Frozen fish meat (other) exports from South Africa: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, South Africa exported frozen fish meat (other) worth $2.4 million (378 tonnes). Value rose 72% 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 | $2.4M | 378 t |
| 2023 | $1.4M | 269 t |
| 2022 | $1.4M | 294 t |
| 2021 | $2.4M | 659 t |
| 2020 | $2.0M | 377 t |
| 2019 | $2.6M | 454 t |
| 2018 | $2.5M | 610 t |
| 2017 | $2.7M | 777 t |
Where South Africa exports frozen fish meat (other) to
The largest buyer markets were Japan (45%), Australia (16%), Botswana (11%). Among the main buyer markets, Japan grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | $1.1M | 45% |
| Australia | $390K | 17% |
| Botswana | $266K | 11% |
| Portugal | $133K | 5.6% |
| Eswatini | $76K | 3.2% |
| DR Congo | $75K | 3.2% |
| Spain | $75K | 3.2% |
| Namibia | $73K | 3.1% |
| Mauritius | $59K | 2.5% |
| Mozambique | $37K | 1.6% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.27 per kg, 129% above the world average of $2.74. 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 meat (other) imports to South Africa
Imports of frozen fish meat (other) by South Africa reached $2.2 million in 2024 (864 tonnes). Namibia alone supplied 71% of it. Among the main suppliers, Norway grew fastest (+173% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Namibia | $1.5M | 71% |
| Malaysia | $243K | 11% |
| Norway | $220K | 10% |
| New Zealand | $108K | 5% |
| Netherlands | $46K | 2.1% |
| China | $5K | 0.2% |
| Eritrea | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa frozen fish meat (other) exports (HS 0304.99): 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 0304.99: Fish meat, excluding fillets, whether or not minced: frozen, n.e.c. in item no. 0304.9.
Common questions
What is the value of frozen fish meat (other) exported by South Africa?
South Africa exported frozen fish meat (other) worth $2.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 378 tonnes. That ranks it 40th of 115 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 72% on 2023.
Which countries buy frozen fish meat (other) from South Africa?
Japan was the largest buyer with 45% of the value ($1.1 million), followed by Australia (16%) and Botswana (11%). The top three together account for 73%, out of 19 buyer countries in total. Mauritius grew fastest among the top ten, up 328% on the year.
What is the average export price of frozen fish meat (other) per kg?
The average declared export value was about $6.27 per kg in 2024, 129% above the world average of $2.74 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 meat (other) from South Africa changed since 2017?
Exports went from $2.7 million in 2017 to $2.4 million in 2024, a fall of 12%. The peak was 2017 at $2.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.2 million a year.
Does South Africa also import frozen fish meat (other)?
Yes. South Africa imported $2.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Namibia, Malaysia and Norway. That compares with exports of $2.4 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for frozen fish meat (other)?
The HS code for frozen fish meat (other) is subheading 0304.99. 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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