Frozen mackerel exports from Namibia: data, top buyers and prices
Namibia exported $31.6 million of frozen mackerel in 2024 (24.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Value rose 102% on 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 | $31.6M | 24.0K t |
| 2023 | $15.7M | 12.6K t |
| 2022 | $21.5M | 15.8K t |
| 2021 | $14.8M | 11.9K t |
| 2020 | $6.2M | 5.2K t |
| 2019 | $6.5M | 5.9K t |
| 2018 | $10.7M | 7.1K t |
| 2017 | $37.0M | 40.9K t |
Where Namibia exports frozen mackerel to
The largest buyer markets were Cote d'Ivoire (47%), DR Congo (27%), Zambia (22%). Among the main buyer markets, Cote d'Ivoire grew fastest (+963% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Cote d'Ivoire | $14.7M | 47% |
| DR Congo | $8.4M | 27% |
| Zambia | $6.9M | 22% |
| South Africa | $384K | 1.2% |
| Mozambique | $267K | 0.9% |
| Togo | $265K | 0.8% |
| Benin | $200K | 0.6% |
| United Arab Emirates | $178K | 0.6% |
| Spain | $104K | 0.3% |
| Angola | $57K | 0.2% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.31 per kg, close to the world average of $1.54.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Frozen mackerel imports to Namibia
In 2024, Namibia imported frozen mackerel worth $384 thousand (250 tonnes). The largest suppliers were South Africa (18%), Taiwan (18%), Oman (16%). Among the main suppliers, Oman grew fastest (+60% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $70K | 18% |
| Taiwan | $69K | 18% |
| Oman | $60K | 16% |
| Peru | $57K | 15% |
| Spain | $53K | 14% |
| Singapore | $42K | 11% |
| China | $33K | 8.7% |
| Japan | $0K | 0.1% |
| Norway | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Namibia?
The shipment records behind Namibia frozen mackerel exports (HS 0303.54): 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 0303.54: Fish: frozen, mackerel (Scomber scombrus, Scomber australasicus, Scomber japonicus), 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 mackerel exported by Namibia?
Namibia exported frozen mackerel worth $31.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 24.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 15th of 101 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was up 102% on 2023.
Which countries buy frozen mackerel from Namibia?
Cote d'Ivoire was the largest buyer with 47% of the value ($14.7 million), followed by the DR Congo (27%) and Zambia (22%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 14 buyer countries in total. Cote d'Ivoire grew fastest among the top ten, up 963% on the year.
What is the average export price of frozen mackerel per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.31 per kg in 2024, 15% below the world average of $1.54 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 mackerel from Namibia changed since 2017?
Exports went from $37.0 million in 2017 to $31.6 million in 2024, a fall of 15%. The peak was 2017 at $37.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $18.0 million a year.
Does Namibia also import frozen mackerel?
Yes. Namibia imported $384 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from South Africa, Taiwan and Oman. On balance Namibia is a net exporter of this product, by about $31.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for frozen mackerel?
The HS code for frozen mackerel is subheading 0303.54. 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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