Frozen jack mackerel imports in Mozambique: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of frozen jack mackerel by Mozambique reached $63.3 million in 2024 (48.7 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 5th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 137 countries. That is 33% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 11% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $94.0 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 | $63.3M | 48.7K t |
| 2023 | $94.0M | 64.9K t |
| 2022 | $82.0M | 54.5K t |
| 2021 | $82.3M | 53.7K t |
| 2020 | $63.9M | 55.0K t |
| 2019 | $78.1M | 101.9K t |
| 2018 | $38.7M | 32.8K t |
| 2017 | $30.1M | 34.2K t |
Where Mozambique imports frozen jack mackerel from
Namibia alone supplied 63% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Namibia | $39.7M | 63% |
| South Africa | $7.8M | 12% |
| Oman | $5.1M | 8% |
| Spain | $2.1M | 3.3% |
| Taiwan | $1.6M | 2.5% |
| Morocco | $1.6M | 2.5% |
| China | $935K | 1.5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $868K | 1.4% |
| Russia | $730K | 1.2% |
| New Zealand | $608K | 1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.30 per kg, close to the world average of $1.15.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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The shipment records behind Mozambique frozen jack mackerel imports (HS 0303.55): 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 0303.55: Fish: frozen, jack and horse mackerel (Trachurus spp.), excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0303.91 to 0303.99.
Common questions
What is the value of frozen jack mackerel imported by Mozambique?
Mozambique imported frozen jack mackerel worth $63.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 48.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 5th of 137 countries worldwide, with 5% of world imports. The value was down 33% on 2023.
Which countries supply frozen jack mackerel to Mozambique?
Namibia was the largest supplier with 63% of the value ($39.7 million), followed by South Africa (12%) and Oman (8%). The top three together account for 83%, out of 26 supplier countries in total. Taiwan grew fastest among the top ten, up 129% on the year.
What is the average import price of frozen jack mackerel per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.30 per kg in 2024, 13% above the world average of $1.15 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 jack mackerel to Mozambique changed since 2017?
Imports went from $30.1 million in 2017 to $63.3 million in 2024, an increase of 111%. The peak was 2023 at $94.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $66.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for frozen jack mackerel?
The HS code for frozen jack mackerel is subheading 0303.55. 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.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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