Fresh mackerel imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Nigeria imported $6.0 million of fresh mackerel in 2024 (4.1 thousand tonnes). It ranks 8th of 113 countries for imports of this product. Value rose 10% on 2023. Over 2018-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 17% 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 | $6.0M | 4.1K t |
| 2023 | $5.4M | 1.7K t |
| 2022 | $5.1M | 5.1K t |
| 2020 | $309K | 196 t |
| 2019 | $2.4M | 3.9K t |
| 2018 | $2.3M | 3.0K t |
Where Nigeria imports fresh mackerel from
One supplier dominates: Netherlands accounted for 69% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $4.1M | 69% |
| Russia | $1.2M | 20% |
| South Korea | $293K | 4.9% |
| Japan | $194K | 3.2% |
| Norway | $139K | 2.3% |
| United States | $54K | 0.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.47 per kg, 31% below the world average of $2.14, 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 mackerel imports (HS 0302.44): 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 0302.44: Fish: fresh or chilled, mackerel (Scomber scombrus, Scomber australasicus, Scomber japonicus), 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 mackerel imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported fresh mackerel worth $6.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 8th of 113 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 10% on 2023.
Which countries supply fresh mackerel to Nigeria?
The Netherlands was the largest supplier with 69% of the value ($4.1 million), followed by Russia (20%) and South Korea (5%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 6 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 11% on the year.
What is the average import price of fresh mackerel per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.47 per kg in 2024, 31% below the world average of $2.14 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of fresh mackerel to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.3 million in 2018 to $6.0 million in 2024, an increase of 157%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 6 years the average was $3.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for fresh mackerel?
The HS code for fresh mackerel is subheading 0302.44. 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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