Other frozen fish exports from Morocco: data, top buyers and prices
Morocco exported $174.6 million of other frozen fish in 2024 (153.4 thousand tonnes). It ranks 6th of 150 countries for exports of this product. That is 26% 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 .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $174.6M | 153.4K t |
| 2023 | $138.6M | 93.5K t |
| 2022 | $57.6M | 49.7K t |
| 2021 | $48.7M | 37.8K t |
| 2020 | $37.2M | 23.6K t |
| 2019 | $32.3M | 21.9K t |
| 2018 | $33.1M | 22.1K t |
| 2017 | $45.5M | 24.3K t |
Where Morocco exports other frozen fish to
Most of it went to Cote d'Ivoire (29%), Ghana (20%), Spain (8%). Among the main buyer markets, Nigeria grew fastest (+284% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Cote d'Ivoire | $50.7M | 29% |
| Ghana | $34.2M | 20% |
| Spain | $14.4M | 8.2% |
| Burkina Faso | $10.7M | 6.1% |
| Senegal | $8.2M | 4.7% |
| South Korea | $6.1M | 3.5% |
| Guinea | $4.7M | 2.7% |
| Nigeria | $4.2M | 2.4% |
| Republic of the Congo | $4.2M | 2.4% |
| Togo | $4.0M | 2.3% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.14 per kg, 49% below the world average of $2.25, 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.
Other frozen fish imports to Morocco
In 2024, Morocco imported other frozen fish worth $5.3 million (4.0 thousand tonnes). One supplier dominates: Spain accounted for 51% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Senegal grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $2.7M | 51% |
| Senegal | $984K | 19% |
| China | $349K | 6.6% |
| Portugal | $272K | 5.2% |
| Mauritania | $227K | 4.3% |
| Croatia | $211K | 4% |
| France | $209K | 4% |
| Namibia | $96K | 1.8% |
| Brazil | $88K | 1.7% |
| United States | $42K | 0.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in Morocco?
The shipment records behind Morocco other frozen fish exports (HS 0303.89): 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 0303.89: Fish: frozen, n.e.c. in heading 0303, excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0303.91 to 0303.99.
Common questions
What is the value of other frozen fish exported by Morocco?
Morocco exported other frozen fish worth $174.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 153.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 6th of 150 countries worldwide, with 4% of world exports. The value was up 26% on 2023.
Which countries buy other frozen fish from Morocco?
Cote d'Ivoire was the largest buyer with 29% of the value ($50.7 million), followed by Ghana (20%) and Spain (8%). The top three together account for 57%, out of 64 buyer countries in total. Nigeria grew fastest among the top ten, up 284% on the year.
What is the average export price of other frozen fish per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.14 per kg in 2024, 49% below the world average of $2.25 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of other frozen fish from Morocco changed since 2017?
Exports went from $45.5 million in 2017 to $174.6 million in 2024, an increase of 284%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $71.0 million a year.
Does Morocco also import other frozen fish?
Yes. Morocco imported $5.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Spain, Senegal and China. On balance Morocco is a net exporter of this product, by about $169.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for other frozen fish?
The HS code for other frozen fish is subheading 0303.89. 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.
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