Frozen fish fillets (other) exports from South Africa: data, top buyers and prices
South Africa exported $13.3 million of frozen fish fillets (other) in 2024 (1.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Value rose 33% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $13.3M | 1.6K t |
| 2023 | $10.0M | 1.3K t |
| 2022 | $14.7M | 1.9K t |
| 2021 | $11.2M | 1.4K t |
| 2020 | $7.8M | 1.1K t |
| 2019 | $12.1M | 2.0K t |
| 2018 | $9.4M | 1.3K t |
| 2017 | $8.4M | 1.2K t |
Where South Africa exports frozen fish fillets (other) to
One buyer market dominates: Australia accounted for 62% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Australia grew fastest (+132% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Australia | $8.3M | 62% |
| Spain | $2.1M | 16% |
| Japan | $810K | 6.1% |
| France | $603K | 4.5% |
| Netherlands | $535K | 4% |
| Botswana | $215K | 1.6% |
| Portugal | $209K | 1.6% |
| Poland | $201K | 1.5% |
| Italy | $81K | 0.6% |
| Namibia | $72K | 0.5% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.11 per kg, 20% above the world average of $6.74. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Frozen fish fillets (other) imports to South Africa
Imports of frozen fish fillets (other) by South Africa reached $250 thousand in 2024 (56 tonnes). Most of the value came from New Zealand (42%), Peru (42%), Norway (7%). Among the main suppliers, Peru grew fastest (+92% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| New Zealand | $106K | 42% |
| Peru | $106K | 42% |
| Norway | $18K | 7.2% |
| Taiwan | $11K | 4.2% |
| China | $6K | 2.3% |
| Namibia | $3K | 1.1% |
| Germany | $2K | 0.6% |
| United States | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa frozen fish fillets (other) exports (HS 0304.89): 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 0304.89: Fish fillets: frozen, of fish n.e.c. in heading 0304.8.
Common questions
What is the value of frozen fish fillets (other) exported by South Africa?
South Africa exported frozen fish fillets (other) worth $13.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 31st of 129 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was up 33% on 2023.
Which countries buy frozen fish fillets (other) from South Africa?
Australia was the largest buyer with 62% of the value ($8.3 million), followed by Spain (16%) and Japan (6%). The top three together account for 84%, out of 28 buyer countries in total. Namibia grew fastest among the top ten, up 227% on the year.
What is the average export price of frozen fish fillets (other) per kg?
The average declared export value was about $8.11 per kg in 2024, 20% above the world average of $6.74 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of frozen fish fillets (other) from South Africa changed since 2017?
Exports went from $8.4 million in 2017 to $13.3 million in 2024, an increase of 57%. The peak was 2022 at $14.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $10.9 million a year.
Does South Africa also import frozen fish fillets (other)?
Yes. South Africa imported $250 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from New Zealand, Peru and Norway. On balance South Africa is a net exporter of this product, by about $13.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for frozen fish fillets (other)?
The HS code for frozen fish fillets (other) is subheading 0304.89. 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?
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