Minced fish products imports in Uganda: data, top suppliers and prices
Uganda imported $2.6 million of minced fish products in 2024 (776 tonnes). Value rose 176% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 153% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2.6M | 776 t |
| 2023 | $943K | 278 t |
| 2022 | $215K | 63 t |
| 2021 | $257K | 47 t |
| 2020 | $89K | 46 t |
| 2019 | $43K | 39 t |
| 2018 | $10K | 4 t |
| 2017 | $4K | 1 t |
Where Uganda imports minced fish products from
One supplier dominates: Morocco accounted for 100% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Morocco grew fastest (+190% on the year before).
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.36 per kg, 21% below the world average of $4.28, 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 minced fish products imports (HS 1604.20): 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 1604.20: Fish preparations: fish minced or in forms n.e.c. in heading no. 1604, prepared or preserved.
Common questions
What is the value of minced fish products imported by Uganda?
Uganda imported minced fish products worth $2.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 776 tonnes. That ranks it 85th of 219 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 176% on 2023.
Which countries supply minced fish products to Uganda?
Morocco was the largest supplier with 100% of the value ($2.6 million), followed by China (0%) and Belgium (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 5 supplier countries in total. Morocco grew fastest among the top ten, up 190% on the year.
What is the average import price of minced fish products per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.36 per kg in 2024, 21% below the world average of $4.28 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of minced fish products to Uganda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4 thousand in 2017 to $2.6 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $521 thousand a year.
What is the HS code for minced fish products?
The HS code for minced fish products is subheading 1604.20. It sits in HS chapter 16 (meat, fish, crustaceans, molluscs or other aquatic invertebrates, or insects; preparations thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1604 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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