Frozen blue whiting imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Nigeria imported $155.5 million of frozen blue whiting in 2024 (108.0 thousand tonnes). That makes it the largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 73 countries. Value rose 69% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 21% 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 | $155.5M | 108.0K t |
| 2023 | $91.8M | 27.2K t |
| 2022 | $127.3M | 63.6K t |
| 2021 | $106.3M | 164.4K t |
| 2020 | $92.8M | 130.7K t |
| 2019 | $103.2M | 152.5K t |
| 2018 | $74.5M | 116.7K t |
| 2017 | $40.7M | 80.2K t |
Where Nigeria imports frozen blue whiting from
Most of the value came from Netherlands (46%), Denmark (20%), Germany (10%). Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+212% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $71.8M | 46% |
| Denmark | $31.3M | 20% |
| Germany | $15.4M | 9.9% |
| Ireland | $14.1M | 9% |
| Lithuania | $6.1M | 3.9% |
| Poland | $5.3M | 3.4% |
| Russia | $3.3M | 2.1% |
| Chile | $3.3M | 2.1% |
| Argentina | $1.4M | 0.9% |
| South Korea | $1.3M | 0.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.44 per kg, 66% above the world average of $0.87. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
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 frozen blue whiting imports (HS 0303.68): 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 0303.68: Fish: frozen, blue whitings (Micromesistius poutassou, Micromesistius australis), excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0303.91 to 0303.99.
Common questions
What is the value of frozen blue whiting imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported frozen blue whiting worth $155.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 108.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 73 countries worldwide, with 61% of world imports. The value was up 69% on 2023.
Which countries supply frozen blue whiting to Nigeria?
The Netherlands was the largest supplier with 46% of the value ($71.8 million), followed by Denmark (20%) and Germany (10%). The top three together account for 76%, out of 22 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 212% on the year.
What is the average import price of frozen blue whiting per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.44 per kg in 2024, 66% above the world average of $0.87 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of frozen blue whiting to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $40.7 million in 2017 to $155.5 million in 2024, an increase of 282%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $99.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for frozen blue whiting?
The HS code for frozen blue whiting is subheading 0303.68. 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 0303 page.
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