Prepared fish imports in the Republic of the Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the Republic of the Congo imported prepared fish worth $18.9 million (7.0 thousand tonnes). Value rose 163% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $18.9M | 7.0K t |
| 2023 | $7.2M | 2.6K t |
| 2022 | $13.6M | 5.0K t |
| 2021 | $7.3M | 3.3K t |
| 2020 | $10.9M | 4.2K t |
| 2019 | $8.2M | 2.7K t |
| 2018 | $7.1M | 3.0K t |
| 2017 | $15.2M | 5.4K t |
Where the Republic of the Congo imports prepared fish from
The largest suppliers were Morocco (38%), Indonesia (26%), Chile (11%). Among the main suppliers, Indonesia grew fastest (+767% on the year before).
Product types under HS 1604
| 1604.13 | Prepared sardines | 81% |
| 1604.19 | Prepared fish (other species) | 14% |
| 1604.20 | Minced fish products | 3.2% |
| 1604.14 | Prepared tuna | 1.1% |
| 1604.15 | Prepared mackerel | 0.2% |
| 1604.11 | Prepared salmon | 0.2% |
| 1604.16 | Prepared anchovies | 0% |
| 1604.32 | Caviar substitute | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1604.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.72 per kg, 45% 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.
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The shipment records behind Republic of the Congo 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 the Republic of the Congo?
The Republic of the Congo imported prepared fish worth $18.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 7.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 97th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 163% on 2023.
Which countries supply prepared fish to the Republic of the Congo?
Morocco was the largest supplier with 38% of the value ($7.3 million), followed by Indonesia (26%) and Chile (11%). The top three together account for 76%, out of 16 supplier countries in total. Indonesia grew fastest among the top ten, up 767% on the year.
What is the average import price of prepared fish per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.72 per kg in 2024, 45% below the world average of $4.93 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of prepared fish to the Republic of the Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $15.2 million in 2017 to $18.9 million in 2024, an increase of 25%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $11.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for prepared fish?
The HS code for prepared fish is heading 1604. In the Republic of the Congo the largest six-digit codes were 1604.13 (81% of the value) and 1604.19 (14%).
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