Fish fillets exports from Uganda: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of fish fillets by Uganda reached $72.4 million in 2024 (10.7 thousand tonnes). That is 14% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $107.2 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 | $72.4M | 10.7K t |
| 2023 | $63.5M | 11.0K t |
| 2022 | $74.6M | 11.5K t |
| 2021 | $76.4M | 10.9K t |
| 2020 | $47.7M | 9.9K t |
| 2019 | $105.9M | 27.7K t |
| 2018 | $107.2M | 19.2K t |
| 2017 | $56.3M | 8.6K t |
Where Uganda exports fish fillets to
Most of it went to Italy (20%), United Arab Emirates (12%), Israel (11%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 43%. Among the main buyer markets, DR Congo grew fastest (+83% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $14.3M | 20% |
| United Arab Emirates | $8.4M | 12% |
| Israel | $8.3M | 11% |
| Saudi Arabia | $7.3M | 10% |
| Netherlands | $4.5M | 6.2% |
| Romania | $3.9M | 5.3% |
| Spain | $3.3M | 4.5% |
| Greece | $3.3M | 4.5% |
| Portugal | $3.1M | 4.3% |
| DR Congo | $2.3M | 3.1% |
Product types under HS 0304
| 0304.63 | Frozen Nile perch fillets | 47% |
| 0304.33 | Fresh Nile perch fillets | 43% |
| 0304.49 | Fresh fish fillets (other) | 3.2% |
| 0304.69 | Frozen carp and eel fillets | 2.2% |
| 0304.31 | Fresh tilapia fillets | 2.1% |
| 0304.51 | Fish meat, excluding fillets, whether or not minced: fresh or chilled, tilapias, catfish, carp, eels, Nile perch, and snakeheads | 1% |
| 0304.99 | Frozen fish meat (other) | 0.3% |
| 0304.79 | Frozen demersal fillets (other) | 0.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0304.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.75 per kg, close to the world average of $6.41.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Fish fillets imports to Uganda
Uganda imported $259 thousand of fish fillets in 2024 (137 tonnes). Norway alone supplied 60% of it. Among the main suppliers, Tanzania grew fastest (+49% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Norway | $157K | 60% |
| Tanzania | $76K | 30% |
| United Kingdom | $18K | 7% |
| Belgium | $4K | 1.5% |
| Kenya | $2K | 0.6% |
| South Africa | $2K | 0.6% |
| China | $1K | 0.4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $0K | 0.1% |
| DR Congo | $0K | 0% |
| United States | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Uganda?
The shipment records behind Uganda fish fillets exports (HS 0304): 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 0304: Fish fillets and other fish meat (whether or not minced); fresh, chilled or frozen.
Common questions
What is the value of fish fillets exported by Uganda?
Uganda exported fish fillets worth $72.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 10.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 44th of 173 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 14% on 2023.
Which countries buy fish fillets from Uganda?
Italy was the largest buyer with 20% of the value ($14.3 million), followed by the United Arab Emirates (12%) and Israel (11%). The top three together account for 43%, out of 47 buyer countries in total. The DR Congo grew fastest among the top ten, up 83% on the year.
What is the average export price of fish fillets per kg?
The average declared export value was about $6.75 per kg in 2024, 5% above the world average of $6.41 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of fish fillets from Uganda changed since 2017?
Exports went from $56.3 million in 2017 to $72.4 million in 2024, an increase of 28%. The peak was 2018 at $107.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $75.5 million a year.
Does Uganda also import fish fillets?
Yes. Uganda imported $259 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Norway, Tanzania and the United Kingdom. On balance Uganda is a net exporter of this product, by about $72.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for fish fillets?
The HS code for fish fillets is heading 0304. In Uganda the largest six-digit codes were 0304.63 (47% of the value) and 0304.33 (43%).
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 Uganda. Tell us your product to see it live.
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