Frozen jack mackerel imports in Zambia: data, top suppliers and prices
Zambia imported $140.0 million of frozen jack mackerel in 2024 (99.1 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 3rd largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 137 countries. The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $140.0M | 99.1K t |
| 2023 | $139.3M | 85.5K t |
| 2022 | $105.1M | 69.7K t |
| 2021 | $97.7M | 67.0K t |
| 2020 | $65.8M | 52.4K t |
| 2019 | $88.6M | 73.7K t |
| 2018 | $84.3M | 59.7K t |
| 2017 | $92.1M | 63.2K t |
Where Zambia imports frozen jack mackerel from
Namibia alone supplied 100% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Namibia | $139.8M | 100% |
| Chile | $123K | 0.1% |
| India | $35K | 0% |
| South Africa | $5K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.41 per kg, 23% above the world average of $1.15. 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.
Frozen jack mackerel exports from Zambia
Exports of frozen jack mackerel by Zambia reached $240 thousand in 2024 (160 tonnes). DR Congo alone took 100% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| DR Congo | $239K | 100% |
| Namibia | $0K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Zambia?
The shipment records behind Zambia frozen jack mackerel imports (HS 0303.55): 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 0303.55: Fish: frozen, jack and horse mackerel (Trachurus spp.), excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0303.91 to 0303.99.
Common questions
What is the value of frozen jack mackerel imported by Zambia?
Zambia imported frozen jack mackerel worth $140.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 99.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 3rd of 137 countries worldwide, with 11% of world imports. The value was up 1% on 2023.
Which countries supply frozen jack mackerel to Zambia?
Namibia was the largest supplier with 100% of the value ($139.8 million), followed by Chile (0%) and India (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 4 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 20% on the year.
What is the average import price of frozen jack mackerel per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.41 per kg in 2024, 23% above the world average of $1.15 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of frozen jack mackerel to Zambia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $92.1 million in 2017 to $140.0 million in 2024, an increase of 52%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $101.6 million a year.
Does Zambia also export frozen jack mackerel?
Yes. Zambia exported $240 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the DR Congo and Namibia. On balance Zambia is a net importer of this product, by about $139.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for frozen jack mackerel?
The HS code for frozen jack mackerel is subheading 0303.55. 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 0303 page.
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