Prepared fish imports in Uganda: data, top suppliers and prices
Uganda imported $6.1 million of prepared fish in 2024 (2.0 thousand tonnes). That is 57% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 19% 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 | $6.1M | 2.0K t |
| 2023 | $3.9M | 1.3K t |
| 2022 | $4.5M | 1.3K t |
| 2021 | $3.0M | 1.1K t |
| 2020 | $2.4M | 928 t |
| 2019 | $2.6M | 1.1K t |
| 2018 | $1.8M | 791 t |
| 2017 | $1.8M | 570 t |
Where Uganda imports prepared fish from
One supplier dominates: Morocco accounted for 74% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Thailand grew fastest (+67% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Morocco | $4.5M | 74% |
| China | $913K | 15% |
| Thailand | $364K | 6% |
| Indonesia | $138K | 2.3% |
| Singapore | $55K | 0.9% |
| Italy | $29K | 0.5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $19K | 0.3% |
| Portugal | $16K | 0.3% |
| United Kingdom | $8K | 0.1% |
| Belgium | $5K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 1604
| 1604.13 | Prepared sardines | 52% |
| 1604.20 | Minced fish products | 43% |
| 1604.15 | Prepared mackerel | 2.6% |
| 1604.14 | Prepared tuna | 2.6% |
| 1604.16 | Prepared anchovies | 0.2% |
| 1604.12 | Prepared herring | 0% |
| 1604.19 | Prepared fish (other species) | 0% |
| 1604.17 | Prepared eels | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1604.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.05 per kg, 38% below the world average of $4.93, 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.
Prepared fish exports from Uganda
Uganda exported $3.7 million of prepared fish in 2024 (1.4 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: DR Congo accounted for 88% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| DR Congo | $3.2M | 88% |
| United States | $339K | 9.1% |
| South Sudan | $87K | 2.4% |
| Rwanda | $29K | 0.8% |
| Seychelles | $0K | 0% |
| Bahrain | $0K | 0% |
| Canada | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Uganda?
The shipment records behind Uganda prepared fish imports (HS 1604): 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: Prepared or preserved fish; caviar and caviar substitutes prepared from fish eggs.
Common questions
What is the value of prepared fish imported by Uganda?
Uganda imported prepared fish worth $6.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 133rd of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 57% on 2023.
Which countries supply prepared fish to Uganda?
Morocco was the largest supplier with 74% of the value ($4.5 million), followed by China (15%) and Thailand (6%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 26 supplier countries in total. Thailand grew fastest among the top ten, up 67% on the year.
What is the average import price of prepared fish per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.05 per kg in 2024, 38% below the world average of $4.93 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of prepared fish to Uganda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.8 million in 2017 to $6.1 million in 2024, an increase of 245%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $3.3 million a year.
Does Uganda also export prepared fish?
Yes. Uganda exported $3.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the DR Congo, the United States and South Sudan. On balance Uganda is a net importer of this product, by about $2.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for prepared fish?
The HS code for prepared fish is heading 1604. In Uganda the largest six-digit codes were 1604.13 (52% of the value) and 1604.20 (43%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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