Fish fillets exports from Tanzania: data, top buyers and prices
Tanzania exported $89.4 million of fish fillets in 2024 (14.5 thousand tonnes). That is 25% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 12% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $225.8 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 | $89.4M | 14.5K t |
| 2023 | $71.3M | 13.8K t |
| 2022 | $94.9M | 15.0K t |
| 2021 | $98.8M | 15.7K t |
| 2020 | $122.8M | 28.3K t |
| 2019 | $142.7M | 40.1K t |
| 2018 | $106.9M | 23.8K t |
| 2017 | $225.8M | 36.0K t |
Where Tanzania exports fish fillets to
The largest buyer markets were Netherlands (16%), Italy (15%), Spain (12%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 44%. Among the main buyer markets, France grew fastest (+84% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $14.3M | 16% |
| Italy | $13.7M | 15% |
| Spain | $11.0M | 12% |
| Israel | $9.8M | 11% |
| Romania | $7.6M | 8.5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $5.6M | 6.2% |
| Greece | $3.8M | 4.3% |
| France | $3.8M | 4.3% |
| Saudi Arabia | $3.7M | 4.1% |
| Belgium | $2.9M | 3.2% |
Product types under HS 0304
| 0304.63 | Frozen Nile perch fillets | 59% |
| 0304.33 | Fresh Nile perch fillets | 36% |
| 0304.89 | Frozen fish fillets (other) | 2.2% |
| 0304.79 | Frozen demersal fillets (other) | 1.2% |
| 0304.69 | Frozen carp and eel fillets | 0.6% |
| 0304.49 | Fresh fish fillets (other) | 0.5% |
| 0304.93 | Fish meat, excluding fillets, whether or not minced: frozen, tilapias, catfish, carp, eels, Nile perch, and snakeheads | 0.3% |
| 0304.99 | Frozen fish meat (other) | 0.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0304.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.15 per kg, close to the world average of $6.41.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Fish fillets imports to Tanzania
Imports of fish fillets by Tanzania reached $322 thousand in 2024 (29 tonnes). One supplier dominates: Norway accounted for 77% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Uganda grew fastest (+210% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Norway | $249K | 77% |
| Netherlands | $36K | 11% |
| Uganda | $32K | 9.9% |
| South Africa | $4K | 1.3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1K | 0.3% |
| Turkey | $1K | 0.2% |
| Brazil | $0K | 0% |
| Italy | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tanzania?
The shipment records behind Tanzania fish fillets exports (HS 0304): 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: Fish fillets and other fish meat (whether or not minced); fresh, chilled or frozen.
Common questions
What is the value of fish fillets exported by Tanzania?
Tanzania exported fish fillets worth $89.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 14.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 36th of 173 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 25% on 2023.
Which countries buy fish fillets from Tanzania?
The Netherlands was the largest buyer with 16% of the value ($14.3 million), followed by Italy (15%) and Spain (12%). The top three together account for 44%, out of 50 buyer countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 84% on the year.
What is the average export price of fish fillets per kg?
The average declared export value was about $6.15 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $6.41 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of fish fillets from Tanzania changed since 2017?
Exports went from $225.8 million in 2017 to $89.4 million in 2024, a fall of 60%. The peak was 2017 at $225.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $119.1 million a year.
Does Tanzania also import fish fillets?
Yes. Tanzania imported $322 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Norway, the Netherlands and Uganda. On balance Tanzania is a net exporter of this product, by about $89.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for fish fillets?
The HS code for fish fillets is heading 0304. In Tanzania the largest six-digit codes were 0304.63 (59% of the value) and 0304.33 (36%).
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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