Other frozen fish imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Tanzania imported other frozen fish worth $2.2 million (1.9 thousand tonnes). That is 25% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $3.9 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2.2M | 1.9K t |
| 2023 | $1.7M | 997 t |
| 2022 | $807K | 421 t |
| 2021 | $1.1M | 727 t |
| 2020 | $583K | 426 t |
| 2019 | $2.6M | 560 t |
| 2018 | $3.9M | 1.6K t |
| 2017 | $1.5M | 1.3K t |
Where Tanzania imports other frozen fish from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 84% of the value. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.8M | 85% |
| India | $124K | 5.7% |
| Japan | $73K | 3.4% |
| South Korea | $65K | 3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $43K | 2% |
| Oman | $22K | 1% |
| Peru | $10K | 0.5% |
| Brazil | $0K | 0% |
| Turkey | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.13 per kg, 50% below the world average of $2.25, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Other frozen fish exports from Tanzania
Exports of other frozen fish by Tanzania reached $1.1 million in 2024 (265 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: United States accounted for 60% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, United States grew fastest (+161% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $665K | 60% |
| Saudi Arabia | $337K | 31% |
| Singapore | $35K | 3.2% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $33K | 3% |
| Maldives | $17K | 1.6% |
| Zambia | $6K | 0.5% |
| Australia | $3K | 0.3% |
| Republic of the Congo | $1K | 0.1% |
| Canada | $1K | 0.1% |
| DR Congo | $1K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tanzania?
The shipment records behind Tanzania other frozen fish imports (HS 0303.89): 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 0303.89: Fish: frozen, n.e.c. in heading 0303, excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0303.91 to 0303.99.
Common questions
What is the value of other frozen fish imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported other frozen fish worth $2.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 85th of 209 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 25% on 2023.
Which countries supply other frozen fish to Tanzania?
China was the largest supplier with 84% of the value ($1.8 million), followed by India (6%) and Japan (3%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 9 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 162% on the year.
What is the average import price of other frozen fish per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.13 per kg in 2024, 50% below the world average of $2.25 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of other frozen fish to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.5 million in 2017 to $2.2 million in 2024, an increase of 48%. The peak was 2018 at $3.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.8 million a year.
Does Tanzania also export other frozen fish?
Yes. Tanzania exported $1.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, Saudi Arabia and Singapore. On balance Tanzania is a net importer of this product, by about $1.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for other frozen fish?
The HS code for other frozen fish is subheading 0303.89. 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 0303 page.
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