Prepared fish imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
Tanzania imported $6.5 million of prepared fish in 2024 (2.9 thousand tonnes). That is 256% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 18% a year on average.
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 | $6.5M | 2.9K t |
| 2023 | $1.8M | 758 t |
| 2022 | $4.0M | 1.7K t |
| 2021 | $2.3M | 780 t |
| 2020 | $1.4M | 708 t |
| 2019 | $2.6M | 895 t |
| 2018 | $3.6M | 1.2K t |
| 2017 | $2.0M | 540 t |
Where Tanzania imports prepared fish from
Indonesia alone supplied 68% of it. Among the main suppliers, Indonesia grew fastest (+514% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Indonesia | $4.4M | 68% |
| Thailand | $877K | 14% |
| China | $617K | 9.5% |
| Morocco | $543K | 8.4% |
| United Kingdom | $30K | 0.5% |
| South Africa | $7K | 0.1% |
| Norway | $7K | 0.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $6K | 0.1% |
| Spain | $6K | 0.1% |
| Italy | $2K | 0% |
Product types under HS 1604
| 1604.13 | Prepared sardines | 98% |
| 1604.20 | Minced fish products | 0.4% |
| 1604.15 | Prepared mackerel | 0.3% |
| 1604.14 | Prepared tuna | 0.3% |
| 1604.19 | Prepared fish (other species) | 0.3% |
| 1604.11 | Prepared salmon | 0.2% |
| 1604.31 | Caviar | 0% |
| 1604.16 | Prepared anchovies | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1604.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.23 per kg, 55% below the world average of $4.93, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Tanzania?
The shipment records behind Tanzania prepared fish imports (HS 1604): 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 1604: Prepared or preserved fish; caviar and caviar substitutes prepared from fish eggs.
Common questions
What is the value of prepared fish imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported prepared fish worth $6.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 130th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 256% on 2023.
Which countries supply prepared fish to Tanzania?
Indonesia was the largest supplier with 68% of the value ($4.4 million), followed by Thailand (14%) and China (10%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. Indonesia grew fastest among the top ten, up 514% on the year.
What is the average import price of prepared fish per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.23 per kg in 2024, 55% below the world average of $4.93 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of prepared fish to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.0 million in 2017 to $6.5 million in 2024, an increase of 227%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $3.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for prepared fish?
The HS code for prepared fish is heading 1604. In Tanzania the largest six-digit codes were 1604.13 (98% of the value) and 1604.20 (0%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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