Crustaceans exports from Angola: data, top buyers and prices
Angola exported $33.9 million of crustaceans in 2024 (3.2 thousand tonnes). Value rose 45% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $33.9M | 3.2K t |
| 2023 | $23.3M | 2.5K t |
| 2022 | $21.1M | 2.4K t |
| 2021 | $24.5M | 2.6K t |
| 2020 | $21.9M | 2.3K t |
| 2019 | $25.2M | 2.3K t |
| 2018 | $28.8M | 4.2K t |
| 2017 | $27.3M | 2.2K t |
Where Angola exports crustaceans to
Spain alone took 73% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Spain grew fastest (+78% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $24.6M | 73% |
| Portugal | $7.0M | 21% |
| Japan | $850K | 2.5% |
| Malaysia | $677K | 2% |
| China | $614K | 1.8% |
| United Kingdom | $77K | 0.2% |
| Tunisia | $25K | 0.1% |
| Singapore | $22K | 0.1% |
| Italy | $21K | 0.1% |
| South Korea | $5K | 0% |
Product types under HS 0306
| 0306.17 | Frozen cooked shrimp | 50% |
| 0306.16 | Frozen cooked cold-water shrimp | 41% |
| 0306.14 | Frozen cooked crab | 6.5% |
| 0306.12 | Frozen cooked lobster | 1% |
| 0306.11 | Frozen cooked rock lobster | 0.5% |
| 0306.94 | Crustaceans: Norway lobsters (Nephrops norvegicus), smoked, cooked or not, whether in shell or not, whether or not cooked before or during smoking | 0.3% |
| 0306.19 | Frozen cooked crustaceans (other) | 0.2% |
| 0306.95 | Smoked shrimp | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0306.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $10.56 per kg, 30% above the world average of $8.11. 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.
Crustaceans imports to Angola
In 2024, Angola imported crustaceans worth $382 thousand (76 tonnes). Portugal alone supplied 67% of it. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+341% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Portugal | $255K | 67% |
| Japan | $72K | 19% |
| South Africa | $28K | 7.4% |
| India | $22K | 5.6% |
| Netherlands | $2K | 0.6% |
| Mozambique | $1K | 0.3% |
| Belgium | $1K | 0.3% |
| Ethiopia | $0K | 0.1% |
| Kenya | $0K | 0.1% |
| Nigeria | $0K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Angola?
The shipment records behind Angola crustaceans exports (HS 0306): 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 0306: Crustaceans; in shell or not, live, fresh, chilled, frozen, dried, salted or in brine; smoked, cooked or not before or during smoking; in shell, steamed or boiled, whether or not chilled, frozen, dried, salted or in brine.
Common questions
What is the value of crustaceans exported by Angola?
Angola exported crustaceans worth $33.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 57th of 173 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 45% on 2023.
Which countries buy crustaceans from Angola?
Spain was the largest buyer with 73% of the value ($24.6 million), followed by Portugal (21%) and Japan (3%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 14 buyer countries in total. Japan grew fastest among the top ten, up 159% on the year.
What is the average export price of crustaceans per kg?
The average declared export value was about $10.56 per kg in 2024, 30% above the world average of $8.11 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of crustaceans from Angola changed since 2017?
Exports went from $27.3 million in 2017 to $33.9 million in 2024, an increase of 24%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $25.8 million a year.
Does Angola also import crustaceans?
Yes. Angola imported $382 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Portugal, Japan and South Africa. On balance Angola is a net exporter of this product, by about $33.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for crustaceans?
The HS code for crustaceans is heading 0306. In Angola the largest six-digit codes were 0306.17 (50% of the value) and 0306.16 (41%).
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