Prepared fish imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of prepared fish by Nigeria reached $54.8 million in 2024 (16.8 thousand tonnes). That is 14% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% 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 | $54.8M | 16.8K t |
| 2023 | $47.9M | 14.4K t |
| 2022 | $36.7M | 12.7K t |
| 2021 | $53.2M | 19.5K t |
| 2020 | $44.1M | 15.9K t |
| 2019 | $63.6M | 24.1K t |
| 2018 | $39.8M | 14.4K t |
| 2017 | $28.0M | 11.0K t |
Where Nigeria imports prepared fish from
One supplier dominates: Morocco accounted for 71% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Morocco grew fastest (+41% on the year before).
Product types under HS 1604
| 1604.13 | Prepared sardines | 93% |
| 1604.15 | Prepared mackerel | 3.9% |
| 1604.19 | Prepared fish (other species) | 1.5% |
| 1604.14 | Prepared tuna | 1.2% |
| 1604.20 | Minced fish products | 0.2% |
| 1604.16 | Prepared anchovies | 0.1% |
| 1604.11 | Prepared salmon | 0% |
| 1604.12 | Prepared herring | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1604.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.25 per kg, 34% below the world average of $4.93, 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 prepared fish imports (HS 1604): 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 1604: Prepared or preserved fish; caviar and caviar substitutes prepared from fish eggs.
Common questions
What is the value of prepared fish imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported prepared fish worth $54.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 16.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 59th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 14% on 2023.
Which countries supply prepared fish to Nigeria?
Morocco was the largest supplier with 71% of the value ($38.8 million), followed by China (25%) and Indonesia (2%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 24 supplier countries in total. Thailand grew fastest among the top ten, up 170% on the year.
What is the average import price of prepared fish per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.25 per kg in 2024, 34% below the world average of $4.93 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of prepared fish to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $28.0 million in 2017 to $54.8 million in 2024, an increase of 96%. The peak was 2019 at $63.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $46.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for prepared fish?
The HS code for prepared fish is heading 1604. In Nigeria the largest six-digit codes were 1604.13 (93% of the value) and 1604.15 (4%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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