Frozen jack mackerel exports from Namibia: data, top buyers and prices
Namibia exported $248.7 million of frozen jack mackerel in 2024 (182.1 thousand tonnes). It ranks 2nd of 90 countries for exports of this product. Value fell 9% 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 | $248.7M | 182.1K t |
| 2023 | $274.6M | 182.7K t |
| 2022 | $235.1M | 173.7K t |
| 2021 | $252.3M | 202.4K t |
| 2020 | $185.8M | 186.6K t |
| 2019 | $257.4M | 295.8K t |
| 2018 | $217.4M | 179.8K t |
| 2017 | $217.3M | 251.4K t |
Where Namibia exports frozen jack mackerel to
One buyer market dominates: Zambia accounted for 56% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zambia | $139.8M | 56% |
| DR Congo | $44.3M | 18% |
| Mozambique | $39.7M | 16% |
| South Africa | $12.5M | 5.1% |
| Zimbabwe | $10.0M | 4% |
| Cameroon | $1.5M | 0.6% |
| Burkina Faso | $540K | 0.2% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $116K | 0.1% |
| Angola | $51K | 0% |
| Benin | $47K | 0% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.37 per kg, close to the world average of $1.15.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Frozen jack mackerel imports to Namibia
In 2024, Namibia imported frozen jack mackerel worth $349 thousand (123 tonnes). One supplier dominates: Morocco accounted for 82% of the value. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+91% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Morocco | $286K | 82% |
| India | $44K | 13% |
| South Africa | $18K | 5.2% |
| Zambia | $0K | 0.1% |
| Spain | $0K | 0% |
| Japan | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Namibia?
The shipment records behind Namibia frozen jack mackerel exports (HS 0303.55): 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 0303.55: Fish: frozen, jack and horse mackerel (Trachurus 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 jack mackerel exported by Namibia?
Namibia exported frozen jack mackerel worth $248.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 182.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 2nd of 90 countries worldwide, with 19% of world exports. The value was down 9% on 2023.
Which countries buy frozen jack mackerel from Namibia?
Zambia was the largest buyer with 56% of the value ($139.8 million), followed by the DR Congo (18%) and Mozambique (16%). The top three together account for 90%, out of 14 buyer countries in total. Zimbabwe grew fastest among the top ten, up 14% on the year.
What is the average export price of frozen jack mackerel per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.37 per kg in 2024, 19% above the world average of $1.15 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 jack mackerel from Namibia changed since 2017?
Exports went from $217.3 million in 2017 to $248.7 million in 2024, an increase of 14%. The peak was 2023 at $274.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $236.1 million a year.
Does Namibia also import frozen jack mackerel?
Yes. Namibia imported $349 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Morocco, India and South Africa. On balance Namibia is a net exporter of this product, by about $248.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for frozen jack mackerel?
The HS code for frozen jack mackerel is subheading 0303.55. 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.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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