Frozen whitefish (other) imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of frozen whitefish (other) by Nigeria reached $20.7 million in 2024 (21.4 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 2nd largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 143 countries. That is 67% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 16% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $66.0 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 | $20.7M | 21.4K t |
| 2023 | $62.3M | 38.4K t |
| 2022 | $66.0M | 15.8K t |
| 2021 | $212K | 142 t |
| 2020 | $3.9M | 6.5K t |
| 2019 | $1.4M | 2.5K t |
| 2018 | $13.3M | 20.2K t |
| 2017 | $7.3M | 14.5K t |
Where Nigeria imports frozen whitefish (other) from
The largest suppliers were Chile (13%), Mauritania (12%), South Korea (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 35%. Among the main suppliers, Morocco grew fastest (+162% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Chile | $2.6M | 13% |
| Mauritania | $2.5M | 12% |
| South Korea | $2.0M | 9.6% |
| Netherlands | $2.0M | 9.6% |
| Morocco | $1.7M | 8.3% |
| Argentina | $1.6M | 7.8% |
| Russia | $1.5M | 7.2% |
| Denmark | $947K | 4.6% |
| Norway | $897K | 4.3% |
| Ireland | $871K | 4.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.97 per kg, 52% below the world average of $2.01, 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.
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The shipment records behind Nigeria frozen whitefish (other) imports (HS 0303.69): 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 0303.69: Fish: frozen, of Bregmacerotidae, Euclichthyidae, Gadidae, Macrouridae, Melanonidae, Merlucciidae, Moridae, Muraenolepididae, other than cod, haddock, coalfish, hake, Alaska pollack, blue whitings, not fillets, meat of 0304, and edible offal of 0303.9.
Common questions
What is the value of frozen whitefish (other) imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported frozen whitefish (other) worth $20.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 21.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 2nd of 143 countries worldwide, with 15% of world imports. The value was down 67% on 2023.
Which countries supply frozen whitefish (other) to Nigeria?
Chile was the largest supplier with 13% of the value ($2.6 million), followed by Mauritania (12%) and South Korea (10%). The top three together account for 35%, out of 22 supplier countries in total. Morocco grew fastest among the top ten, up 162% on the year.
What is the average import price of frozen whitefish (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.97 per kg in 2024, 52% below the world average of $2.01 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of frozen whitefish (other) to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.3 million in 2017 to $20.7 million in 2024, an increase of 182%. The peak was 2022 at $66.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $21.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for frozen whitefish (other)?
The HS code for frozen whitefish (other) is subheading 0303.69. 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?
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