Tanzania’s fish exports rise 40 percent, driven by Nile perch

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Nile perch fillets remain the top export, despite a slight volume decrease (from 9,191 metric tonnes to 8,917 metric tonnes). It still generated the most income at $53 million.

Dar es Salaam. Tanzania’s fish exports surged by 40 percent in the past year, driven primarily by Nile perch fillets.

Data from the ministry of Livestock and Fisheries reveals a jump from 29,467 metric tonnes to 41,271 metric tonnes of fish and fish products exported between April 2023 and April 2024.

This increase translates to a rise in export value from $198.2 million to $206.6 million, with government tax revenue also climbing 15 per cent to Sh14.45 billion.

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