Fresh cod family fillets exports from South Africa: data, top buyers and prices
South Africa exported $3.3 million of fresh cod family fillets in 2024 (350 tonnes). Value rose 49% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $5.8 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3.3M | 351 t |
| 2023 | $2.2M | 295 t |
| 2022 | $2.6M | 357 t |
| 2021 | $2.9M | 446 t |
| 2020 | $4.9M | 518 t |
| 2019 | $5.8M | 923 t |
| 2018 | $4.4M | 743 t |
| 2017 | $2.0M | 370 t |
Where South Africa exports fresh cod family fillets to
Spain alone took 67% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Switzerland grew fastest (+250% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $2.2M | 67% |
| Switzerland | $525K | 16% |
| Ireland | $329K | 10% |
| France | $103K | 3.1% |
| Bulgaria | $98K | 3% |
| Netherlands | $19K | 0.6% |
| Germany | $11K | 0.3% |
| Italy | $6K | 0.2% |
| Lesotho | $0K | 0% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $9.32 per kg, 22% below the world average of $12.01, 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 South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa fresh cod family fillets exports (HS 0304.44): 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 0304.44: Fish fillets: fresh or chilled, of the families Bregmacerotidae, Euclichthyidae, Gadidae, Macrouridae, Melanonidae, Merlucciidae, Moridae, and Muraenolepididae.
Common questions
What is the value of fresh cod family fillets exported by South Africa?
South Africa exported fresh cod family fillets worth $3.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 350 tonnes. That ranks it 19th of 62 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 49% on 2023.
Which countries buy fresh cod family fillets from South Africa?
Spain was the largest buyer with 67% of the value ($2.2 million), followed by Switzerland (16%) and Ireland (10%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 9 buyer countries in total. Switzerland grew fastest among the top ten, up 250% on the year.
What is the average export price of fresh cod family fillets per kg?
The average declared export value was about $9.32 per kg in 2024, 22% below the world average of $12.01 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of fresh cod family fillets from South Africa changed since 2017?
Exports went from $2.0 million in 2017 to $3.3 million in 2024, an increase of 64%. The peak was 2019 at $5.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for fresh cod family fillets?
The HS code for fresh cod family fillets is subheading 0304.44. 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 0304 page.
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