Frozen fish exports from Uganda: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Uganda exported frozen fish worth $3.5 million (659 tonnes). Value rose 53% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $6.9 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 | $3.5M | 659 t |
| 2023 | $2.3M | 412 t |
| 2022 | $6.0M | 1.0K t |
| 2021 | $6.9M | 892 t |
| 2020 | $1.3M | 378 t |
| 2019 | $2.4M | 768 t |
| 2018 | $5.4M | 1.1K t |
| 2017 | $3.7M | 710 t |
Where Uganda exports frozen fish to
One buyer market dominates: Portugal accounted for 67% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Saudi Arabia grew fastest (+368% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Portugal | $2.3M | 67% |
| Spain | $555K | 16% |
| Saudi Arabia | $480K | 14% |
| Greece | $61K | 1.7% |
| Estonia | $54K | 1.5% |
| United States | $26K | 0.7% |
| Luxembourg | $1K | 0% |
| Netherlands | $1K | 0% |
| Zambia | $0K | 0% |
| DR Congo | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 0303
| 0303.29 | Fish: frozen, Nile perch (Lates niloticus) and snakeheads (Channa spp.), excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings… | 86% |
| 0303.24 | Frozen catfish | 14% |
| 0303.89 | Other frozen fish | 0.7% |
| 0303.99 | Frozen fish offal | 0% |
| 0303.59 | Frozen fish variety | 0% |
| 0303.39 | Frozen flat fish (other) | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0303.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.35 per kg, 160% above the world average of $2.06. 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 frozen fish exports (HS 0303): 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 0303: Fish; frozen, excluding fish fillets and other fish meat of heading 0304.
Common questions
What is the value of frozen fish exported by Uganda?
Uganda exported frozen fish worth $3.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 659 tonnes. That ranks it 109th of 178 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 53% on 2023.
Which countries buy frozen fish from Uganda?
Portugal was the largest buyer with 67% of the value ($2.3 million), followed by Spain (16%) and Saudi Arabia (14%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 12 buyer countries in total. Saudi Arabia grew fastest among the top ten, up 368% on the year.
What is the average export price of frozen fish per kg?
The average declared export value was about $5.35 per kg in 2024, 160% above the world average of $2.06 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of frozen fish from Uganda changed since 2017?
Exports went from $3.7 million in 2017 to $3.5 million in 2024, a fall of 4%. The peak was 2021 at $6.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for frozen fish?
The HS code for frozen fish is heading 0303. In Uganda the largest six-digit codes were 0303.29 (86% of the value) and 0303.24 (14%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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