Dried fish offal imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of dried fish offal by Nigeria reached $59.8 million in 2024 (22.8 thousand tonnes). It ranks 4th of 80 countries for imports of this product. That is 28% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $86.9 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 | $59.8M | 22.8K t |
| 2023 | $83.5M | 24.6K t |
| 2022 | $86.9M | 27.2K t |
| 2021 | $71.6M | 8.2K t |
| 2020 | $69.2M | 21.6K t |
| 2019 | $76.4M | 21.5K t |
| 2018 | $67.5M | 21.4K t |
| 2017 | $57.0M | 21.2K t |
Where Nigeria imports dried fish offal from
Iceland alone supplied 68% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Iceland | $40.6M | 68% |
| Norway | $15.6M | 26% |
| United Kingdom | $1.4M | 2.3% |
| Denmark | $1.2M | 2% |
| China | $1.0M | 1.7% |
| India | $8K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.62 per kg, 86% below the world average of $18.89, 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 fish offal exports from Nigeria
Nigeria exported $1.9 million of dried fish offal in 2024 (14 tonnes). Hong Kong alone took 52% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong | $983K | 52% |
| Macao | $882K | 47% |
| Singapore | $9K | 0.5% |
| Canada | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Nigeria?
The shipment records behind Nigeria dried fish offal imports (HS 0305.72): 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 0305.72: Fish: edible offal, fish heads, tails and maws.
Common questions
What is the value of dried fish offal imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported dried fish offal worth $59.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 22.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 4th of 80 countries worldwide, with 7% of world imports. The value was down 28% on 2023.
Which countries supply dried fish offal to Nigeria?
Iceland was the largest supplier with 68% of the value ($40.6 million), followed by Norway (26%) and the United Kingdom (2%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 6 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of dried fish offal per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.62 per kg in 2024, 86% below the world average of $18.89 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of dried fish offal to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $57.0 million in 2017 to $59.8 million in 2024, an increase of 5%. The peak was 2022 at $86.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $71.5 million a year.
Does Nigeria also export dried fish offal?
Yes. Nigeria exported $1.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Hong Kong, Macao and Singapore. On balance Nigeria is a net importer of this product, by about $57.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for dried fish offal?
The HS code for dried fish offal is subheading 0305.72. 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 0305 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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