Molluscs exports from Angola: data, top buyers and prices
Angola exported $6.5 million of molluscs in 2024 (2.5 thousand tonnes). That is 41% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 62% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $11.1 million.
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 | $6.5M | 2.5K t |
| 2023 | $11.1M | 3.2K t |
| 2022 | $4.2M | 2.0K t |
| 2021 | $2.5M | 1.2K t |
| 2020 | $9.0M | 2.8K t |
| 2019 | $353K | 86 t |
| 2018 | $4.2M | 512 t |
| 2017 | $222K | 2 t |
Where Angola exports molluscs to
One buyer market dominates: Malaysia accounted for 55% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, China grew fastest (+48% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Malaysia | $3.6M | 55% |
| Portugal | $1.7M | 26% |
| China | $749K | 12% |
| Spain | $305K | 4.7% |
| Japan | $158K | 2.4% |
| Ethiopia | $22K | 0.3% |
| Vietnam | $3K | 0% |
| United Kingdom | $2K | 0% |
| United Arab Emirates | $2K | 0% |
| DR Congo | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 0307
| 0307.43 | Frozen squid and cuttlefish | 59% |
| 0307.52 | Frozen octopus | 38% |
| 0307.49 | Dried squid and cuttlefish | 1.7% |
| 0307.42 | Fresh squid and cuttlefish | 0.9% |
| 0307.59 | Dried octopus | 0% |
| 0307.12 | Frozen oysters | 0% |
| 0307.92 | Frozen molluscs (other) | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0307.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.64 per kg, 48% below the world average of $5.09, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Angola?
The shipment records behind Angola 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 Angola?
Angola exported molluscs worth $6.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 71st of 172 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 41% on 2023.
Which countries buy molluscs from Angola?
Malaysia was the largest buyer with 55% of the value ($3.6 million), followed by Portugal (26%) and China (11%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 10 buyer countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 48% on the year.
What is the average export price of molluscs per kg?
The average declared export value was about $2.64 per kg in 2024, 48% below the world average of $5.09 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of molluscs from Angola changed since 2017?
Exports went from $222 thousand in 2017 to $6.5 million in 2024. The peak was 2023 at $11.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for molluscs?
The HS code for molluscs is heading 0307. In Angola the largest six-digit codes were 0307.43 (59% of the value) and 0307.52 (38%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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