Crustaceans imports in Morocco: data, top suppliers and prices
Morocco imported $172.0 million of crustaceans in 2024 (58.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 37% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $172.0M | 58.7K t |
| 2023 | $125.5M | 34.8K t |
| 2022 | $130.7M | 34.9K t |
| 2021 | $144.2M | 36.9K t |
| 2020 | $89.7M | 31.2K t |
| 2019 | $105.0M | 36.9K t |
| 2018 | $113.4M | 31.3K t |
| 2017 | $138.7M | 24.2K t |
Where Morocco imports crustaceans from
Most of the value came from Netherlands (26%), Ecuador (15%), Greenland (10%). Among the main suppliers, Lithuania grew fastest (+423% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $44.2M | 26% |
| Ecuador | $25.6M | 15% |
| Greenland | $17.5M | 10% |
| Estonia | $14.7M | 8.5% |
| Canada | $14.4M | 8.4% |
| Lithuania | $10.7M | 6.2% |
| Norway | $10.6M | 6.2% |
| Denmark | $9.7M | 5.6% |
| Belgium | $5.2M | 3% |
| Argentina | $3.5M | 2% |
Product types under HS 0306
| 0306.16 | Frozen cooked cold-water shrimp | 58% |
| 0306.17 | Frozen cooked shrimp | 21% |
| 0306.35 | Fresh cold-water shrimp | 19% |
| 0306.95 | Smoked shrimp | 1.2% |
| 0306.15 | Frozen cooked Norway lobster | 0.6% |
| 0306.12 | Frozen cooked lobster | 0.1% |
| 0306.14 | Frozen cooked crab | 0.1% |
| 0306.31 | Fresh rock lobster | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0306.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.93 per kg, 64% below the world average of $8.11, 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.
Crustaceans exports from Morocco
Exports of crustaceans by Morocco reached $117.0 million in 2024 (8.8 thousand tonnes). Spain alone took 85% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $99.6M | 85% |
| Portugal | $6.1M | 5.2% |
| Denmark | $4.9M | 4.2% |
| Netherlands | $3.6M | 3.1% |
| Italy | $640K | 0.6% |
| France | $411K | 0.4% |
| Greece | $346K | 0.3% |
| Finland | $328K | 0.3% |
| United Kingdom | $309K | 0.3% |
| Germany | $219K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Morocco?
The shipment records behind Morocco crustaceans imports (HS 0306): 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: Crustaceans; in shell or not, live, fresh, chilled, frozen, dried, salted or in brine; smoked, cooked or not before or during smoking; in shell, steamed or boiled, whether or not chilled, frozen, dried, salted or in brine.
Common questions
What is the value of crustaceans imported by Morocco?
Morocco imported crustaceans worth $172.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 58.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 22nd of 215 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 37% on 2023.
Which countries supply crustaceans to Morocco?
The Netherlands was the largest supplier with 26% of the value ($44.2 million), followed by Ecuador (15%) and Greenland (10%). The top three together account for 51%, out of 36 supplier countries in total. Lithuania grew fastest among the top ten, up 423% on the year.
What is the average import price of crustaceans per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.93 per kg in 2024, 64% below the world average of $8.11 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of crustaceans to Morocco changed since 2017?
Imports went from $138.7 million in 2017 to $172.0 million in 2024, an increase of 24%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $127.4 million a year.
Does Morocco also export crustaceans?
Yes. Morocco exported $117.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Spain, Portugal and Denmark. On balance Morocco is a net importer of this product, by about $55.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for crustaceans?
The HS code for crustaceans is heading 0306. In Morocco the largest six-digit codes were 0306.16 (58% of the value) and 0306.17 (21%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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