Fresh crab exports from Kenya: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Kenya exported fresh crab worth $5.9 million (377 tonnes). Value rose 19% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 40% 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 | $5.9M | 377 t |
| 2023 | $5.0M | 360 t |
| 2022 | $1.3M | 306 t |
| 2021 | $1.1M | 397 t |
| 2020 | $1.3M | 398 t |
| 2019 | $350K | 71 t |
| 2018 | $1.5M | 131 t |
| 2017 | $560K | 48 t |
Where Kenya exports fresh crab to
China alone took 96% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $5.7M | 96% |
| Hong Kong | $92K | 1.6% |
| United States | $46K | 0.8% |
| United Arab Emirates | $33K | 0.6% |
| Thailand | $31K | 0.5% |
| Singapore | $6K | 0.1% |
| Germany | $5K | 0.1% |
| Russia | $3K | 0.1% |
| Israel | $2K | 0% |
| South Africa | $2K | 0% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $15.71 per kg, close to the world average of $14.58.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya fresh crab exports (HS 0306.33): 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 0306.33: Crustaceans: live, fresh or chilled, crabs, whether in shell or not.
Common questions
What is the value of fresh crab exported by Kenya?
Kenya exported fresh crab worth $5.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 377 tonnes. That ranks it 27th of 95 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 19% on 2023.
Which countries buy fresh crab from Kenya?
China was the largest buyer with 96% of the value ($5.7 million), followed by Hong Kong (2%) and the United States (1%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 38 buyer countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 477% on the year.
What is the average export price of fresh crab per kg?
The average declared export value was about $15.71 per kg in 2024, 8% above the world average of $14.58 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of fresh crab from Kenya changed since 2017?
Exports went from $560 thousand in 2017 to $5.9 million in 2024, an increase of 956%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for fresh crab?
The HS code for fresh crab is subheading 0306.33. 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 0306 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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