Frozen squid and cuttlefish exports from Namibia: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of frozen squid and cuttlefish by Namibia reached $9.8 million in 2024 (1.7 thousand tonnes). Value fell 51% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 6% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $21.1 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 | $9.8M | 1.7K t |
| 2023 | $19.8M | 3.1K t |
| 2022 | $21.1M | 3.3K t |
| 2021 | $16.3M | 2.7K t |
| 2020 | $12.3M | 2.4K t |
| 2019 | $17.6M | 3.6K t |
| 2018 | $12.1M | 2.7K t |
| 2017 | $14.9M | 2.8K t |
Where Namibia exports frozen squid and cuttlefish to
One buyer market dominates: Spain accounted for 63% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $6.1M | 63% |
| South Africa | $3.0M | 31% |
| Cyprus | $438K | 4.5% |
| Slovenia | $120K | 1.2% |
| Australia | $22K | 0.2% |
| Ukraine | $22K | 0.2% |
| Netherlands | $17K | 0.2% |
| United Kingdom | $15K | 0.2% |
| Botswana | $13K | 0.1% |
| Moldova | $5K | 0.1% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.80 per kg, 44% above the world average of $4.02. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Frozen squid and cuttlefish imports to Namibia
Imports of frozen squid and cuttlefish by Namibia reached $7.7 million in 2024 (2.2 thousand tonnes). One supplier dominates: Falkland Isds (Malvinas) accounted for 67% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Falkland Isds (Malvinas) | $5.2M | 67% |
| Spain | $1.8M | 23% |
| South Korea | $423K | 5.5% |
| South Africa | $152K | 2% |
| Chile | $147K | 1.9% |
| China | $10K | 0.1% |
| Germany | $3K | 0% |
| Japan | $1K | 0% |
| Malaysia | $0K | 0% |
| Botswana | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Namibia?
The shipment records behind Namibia frozen squid and cuttlefish exports (HS 0307.43): 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 0307.43: Molluscs: cuttle fish and squid, whether in shell or not, includes flours, meals, and pellets of molluscs, fit for human consumption, frozen.
Common questions
What is the value of frozen squid and cuttlefish exported by Namibia?
Namibia exported frozen squid and cuttlefish worth $9.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 38th of 115 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 51% on 2023.
Which countries buy frozen squid and cuttlefish from Namibia?
Spain was the largest buyer with 63% of the value ($6.1 million), followed by South Africa (31%) and Cyprus (4%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 13 buyer countries in total.
What is the average export price of frozen squid and cuttlefish per kg?
The average declared export value was about $5.80 per kg in 2024, 44% above the world average of $4.02 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 squid and cuttlefish from Namibia changed since 2017?
Exports went from $14.9 million in 2017 to $9.8 million in 2024, a fall of 34%. The peak was 2022 at $21.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $15.5 million a year.
Does Namibia also import frozen squid and cuttlefish?
Yes. Namibia imported $7.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Falkland Isds (Malvinas), Spain and South Korea. On balance Namibia is a net exporter of this product, by about $2.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for frozen squid and cuttlefish?
The HS code for frozen squid and cuttlefish is subheading 0307.43. 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 0307 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Namibia. Tell us your product to see it live.
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