Frozen hake imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of frozen hake by Nigeria reached $15.8 million in 2024 (13.1 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 9th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 131 countries. That is 24% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $27.5 million.
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 | $15.8M | 13.1K t |
| 2023 | $12.8M | 10.3K t |
| 2022 | $14.1M | 9.9K t |
| 2021 | $16.2M | 15.5K t |
| 2020 | $20.5M | 20.6K t |
| 2019 | $27.5M | 25.6K t |
| 2018 | $13.1M | 11.8K t |
| 2017 | $15.7M | 13.7K t |
Where Nigeria imports frozen hake from
One supplier dominates: United States accounted for 76% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $12.1M | 76% |
| Mexico | $823K | 5.2% |
| Morocco | $509K | 3.2% |
| Ecuador | $491K | 3.1% |
| Chile | $394K | 2.5% |
| Netherlands | $373K | 2.4% |
| South Korea | $273K | 1.7% |
| Argentina | $270K | 1.7% |
| Denmark | $254K | 1.6% |
| Norway | $118K | 0.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.21 per kg, 44% below the world average of $2.16, 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 hake imports (HS 0303.66): 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 0303.66: Fish: frozen, hake (Merluccius spp., Urophycis spp.), 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 hake imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported frozen hake worth $15.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 13.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 9th of 131 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was up 24% on 2023.
Which countries supply frozen hake to Nigeria?
The United States was the largest supplier with 76% of the value ($12.1 million), followed by Mexico (5%) and Morocco (3%). The top three together account for 85%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. Morocco grew fastest among the top ten, up 593% on the year.
What is the average import price of frozen hake per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.21 per kg in 2024, 44% below the world average of $2.16 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of frozen hake to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $15.7 million in 2017 to $15.8 million in 2024, an increase of 1%. The peak was 2019 at $27.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $17.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for frozen hake?
The HS code for frozen hake is subheading 0303.66. 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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