Frozen jack mackerel imports in the Republic of the Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
The Republic of the Congo imported $15.1 million of frozen jack mackerel in 2024 (15.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 35% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 19% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $23.2 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 | $15.1M | 15.7K t |
| 2023 | $23.2M | 14.9K t |
| 2022 | $19.7M | 13.7K t |
| 2021 | $19.1M | 12.8K t |
| 2020 | $21.2M | 15.8K t |
| 2019 | $22.4M | 17.5K t |
| 2018 | $22.5M | 15.7K t |
| 2017 | $4.4M | 4.3K t |
Where the Republic of the Congo imports frozen jack mackerel from
Most of the value came from Chile (39%), Morocco (23%), Mauritania (16%). Among the main suppliers, Chile grew fastest (+72% on the year before).
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.96 per kg, close to the world average of $1.15.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in the Republic of the Congo?
The shipment records behind Republic of the Congo frozen jack mackerel imports (HS 0303.55): 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 0303.55: Fish: frozen, jack and horse mackerel (Trachurus spp.), 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 jack mackerel imported by the Republic of the Congo?
The Republic of the Congo imported frozen jack mackerel worth $15.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 15.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 17th of 137 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 35% on 2023.
Which countries supply frozen jack mackerel to the Republic of the Congo?
Chile was the largest supplier with 39% of the value ($5.9 million), followed by Morocco (23%) and Mauritania (16%). The top three together account for 78%, out of 6 supplier countries in total. Chile grew fastest among the top ten, up 72% on the year.
What is the average import price of frozen jack mackerel per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.96 per kg in 2024, 17% below the world average of $1.15 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 jack mackerel to the Republic of the Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.4 million in 2017 to $15.1 million in 2024, an increase of 244%. The peak was 2023 at $23.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $18.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for frozen jack mackerel?
The HS code for frozen jack mackerel is subheading 0303.55. 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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