Fresh Nile perch fillets exports from Uganda: data, top buyers and prices
Uganda exported $30.9 million of fresh nile perch fillets in 2024 (4.1 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 2nd largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 47 countries. Value rose 5% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $61.0 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 | $30.9M | 4.1K t |
| 2023 | $29.5M | 4.4K t |
| 2022 | $24.5M | 3.5K t |
| 2021 | $47.1M | 6.5K t |
| 2020 | $24.5M | 4.4K t |
| 2019 | $59.6M | 15.9K t |
| 2018 | $61.0M | 10.6K t |
| 2017 | $31.8M | 4.6K t |
Where Uganda exports fresh nile perch fillets to
Most of it went to Italy (40%), United Arab Emirates (10%), Netherlands (9%). Among the main buyer markets, Lebanon grew fastest (+304% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $12.4M | 40% |
| United Arab Emirates | $3.2M | 10% |
| Netherlands | $2.8M | 9% |
| Saudi Arabia | $2.5M | 8.2% |
| Israel | $2.5M | 8% |
| Jordan | $2.1M | 6.9% |
| United States | $1.2M | 3.9% |
| Lebanon | $767K | 2.5% |
| Germany | $678K | 2.2% |
| Spain | $632K | 2% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.60 per kg, close to the world average of $7.76.
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 nile perch fillets exports (HS 0304.33): 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 0304.33: Fish fillets: fresh or chilled, Nile perch (Lates niloticus).
Common questions
What is the value of fresh nile perch fillets exported by Uganda?
Uganda exported fresh nile perch fillets worth $30.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 2nd of 47 countries worldwide, with 28% of world exports. The value was up 5% on 2023.
Which countries buy fresh nile perch fillets from Uganda?
Italy was the largest buyer with 40% of the value ($12.4 million), followed by the United Arab Emirates (10%) and the Netherlands (9%). The top three together account for 60%, out of 31 buyer countries in total. Lebanon grew fastest among the top ten, up 304% on the year.
What is the average export price of fresh nile perch fillets per kg?
The average declared export value was about $7.60 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $7.76 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of fresh nile perch fillets from Uganda changed since 2017?
Exports went from $31.8 million in 2017 to $30.9 million in 2024, a fall of 3%. The peak was 2018 at $61.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $38.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for fresh nile perch fillets?
The HS code for fresh nile perch fillets is subheading 0304.33. 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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