Fresh lobster exports from Morocco: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Morocco exported fresh lobster worth $4.2 million (133 tonnes). The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 21% 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 | $4.2M | 133 t |
| 2023 | $4.2M | 140 t |
| 2022 | $2.6M | 84 t |
| 2021 | $750K | 28 t |
| 2020 | $486K | 23 t |
| 2019 | $735K | 23 t |
| 2018 | $745K | 25 t |
| 2017 | $1.1M | 43 t |
Where Morocco exports fresh lobster to
Spain alone took 99% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $4.2M | 99% |
| Portugal | $41K | 1% |
| Greece | $20K | 0.5% |
| Switzerland | $2K | 0% |
| Slovenia | $0K | 0% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $31.81 per kg, 63% above the world average of $19.51. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Morocco?
The shipment records behind Morocco fresh lobster exports (HS 0306.32): 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 0306.32: Crustaceans: live, fresh or chilled, lobsters (Homarus spp.), whether in shell or not.
Common questions
What is the value of fresh lobster exported by Morocco?
Morocco exported fresh lobster worth $4.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 133 tonnes. That ranks it 12th of 82 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 1% on 2023.
Which countries buy fresh lobster from Morocco?
Spain was the largest buyer with 99% of the value ($4.2 million), followed by Portugal (1%) and Greece (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 5 buyer countries in total.
What is the average export price of fresh lobster per kg?
The average declared export value was about $31.81 per kg in 2024, 63% above the world average of $19.51 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of fresh lobster from Morocco changed since 2017?
Exports went from $1.1 million in 2017 to $4.2 million in 2024, an increase of 280%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for fresh lobster?
The HS code for fresh lobster is subheading 0306.32. 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.
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