Frozen sardines and sprats exports from Namibia: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Namibia exported frozen sardines and sprats worth $8.6 million (9.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. That is 102% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 81% 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 | $8.6M | 9.0K t |
| 2023 | $4.3M | 4.6K t |
| 2022 | $2.6M | 2.7K t |
| 2021 | $2.6M | 2.6K t |
| 2020 | $618K | 649 t |
| 2019 | $198K | 195 t |
| 2018 | $30K | 26 t |
| 2017 | $133K | 138 t |
Where Namibia exports frozen sardines and sprats to
Zambia alone took 64% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Zambia grew fastest (+155% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zambia | $5.5M | 65% |
| South Africa | $1.5M | 18% |
| Mozambique | $491K | 5.7% |
| Zimbabwe | $487K | 5.7% |
| DR Congo | $392K | 4.6% |
| Egypt | $83K | 1% |
| Angola | $51K | 0.6% |
| Botswana | $15K | 0.2% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.95 per kg, close to the world average of $0.81.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Frozen sardines and sprats imports to Namibia
Imports of frozen sardines and sprats by Namibia reached $1.4 million in 2024 (917 tonnes). One supplier dominates: South Africa accounted for 52% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Morocco grew fastest (+173% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $747K | 53% |
| Spain | $311K | 22% |
| Poland | $100K | 7% |
| United Kingdom | $82K | 5.8% |
| India | $57K | 4% |
| Oman | $45K | 3.1% |
| Morocco | $42K | 2.9% |
| Portugal | $40K | 2.8% |
| Japan | $0K | 0% |
| Botswana | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Namibia?
The shipment records behind Namibia frozen sardines and sprats exports (HS 0303.53): 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 0303.53: Fish: frozen, sardines (Sardina pilchardus, Sardinops spp.), sardinella (Sardinella spp.), brisling or sprats (Sprattus sprattus), 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 sardines and sprats exported by Namibia?
Namibia exported frozen sardines and sprats worth $8.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 9.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 17th of 88 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was up 102% on 2023.
Which countries buy frozen sardines and sprats from Namibia?
Zambia was the largest buyer with 64% of the value ($5.5 million), followed by South Africa (18%) and Mozambique (6%). The top three together account for 88%, out of 8 buyer countries in total. Zambia grew fastest among the top ten, up 155% on the year.
What is the average export price of frozen sardines and sprats per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.95 per kg in 2024, 17% above the world average of $0.81 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 sardines and sprats from Namibia changed since 2017?
Exports went from $133 thousand in 2017 to $8.6 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.4 million a year.
Does Namibia also import frozen sardines and sprats?
Yes. Namibia imported $1.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from South Africa, Spain and Poland. On balance Namibia is a net exporter of this product, by about $7.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for frozen sardines and sprats?
The HS code for frozen sardines and sprats is subheading 0303.53. 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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