Frozen herring imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Nigeria imported frozen herring worth $130.9 million (143.9 thousand tonnes). That makes it the largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 127 countries. Value rose 21% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $170.9 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 | $130.9M | 143.9K t |
| 2023 | $107.8M | 103.1K t |
| 2022 | $170.9M | 99.4K t |
| 2021 | $100.6M | 117.5K t |
| 2020 | $118.7M | 149.1K t |
| 2019 | $121.9M | 169.7K t |
| 2018 | $150.6M | 206.3K t |
| 2017 | $88.1M | 136.3K t |
Where Nigeria imports frozen herring from
One supplier dominates: Netherlands accounted for 54% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest (+105% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $70.2M | 54% |
| China | $24.8M | 19% |
| Russia | $19.1M | 15% |
| Chile | $5.5M | 4.2% |
| Denmark | $4.8M | 3.6% |
| South Korea | $2.4M | 1.9% |
| Ireland | $850K | 0.7% |
| Germany | $483K | 0.4% |
| Oman | $460K | 0.4% |
| Norway | $459K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.91 per kg, close to the world average of $0.94.
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 herring imports (HS 0303.51): 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 0303.51: Fish: frozen, herrings (Clupea harengus, Clupea pallasii), 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 herring imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported frozen herring worth $130.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 143.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 127 countries worldwide, with 20% of world imports. The value was up 21% on 2023.
Which countries supply frozen herring to Nigeria?
The Netherlands was the largest supplier with 54% of the value ($70.2 million), followed by China (19%) and Russia (15%). The top three together account for 87%, out of 23 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 105% on the year.
What is the average import price of frozen herring per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.91 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $0.94 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of frozen herring to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $88.1 million in 2017 to $130.9 million in 2024, an increase of 49%. The peak was 2022 at $170.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $123.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for frozen herring?
The HS code for frozen herring is subheading 0303.51. 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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