Frozen jack mackerel imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Nigeria imported $182.8 million of frozen jack mackerel in 2024 (156.5 thousand tonnes). It ranks 2nd of 137 countries for imports of this product. Value rose 13% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 24% 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 | $182.8M | 156.5K t |
| 2023 | $161.9M | 99.5K t |
| 2022 | $161.8M | 36.4K t |
| 2021 | $129.9M | 122.7K t |
| 2020 | $79.0M | 93.6K t |
| 2019 | $115.0M | 132.0K t |
| 2018 | $79.4M | 85.0K t |
| 2017 | $41.4M | 50.8K t |
Where Nigeria imports frozen jack mackerel from
Chile alone supplied 63% of it. Among the main suppliers, Peru grew fastest (+318% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Chile | $116.0M | 64% |
| Peru | $34.1M | 19% |
| Denmark | $15.8M | 8.7% |
| Mauritania | $6.5M | 3.6% |
| Netherlands | $2.3M | 1.3% |
| Poland | $2.2M | 1.2% |
| Morocco | $859K | 0.5% |
| Japan | $678K | 0.4% |
| Germany | $618K | 0.3% |
| Lithuania | $564K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.17 per kg, close to the world average of $1.15.
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 jack mackerel imports (HS 0303.55): 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 0303.55: Fish: frozen, jack and horse mackerel (Trachurus 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 jack mackerel imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported frozen jack mackerel worth $182.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 156.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 2nd of 137 countries worldwide, with 14% of world imports. The value was up 13% on 2023.
Which countries supply frozen jack mackerel to Nigeria?
Chile was the largest supplier with 63% of the value ($116.0 million), followed by Peru (19%) and Denmark (9%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 27 supplier countries in total. Peru grew fastest among the top ten, up 318% on the year.
What is the average import price of frozen jack mackerel per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.17 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $1.15 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 jack mackerel to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $41.4 million in 2017 to $182.8 million in 2024, an increase of 341%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $118.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for frozen jack mackerel?
The HS code for frozen jack mackerel is subheading 0303.55. 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.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Nigeria. Tell us your product to see it live.
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