Prepared crustaceans and molluscs exports from Egypt: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of prepared crustaceans and molluscs by Egypt reached $35.3 million in 2024 (7.7 thousand tonnes). That is 21% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 13% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $73.8 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 | $35.3M | 7.7K t |
| 2023 | $44.9M | 10.2K t |
| 2022 | $73.8M | 11.2K t |
| 2021 | $26.9M | 5.7K t |
| 2020 | $33.5M | 8.3K t |
| 2019 | $41.4M | 7.8K t |
| 2018 | $23.3M | 6.2K t |
| 2017 | $14.8M | 3.9K t |
Where Egypt exports prepared crustaceans and molluscs to
United States alone took 99% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $35.0M | 99% |
| United Kingdom | $262K | 0.7% |
| Canada | $17K | 0.1% |
| Russia | $16K | 0.1% |
| Luxembourg | $1K | 0% |
| Kuwait | $0K | 0% |
| United Arab Emirates | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 1605
| 1605.40 | Crustacean preparations: other than crab, shrimps, prawns, and lobsters, prepared or preserved | 100% |
| 1605.21 | Crustacean preparations: shrimps and prawns, prepared or preserved, not in airtight containers | 0% |
| 1605.52 | Mollusc preparations: scallops, including queen scallops, prepared or preserved | 0% |
| 1605.10 | Crustacean preparations: crab, prepared or preserved | 0% |
| 1605.58 | Mollusc preparations: snails, other than sea snails, prepared or preserved | 0% |
| 1605.51 | Mollusc preparations: oysters, prepared or preserved | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1605.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.57 per kg, 44% below the world average of $8.17, 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.
Prepared crustaceans and molluscs imports to Egypt
In 2024, Egypt imported prepared crustaceans and molluscs worth $1.6 million (341 tonnes). China alone supplied 65% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+709% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.0M | 65% |
| Greece | $293K | 18% |
| Chile | $240K | 15% |
| Philippines | $12K | 0.8% |
| Netherlands | $10K | 0.6% |
| Thailand | $2K | 0.1% |
| Italy | $0K | 0% |
| Turkey | $0K | 0% |
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 1605: Crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates, prepared or preserved.
Common questions
What is the value of prepared crustaceans and molluscs exported by Egypt?
Egypt exported prepared crustaceans and molluscs worth $35.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 7.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 31st of 155 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 21% on 2023.
Which countries buy prepared crustaceans and molluscs from Egypt?
The United States was the largest buyer with 99% of the value ($35.0 million), followed by the United Kingdom (1%) and Canada (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 7 buyer countries in total.
What is the average export price of prepared crustaceans and molluscs per kg?
The average declared export value was about $4.57 per kg in 2024, 44% below the world average of $8.17 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 prepared crustaceans and molluscs from Egypt changed since 2017?
Exports went from $14.8 million in 2017 to $35.3 million in 2024, an increase of 138%. The peak was 2022 at $73.8 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Egypt also import prepared crustaceans and molluscs?
Yes. Egypt imported $1.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, Greece and Chile. On balance Egypt is a net exporter of this product, by about $33.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for prepared crustaceans and molluscs?
The HS code for prepared crustaceans and molluscs is heading 1605. In Egypt the largest six-digit codes were 1605.40 (100% of the value) and 1605.21 (0%). It sits in HS chapter 16 (meat, fish, crustaceans, molluscs or other aquatic invertebrates, or insects; preparations thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1605 page.
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