Fresh fish exports from Tanzania: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of fresh fish by Tanzania reached $7.3 million in 2024 (1.2 thousand tonnes). That is 104% more than in 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 | $7.3M | 1.2K t |
| 2023 | $3.6M | 790 t |
| 2022 | $2.0M | 517 t |
| 2021 | $4.7M | 871 t |
| 2020 | $1000K | 157 t |
| 2019 | $2.3M | 620 t |
| 2018 | $3.7M | 1.7K t |
| 2017 | $4.9M | 3.0K t |
Where Tanzania exports fresh fish to
The largest buyer markets were Netherlands (34%), Belgium (30%), France (12%). Among the main buyer markets, Belgium grew fastest (+444% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $2.5M | 34% |
| Belgium | $2.2M | 30% |
| France | $899K | 12% |
| Spain | $819K | 11% |
| Italy | $622K | 8.5% |
| Portugal | $114K | 1.6% |
| United States | $55K | 0.8% |
| Germany | $44K | 0.6% |
| Zambia | $40K | 0.6% |
| United Kingdom | $10K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 0302
| 0302.79 | Fresh Nile perch and snakehead | 98% |
| 0302.59 | Fresh fish (other demersal) | 0.7% |
| 0302.49 | Fresh fish variety | 0.6% |
| 0302.29 | Fresh flatfish (other species) | 0.4% |
| 0302.89 | Other fresh fish | 0.3% |
| 0302.72 | Fresh catfish | 0.1% |
| 0302.43 | Fresh sardines and sprats | 0.1% |
| 0302.99 | Fish: fresh or chilled, fish fins (other than shark fins), heads, tails, maws and other edible fish offal | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0302.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.16 per kg, close to the world average of $6.18.
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 fresh fish exports (HS 0302): 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 0302: Fish; fresh or chilled, excluding fish fillets and other fish meat of heading 0304.
Common questions
What is the value of fresh fish exported by Tanzania?
Tanzania exported fresh fish worth $7.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 85th of 166 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 104% on 2023.
Which countries buy fresh fish from Tanzania?
The Netherlands was the largest buyer with 34% of the value ($2.5 million), followed by Belgium (30%) and France (12%). The top three together account for 76%, out of 19 buyer countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 542% on the year.
What is the average export price of fresh fish per kg?
The average declared export value was about $6.16 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $6.18 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of fresh fish from Tanzania changed since 2017?
Exports went from $4.9 million in 2017 to $7.3 million in 2024, an increase of 48%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $3.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for fresh fish?
The HS code for fresh fish is heading 0302. In Tanzania the largest six-digit codes were 0302.79 (98% of the value) and 0302.59 (1%).
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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