Frozen fish imports in Zimbabwe: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of frozen fish by Zimbabwe reached $13.8 million in 2024 (10.7 thousand tonnes). That is 4% more than in 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 | $13.8M | 10.7K t |
| 2023 | $13.3M | 9.6K t |
| 2022 | $9.4M | 7.7K t |
| 2021 | $10.7M | 9.5K t |
| 2020 | $4.3M | 5.2K t |
| 2019 | $1.9M | 2.0K t |
| 2018 | $9.4M | 9.7K t |
| 2017 | $12.6M | 16.7K t |
Where Zimbabwe imports frozen fish from
Namibia alone supplied 77% of it. Among the main suppliers, Zambia grew fastest (+76% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Namibia | $10.6M | 77% |
| Zambia | $2.2M | 16% |
| China | $400K | 2.9% |
| Mozambique | $259K | 1.9% |
| Oman | $146K | 1.1% |
| Poland | $85K | 0.6% |
| South Africa | $62K | 0.5% |
| Mauritania | $38K | 0.3% |
| Tanzania | $34K | 0.3% |
| Botswana | $23K | 0.2% |
Product types under HS 0303
| 0303.55 | Frozen jack mackerel | 72% |
| 0303.23 | Frozen tilapia | 15% |
| 0303.53 | Frozen sardines and sprats | 5% |
| 0303.54 | Frozen mackerel | 3.5% |
| 0303.19 | Frozen salmonidae (other) | 2.4% |
| 0303.89 | Other frozen fish | 0.8% |
| 0303.66 | Frozen hake | 0.3% |
| 0303.59 | Frozen fish variety | 0.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0303.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.29 per kg, 37% below the world average of $2.06, 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 Zimbabwe?
The shipment records behind Zimbabwe frozen fish imports (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 imported by Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe imported frozen fish worth $13.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 10.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 100th of 220 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 4% on 2023.
Which countries supply frozen fish to Zimbabwe?
Namibia was the largest supplier with 77% of the value ($10.6 million), followed by Zambia (16%) and China (3%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 11 supplier countries in total. Zambia grew fastest among the top ten, up 76% on the year.
What is the average import price of frozen fish per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.29 per kg in 2024, 37% below the world average of $2.06 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 fish to Zimbabwe changed since 2017?
Imports went from $12.6 million in 2017 to $13.8 million in 2024, an increase of 10%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $9.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for frozen fish?
The HS code for frozen fish is heading 0303. In Zimbabwe the largest six-digit codes were 0303.55 (72% of the value) and 0303.23 (15%).
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