Dried and smoked fish imports in the Republic of the Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
The Republic of the Congo imported $49.6 million of dried and smoked fish in 2024 (12.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 44% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $88.6 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 | $49.6M | 12.5K t |
| 2023 | $88.6M | 16.8K t |
| 2022 | $60.2M | 14.4K t |
| 2021 | $71.4M | 14.6K t |
| 2020 | $52.7M | 11.6K t |
| 2019 | $64.8M | 13.8K t |
| 2018 | $40.1M | 10.7K t |
| 2017 | $25.2M | 7.3K t |
Where the Republic of the Congo imports dried and smoked fish from
Norway alone supplied 98% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Norway | $48.7M | 98% |
| Senegal | $831K | 1.7% |
| Tanzania | $45K | 0.1% |
| France | $42K | 0.1% |
| Netherlands | $19K | 0% |
| Lebanon | $10K | 0% |
| Italy | $6K | 0% |
| Angola | $0K | 0% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 0305
| 0305.53 | Dried salted demersal (other) | 98% |
| 0305.59 | Dried fish (other) | 1.6% |
| 0305.49 | Smoked fish (other) | 0.1% |
| 0305.41 | Smoked salmon | 0.1% |
| 0305.39 | Dried salted fish fillets | 0.1% |
| 0305.79 | Fish: edible offal, other than shark fins, fish heads, tails and maws | 0% |
| 0305.51 | Dried salted cod | 0% |
| 0305.43 | Smoked trout | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0305.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.97 per kg, 52% below the world average of $8.26, 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.
Dried and smoked fish exports from the Republic of the Congo
Exports of dried and smoked fish by the Republic of the Congo reached $3.8 million in 2024 (46 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Hong Kong accounted for 73% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Singapore grew fastest (+253% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong | $2.8M | 73% |
| Singapore | $570K | 15% |
| Macao | $473K | 12% |
| Angola | $5K | 0.1% |
| Canada | $1K | 0% |
| France | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in the Republic of the Congo?
The shipment records behind Republic of the Congo dried and smoked fish imports (HS 0305): 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 0305: Fish, dried, salted or in brine; smoked fish, whether or not cooked before, or during the smoking process.
Common questions
What is the value of dried and smoked fish imported by the Republic of the Congo?
The Republic of the Congo imported dried and smoked fish worth $49.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 12.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 26th of 213 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 44% on 2023.
Which countries supply dried and smoked fish to the Republic of the Congo?
Norway was the largest supplier with 98% of the value ($48.7 million), followed by Senegal (2%) and Tanzania (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 9 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 22% on the year.
What is the average import price of dried and smoked fish per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.97 per kg in 2024, 52% below the world average of $8.26 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of dried and smoked fish to the Republic of the Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $25.2 million in 2017 to $49.6 million in 2024, an increase of 97%. The peak was 2023 at $88.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $56.6 million a year.
Does the Republic of the Congo also export dried and smoked fish?
Yes. The Republic of the Congo exported $3.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Hong Kong, Singapore and Macao. On balance the Republic of the Congo is a net importer of this product, by about $45.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for dried and smoked fish?
The HS code for dried and smoked fish is heading 0305. In the Republic of the Congo the largest six-digit codes were 0305.53 (98% of the value) and 0305.59 (2%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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