Frozen cooked shrimp exports from Morocco: data, top buyers and prices
Morocco exported $81.2 million of frozen cooked shrimp in 2024 (4.8 thousand tonnes). Value rose 10% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 26% 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 | $81.2M | 4.8K t |
| 2023 | $73.7M | 5.0K t |
| 2022 | $80.6M | 5.3K t |
| 2021 | $84.3M | 5.0K t |
| 2020 | $51.5M | 2.8K t |
| 2019 | $56.7M | 3.2K t |
| 2018 | $22.6M | 2.9K t |
| 2017 | $16.1M | 2.4K t |
Where Morocco exports frozen cooked shrimp to
Spain alone took 94% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $76.5M | 94% |
| Netherlands | $3.6M | 4.5% |
| France | $324K | 0.4% |
| United Kingdom | $309K | 0.4% |
| Germany | $192K | 0.2% |
| South Korea | $90K | 0.1% |
| Finland | $57K | 0.1% |
| Falkland Isds (Malvinas) | $27K | 0% |
| Austria | $18K | 0% |
| Turkey | $17K | 0% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $16.79 per kg, 154% above the world average of $6.62. 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 shrimp imports to Morocco
Imports of frozen cooked shrimp by Morocco reached $35.3 million in 2024 (10.1 thousand tonnes). Ecuador alone supplied 58% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ecuador | $20.5M | 58% |
| China | $3.1M | 8.7% |
| Argentina | $2.6M | 7.2% |
| Netherlands | $2.2M | 6.3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.7M | 4.9% |
| India | $1.4M | 3.9% |
| Venezuela | $1.3M | 3.7% |
| Bangladesh | $906K | 2.6% |
| Saudi Arabia | $566K | 1.6% |
| Spain | $269K | 0.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in Morocco?
The shipment records behind Morocco frozen cooked shrimp exports (HS 0306.17): 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 0306.17: Crustaceans: frozen, shrimps and prawns, excluding cold-water varieties, 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 shrimp exported by Morocco?
Morocco exported frozen cooked shrimp worth $81.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 20th of 147 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 10% on 2023.
Which countries buy frozen cooked shrimp from Morocco?
Spain was the largest buyer with 94% of the value ($76.5 million), followed by the Netherlands (4%) and France (0%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 25 buyer countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 99% on the year.
What is the average export price of frozen cooked shrimp per kg?
The average declared export value was about $16.79 per kg in 2024, 154% above the world average of $6.62 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of frozen cooked shrimp from Morocco changed since 2017?
Exports went from $16.1 million in 2017 to $81.2 million in 2024, an increase of 406%. The peak was 2021 at $84.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $58.3 million a year.
Does Morocco also import frozen cooked shrimp?
Yes. Morocco imported $35.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Ecuador, China and Argentina. On balance Morocco is a net exporter of this product, by about $45.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for frozen cooked shrimp?
The HS code for frozen cooked shrimp is subheading 0306.17. 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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