Molluscs exports from Algeria: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of molluscs by Algeria reached $18.6 million in 2024 (2.3 thousand tonnes). The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $18.6M | 2.3K t |
| 2023 | $18.2M | 2.5K t |
| 2022 | $10.1M | 1.4K t |
| 2021 | $23.1M | 2.5K t |
| 2020 | $11.2M | 2.0K t |
| 2019 | $14.6M | 2.5K t |
| 2018 | $19.4M | 2.8K t |
| 2017 | $9.7M | 1.9K t |
Where Algeria exports molluscs to
One buyer market dominates: Spain accounted for 92% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Italy grew fastest (+68% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $17.2M | 92% |
| Italy | $1.3M | 7% |
| Tunisia | $138K | 0.7% |
| Bulgaria | $14K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 0307
| 0307.52 | Frozen octopus | 93% |
| 0307.60 | Fresh land snails | 7% |
| 0307.51 | Fresh octopus | 0% |
| 0307.59 | Dried octopus | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0307.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.18 per kg, 61% above the world average of $5.09. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Molluscs imports to Algeria
In 2024, Algeria imported molluscs worth $4.0 million (1.2 thousand tonnes). China alone supplied 51% of it. Among the main suppliers, Mauritania grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
Who is behind these numbers in Algeria?
The shipment records behind Algeria molluscs exports (HS 0307): 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 0307: Molluscs; whether in shell or not, live, fresh, chilled, frozen, dried, salted or in brine; smoked molluscs, whether in shell or not, whether or not cooked before or during the smoking process.
Common questions
What is the value of molluscs exported by Algeria?
Algeria exported molluscs worth $18.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 44th of 172 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 2% on 2023.
Which countries buy molluscs from Algeria?
Spain was the largest buyer with 92% of the value ($17.2 million), followed by Italy (7%) and Tunisia (1%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 4 buyer countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 68% on the year.
What is the average export price of molluscs per kg?
The average declared export value was about $8.18 per kg in 2024, 61% above the world average of $5.09 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of molluscs from Algeria changed since 2017?
Exports went from $9.7 million in 2017 to $18.6 million in 2024, an increase of 92%. The peak was 2021 at $23.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $15.6 million a year.
Does Algeria also import molluscs?
Yes. Algeria imported $4.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, Tunisia and Mauritania. On balance Algeria is a net exporter of this product, by about $14.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for molluscs?
The HS code for molluscs is heading 0307. In Algeria the largest six-digit codes were 0307.52 (93% of the value) and 0307.60 (7%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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