Prepared crustaceans and molluscs imports in Lebanon: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Lebanon imported prepared crustaceans and molluscs worth $6.5 million (668 tonnes). Value rose 5% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 12% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $8.4 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 | $6.5M | 668 t |
| 2023 | $6.1M | 557 t |
| 2022 | $5.0M | 838 t |
| 2021 | $3.8M | 770 t |
| 2020 | $2.2M | 444 t |
| 2019 | $8.4M | 1.2K t |
| 2018 | $2.9M | 379 t |
| 2017 | $2.9M | 336 t |
Where Lebanon imports prepared crustaceans and molluscs from
Most of the value came from Vietnam (28%), India (26%), Thailand (11%). Among the main suppliers, Japan grew fastest (+124% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Vietnam | $1.8M | 28% |
| India | $1.7M | 26% |
| Thailand | $708K | 11% |
| China | $482K | 7.5% |
| New Zealand | $437K | 6.8% |
| Indonesia | $424K | 6.6% |
| Spain | $183K | 2.8% |
| United Arab Emirates | $171K | 2.6% |
| Chile | $156K | 2.4% |
| Japan | $102K | 1.6% |
Product types under HS 1605
| 1605.29 | Crustacean preparations: shrimps and prawns, prepared or preserved, in airtight containers | 48% |
| 1605.10 | Crustacean preparations: crab, prepared or preserved | 24% |
| 1605.54 | Mollusc preparations: cuttle fish and squid, prepared or preserved | 10% |
| 1605.21 | Crustacean preparations: shrimps and prawns, prepared or preserved, not in airtight containers | 5.4% |
| 1605.59 | Mollusc preparations: n.e.c. in item no. 1605.5, preparations such as pastes, sausages, prepared meals and the like | 3.5% |
| 1605.53 | Mollusc preparations: mussels, prepared or preserved | 2.8% |
| 1605.69 | Aquatic invertebrates: other than crustaceans, molluscs, sea cucumbers, sea urchins, and jellyfish, prepared or preserved | 2.3% |
| 1605.55 | Mollusc preparations: octopus, prepared or preserved | 1.6% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1605.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $9.69 per kg, close to the world average of $8.17.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Prepared crustaceans and molluscs exports from Lebanon
Exports of prepared crustaceans and molluscs by Lebanon reached $268 thousand in 2024 (25 tonnes). Most of it went to Cote d'Ivoire (42%), Liberia (42%), Equatorial Guinea (8%). Among the main buyer markets, Cote d'Ivoire grew fastest (+767% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Cote d'Ivoire | $113K | 42% |
| Liberia | $112K | 42% |
| Equatorial Guinea | $21K | 7.7% |
| Nigeria | $8K | 3% |
| Iraq | $6K | 2.4% |
| Cameroon | $4K | 1.6% |
| Guinea | $3K | 1.2% |
| Sierra Leone | $0K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Lebanon?
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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 1605: Crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates, prepared or preserved.
Common questions
What is the value of prepared crustaceans and molluscs imported by Lebanon?
Lebanon imported prepared crustaceans and molluscs worth $6.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 668 tonnes. That ranks it 51st of 214 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 5% on 2023.
Which countries supply prepared crustaceans and molluscs to Lebanon?
Vietnam was the largest supplier with 28% of the value ($1.8 million), followed by India (26%) and Thailand (11%). The top three together account for 65%, out of 26 supplier countries in total. Japan grew fastest among the top ten, up 124% on the year.
What is the average import price of prepared crustaceans and molluscs per kg?
The average declared import value was about $9.69 per kg in 2024, 19% above 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 imports of prepared crustaceans and molluscs to Lebanon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.9 million in 2017 to $6.5 million in 2024, an increase of 125%. The peak was 2019 at $8.4 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Lebanon also export prepared crustaceans and molluscs?
Yes. Lebanon exported $268 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Cote d'Ivoire, Liberia and Equatorial Guinea. On balance Lebanon is a net importer of this product, by about $6.2 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 Lebanon the largest six-digit codes were 1605.29 (48% of the value) and 1605.10 (24%). 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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