Fish meal imports in Mozambique: data, top suppliers and prices
Mozambique imported $3.6 million of fish meal in 2024 (4.1 thousand tonnes). That is 3% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 28% 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 | $3.6M | 4.1K t |
| 2023 | $3.4M | 3.4K t |
| 2022 | $2.0M | 1.8K t |
| 2021 | $1.8M | 1.6K t |
| 2020 | $1.4M | 852 t |
| 2019 | $1.2M | 1.0K t |
| 2018 | $662K | 645 t |
| 2017 | $643K | 670 t |
Where Mozambique imports fish meal from
Zimbabwe alone supplied 89% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zimbabwe | $3.2M | 89% |
| Latvia | $198K | 5.6% |
| South Africa | $153K | 4.3% |
| Zambia | $33K | 0.9% |
| United Arab Emirates | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.86 per kg, 45% below the world average of $1.55, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Mozambique?
The shipment records behind Mozambique fish meal imports (HS 2301.20): 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 2301.20: Flours, meals and pellets: of fish or of crustaceans, molluscs or other aquatic invertebrates.
Common questions
What is the value of fish meal imported by Mozambique?
Mozambique imported fish meal worth $3.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 55th of 142 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 3% on 2023.
Which countries supply fish meal to Mozambique?
Zimbabwe was the largest supplier with 89% of the value ($3.2 million), followed by Latvia (6%) and South Africa (4%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 5 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of fish meal per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.86 per kg in 2024, 45% below the world average of $1.55 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of fish meal to Mozambique changed since 2017?
Imports went from $643 thousand in 2017 to $3.6 million in 2024, an increase of 453%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for fish meal?
The HS code for fish meal is subheading 2301.20. It sits in HS chapter 23 (food industries, residues and wastes thereof; prepared animal fodder). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2301 page.
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