Dried and smoked fish imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Nigeria imported $78.2 million of dried and smoked fish in 2024 (28.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 27% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $125.9 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $78.2M | 28.1K t |
| 2023 | $107.2M | 41.5K t |
| 2022 | $125.9M | 37.0K t |
| 2021 | $108.0M | 18.6K t |
| 2020 | $105.4M | 32.1K t |
| 2019 | $116.6M | 32.1K t |
| 2018 | $107.9M | 30.4K t |
| 2017 | $94.9M | 30.7K t |
Where Nigeria imports dried and smoked fish from
One supplier dominates: Iceland accounted for 62% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Iceland | $48.8M | 62% |
| Norway | $24.4M | 31% |
| United Kingdom | $1.4M | 1.8% |
| Denmark | $1.2M | 1.5% |
| Thailand | $1.2M | 1.5% |
| China | $1.1M | 1.4% |
| South Africa | $63K | 0.1% |
| Germany | $41K | 0.1% |
| Netherlands | $38K | 0.1% |
| South Korea | $24K | 0% |
Product types under HS 0305
| 0305.72 | Dried fish offal | 77% |
| 0305.79 | Fish: edible offal, other than shark fins, fish heads, tails and maws | 6.8% |
| 0305.53 | Dried salted demersal (other) | 6.6% |
| 0305.51 | Dried salted cod | 5% |
| 0305.44 | Fish: smoked, whether or not cooked before or during smoking, tilapias, catfish, carp, eels, Nile perch, and snakeheads, includes fillets, but… | 1.5% |
| 0305.39 | Dried salted fish fillets | 1.1% |
| 0305.32 | Dried salted cod fillets | 1% |
| 0305.59 | Dried fish (other) | 0.6% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0305.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.78 per kg, 66% below the world average of $8.26, 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.
Dried and smoked fish exports from Nigeria
Nigeria exported $2.4 million of dried and smoked fish in 2024 (179 tonnes). Most of it went to Hong Kong (42%), Macao (37%), United States (9%).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong | $983K | 42% |
| Macao | $882K | 37% |
| United States | $204K | 8.6% |
| Ireland | $101K | 4.3% |
| Canada | $82K | 3.5% |
| United Kingdom | $44K | 1.9% |
| Switzerland | $17K | 0.7% |
| France | $12K | 0.5% |
| Niger | $10K | 0.4% |
| Singapore | $9K | 0.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Nigeria?
The shipment records behind Nigeria dried and smoked fish imports (HS 0305): 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 0305: Fish, dried, salted or in brine; smoked fish, whether or not cooked before, or during the smoking process.
Common questions
What is the value of dried and smoked fish imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported dried and smoked fish worth $78.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 28.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 22nd of 213 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 27% on 2023.
Which countries supply dried and smoked fish to Nigeria?
Iceland was the largest supplier with 62% of the value ($48.8 million), followed by Norway (31%) and the United Kingdom (2%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 20 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 232% on the year.
What is the average import price of dried and smoked fish per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.78 per kg in 2024, 66% below the world average of $8.26 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of dried and smoked fish to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $94.9 million in 2017 to $78.2 million in 2024, a fall of 18%. The peak was 2022 at $125.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $105.5 million a year.
Does Nigeria also export dried and smoked fish?
Yes. Nigeria exported $2.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Hong Kong, Macao and the United States. On balance Nigeria is a net importer of this product, by about $75.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for dried and smoked fish?
The HS code for dried and smoked fish is heading 0305. In Nigeria the largest six-digit codes were 0305.72 (76% of the value) and 0305.79 (7%).
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