Frozen cooked cold-water shrimp imports in Morocco: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of frozen cooked cold-water shrimp by Morocco reached $99.7 million in 2024 (32.0 thousand tonnes). It ranks 4th of 153 countries for imports of this product. Value rose 73% on 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 .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $99.7M | 32.0K t |
| 2023 | $57.6M | 15.0K t |
| 2022 | $53.6M | 11.6K t |
| 2021 | $77.7M | 16.7K t |
| 2020 | $42.6M | 14.0K t |
| 2019 | $53.0M | 16.3K t |
| 2018 | $48.6M | 8.6K t |
| 2017 | $26.5M | 7.9K t |
Where Morocco imports frozen cooked cold-water shrimp from
Most of the value came from Greenland (18%), Estonia (15%), Canada (14%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 47%. Among the main suppliers, Norway grew fastest (+427% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Greenland | $17.5M | 18% |
| Estonia | $14.7M | 15% |
| Canada | $14.3M | 14% |
| Netherlands | $11.8M | 12% |
| Lithuania | $10.7M | 11% |
| Norway | $10.6M | 11% |
| Denmark | $9.7M | 9.7% |
| Ecuador | $5.1M | 5.1% |
| Latvia | $1.5M | 1.6% |
| United Kingdom | $1.4M | 1.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.12 per kg, 45% below the world average of $5.65, 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.
Frozen cooked cold-water shrimp exports from Morocco
Morocco exported $2.0 million of frozen cooked cold-water shrimp in 2024 (331 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Spain accounted for 72% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $1.4M | 72% |
| Denmark | $527K | 27% |
| Norway | $17K | 0.9% |
| United States | $8K | 0.4% |
| Bahrain | $2K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Morocco?
The shipment records behind Morocco frozen cooked cold-water shrimp imports (HS 0306.16): 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 0306.16: Crustaceans: frozen, cold-water shrimps and prawns (Pandalus spp., Crangon crangon), in shell or not, smoked, cooked or not before or during smoking: in shell, cooked by steaming or by boiling in water.
Common questions
What is the value of frozen cooked cold-water shrimp imported by Morocco?
Morocco imported frozen cooked cold-water shrimp worth $99.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 32.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 4th of 153 countries worldwide, with 6% of world imports. The value was up 73% on 2023.
Which countries supply frozen cooked cold-water shrimp to Morocco?
Greenland was the largest supplier with 18% of the value ($17.5 million), followed by Estonia (15%) and Canada (14%). The top three together account for 47%, out of 18 supplier countries in total. Norway grew fastest among the top ten, up 427% on the year.
What is the average import price of frozen cooked cold-water shrimp per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.12 per kg in 2024, 45% below the world average of $5.65 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of frozen cooked cold-water shrimp to Morocco changed since 2017?
Imports went from $26.5 million in 2017 to $99.7 million in 2024, an increase of 276%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $57.4 million a year.
Does Morocco also export frozen cooked cold-water shrimp?
Yes. Morocco exported $2.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Spain, Denmark and Norway. On balance Morocco is a net importer of this product, by about $97.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for frozen cooked cold-water shrimp?
The HS code for frozen cooked cold-water shrimp is subheading 0306.16. 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?
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