Dried salted fish fillets exports from Namibia: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of dried salted fish fillets by Namibia reached $2.8 million in 2024 (594 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. Value fell 9% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 17% a year on average.
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 | $2.8M | 594 t |
| 2023 | $3.1M | 922 t |
| 2022 | $876K | 261 t |
| 2021 | $1.0M | 208 t |
| 2020 | $1.1M | 310 t |
| 2019 | $1.7M | 560 t |
| 2018 | $3.1M | 197 t |
| 2017 | $933K | 136 t |
Where Namibia exports dried salted fish fillets to
The largest buyer markets were France (45%), South Africa (28%), Mauritius (21%). Among the main buyer markets, Mauritius grew fastest (+68% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $1.3M | 45% |
| South Africa | $785K | 28% |
| Mauritius | $595K | 21% |
| Belgium | $101K | 3.5% |
| Spain | $74K | 2.6% |
| Zambia | $0K | 0% |
| Angola | $0K | 0% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.79 per kg, 33% below the world average of $7.12, 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 Namibia?
The shipment records behind Namibia dried salted fish fillets exports (HS 0305.39): 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 0305.39: Fish fillets: dried, salted or in brine, but not smoked, n.e.c. in item no. 0305.3.
Common questions
What is the value of dried salted fish fillets exported by Namibia?
Namibia exported dried salted fish fillets worth $2.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 594 tonnes. That ranks it 15th of 109 countries worldwide, with 2% of world exports. The value was down 9% on 2023.
Which countries buy dried salted fish fillets from Namibia?
France was the largest buyer with 45% of the value ($1.3 million), followed by South Africa (28%) and Mauritius (21%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 7 buyer countries in total. Mauritius grew fastest among the top ten, up 68% on the year.
What is the average export price of dried salted fish fillets per kg?
The average declared export value was about $4.79 per kg in 2024, 33% below the world average of $7.12 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of dried salted fish fillets from Namibia changed since 2017?
Exports went from $933 thousand in 2017 to $2.8 million in 2024, an increase of 205%. The peak was 2023 at $3.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for dried salted fish fillets?
The HS code for dried salted fish fillets is subheading 0305.39. 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 0305 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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