Fresh fish exports from Mozambique: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of fresh fish by Mozambique reached $2.6 million in 2024 (1.3 thousand tonnes). The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 11% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $8.1 million.
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 | $2.6M | 1.3K t |
| 2023 | $2.5M | 1.3K t |
| 2022 | $3.2M | 1.4K t |
| 2021 | $4.8M | 1.7K t |
| 2020 | $2.5M | 766 t |
| 2019 | $6.7M | 1.5K t |
| 2018 | $8.1M | 1.3K t |
| 2017 | $6.0M | 1.3K t |
Where Mozambique exports fresh fish to
One buyer market dominates: Zambia accounted for 68% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zambia | $1.8M | 68% |
| Malawi | $774K | 30% |
| China | $25K | 1% |
| South Africa | $13K | 0.5% |
| Zimbabwe | $5K | 0.2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $2K | 0.1% |
| Singapore | $1K | 0% |
| Turkey | $1K | 0% |
| Germany | $1K | 0% |
| Mauritania | $1K | 0% |
Product types under HS 0302
| 0302.71 | Fresh tilapia | 64% |
| 0302.19 | Fresh salmonidae (other) | 34% |
| 0302.89 | Other fresh fish | 1.3% |
| 0302.59 | Fresh fish (other demersal) | 0.2% |
| 0302.39 | Fish: fresh or chilled, tuna, n.e.c. in item no. 0302.3, excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0302.91 to 0302.99 | 0.1% |
| 0302.99 | Fish: fresh or chilled, fish fins (other than shark fins), heads, tails, maws and other edible fish offal | 0% |
| 0302.79 | Fresh Nile perch and snakehead | 0% |
| 0302.72 | Fresh catfish | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0302.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.04 per kg, 67% below the world average of $6.18, 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.
Fresh fish imports to Mozambique
Mozambique imported $262 thousand of fresh fish in 2024 (275 tonnes). Most of the value came from Namibia (48%), South Africa (28%), Indonesia (12%). Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest (+54% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Namibia | $127K | 48% |
| South Africa | $75K | 28% |
| Indonesia | $32K | 12% |
| Netherlands | $20K | 7.6% |
| Spain | $6K | 2.2% |
| Portugal | $3K | 1.2% |
| Finland | $0K | 0.1% |
| Afghanistan | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Mozambique?
The shipment records behind Mozambique fresh fish exports (HS 0302): 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 0302: Fish; fresh or chilled, excluding fish fillets and other fish meat of heading 0304.
Common questions
What is the value of fresh fish exported by Mozambique?
Mozambique exported fresh fish worth $2.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 95th of 166 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 2% on 2023.
Which countries buy fresh fish from Mozambique?
Zambia was the largest buyer with 68% of the value ($1.8 million), followed by Malawi (30%) and China (1%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 17 buyer countries in total. The United Arab Emirates grew fastest among the top ten, up 113% on the year.
What is the average export price of fresh fish per kg?
The average declared export value was about $2.04 per kg in 2024, 67% below the world average of $6.18 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of fresh fish from Mozambique changed since 2017?
Exports went from $6.0 million in 2017 to $2.6 million in 2024, a fall of 56%. The peak was 2018 at $8.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.6 million a year.
Does Mozambique also import fresh fish?
Yes. Mozambique imported $262 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Namibia, South Africa and Indonesia. On balance Mozambique is a net exporter of this product, by about $2.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for fresh fish?
The HS code for fresh fish is heading 0302. In Mozambique the largest six-digit codes were 0302.71 (64% of the value) and 0302.19 (34%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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