Fresh cold-water shrimp imports in Morocco: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Morocco imported fresh cold-water shrimp worth $33.3 million (15.0 thousand tonnes). It ranks 1st of 92 countries for imports of this product. That is 65% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 10% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $71.9 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 | $33.3M | 15.0K t |
| 2023 | $20.2M | 8.8K t |
| 2022 | $32.7M | 13.7K t |
| 2021 | $29.9M | 13.2K t |
| 2020 | $20.7M | 12.7K t |
| 2019 | $28.6M | 16.2K t |
| 2018 | $12.2M | 9.5K t |
| 2017 | $71.9M | 6.4K t |
Where Morocco imports fresh cold-water shrimp from
Netherlands alone supplied 84% of it. Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest (+79% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $28.0M | 84% |
| Belgium | $4.6M | 14% |
| Germany | $656K | 2% |
| Spain | $65K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.22 per kg, 60% below the world average of $5.58, 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.
Fresh cold-water shrimp exports from Morocco
Exports of fresh cold-water shrimp by Morocco reached $4.5 million in 2024 (2.4 thousand tonnes). It ranks 8th of 69 countries for exports of this product. Denmark alone took 99% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Denmark grew fastest (+130% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Denmark | $4.4M | 99% |
| Spain | $23K | 0.5% |
| Iceland | $22K | 0.5% |
| Luxembourg | $5K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Morocco?
The shipment records behind Morocco fresh cold-water shrimp imports (HS 0306.35): 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 0306.35: Crustaceans: live, fresh or chilled, cold-water shrimps and prawns (Pandalus spp., Crangon crangon), in shell or not.
Common questions
What is the value of fresh cold-water shrimp imported by Morocco?
Morocco imported fresh cold-water shrimp worth $33.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 15.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 92 countries worldwide, with 20% of world imports. The value was up 65% on 2023.
Which countries supply fresh cold-water shrimp to Morocco?
The Netherlands was the largest supplier with 84% of the value ($28.0 million), followed by Belgium (14%) and Germany (2%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 4 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 198% on the year.
What is the average import price of fresh cold-water shrimp per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.22 per kg in 2024, 60% below the world average of $5.58 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of fresh cold-water shrimp to Morocco changed since 2017?
Imports went from $71.9 million in 2017 to $33.3 million in 2024, a fall of 54%. The peak was 2017 at $71.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $31.2 million a year.
Does Morocco also export fresh cold-water shrimp?
Yes. Morocco exported $4.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Denmark, Spain and Iceland. On balance Morocco is a net importer of this product, by about $28.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for fresh cold-water shrimp?
The HS code for fresh cold-water shrimp is subheading 0306.35. 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?
The totals here are public statistics; EximDataX adds the company names by reading partner countries' customs records for Morocco. Tell us your product to see it live.
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