Frozen fish exports from Namibia: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of frozen fish by Namibia reached $377.7 million in 2024 (248.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. That is close to the 2023 level. 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 | $377.7M | 248.6K t |
| 2023 | $383.9M | 229.3K t |
| 2022 | $360.6M | 228.6K t |
| 2021 | $364.8M | 250.9K t |
| 2020 | $279.8M | 226.5K t |
| 2019 | $364.4M | 333.3K t |
| 2018 | $333.0M | 217.2K t |
| 2017 | $352.1M | 330.0K t |
Where Namibia exports frozen fish to
The largest buyer markets were Zambia (42%), DR Congo (14%), Mozambique (11%). Among the main buyer markets, Cote d'Ivoire grew fastest (+429% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zambia | $159.5M | 42% |
| DR Congo | $54.2M | 14% |
| Mozambique | $40.7M | 11% |
| Spain | $35.6M | 9.4% |
| South Africa | $30.8M | 8.2% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $16.2M | 4.3% |
| Zimbabwe | $10.6M | 2.8% |
| Italy | $9.4M | 2.5% |
| Singapore | $6.8M | 1.8% |
| Portugal | $4.6M | 1.2% |
Product types under HS 0303
| 0303.55 | Frozen jack mackerel | 66% |
| 0303.89 | Other frozen fish | 11% |
| 0303.54 | Frozen mackerel | 8.4% |
| 0303.66 | Frozen hake | 7.2% |
| 0303.53 | Frozen sardines and sprats | 2.3% |
| 0303.92 | Frozen shark fins | 1.9% |
| 0303.81 | Frozen shark | 1.6% |
| 0303.41 | Frozen albacore tuna | 0.5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0303.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.52 per kg, 26% below the world average of $2.06, 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.
Frozen fish imports to Namibia
Namibia imported $19.3 million of frozen fish in 2024 (7.8 thousand tonnes). The largest suppliers were South Africa (44%), United States (25%), Taiwan (12%). Among the main suppliers, Argentina grew fastest (+401% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $8.5M | 44% |
| United States | $4.9M | 25% |
| Taiwan | $2.3M | 12% |
| Argentina | $713K | 3.7% |
| Indonesia | $563K | 2.9% |
| Spain | $507K | 2.6% |
| Morocco | $328K | 1.7% |
| Hong Kong | $290K | 1.5% |
| Qatar | $240K | 1.2% |
| China | $200K | 1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Namibia?
The shipment records behind Namibia frozen fish exports (HS 0303): 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 0303: Fish; frozen, excluding fish fillets and other fish meat of heading 0304.
Common questions
What is the value of frozen fish exported by Namibia?
Namibia exported frozen fish worth $377.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 248.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 20th of 178 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was down 2% on 2023.
Which countries buy frozen fish from Namibia?
Zambia was the largest buyer with 42% of the value ($159.5 million), followed by the DR Congo (14%) and Mozambique (11%). The top three together account for 67%, out of 48 buyer countries in total. Cote d'Ivoire grew fastest among the top ten, up 429% on the year.
What is the average export price of frozen fish per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.52 per kg in 2024, 26% below the world average of $2.06 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 fish from Namibia changed since 2017?
Exports went from $352.1 million in 2017 to $377.7 million in 2024, an increase of 7%. The peak was 2023 at $383.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $352.0 million a year.
Does Namibia also import frozen fish?
Yes. Namibia imported $19.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from South Africa, the United States and Taiwan. On balance Namibia is a net exporter of this product, by about $358.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for frozen fish?
The HS code for frozen fish is heading 0303. In Namibia the largest six-digit codes were 0303.55 (66% of the value) and 0303.89 (11%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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