Fresh fish exports from Namibia: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Namibia exported fresh fish worth $18.0 million (3.9 thousand tonnes). Value fell 14% 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 | $18.0M | 3.9K t |
| 2023 | $21.1M | 3.5K t |
| 2022 | $17.5M | 2.6K t |
| 2021 | $17.0M | 2.8K t |
| 2020 | $11.3M | 2.3K t |
| 2019 | $20.3M | 5.5K t |
| 2018 | $18.3M | 3.4K t |
| 2017 | $12.5M | 3.1K t |
Where Namibia exports fresh fish to
Spain alone took 78% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Zambia grew fastest (+145% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $14.1M | 78% |
| Singapore | $2.2M | 12% |
| Zambia | $707K | 3.9% |
| DR Congo | $200K | 1.1% |
| South Africa | $162K | 0.9% |
| Austria | $152K | 0.8% |
| Mozambique | $127K | 0.7% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $123K | 0.7% |
| Ireland | $89K | 0.5% |
| Germany | $51K | 0.3% |
Product types under HS 0302
| 0302.54 | Fresh hake | 76% |
| 0302.92 | Fish: fresh or chilled, shark fins | 12% |
| 0302.43 | Fresh sardines and sprats | 4.1% |
| 0302.89 | Other fresh fish | 3.2% |
| 0302.44 | Fresh mackerel | 1.7% |
| 0302.53 | Fresh coalfish | 0.7% |
| 0302.31 | Fresh albacore tuna | 0.5% |
| 0302.23 | Fresh sole | 0.5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0302.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.68 per kg, 24% below the world average of $6.18, 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.
Fresh fish imports to Namibia
Imports of fresh fish by Namibia reached $880 thousand in 2024 (272 tonnes). The largest suppliers were South Africa (48%), Norway (34%), Spain (11%). Among the main suppliers, Norway grew fastest (+68% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $425K | 48% |
| Norway | $297K | 34% |
| Spain | $93K | 11% |
| Oman | $34K | 3.9% |
| Iceland | $12K | 1.4% |
| Brazil | $9K | 1.1% |
| Botswana | $4K | 0.4% |
| Germany | $2K | 0.2% |
| Mauritius | $2K | 0.2% |
| Zambia | $1K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Namibia?
The shipment records behind Namibia fresh fish exports (HS 0302): 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 0302: Fish; fresh or chilled, excluding fish fillets and other fish meat of heading 0304.
Common questions
What is the value of fresh fish exported by Namibia?
Namibia exported fresh fish worth $18.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 63rd of 166 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 14% on 2023.
Which countries buy fresh fish from Namibia?
Spain was the largest buyer with 78% of the value ($14.1 million), followed by Singapore (12%) and Zambia (4%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 21 buyer countries in total. Ireland grew fastest among the top ten, up 576% on the year.
What is the average export price of fresh fish per kg?
The average declared export value was about $4.68 per kg in 2024, 24% below the world average of $6.18 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of fresh fish from Namibia changed since 2017?
Exports went from $12.5 million in 2017 to $18.0 million in 2024, an increase of 45%. The peak was 2023 at $21.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $17.0 million a year.
Does Namibia also import fresh fish?
Yes. Namibia imported $880 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from South Africa, Norway and Spain. On balance Namibia is a net exporter of this product, by about $17.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for fresh fish?
The HS code for fresh fish is heading 0302. In Namibia the largest six-digit codes were 0302.54 (76% of the value) and 0302.92 (12%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Namibia. Tell us your product to see it live.
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