Minced fish products exports from Morocco: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of minced fish products by Morocco reached $106.4 million in 2024 (29.5 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 6th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 144 countries. That is 45% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 15% a year on average.
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 | $106.4M | 29.5K t |
| 2023 | $73.4M | 17.3K t |
| 2022 | $65.3M | 15.9K t |
| 2021 | $66.0M | 17.5K t |
| 2020 | $69.7M | 19.8K t |
| 2019 | $59.8M | 17.2K t |
| 2018 | $56.9M | 15.8K t |
| 2017 | $39.1M | 10.8K t |
Where Morocco exports minced fish products to
Most of it went to France (22%), United Kingdom (14%), Libya (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 46%. Among the main buyer markets, Netherlands grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $23.0M | 22% |
| United Kingdom | $14.9M | 14% |
| Libya | $10.9M | 10% |
| Netherlands | $5.9M | 5.6% |
| United States | $5.2M | 4.9% |
| Italy | $4.3M | 4% |
| Spain | $3.8M | 3.6% |
| Syria | $3.2M | 3% |
| Benin | $3.2M | 3% |
| Guinea | $3.0M | 2.8% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.61 per kg, close to the world average of $4.28.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Minced fish products imports to Morocco
In 2024, Morocco imported minced fish products worth $9.3 million (2.4 thousand tonnes). Spain alone supplied 57% of it. Among the main suppliers, Spain grew fastest (+64% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $5.3M | 57% |
| China | $1.1M | 12% |
| Denmark | $956K | 10% |
| France | $944K | 10% |
| Lithuania | $567K | 6.1% |
| Latvia | $194K | 2.1% |
| Netherlands | $155K | 1.7% |
| Poland | $37K | 0.4% |
| Portugal | $11K | 0.1% |
| United States | $9K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Morocco?
The shipment records behind Morocco minced fish products exports (HS 1604.20): 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 1604.20: Fish preparations: fish minced or in forms n.e.c. in heading no. 1604, prepared or preserved.
Common questions
What is the value of minced fish products exported by Morocco?
Morocco exported minced fish products worth $106.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 29.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 6th of 144 countries worldwide, with 4% of world exports. The value was up 45% on 2023.
Which countries buy minced fish products from Morocco?
France was the largest buyer with 22% of the value ($23.0 million), followed by the United Kingdom (14%) and Libya (10%). The top three together account for 46%, out of 69 buyer countries in total. Benin grew fastest among the top ten, up 191% on the year.
What is the average export price of minced fish products per kg?
The average declared export value was about $3.61 per kg in 2024, 16% below the world average of $4.28 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of minced fish products from Morocco changed since 2017?
Exports went from $39.1 million in 2017 to $106.4 million in 2024, an increase of 172%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $67.1 million a year.
Does Morocco also import minced fish products?
Yes. Morocco imported $9.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Spain, China and Denmark. On balance Morocco is a net exporter of this product, by about $97.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for minced fish products?
The HS code for minced fish products is subheading 1604.20. It sits in HS chapter 16 (meat, fish, crustaceans, molluscs or other aquatic invertebrates, or insects; preparations thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1604 page.
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