Frozen cooked Norway lobster exports from Morocco: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of frozen cooked norway lobster by Morocco reached $2.8 million in 2024 (93 tonnes). That makes it the 9th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 65 countries. That is 8% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $3.7 million.
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 | $2.8M | 93 t |
| 2023 | $3.1M | 95 t |
| 2022 | $2.5M | 79 t |
| 2021 | $2.8M | 84 t |
| 2020 | $1.6M | 120 t |
| 2019 | $1.3M | 128 t |
| 2018 | $3.7M | 174 t |
| 2017 | $3.1M | 107 t |
Where Morocco exports frozen cooked norway lobster to
One buyer market dominates: Spain accounted for 100% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $2.8M | 100% |
| Slovenia | $6K | 0.2% |
| Greece | $4K | 0.1% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $30.34 per kg, 143% above the world average of $12.51. 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.
Frozen cooked Norway lobster imports to Morocco
Morocco imported $1.1 million of frozen cooked norway lobster in 2024 (115 tonnes). Argentina alone supplied 82% of it. Among the main suppliers, Argentina grew fastest (+389% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Argentina | $907K | 82% |
| Thailand | $83K | 7.5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $35K | 3.2% |
| Belgium | $23K | 2.1% |
| Netherlands | $22K | 2% |
| Norway | $13K | 1.2% |
| Ireland | $13K | 1.1% |
| Spain | $11K | 1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Morocco?
The shipment records behind Morocco frozen cooked norway lobster exports (HS 0306.15): 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 0306.15: Crustaceans: frozen, Norway lobsters (Nephrops norvegicus), 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 norway lobster exported by Morocco?
Morocco exported frozen cooked norway lobster worth $2.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 93 tonnes. That ranks it 9th of 65 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was down 8% on 2023.
Which countries buy frozen cooked norway lobster from Morocco?
Spain was the largest buyer with 100% of the value ($2.8 million), followed by Slovenia (0%) and Greece (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 3 buyer countries in total.
What is the average export price of frozen cooked norway lobster per kg?
The average declared export value was about $30.34 per kg in 2024, 143% above the world average of $12.51 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of frozen cooked norway lobster from Morocco changed since 2017?
Exports went from $3.1 million in 2017 to $2.8 million in 2024, a fall of 8%. The peak was 2018 at $3.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.6 million a year.
Does Morocco also import frozen cooked norway lobster?
Yes. Morocco imported $1.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Argentina, Thailand and the United Arab Emirates. On balance Morocco is a net exporter of this product, by about $1.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for frozen cooked norway lobster?
The HS code for frozen cooked norway lobster is subheading 0306.15. 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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