Prepared fish exports from Morocco: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Morocco exported prepared fish worth $898.9 million (196.9 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 5th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 176 countries. Value rose 12% on 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 | $898.9M | 196.9K t |
| 2023 | $804.9M | 160.7K t |
| 2022 | $822.6M | 182.7K t |
| 2021 | $747.7M | 173.6K t |
| 2020 | $770.7M | 198.9K t |
| 2019 | $740.2M | 193.1K t |
| 2018 | $754.5M | 186.6K t |
| 2017 | $685.6M | 177.9K t |
Where Morocco exports prepared fish to
The largest buyer markets were Spain (15%), France (12%), United States (12%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 39%. Among the main buyer markets, Mauritania grew fastest (+77% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $133.9M | 15% |
| France | $109.4M | 12% |
| United States | $109.3M | 12% |
| United Kingdom | $64.7M | 7.2% |
| Italy | $52.5M | 5.8% |
| Nigeria | $38.8M | 4.3% |
| Mauritania | $30.9M | 3.4% |
| Germany | $30.7M | 3.4% |
| Netherlands | $23.3M | 2.6% |
| DR Congo | $22.1M | 2.5% |
Product types under HS 1604
| 1604.13 | Prepared sardines | 57% |
| 1604.16 | Prepared anchovies | 20% |
| 1604.20 | Minced fish products | 12% |
| 1604.19 | Prepared fish (other species) | 6.4% |
| 1604.15 | Prepared mackerel | 4.2% |
| 1604.14 | Prepared tuna | 0.6% |
| 1604.18 | Fish preparations: shark fins, prepared or preserved, whole or in pieces (but not minced) | 0% |
| 1604.32 | Caviar substitute | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1604.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.56 per kg, close to the world average of $4.93.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Prepared fish imports to Morocco
Imports of prepared fish by Morocco reached $58.9 million in 2024 (11.7 thousand tonnes). The largest suppliers were Spain (35%), Senegal (33%), Madagascar (14%). Among the main suppliers, Madagascar grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $20.7M | 35% |
| Senegal | $19.4M | 33% |
| Madagascar | $8.0M | 14% |
| China | $5.2M | 8.9% |
| France | $1.2M | 2.1% |
| Denmark | $958K | 1.6% |
| Germany | $593K | 1% |
| Lithuania | $592K | 1% |
| Indonesia | $402K | 0.7% |
| Belgium | $347K | 0.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in Morocco?
The shipment records behind Morocco prepared fish exports (HS 1604): 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: Prepared or preserved fish; caviar and caviar substitutes prepared from fish eggs.
Common questions
What is the value of prepared fish exported by Morocco?
Morocco exported prepared fish worth $898.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 196.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 5th of 176 countries worldwide, with 4% of world exports. The value was up 12% on 2023.
Which countries buy prepared fish from Morocco?
Spain was the largest buyer with 15% of the value ($133.9 million), followed by France (12%) and the United States (12%). The top three together account for 39%, out of 126 buyer countries in total. Mauritania grew fastest among the top ten, up 77% on the year.
What is the average export price of prepared fish per kg?
The average declared export value was about $4.56 per kg in 2024, 8% below the world average of $4.93 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of prepared fish from Morocco changed since 2017?
Exports went from $685.6 million in 2017 to $898.9 million in 2024, an increase of 31%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $778.1 million a year.
Does Morocco also import prepared fish?
Yes. Morocco imported $58.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Spain, Senegal and Madagascar. On balance Morocco is a net exporter of this product, by about $840.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for prepared fish?
The HS code for prepared fish is heading 1604. In Morocco the largest six-digit codes were 1604.13 (57% of the value) and 1604.16 (20%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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