Frozen demersal meat (other) exports from Namibia: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Namibia exported frozen demersal meat (other) worth $51.3 million (3.7 thousand tonnes). It ranks 1st of 58 countries for exports of this product. Value rose 115% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 19% 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 | $51.3M | 3.7K t |
| 2023 | $23.9M | 4.9K t |
| 2022 | $39.0M | 7.6K t |
| 2021 | $46.8M | 13.3K t |
| 2020 | $16.4M | 1.0K t |
| 2019 | $15.7M | 4.9K t |
| 2018 | $3.2M | 710 t |
| 2017 | $15.1M | 5.0K t |
Where Namibia exports frozen demersal meat (other) to
Spain alone took 62% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Spain grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $32.0M | 62% |
| Italy | $13.6M | 27% |
| Portugal | $3.0M | 5.8% |
| Netherlands | $867K | 1.7% |
| Germany | $769K | 1.5% |
| Poland | $400K | 0.8% |
| South Africa | $360K | 0.7% |
| Denmark | $129K | 0.3% |
| France | $102K | 0.2% |
| Greece | $90K | 0.2% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $13.92 per kg, 209% above the world average of $4.51. 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 demersal meat (other) exports (HS 0304.95): 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 0304.95: Fish meat, excluding fillets, whether or not minced: frozen, of the families Bregmacerotidae, Euclichthyidae, Gadidae, Macrouridae, Melanonidae, Merlucciidae, Moridae and Muraenolepididae, other than Alaska Pollack (Theragra chalcogramma).
Common questions
What is the value of frozen demersal meat (other) exported by Namibia?
Namibia exported frozen demersal meat (other) worth $51.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 58 countries worldwide, with 19% of world exports. The value was up 115% on 2023.
Which countries buy frozen demersal meat (other) from Namibia?
Spain was the largest buyer with 62% of the value ($32.0 million), followed by Italy (26%) and Portugal (6%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 14 buyer countries in total. Denmark grew fastest among the top ten, up 67% on the year.
What is the average export price of frozen demersal meat (other) per kg?
The average declared export value was about $13.92 per kg in 2024, 209% above the world average of $4.51 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of frozen demersal meat (other) from Namibia changed since 2017?
Exports went from $15.1 million in 2017 to $51.3 million in 2024, an increase of 240%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $26.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for frozen demersal meat (other)?
The HS code for frozen demersal meat (other) is subheading 0304.95. 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?
Shipment-level records for Namibia reach EximDataX from a direct customs feed, with company names, dates and declared values. We can show them for your product on a short call.
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