Other frozen fish exports from Namibia: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Namibia exported other frozen fish worth $40.6 million (9.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. That is 10% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2017, at $51.8 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 | $40.6M | 9.1K t |
| 2023 | $37.0M | 8.6K t |
| 2022 | $30.4M | 7.0K t |
| 2021 | $37.6M | 8.2K t |
| 2020 | $33.2M | 7.2K t |
| 2019 | $36.4M | 6.5K t |
| 2018 | $45.7M | 10.2K t |
| 2017 | $51.8M | 15.6K t |
Where Namibia exports other frozen fish to
Spain alone took 61% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $24.6M | 61% |
| Italy | $9.0M | 22% |
| South Africa | $2.3M | 5.7% |
| Zambia | $2.1M | 5.3% |
| Mauritius | $588K | 1.5% |
| DR Congo | $315K | 0.8% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $290K | 0.7% |
| Portugal | $268K | 0.7% |
| Netherlands | $221K | 0.5% |
| Togo | $121K | 0.3% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.47 per kg, 99% above the world average of $2.25. 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.
Other frozen fish imports to Namibia
Imports of other frozen fish by Namibia reached $2.7 million in 2024 (1.3 thousand tonnes). Taiwan alone supplied 54% of it. Among the main suppliers, Taiwan grew fastest (+221% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Taiwan | $1.4M | 54% |
| South Africa | $1.1M | 41% |
| China | $65K | 2.5% |
| Chile | $31K | 1.2% |
| New Zealand | $13K | 0.5% |
| Norway | $3K | 0.1% |
| Oman | $2K | 0.1% |
| Japan | $1K | 0% |
| Botswana | $1K | 0% |
| Marshall Isds | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Namibia?
The shipment records behind Namibia other frozen fish exports (HS 0303.89): 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 0303.89: Fish: frozen, n.e.c. in heading 0303, excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0303.91 to 0303.99.
Common questions
What is the value of other frozen fish exported by Namibia?
Namibia exported other frozen fish worth $40.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 9.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 29th of 150 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was up 10% on 2023.
Which countries buy other frozen fish from Namibia?
Spain was the largest buyer with 61% of the value ($24.6 million), followed by Italy (22%) and South Africa (6%). The top three together account for 88%, out of 33 buyer countries in total. Cote d'Ivoire grew fastest among the top ten, up 733% on the year.
What is the average export price of other frozen fish per kg?
The average declared export value was about $4.47 per kg in 2024, 99% above the world average of $2.25 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of other frozen fish from Namibia changed since 2017?
Exports went from $51.8 million in 2017 to $40.6 million in 2024, a fall of 22%. The peak was 2017 at $51.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $39.1 million a year.
Does Namibia also import other frozen fish?
Yes. Namibia imported $2.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Taiwan, South Africa and China. On balance Namibia is a net exporter of this product, by about $37.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for other frozen fish?
The HS code for other frozen fish is subheading 0303.89. 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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