Molluscs imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Egypt imported molluscs worth $27.0 million (5.8 thousand tonnes). Value rose 13% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 11% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $38.3 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $27.0M | 5.8K t |
| 2023 | $23.8M | 5.0K t |
| 2022 | $38.3M | 7.8K t |
| 2021 | $17.8M | 5.7K t |
| 2020 | $9.9M | 2.7K t |
| 2019 | $12.8M | 3.6K t |
| 2018 | $12.5M | 3.9K t |
| 2017 | $13.0M | 2.6K t |
Where Egypt imports molluscs from
One supplier dominates: Yemen accounted for 60% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Oman grew fastest (+187% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Yemen | $16.1M | 60% |
| China | $5.8M | 22% |
| Oman | $1.9M | 6.9% |
| Saudi Arabia | $1.6M | 6.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $457K | 1.7% |
| Greece | $377K | 1.4% |
| Chile | $275K | 1% |
| Sierra Leone | $245K | 0.9% |
| United States | $122K | 0.5% |
| Peru | $69K | 0.3% |
Product types under HS 0307
| 0307.43 | Molluscs: cuttle fish and squid, whether in shell or not, includes flours, meals, and pellets of molluscs, fit for human consumption, frozen | 87% |
| 0307.42 | Molluscs: cuttle fish and squid, whether in shell or not, live, fresh or chilled | 3.5% |
| 0307.32 | Molluscs: mussels (Mytilus spp., Perna spp.), whether in shell or not, frozen | 3.3% |
| 0307.59 | Molluscs: octopus (Octopus spp.), dried, salted, in brine, or smoked, cooked or not before or during the smoking process | 3.2% |
| 0307.49 | Molluscs: cuttle fish and squid, whether in shell or not, includes flours, meals, and pellets of molluscs, fit for human consumption, dried, salted… | 1.3% |
| 0307.31 | Molluscs: mussels (Mytilus spp., Perna spp.), whether in shell or not, live, fresh or chilled | 0.7% |
| 0307.21 | Molluscs: scallops, whether in shell or not, including queen scallops, of the genera Pecten, Chlamys or Placopecten, live, fresh or chilled | 0.3% |
| 0307.29 | Molluscs: scallops, whether in shell or not, including queen scallops of the genera Pecten, Chlamys or Placopecten, dried, salted, in brine, or… | 0.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0307.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.69 per kg, close to the world average of $5.09.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Molluscs exports from Egypt
In 2024, Egypt exported molluscs worth $1.2 million (114 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Russia accounted for 57% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Lebanon grew fastest (+75% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Russia | $684K | 57% |
| Turkey | $167K | 14% |
| Oman | $68K | 5.7% |
| Germany | $66K | 5.4% |
| Lebanon | $59K | 4.9% |
| Tunisia | $57K | 4.7% |
| United States | $28K | 2.3% |
| United Kingdom | $18K | 1.5% |
| South Korea | $15K | 1.2% |
| Armenia | $11K | 1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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 imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported molluscs worth $27.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 34th of 215 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 13% on 2023.
Which countries supply molluscs to Egypt?
Yemen was the largest supplier with 60% of the value ($16.1 million), followed by China (21%) and Oman (7%). The top three together account for 88%, out of 18 supplier countries in total. Oman grew fastest among the top ten, up 187% on the year.
What is the average import price of molluscs per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.69 per kg in 2024, 8% below the world average of $5.09 per kg. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so it blends every grade and size; use it as a benchmark, not a quote. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
How have imports of molluscs to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $13.0 million in 2017 to $27.0 million in 2024, an increase of 108%. The peak was 2022 at $38.3 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Egypt also export molluscs?
Yes. Egypt exported $1.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Russia, Turkey and Oman. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $25.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for molluscs?
The HS code for molluscs is heading 0307. In Egypt the largest six-digit codes were 0307.43 (87% of the value) and 0307.42 (3%). It sits in HS chapter 03 (fish and crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0307 page.
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