Frozen fish imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Nigeria imported $673.9 million of frozen fish in 2024 (560.6 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 9th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 220 countries. That is 3% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% 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 | $673.9M | 560.6K t |
| 2023 | $695.6M | 443.2K t |
| 2022 | $820.3M | 381.7K t |
| 2021 | $521.9M | 553.3K t |
| 2020 | $492.7M | 603.9K t |
| 2019 | $553.7M | 633.9K t |
| 2018 | $486.7M | 581.1K t |
| 2017 | $374.6M | 459.8K t |
Where Nigeria imports frozen fish from
Most of the value came from Netherlands (25%), Chile (19%), Denmark (11%). Among the main suppliers, Peru grew fastest (+261% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $168.1M | 25% |
| Chile | $128.6M | 19% |
| Denmark | $77.4M | 12% |
| China | $49.6M | 7.4% |
| Peru | $35.0M | 5.2% |
| South Korea | $32.6M | 4.8% |
| Ireland | $28.6M | 4.3% |
| Russia | $25.9M | 3.9% |
| Mauritania | $20.9M | 3.1% |
| Germany | $18.8M | 2.8% |
Product types under HS 0303
| 0303.55 | Frozen jack mackerel | 27% |
| 0303.68 | Frozen blue whiting | 23% |
| 0303.51 | Frozen herring | 19% |
| 0303.54 | Frozen mackerel | 17% |
| 0303.89 | Other frozen fish | 4.5% |
| 0303.69 | Frozen whitefish (other) | 3.1% |
| 0303.66 | Frozen hake | 2.4% |
| 0303.59 | Frozen fish variety | 1.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0303.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.20 per kg, 42% below the world average of $2.06, 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 frozen fish imports (HS 0303): 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: Fish; frozen, excluding fish fillets and other fish meat of heading 0304.
Common questions
What is the value of frozen fish imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported frozen fish worth $673.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 560.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 9th of 220 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 3% on 2023.
Which countries supply frozen fish to Nigeria?
The Netherlands was the largest supplier with 25% of the value ($168.1 million), followed by Chile (19%) and Denmark (11%). The top three together account for 56%, out of 41 supplier countries in total. Peru grew fastest among the top ten, up 261% on the year.
What is the average import price of frozen fish per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.20 per kg in 2024, 42% below the world average of $2.06 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 fish to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $374.6 million in 2017 to $673.9 million in 2024, an increase of 80%. The peak was 2022 at $820.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $577.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for frozen fish?
The HS code for frozen fish is heading 0303. In Nigeria the largest six-digit codes were 0303.55 (27% of the value) and 0303.68 (23%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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