Fish fillets exports from Namibia: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of fish fillets by Namibia reached $363.1 million in 2024 (58.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $363.1M | 58.5K t |
| 2023 | $360.6M | 67.2K t |
| 2022 | $325.7M | 69.0K t |
| 2021 | $331.9M | 73.0K t |
| 2020 | $301.9M | 62.7K t |
| 2019 | $340.2M | 76.8K t |
| 2018 | $348.7M | 75.4K t |
| 2017 | $329.3M | 73.7K t |
Where Namibia exports fish fillets to
One buyer market dominates: Spain accounted for 52% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $189.4M | 52% |
| France | $45.6M | 13% |
| Italy | $40.6M | 11% |
| Netherlands | $23.3M | 6.4% |
| South Africa | $22.5M | 6.2% |
| Germany | $10.7M | 3% |
| Portugal | $10.0M | 2.8% |
| Australia | $7.8M | 2.2% |
| United Kingdom | $2.2M | 0.6% |
| United States | $1.3M | 0.4% |
Product types under HS 0304
| 0304.74 | Frozen hake fillets | 80% |
| 0304.95 | Frozen demersal meat (other) | 14% |
| 0304.89 | Frozen fish fillets (other) | 2.6% |
| 0304.44 | Fresh cod family fillets | 1.6% |
| 0304.69 | Frozen carp and eel fillets | 0.9% |
| 0304.99 | Frozen fish meat (other) | 0.6% |
| 0304.49 | Fresh fish fillets (other) | 0.3% |
| 0304.79 | Frozen demersal fillets (other) | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0304.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.21 per kg, close to the world average of $6.41.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Fish fillets imports to Namibia
Imports of fish fillets by Namibia reached $2.8 million in 2024 (918 tonnes). South Africa alone supplied 74% of it. Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest (+93% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $2.1M | 74% |
| Indonesia | $448K | 16% |
| Germany | $129K | 4.6% |
| China | $72K | 2.6% |
| Norway | $47K | 1.7% |
| Falkland Isds (Malvinas) | $22K | 0.8% |
| Bahamas | $2K | 0.1% |
| Botswana | $2K | 0.1% |
| Mauritius | $1K | 0% |
| Japan | $1K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Namibia?
The shipment records behind Namibia fish fillets exports (HS 0304): 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 0304: Fish fillets and other fish meat (whether or not minced); fresh, chilled or frozen.
Common questions
What is the value of fish fillets exported by Namibia?
Namibia exported fish fillets worth $363.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 58.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 16th of 173 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was up 1% on 2023.
Which countries buy fish fillets from Namibia?
Spain was the largest buyer with 52% of the value ($189.4 million), followed by France (13%) and Italy (11%). The top three together account for 76%, out of 43 buyer countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 14% on the year.
What is the average export price of fish fillets per kg?
The average declared export value was about $6.21 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $6.41 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of fish fillets from Namibia changed since 2017?
Exports went from $329.3 million in 2017 to $363.1 million in 2024, an increase of 10%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $337.7 million a year.
Does Namibia also import fish fillets?
Yes. Namibia imported $2.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from South Africa, Indonesia and Germany. On balance Namibia is a net exporter of this product, by about $360.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for fish fillets?
The HS code for fish fillets is heading 0304. In Namibia the largest six-digit codes were 0304.74 (80% of the value) and 0304.95 (14%).
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