Fresh herring imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Nigeria imported fresh herring worth $9.8 million (10.0 thousand tonnes). It ranks 3rd of 80 countries for imports of this product. Value rose 11% on 2023. Over 2018-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 505% 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 | $9.8M | 10.0K t |
| 2023 | $8.8M | 9.7K t |
| 2022 | $4.5M | 5.3K t |
| 2019 | $0K | - |
| 2018 | $0K | - |
Where Nigeria imports fresh herring from
Most of the value came from Netherlands (37%), France (20%), China (19%). Among the main suppliers, Argentina grew fastest (+732% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $3.6M | 37% |
| France | $1.9M | 20% |
| China | $1.9M | 19% |
| Russia | $839K | 8.6% |
| South Korea | $370K | 3.8% |
| Argentina | $293K | 3% |
| Chile | $236K | 2.4% |
| Germany | $196K | 2% |
| United Kingdom | $148K | 1.5% |
| New Zealand | $115K | 1.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.98 per kg, close to the world average of $0.98.
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 herring imports (HS 0302.41): 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 0302.41: Fish: fresh or chilled, herrings (Clupea harengus, Clupea pallasii), excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0302.91 to 0302.99.
Common questions
What is the value of fresh herring imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported fresh herring worth $9.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 10.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 3rd of 80 countries worldwide, with 7% of world imports. The value was up 11% on 2023.
Which countries supply fresh herring to Nigeria?
The Netherlands was the largest supplier with 37% of the value ($3.6 million), followed by France (20%) and China (19%). The top three together account for 75%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. Argentina grew fastest among the top ten, up 732% on the year.
What is the average import price of fresh herring per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.98 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $0.98 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of fresh herring to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $0 thousand in 2018 to $9.8 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 5 years the average was $4.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for fresh herring?
The HS code for fresh herring is subheading 0302.41. 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 0302 page.
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