Fresh fish imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Nigeria imported fresh fish worth $67.7 million (71.2 thousand tonnes). Value rose 42% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 82% a year on average.
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 | $67.7M | 71.2K t |
| 2023 | $47.6M | 34.0K t |
| 2022 | $51.7M | 36.3K t |
| 2021 | $1.8M | 827 t |
| 2020 | $1.6M | 1.8K t |
| 2019 | $3.8M | 5.6K t |
| 2018 | $10.5M | 13.6K t |
| 2017 | $1.0M | 2.0K t |
Where Nigeria imports fresh fish from
The largest suppliers were Ireland (16%), Chile (14%), Netherlands (14%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 44%. Among the main suppliers, Peru grew fastest (+508% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ireland | $11.0M | 16% |
| Chile | $9.7M | 14% |
| Netherlands | $9.4M | 14% |
| Denmark | $8.3M | 12% |
| Germany | $3.9M | 5.8% |
| Russia | $3.8M | 5.7% |
| Peru | $2.8M | 4.1% |
| Argentina | $2.5M | 3.6% |
| China | $2.3M | 3.4% |
| Norway | $2.3M | 3.3% |
Product types under HS 0302
| 0302.56 | Fresh blue whiting | 53% |
| 0302.41 | Fresh herring | 14% |
| 0302.45 | Fresh horse mackerel | 11% |
| 0302.44 | Fresh mackerel | 8.9% |
| 0302.54 | Fresh hake | 8.2% |
| 0302.55 | Fish: fresh or chilled, Alaska pollack (Theragra chalcogramma), excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0302.91 to… | 3.4% |
| 0302.32 | Fresh yellowfin tuna | 1.1% |
| 0302.14 | Fresh Atlantic salmon | 0.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0302.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.95 per kg, 85% below the world average of $6.18, 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 Nigeria?
The shipment records behind Nigeria fresh fish imports (HS 0302): 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 0302: Fish; fresh or chilled, excluding fish fillets and other fish meat of heading 0304.
Common questions
What is the value of fresh fish imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported fresh fish worth $67.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 71.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 42nd of 208 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 42% on 2023.
Which countries supply fresh fish to Nigeria?
Ireland was the largest supplier with 16% of the value ($11.0 million), followed by Chile (14%) and the Netherlands (14%). The top three together account for 44%, out of 36 supplier countries in total. Peru grew fastest among the top ten, up 508% on the year.
What is the average import price of fresh fish per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.95 per kg in 2024, 85% below the world average of $6.18 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of fresh fish to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.0 million in 2017 to $67.7 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $23.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for fresh fish?
The HS code for fresh fish is heading 0302. In Nigeria the largest six-digit codes were 0302.56 (53% of the value) and 0302.41 (14%).
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 Nigeria. Tell us your product to see it live.
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