Fresh horse mackerel imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of fresh horse mackerel by Nigeria reached $7.3 million in 2024 (5.9 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 3rd largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 83 countries. That is 1286% more than in 2023. Over 2018-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 96% 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 | $7.3M | 5.9K t |
| 2023 | $527K | 430 t |
| 2022 | $3.7M | 2.9K t |
| 2021 | $1.3M | 785 t |
| 2020 | $264K | 348 t |
| 2019 | $118K | 134 t |
| 2018 | $129K | 20 t |
Where Nigeria imports fresh horse mackerel from
Chile alone supplied 61% of it. Among the main suppliers, Peru grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Chile | $4.5M | 61% |
| Peru | $917K | 13% |
| Ireland | $517K | 7.1% |
| South Korea | $453K | 6.2% |
| Norway | $361K | 4.9% |
| Greenland | $239K | 3.3% |
| China | $211K | 2.9% |
| Denmark | $122K | 1.7% |
| Canada | $5K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.24 per kg, 51% below the world average of $2.53, 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 horse mackerel imports (HS 0302.45): 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 0302.45: Fish: fresh or chilled, jack and horse mackerel (Trachurus spp.), 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 horse mackerel imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported fresh horse mackerel worth $7.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 3rd of 83 countries worldwide, with 9% of world imports.
Which countries supply fresh horse mackerel to Nigeria?
Chile was the largest supplier with 61% of the value ($4.5 million), followed by Peru (13%) and Ireland (7%). The top three together account for 81%, out of 9 supplier countries in total. Chile grew fastest among the top ten, up 880% on the year.
What is the average import price of fresh horse mackerel per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.24 per kg in 2024, 51% below the world average of $2.53 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 horse mackerel to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $129 thousand in 2018 to $7.3 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 7 years the average was $1.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for fresh horse mackerel?
The HS code for fresh horse mackerel is subheading 0302.45. 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.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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