Frozen fish imports in Mozambique: data, top suppliers and prices
Mozambique imported $70.3 million of frozen fish in 2024 (54.7 thousand tonnes). Value fell 54% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $151.6 million.
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 | $70.3M | 54.7K t |
| 2023 | $151.6M | 112.7K t |
| 2022 | $91.6M | 61.9K t |
| 2021 | $92.2M | 62.3K t |
| 2020 | $73.1M | 63.5K t |
| 2019 | $85.7M | 108.9K t |
| 2018 | $45.0M | 38.7K t |
| 2017 | $36.4M | 39.5K t |
Where Mozambique imports frozen fish from
Namibia alone supplied 58% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Namibia | $40.7M | 58% |
| South Africa | $9.7M | 14% |
| Oman | $5.3M | 7.6% |
| China | $2.5M | 3.6% |
| Spain | $2.2M | 3.1% |
| Taiwan | $1.9M | 2.6% |
| Morocco | $1.6M | 2.3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $983K | 1.4% |
| India | $837K | 1.2% |
| Russia | $730K | 1% |
Product types under HS 0303
| 0303.55 | Frozen jack mackerel | 90% |
| 0303.54 | Frozen mackerel | 3% |
| 0303.53 | Frozen sardines and sprats | 1.6% |
| 0303.23 | Frozen tilapia | 1.1% |
| 0303.89 | Other frozen fish | 1% |
| 0303.59 | Frozen fish variety | 0.9% |
| 0303.24 | Frozen catfish | 0.6% |
| 0303.29 | Fish: frozen, Nile perch (Lates niloticus) and snakeheads (Channa spp.), excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings… | 0.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0303.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.29 per kg, 37% below the world average of $2.06, 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.
Frozen fish exports from Mozambique
In 2024, Mozambique exported frozen fish worth $1.0 million (968 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were China (35%), Zimbabwe (25%), Malaysia (20%).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $366K | 35% |
| Zimbabwe | $259K | 25% |
| Malaysia | $214K | 21% |
| Malawi | $127K | 12% |
| South Africa | $24K | 2.3% |
| Portugal | $20K | 1.9% |
| Taiwan | $19K | 1.9% |
| Zambia | $3K | 0.3% |
| Mauritania | $3K | 0.2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $2K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Mozambique?
The shipment records behind Mozambique frozen fish imports (HS 0303): 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: Fish; frozen, excluding fish fillets and other fish meat of heading 0304.
Common questions
What is the value of frozen fish imported by Mozambique?
Mozambique imported frozen fish worth $70.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 54.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 54th of 220 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 54% on 2023.
Which countries supply frozen fish to Mozambique?
Namibia was the largest supplier with 58% of the value ($40.7 million), followed by South Africa (14%) and Oman (8%). The top three together account for 79%, out of 31 supplier countries in total. Taiwan grew fastest among the top ten, up 134% on the year.
What is the average import price of frozen fish per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.29 per kg in 2024, 37% below the world average of $2.06 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of frozen fish to Mozambique changed since 2017?
Imports went from $36.4 million in 2017 to $70.3 million in 2024, an increase of 93%. The peak was 2023 at $151.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $80.7 million a year.
Does Mozambique also export frozen fish?
Yes. Mozambique exported $1.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to China, Zimbabwe and Malaysia. On balance Mozambique is a net importer of this product, by about $69.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for frozen fish?
The HS code for frozen fish is heading 0303. In Mozambique the largest six-digit codes were 0303.55 (90% of the value) and 0303.54 (3%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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