Frozen fish exports from Tanzania: data, top buyers and prices
Tanzania exported $26.5 million of frozen fish in 2024 (12.8 thousand tonnes). That is 23% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 37% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $34.6 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 | $26.5M | 12.8K t |
| 2023 | $34.6M | 17.1K t |
| 2022 | $24.9M | 11.0K t |
| 2021 | $5.7M | 3.6K t |
| 2020 | $3.8M | 2.6K t |
| 2019 | $5.0M | 3.8K t |
| 2018 | $2.4M | 3.5K t |
| 2017 | $3.0M | 1.1K t |
Where Tanzania exports frozen fish to
Most of it went to Spain (27%), Turkey (22%), Portugal (16%). Among the main buyer markets, Tunisia grew fastest (+336% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $7.3M | 27% |
| Turkey | $5.9M | 22% |
| Portugal | $4.1M | 16% |
| Tunisia | $2.3M | 8.7% |
| Mauritius | $1.2M | 4.5% |
| Thailand | $920K | 3.5% |
| Kenya | $887K | 3.4% |
| United States | $805K | 3% |
| Romania | $496K | 1.9% |
| Saudi Arabia | $492K | 1.9% |
Product types under HS 0303
| 0303.43 | Frozen skipjack tuna | 43% |
| 0303.29 | Fish: frozen, Nile perch (Lates niloticus) and snakeheads (Channa spp.), excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings… | 26% |
| 0303.42 | Frozen yellowfin tuna | 21% |
| 0303.89 | Other frozen fish | 4.2% |
| 0303.44 | Frozen bigeye tuna | 3% |
| 0303.53 | Frozen sardines and sprats | 0.9% |
| 0303.41 | Frozen albacore tuna | 0.6% |
| 0303.24 | Frozen catfish | 0.6% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0303.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.08 per kg, close to the world average of $2.06.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Frozen fish imports to Tanzania
Tanzania imported $9.2 million of frozen fish in 2024 (9.8 thousand tonnes). The largest suppliers were China (37%), India (30%), Taiwan (19%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+345% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.4M | 37% |
| India | $2.7M | 30% |
| Taiwan | $1.8M | 19% |
| South Korea | $605K | 6.6% |
| Oman | $246K | 2.7% |
| Japan | $229K | 2.5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $50K | 0.5% |
| Peru | $43K | 0.5% |
| Yemen | $33K | 0.4% |
| Norway | $31K | 0.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tanzania?
The shipment records behind Tanzania frozen fish exports (HS 0303): 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 0303: Fish; frozen, excluding fish fillets and other fish meat of heading 0304.
Common questions
What is the value of frozen fish exported by Tanzania?
Tanzania exported frozen fish worth $26.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 12.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 73rd of 178 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 23% on 2023.
Which countries buy frozen fish from Tanzania?
Spain was the largest buyer with 27% of the value ($7.3 million), followed by Turkey (22%) and Portugal (16%). The top three together account for 65%, out of 39 buyer countries in total. Tunisia grew fastest among the top ten, up 336% on the year.
What is the average export price of frozen fish per kg?
The average declared export value was about $2.08 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $2.06 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of frozen fish from Tanzania changed since 2017?
Exports went from $3.0 million in 2017 to $26.5 million in 2024, an increase of 794%. The peak was 2023 at $34.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $13.2 million a year.
Does Tanzania also import frozen fish?
Yes. Tanzania imported $9.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, India and Taiwan. On balance Tanzania is a net exporter of this product, by about $17.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for frozen fish?
The HS code for frozen fish is heading 0303. In Tanzania the largest six-digit codes were 0303.43 (43% of the value) and 0303.29 (26%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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