Frozen hake exports from Namibia: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Namibia exported frozen hake worth $27.3 million (17.8 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 6th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 67 countries. That is 10% more than in 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 | $27.3M | 17.8K t |
| 2023 | $24.8M | 13.7K t |
| 2022 | $24.5M | 15.8K t |
| 2021 | $22.4M | 12.5K t |
| 2020 | $22.5M | 12.0K t |
| 2019 | $23.5M | 11.7K t |
| 2018 | $25.4M | 10.8K t |
| 2017 | $20.7M | 10.8K t |
Where Namibia exports frozen hake to
Most of it went to South Africa (43%), Spain (28%), Zambia (18%). Among the main buyer markets, Cote d'Ivoire grew fastest (+221% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $11.6M | 43% |
| Spain | $7.6M | 28% |
| Zambia | $5.0M | 19% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $1.1M | 4.1% |
| DR Congo | $642K | 2.4% |
| Italy | $296K | 1.1% |
| United States | $184K | 0.7% |
| Mozambique | $161K | 0.6% |
| Germany | $139K | 0.5% |
| Jordan | $118K | 0.4% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.54 per kg, 29% below the world average of $2.16, 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 hake imports to Namibia
Imports of frozen hake by Namibia reached $7.1 million in 2024 (3.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. South Africa alone supplied 85% of it. Among the main suppliers, Argentina grew fastest (+401% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $6.1M | 85% |
| Argentina | $713K | 10% |
| Spain | $144K | 2% |
| Mexico | $91K | 1.3% |
| Brazil | $64K | 0.9% |
| South Korea | $46K | 0.7% |
| Botswana | $1K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Namibia?
The shipment records behind Namibia frozen hake exports (HS 0303.66): 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 0303.66: Fish: frozen, hake (Merluccius spp., Urophycis spp.), excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0303.91 to 0303.99.
Common questions
What is the value of frozen hake exported by Namibia?
Namibia exported frozen hake worth $27.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 17.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 6th of 67 countries worldwide, with 5% of world exports. The value was up 10% on 2023.
Which countries buy frozen hake from Namibia?
South Africa was the largest buyer with 43% of the value ($11.6 million), followed by Spain (28%) and Zambia (18%). The top three together account for 89%, out of 20 buyer countries in total. Cote d'Ivoire grew fastest among the top ten, up 221% on the year.
What is the average export price of frozen hake per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.54 per kg in 2024, 29% below the world average of $2.16 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of frozen hake from Namibia changed since 2017?
Exports went from $20.7 million in 2017 to $27.3 million in 2024, an increase of 32%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $23.9 million a year.
Does Namibia also import frozen hake?
Yes. Namibia imported $7.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from South Africa, Argentina and Spain. On balance Namibia is a net exporter of this product, by about $20.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for frozen hake?
The HS code for frozen hake is subheading 0303.66. 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 0303 page.
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