Live Ornamental Fish Prices in South Africa
| Variety | Market level | Price (US$/kg) | Local (ZAR) | MoM | YoY | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | Export (unit value) | 38.41 | 746 | ▲ 201.2% | ▲ 201.2% | UN Comtrade (unit value) |
As of June 2026, the live ornamental fish price in South Africa available is US$ 38.41 per kg (746 ZAR), up 201.2% year-on-year.
In 2024, South Africa exported live ornamental fish valued at US$455, ranking 55th out of 58 exporters and accounting for 0.0% of global exports. Export volume was reported as 0 tonnes, with a year-on-year decline of 85.1%. The latest export unit value was US$38.4118 per kg. South Africa is a net exporter of live ornamental fish.
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Production, Exports, Imports & HS Codes - live ornamental fish in South Africa
In 2024, South Africa exported live ornamental fish valued at US$455, ranking 55th out of 58 exporters and accounting for 0.0% of global exports. Export volume was reported as 0 tonnes, with a year-on-year decline of 85.1%. The latest export unit value was US$38.4118 per kg. South Africa is a net exporter of live ornamental fish.
Exports UN Comtrade · 2024
In 2024, South Africa exported $455 (0 t) of live ornamental fish▼ 85.1% YoY. That ranks #55 worldwide (0% of global exports).
Export value by year (US$)
Export volume by year
Top live ornamental fish exporters worldwide UN Comtrade · 2024
- #1 Japan $48.3M · 19.2%
- #2 Indonesia $33.2M · 13.2%
- #3 Singapore $32.8M · 13%
- #4 Thailand $19.7M · 7.8%
- #5 Czech Republic $18.1M · 7.2%
Annual export data South Africa · UN Comtrade
| Year | Export value (US$) | Volume | Avg price/kg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $455 | 0 t | $12.75 |
| 2023 | $3.1K | 0.3 t | $9.45 |
| 2022 | $3.4K | 0.3 t | $10.96 |
| 2021 | $25.3K | 1.8 t | $13.96 |
| 2020 | $13K | 1.3 t | $10.27 |
HS Code
live ornamental fish is traded under Harmonized System code 0301.11. Trade figures above are compiled for this HS heading.
Sources: trade & HS - UN Comtrade. Values are official reported figures.