Molluscs exports from Kenya: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of molluscs by Kenya reached $11.4 million in 2024 (2.3 thousand tonnes). That is 27% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 14% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $15.6 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 | $11.4M | 2.3K t |
| 2023 | $15.6M | 2.5K t |
| 2022 | $12.8M | 2.2K t |
| 2021 | $8.3M | 1.5K t |
| 2020 | $5.1M | 1.2K t |
| 2019 | $11.5M | 2.3K t |
| 2018 | $8.1M | 1.2K t |
| 2017 | $4.6M | 821 t |
Where Kenya exports molluscs to
One buyer market dominates: Italy accounted for 56% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Hong Kong grew fastest (+75% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $6.3M | 56% |
| France | $1.3M | 11% |
| Netherlands | $975K | 8.6% |
| Portugal | $686K | 6% |
| Hong Kong | $623K | 5.5% |
| Spain | $554K | 4.9% |
| Malta | $506K | 4.4% |
| Belgium | $206K | 1.8% |
| Greece | $127K | 1.1% |
| Rwanda | $19K | 0.2% |
Product types under HS 0307
| 0307.52 | Frozen octopus | 50% |
| 0307.59 | Dried octopus | 43% |
| 0307.87 | Dried abalone | 4.9% |
| 0307.51 | Fresh octopus | 1.1% |
| 0307.83 | Frozen abalone | 0.5% |
| 0307.49 | Dried squid and cuttlefish | 0.3% |
| 0307.91 | Fresh molluscs (other) | 0.1% |
| 0307.21 | Fresh scallops | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0307.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.04 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya molluscs exports (HS 0307): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Direct customs feed: shipment-level records from the official customs source.
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 Kenya?
Kenya exported molluscs worth $11.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 58th of 172 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 27% on 2023.
Which countries buy molluscs from Kenya?
Italy was the largest buyer with 56% of the value ($6.3 million), followed by France (11%) and the Netherlands (9%). The top three together account for 76%, out of 45 buyer countries in total. Hong Kong grew fastest among the top ten, up 75% on the year.
What is the average export price of molluscs per kg?
The average declared export value was about $5.04 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $5.09 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of molluscs from Kenya changed since 2017?
Exports went from $4.6 million in 2017 to $11.4 million in 2024, an increase of 147%. The peak was 2023 at $15.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $9.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for molluscs?
The HS code for molluscs is heading 0307. In Kenya the largest six-digit codes were 0307.52 (50% of the value) and 0307.59 (42%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Kenya. Tell us your product to see it live.
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