Volume and value of ornamental fishes in the Nigerian export trade

摘要

There are about 70 commonly exported species of ornamental fish (fresh & marine water species) in the Nigerian export trade. In 2006 the association of live fish exporters (NAOFFEN) was made up of 60 members but only 40 companies had the export permit in 2007. The total volume of ornamental fish exported in 2006 was 1,292,259 at the value of $711804.37 while in 2007 the value dropped to 1,132,286 at the value of $662,611.35.