Frozen demersal fillets (other) exports from South Africa: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of frozen demersal fillets (other) by South Africa reached $3.9 million in 2024 (686 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Value rose 6% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 25% a year on average.
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 | $3.9M | 686 t |
| 2023 | $3.7M | 600 t |
| 2022 | $1.7M | 281 t |
| 2021 | $176K | 49 t |
| 2020 | $167K | 18 t |
| 2019 | $488K | 89 t |
| 2018 | $602K | 92 t |
| 2017 | $836K | 141 t |
Where South Africa exports frozen demersal fillets (other) to
United States alone took 82% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Mauritius grew fastest (+50% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $3.2M | 82% |
| Mauritius | $428K | 11% |
| Eswatini | $139K | 3.5% |
| Bermuda | $129K | 3.3% |
| Namibia | $4K | 0.1% |
| DR Congo | $4K | 0.1% |
| Botswana | $2K | 0.1% |
| Mozambique | $1K | 0% |
| Lesotho | $0K | 0% |
| Zambia | $0K | 0% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.70 per kg, close to the world average of $4.89.
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 frozen demersal fillets (other) exports (HS 0304.79): 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 0304.79: Fish fillets: frozen, of the families Bregmacerotidae, Euclichthyidae, Gadidae, Macrouridae, Melanonidae, Merlucciidae, Moridae and Muraenolepididae other than cod, haddock, coalfish, hake, and Alaska pollack.
Common questions
What is the value of frozen demersal fillets (other) exported by South Africa?
South Africa exported frozen demersal fillets (other) worth $3.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 686 tonnes. That ranks it 11th of 74 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was up 6% on 2023.
Which countries buy frozen demersal fillets (other) from South Africa?
The United States was the largest buyer with 82% of the value ($3.2 million), followed by Mauritius (11%) and Eswatini (4%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 12 buyer countries in total. Eswatini grew fastest among the top ten, up 235% on the year.
What is the average export price of frozen demersal fillets (other) per kg?
The average declared export value was about $5.70 per kg in 2024, 17% above the world average of $4.89 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of frozen demersal fillets (other) from South Africa changed since 2017?
Exports went from $836 thousand in 2017 to $3.9 million in 2024, an increase of 368%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for frozen demersal fillets (other)?
The HS code for frozen demersal fillets (other) is subheading 0304.79. 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.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; EximDataX adds the company names by reading partner countries' customs records for South Africa. Tell us your product to see it live.
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