Frozen mackerel imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Nigeria imported $114.5 million of frozen mackerel in 2024 (70.2 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 7th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 181 countries. That is 44% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $209.2 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 | $114.5M | 70.2K t |
| 2023 | $203.4M | 122.9K t |
| 2022 | $209.2M | 112.2K t |
| 2021 | $117.9M | 95.0K t |
| 2020 | $120.1M | 96.3K t |
| 2019 | $147.0M | 124.3K t |
| 2018 | $119.2M | 115.1K t |
| 2017 | $161.8M | 148.2K t |
Where Nigeria imports frozen mackerel from
The largest suppliers were South Korea (22%), Denmark (21%), Netherlands (16%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Korea | $25.7M | 23% |
| Denmark | $23.5M | 21% |
| Netherlands | $17.9M | 16% |
| Ireland | $12.1M | 11% |
| China | $10.3M | 9% |
| United Kingdom | $4.6M | 4% |
| Norway | $4.1M | 3.6% |
| Morocco | $2.7M | 2.4% |
| Germany | $1.8M | 1.6% |
| Mauritania | $1.8M | 1.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.63 per kg, close to the world average of $1.54.
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 mackerel imports (HS 0303.54): 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 0303.54: Fish: frozen, mackerel (Scomber scombrus, Scomber australasicus, Scomber japonicus), 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 mackerel imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported frozen mackerel worth $114.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 70.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 7th of 181 countries worldwide, with 5% of world imports. The value was down 44% on 2023.
Which countries supply frozen mackerel to Nigeria?
South Korea was the largest supplier with 22% of the value ($25.7 million), followed by Denmark (21%) and the Netherlands (16%). The top three together account for 59%, out of 29 supplier countries in total. Morocco grew fastest among the top ten, up 357% on the year.
What is the average import price of frozen mackerel per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.63 per kg in 2024, 6% above the world average of $1.54 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 mackerel to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $161.8 million in 2017 to $114.5 million in 2024, a fall of 29%. The peak was 2022 at $209.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $149.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for frozen mackerel?
The HS code for frozen mackerel is subheading 0303.54. 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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