senegal | $5K | 0.2% |
| Mali | $1K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Morocco?
The shipment records behind Morocco frozen skipjack tuna imports (HS 0303.43): 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 0303.43: Fish: frozen, skipjack or stripe-bellied bonito, excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0303.91 to 0303.99.
Common questions
What is the value of frozen skipjack tuna imported by Morocco?
Morocco imported frozen skipjack tuna worth $30.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 17.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 11th of 109 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 17% on 2023.
Which countries supply frozen skipjack tuna to Morocco?
Senegal was the largest supplier with 33% of the value ($10.2 million), followed by Spain (28%) and the Seychelles (16%). The top three together account for 76%, out of 15 supplier countries in total. Oman grew fastest among the top ten, up 54% on the year.
What is the average import price of frozen skipjack tuna per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.77 per kg in 2024, 20% above the world average of $1.48 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of frozen skipjack tuna to Morocco changed since 2017?
Imports went from $8.3 million in 2017 to $30.9 million in 2024, an increase of 272%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $22.0 million a year.
Does Morocco also export frozen skipjack tuna?
Yes. Morocco exported $2.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Spain, Cote d'Ivoire and Canada. On balance Morocco is a net importer of this product, by about $28.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for frozen skipjack tuna?
The HS code for frozen skipjack tuna is subheading 0303.43. 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 0303 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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