Dried fish offal exports from Uganda: data, top buyers and prices
Uganda exported $50.1 million of dried fish offal in 2024 (458 tonnes). That makes it the 6th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 102 countries. Value fell 32% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $73.6 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 | $50.1M | 458 t |
| 2023 | $73.6M | 639 t |
| 2022 | $54.5M | 516 t |
| 2021 | $39.3M | 372 t |
| 2020 | $52.0M | 545 t |
| 2019 | $71.8M | 1.1K t |
| 2018 | $71.2M | 921 t |
| 2017 | $54.9M | 548 t |
Where Uganda exports dried fish offal to
One buyer market dominates: Hong Kong accounted for 76% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong | $38.0M | 76% |
| Macao | $7.9M | 16% |
| DR Congo | $2.8M | 5.7% |
| Canada | $807K | 1.6% |
| Singapore | $163K | 0.3% |
| China | $159K | 0.3% |
| United States | $75K | 0.2% |
| Thailand | $70K | 0.1% |
| Taiwan | $65K | 0.1% |
| Australia | $11K | 0% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $109.47 per kg, 480% above the world average of $18.89. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Uganda?
The shipment records behind Uganda dried fish offal exports (HS 0305.72): 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 0305.72: Fish: edible offal, fish heads, tails and maws.
Common questions
What is the value of dried fish offal exported by Uganda?
Uganda exported dried fish offal worth $50.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 458 tonnes. That ranks it 6th of 102 countries worldwide, with 6% of world exports. The value was down 32% on 2023.
Which countries buy dried fish offal from Uganda?
Hong Kong was the largest buyer with 76% of the value ($38.0 million), followed by Macao (16%) and the DR Congo (6%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 13 buyer countries in total. Singapore grew fastest among the top ten, up 266% on the year.
What is the average export price of dried fish offal per kg?
The average declared export value was about $109.47 per kg in 2024, 480% above the world average of $18.89 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of dried fish offal from Uganda changed since 2017?
Exports went from $54.9 million in 2017 to $50.1 million in 2024, a fall of 9%. The peak was 2023 at $73.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $58.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for dried fish offal?
The HS code for dried fish offal is subheading 0305.72. 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 0305 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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