Dried fish offal exports from Tanzania: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of dried fish offal by Tanzania reached $87.1 million in 2024 (3.9 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 3rd largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 102 countries. That is 4% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 22% 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 | $87.1M | 3.9K t |
| 2023 | $84.1M | 3.1K t |
| 2022 | $81.1M | 4.0K t |
| 2021 | $61.0M | 4.6K t |
| 2020 | $65.2M | 6.4K t |
| 2019 | $68.7M | 8.2K t |
| 2018 | $56.6M | 6.7K t |
| 2017 | $21.4M | 3.0K t |
Where Tanzania exports dried fish offal to
Hong Kong alone took 54% of it. Among the main buyer markets, China grew fastest (+57% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong | $47.2M | 54% |
| China | $32.7M | 38% |
| Macao | $6.7M | 7.7% |
| DR Congo | $360K | 0.4% |
| Uganda | $57K | 0.1% |
| Japan | $27K | 0% |
| Taiwan | $27K | 0% |
| Kenya | $6K | 0% |
| Canada | $4K | 0% |
| United States | $2K | 0% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $22.13 per kg, close to the world average of $18.89.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Tanzania?
The shipment records behind Tanzania dried fish offal exports (HS 0305.72): 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 0305.72: Fish: edible offal, fish heads, tails and maws.
Common questions
What is the value of dried fish offal exported by Tanzania?
Tanzania exported dried fish offal worth $87.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 3rd of 102 countries worldwide, with 11% of world exports. The value was up 4% on 2023.
Which countries buy dried fish offal from Tanzania?
Hong Kong was the largest buyer with 54% of the value ($47.2 million), followed by China (38%) and Macao (8%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 10 buyer countries in total. Kenya grew fastest among the top ten, up 148% on the year.
What is the average export price of dried fish offal per kg?
The average declared export value was about $22.13 per kg in 2024, 17% above the world average of $18.89 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of dried fish offal from Tanzania changed since 2017?
Exports went from $21.4 million in 2017 to $87.1 million in 2024, an increase of 307%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $65.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for dried fish offal?
The HS code for dried fish offal is subheading 0305.72. 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 0305 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Tanzania. Tell us your product to see it live.
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