Fresh fish fillets (other) exports from Uganda: data, top buyers and prices
Uganda exported $2.3 million of fresh fish fillets (other) in 2024 (299 tonnes). Value fell 30% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $3.4 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 | $2.3M | 299 t |
| 2023 | $3.4M | 266 t |
| 2022 | $3.1M | 372 t |
| 2021 | $3.0M | 306 t |
| 2020 | $1.6M | 143 t |
| 2019 | $2.1M | 364 t |
| 2018 | $2.1M | 301 t |
| 2017 | $2.5M | 313 t |
Where Uganda exports fresh fish fillets (other) to
One buyer market dominates: Saudi Arabia accounted for 89% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Saudi Arabia grew fastest (+68% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $2.1M | 89% |
| Rwanda | $246K | 11% |
| Estonia | $18K | 0.8% |
| Singapore | $4K | 0.2% |
| Austria | $1K | 0% |
| Maldives | $0K | 0% |
| Canada | $0K | 0% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.84 per kg, 38% below the world average of $12.56, 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 Uganda?
The shipment records behind Uganda fresh fish fillets (other) exports (HS 0304.49): 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 0304.49: Fish fillets: fresh or chilled, other than fish of heading 0304.4.
Common questions
What is the value of fresh fish fillets (other) exported by Uganda?
Uganda exported fresh fish fillets (other) worth $2.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 299 tonnes. That ranks it 39th of 109 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 30% on 2023.
Which countries buy fresh fish fillets (other) from Uganda?
Saudi Arabia was the largest buyer with 89% of the value ($2.1 million), followed by Rwanda (10%) and Estonia (1%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 7 buyer countries in total. Estonia grew fastest among the top ten, up 185% on the year.
What is the average export price of fresh fish fillets (other) per kg?
The average declared export value was about $7.84 per kg in 2024, 38% below the world average of $12.56 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of fresh fish fillets (other) from Uganda changed since 2017?
Exports went from $2.5 million in 2017 to $2.3 million in 2024, a fall of 7%. The peak was 2023 at $3.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for fresh fish fillets (other)?
The HS code for fresh fish fillets (other) is subheading 0304.49. 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 0304 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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