Prepared fish imports in Zimbabwe: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of prepared fish by Zimbabwe reached $3.6 million in 2024 (1.6 thousand tonnes). That is 60% 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 | $3.6M | 1.6K t |
| 2023 | $2.3M | 830 t |
| 2022 | $2.5M | 933 t |
| 2021 | $2.6M | 1.0K t |
| 2020 | $939K | 463 t |
| 2019 | $287K | 96 t |
| 2018 | $2.6M | 1.2K t |
| 2017 | $2.5M | 1.2K t |
Where Zimbabwe imports prepared fish from
Thailand alone supplied 63% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+131% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Thailand | $2.3M | 63% |
| South Africa | $747K | 21% |
| China | $407K | 11% |
| Mauritius | $192K | 5.3% |
| Namibia | $8K | 0.2% |
| Cambodia | $0K | 0% |
| Japan | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 1604
| 1604.19 | Prepared fish (other species) | 52% |
| 1604.13 | Prepared sardines | 37% |
| 1604.14 | Prepared tuna | 4% |
| 1604.20 | Minced fish products | 2.6% |
| 1604.11 | Prepared salmon | 2.1% |
| 1604.12 | Prepared herring | 1.8% |
| 1604.18 | Fish preparations: shark fins, prepared or preserved, whole or in pieces (but not minced) | 0.6% |
| 1604.17 | Prepared eels | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1604.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.33 per kg, 53% 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.
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The shipment records behind Zimbabwe 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 Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe imported prepared fish worth $3.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 151st of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 60% on 2023.
Which countries supply prepared fish to Zimbabwe?
Thailand was the largest supplier with 63% of the value ($2.3 million), followed by South Africa (20%) and China (11%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 7 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 131% on the year.
What is the average import price of prepared fish per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.33 per kg in 2024, 53% below the world average of $4.93 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of prepared fish to Zimbabwe changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.5 million in 2017 to $3.6 million in 2024, an increase of 44%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for prepared fish?
The HS code for prepared fish is heading 1604. In Zimbabwe the largest six-digit codes were 1604.19 (52% of the value) and 1604.13 (37%).
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