Prepared fish imports in Mozambique: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of prepared fish by Mozambique reached $8.2 million in 2024 (2.8 thousand tonnes). Value rose 15% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $10.5 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 | $8.2M | 2.8K t |
| 2023 | $7.1M | 3.0K t |
| 2022 | $7.1M | 3.3K t |
| 2021 | $8.2M | 3.0K t |
| 2020 | $5.9M | 3.0K t |
| 2019 | $10.5M | 3.4K t |
| 2018 | $7.0M | 2.9K t |
| 2017 | $5.1M | 2.4K t |
Where Mozambique imports prepared fish from
Portugal alone supplied 62% of it. Among the main suppliers, Japan grew fastest (+103% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Portugal | $5.1M | 62% |
| Japan | $1.1M | 13% |
| Thailand | $769K | 9.4% |
| South Africa | $594K | 7.3% |
| China | $301K | 3.7% |
| Indonesia | $144K | 1.8% |
| Hong Kong | $141K | 1.7% |
| United Arab Emirates | $22K | 0.3% |
| Spain | $21K | 0.3% |
| Italy | $8K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 1604
| 1604.14 | Prepared tuna | 67% |
| 1604.13 | Prepared sardines | 21% |
| 1604.15 | Prepared mackerel | 4.8% |
| 1604.20 | Minced fish products | 3.4% |
| 1604.19 | Prepared fish (other species) | 2.4% |
| 1604.11 | Prepared salmon | 1% |
| 1604.17 | Prepared eels | 0.1% |
| 1604.12 | Prepared herring | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1604.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.90 per kg, 41% below the world average of $4.93, 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 prepared fish imports (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 imported by Mozambique?
Mozambique imported prepared fish worth $8.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 124th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 15% on 2023.
Which countries supply prepared fish to Mozambique?
Portugal was the largest supplier with 62% of the value ($5.1 million), followed by Japan (13%) and Thailand (9%). The top three together account for 85%, out of 12 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 606% on the year.
What is the average import price of prepared fish per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.90 per kg in 2024, 41% below the world average of $4.93 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of prepared fish to Mozambique changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.1 million in 2017 to $8.2 million in 2024, an increase of 61%. The peak was 2019 at $10.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for prepared fish?
The HS code for prepared fish is heading 1604. In Mozambique the largest six-digit codes were 1604.14 (67% of the value) and 1604.13 (21%).
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