Frozen shark exports from Namibia: data, top buyers and prices
Namibia exported $6.0 million of frozen shark in 2024 (3.9 thousand tonnes). It ranks 5th of 66 countries for exports of this product. That is 20% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 8% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $14.0 million.
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 | $6.0M | 3.9K t |
| 2023 | $7.4M | 4.1K t |
| 2022 | $9.3M | 4.2K t |
| 2021 | $5.3M | 3.0K t |
| 2020 | $4.0M | 3.3K t |
| 2019 | $10.8M | 5.6K t |
| 2018 | $14.0M | 5.3K t |
| 2017 | $10.7M | 5.8K t |
Where Namibia exports frozen shark to
One buyer market dominates: Portugal accounted for 54% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Morocco grew fastest (+298% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Portugal | $3.2M | 54% |
| Spain | $1.5M | 25% |
| Morocco | $758K | 13% |
| South Korea | $325K | 5.5% |
| Uruguay | $172K | 2.9% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.53 per kg, 25% below the world average of $2.03, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Namibia?
The shipment records behind Namibia frozen shark exports (HS 0303.81): 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 0303.81: Fish: frozen, dogfish and other sharks, 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 shark exported by Namibia?
Namibia exported frozen shark worth $6.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 5th of 66 countries worldwide, with 8% of world exports. The value was down 20% on 2023.
Which countries buy frozen shark from Namibia?
Portugal was the largest buyer with 54% of the value ($3.2 million), followed by Spain (25%) and Morocco (13%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 5 buyer countries in total. Morocco grew fastest among the top ten, up 298% on the year.
What is the average export price of frozen shark per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.53 per kg in 2024, 25% below the world average of $2.03 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 shark from Namibia changed since 2017?
Exports went from $10.7 million in 2017 to $6.0 million in 2024, a fall of 44%. The peak was 2018 at $14.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $8.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for frozen shark?
The HS code for frozen shark is subheading 0303.81. 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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