Frozen carp and eel fillets exports from Namibia: data, top buyers and prices
Namibia exported $3.3 million of frozen carp and eel fillets in 2024 (620 tonnes). It ranks 5th of 68 countries for exports of this product. That is 24% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 7% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $7.9 million.
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 | $3.3M | 620 t |
| 2023 | $2.7M | 520 t |
| 2022 | $1.5M | 231 t |
| 2021 | $2.3M | 326 t |
| 2020 | $4.9M | 970 t |
| 2019 | $5.8M | 1.0K t |
| 2018 | $7.9M | 1.2K t |
| 2017 | $5.6M | 1.1K t |
Where Namibia exports frozen carp and eel fillets to
Spain alone took 70% of it. Among the main buyer markets, France grew fastest (+674% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $2.3M | 70% |
| France | $602K | 18% |
| Portugal | $378K | 11% |
| Zambia | $14K | 0.4% |
| South Africa | $4K | 0.1% |
| Zimbabwe | $2K | 0.1% |
| Poland | $2K | 0.1% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.38 per kg, 29% above the world average of $4.16. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
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 frozen carp and eel fillets exports (HS 0304.69): 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 0304.69: Fish fillets: frozen, carp (Cyprinus/Carassius/Ctenopharyngodon idellus/Hypophthalmichthys/Cirrhinus/Mylopharyngodon piceus/Catla catla/Labeo/Osteochilus hasselti/Leptobarbus hoeveni/Megalobrama), eels (Anguilla) and snakeheads (Channa).
Common questions
What is the value of frozen carp and eel fillets exported by Namibia?
Namibia exported frozen carp and eel fillets worth $3.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 620 tonnes. That ranks it 5th of 68 countries worldwide, with 5% of world exports. The value was up 24% on 2023.
Which countries buy frozen carp and eel fillets from Namibia?
Spain was the largest buyer with 70% of the value ($2.3 million), followed by France (18%) and Portugal (11%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 7 buyer countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 674% on the year.
What is the average export price of frozen carp and eel fillets per kg?
The average declared export value was about $5.38 per kg in 2024, 29% above the world average of $4.16 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of frozen carp and eel fillets from Namibia changed since 2017?
Exports went from $5.6 million in 2017 to $3.3 million in 2024, a fall of 40%. The peak was 2018 at $7.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for frozen carp and eel fillets?
The HS code for frozen carp and eel fillets is subheading 0304.69. 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 0304 page.
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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