Frozen fish imports in the Republic of the Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of frozen fish by the Republic of the Congo reached $37.0 million in 2024 (34.6 thousand tonnes). That is 51% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 15% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $75.7 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 | $37.0M | 34.6K t |
| 2023 | $75.7M | 52.6K t |
| 2022 | $52.9M | 41.6K t |
| 2021 | $50.6M | 41.3K t |
| 2020 | $43.3M | 37.7K t |
| 2019 | $39.1M | 33.4K t |
| 2018 | $40.7M | 31.4K t |
| 2017 | $14.2M | 12.0K t |
Where the Republic of the Congo imports frozen fish from
Most of the value came from Morocco (21%), China (17%), Chile (16%). Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+102% on the year before).
Product types under HS 0303
| 0303.55 | Frozen jack mackerel | 41% |
| 0303.89 | Other frozen fish | 35% |
| 0303.24 | Frozen catfish | 5.7% |
| 0303.23 | Frozen tilapia | 5.3% |
| 0303.54 | Frozen mackerel | 4.5% |
| 0303.59 | Frozen fish variety | 3.5% |
| 0303.53 | Frozen sardines and sprats | 2.1% |
| 0303.66 | Frozen hake | 1.7% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0303.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.07 per kg, 48% below the world average of $2.06, 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 Republic of the Congo frozen fish imports (HS 0303): 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: Fish; frozen, excluding fish fillets and other fish meat of heading 0304.
Common questions
What is the value of frozen fish imported by the Republic of the Congo?
The Republic of the Congo imported frozen fish worth $37.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 34.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 71st of 220 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 51% on 2023.
Which countries supply frozen fish to the Republic of the Congo?
Morocco was the largest supplier with 21% of the value ($7.7 million), followed by China (17%) and Chile (16%). The top three together account for 54%, out of 20 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 102% on the year.
What is the average import price of frozen fish per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.07 per kg in 2024, 48% below the world average of $2.06 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 fish to the Republic of the Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $14.2 million in 2017 to $37.0 million in 2024, an increase of 161%. The peak was 2023 at $75.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $44.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for frozen fish?
The HS code for frozen fish is heading 0303. In the Republic of the Congo the largest six-digit codes were 0303.55 (41% of the value) and 0303.89 (35%).
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