Other aquatic invertebrates trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in other aquatic invertebrates was worth $844.2 million in 2024, about 113.5 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 21% since 2017, and down 13% on 2023.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
World trade by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $844.2M | 113.5K t |
| 2023 | $968.4M | 89.9K t |
| 2022 | $979.9M | 126.6K t |
| 2021 | $810.1M | 140.0K t |
| 2020 | $681.6M | 85.6K t |
| 2019 | $844.4M | 112.9K t |
| 2018 | $750.5M | 89.7K t |
| 2017 | $698.2M | 92.0K t |
Top other aquatic invertebrates exporting countries
Russia is the largest exporter with 10% of world exports, followed by Japan and Hong Kong. The top three supply 30% between them, out of 140 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Russia | $86.6M | 10% |
| Japan | $85.5M | 10% |
| Hong Kong | $77.2M | 9.2% |
| Chile | $61.4M | 7.3% |
| Mexico | $49.6M | 5.9% |
| China | $49.4M | 5.9% |
| Indonesia | $47.9M | 5.7% |
| Canada | $45.2M | 5.4% |
| Nicaragua | $29.4M | 3.5% |
| Thailand | $23.7M | 2.8% |
| South Korea | $21.5M | 2.5% |
| United States | $20.1M | 2.4% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are Japan (20%), Hong Kong (16%) and Macao (14%). 133 countries imported it, and the top three take 50% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | $170.7M | 20% |
| Hong Kong | $131.4M | 16% |
| Macao | $117.1M | 14% |
| China | $115.6M | 14% |
| South Korea | $68.5M | 8.1% |
| United States | $64.5M | 7.6% |
| Taiwan | $27.5M | 3.3% |
| Singapore | $21.8M | 2.6% |
| Italy | $16.8M | 2% |
| Malaysia | $16.0M | 1.9% |
| Saudi Arabia | $14.2M | 1.7% |
| Canada | $14.2M | 1.7% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $7.44 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Japan averaged $44.99 per kg and Mexico $1.79 per kg, so grade and origin matter.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments worldwide. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Product types under HS 0308
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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 0308: Aquatic invertebrates other than crustaceans and molluscs, live, fresh, chilled, frozen, dried, salted or in brine; smoked aquatic invertebrates other than crustaceans and molluscs, whether or not cooked before or during the smoking process. HS 0308 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most other aquatic invertebrates?
Russia exported $86.6 million in 2024, 10% of the world total, followed by Japan (10%) and Hong Kong (9%). In all, 140 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most other aquatic invertebrates?
Japan imported $170.7 million in 2024, 20% of world imports, ahead of Hong Kong (16%) and Macao (14%). The top three importers together take 50%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in other aquatic invertebrates?
It was worth $844.2 million in 2024, about 113.5 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 21% since 2017. The peak year was 2022 at $979.9 million. 140 countries reported exports and 133 reported imports.
What is the average price of other aquatic invertebrates per kg?
The world average declared value was about $7.44 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Japan averaged $44.99 per kg and Mexico $1.79 per kg, so grade and origin matter. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so treat it as a benchmark, not a quote.
What is the HS code for other aquatic invertebrates?
The HS code for other aquatic invertebrates is heading 0308, in chapter 03 (fish and crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates). Customs uses this code worldwide at the six-digit level; national tariffs add more digits. The full list of codes is on the HS 0308 page.
How can I find other aquatic invertebrates buyers and suppliers?
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