Other aquatic invertebrates exports from Egypt: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of other aquatic invertebrates by Egypt reached $3.4 million in 2024 (70 tonnes). That is 165% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 34% 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 | $3.4M | 70 t |
| 2023 | $1.3M | 60 t |
| 2022 | $511K | 19 t |
| 2021 | $397K | 13 t |
| 2020 | $569K | 13 t |
| 2019 | $976K | 20 t |
| 2018 | $28K | 0 t |
| 2017 | $433K | 12 t |
Where Egypt exports other aquatic invertebrates to
One buyer market dominates: Hong Kong accounted for 90% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Macao grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong | $3.0M | 90% |
| Macao | $324K | 9.6% |
| United States | $11K | 0.3% |
| Maldives | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 0308
| 0308.19 | Aquatic invertebrates: sea cucumbers (Stichopus japonicus, Holothuroidea), dried, salted or in brine, smoked, whether or not cooked before or during… | 100% |
| 0308.90 | Aquatic invertebrates: other than crustaceans, molluscs, sea urchins, sea cucumbers and jellyfish, live, fresh, chilled, frozen, dried, salted or in… | 0.3% |
| 0308.11 | Aquatic invertebrates: sea cucumbers (Stichopus japonicus, Holothuroidea), live, fresh or chilled | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0308.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $48.52 per kg, 552% above the world average of $7.44. 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
Public statistics stop at country totals and the last published year. EximDataX shows the shipment records underneath: the companies, dates, quantities and declared values, updated weekly.
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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 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.
Common questions
What is the value of other aquatic invertebrates exported by Egypt?
Egypt exported other aquatic invertebrates worth $3.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 70 tonnes. That ranks it 31st of 140 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 165% on 2023.
Which countries buy other aquatic invertebrates from Egypt?
Hong Kong was the largest buyer with 90% of the value ($3.0 million), followed by Macao (10%) and the United States (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 4 buyer countries in total. Hong Kong grew fastest among the top ten, up 186% on the year.
What is the average export price of other aquatic invertebrates per kg?
The average declared export value was about $48.52 per kg in 2024, 552% above the world average of $7.44 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 exports of other aquatic invertebrates from Egypt changed since 2017?
Exports went from $433 thousand in 2017 to $3.4 million in 2024, an increase of 679%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
What is the HS code for other aquatic invertebrates?
The HS code for other aquatic invertebrates is heading 0308. In Egypt the largest six-digit codes were 0308.19 (100% of the value) and 0308.90 (0%). 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 0308 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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