Frozen octopus exports from Morocco: data, top buyers and prices
Morocco exported $594.1 million of frozen octopus in 2024 (55.2 thousand tonnes). That makes it the largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 98 countries. The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $594.1M | 55.2K t |
| 2023 | $612.0M | 52.1K t |
| 2022 | $535.3M | 46.1K t |
| 2021 | $686.9M | 53.8K t |
| 2020 | $423.5M | 51.5K t |
| 2019 | $446.9M | 44.8K t |
| 2018 | $606.1M | 42.9K t |
| 2017 | $561.1M | 57.5K t |
Where Morocco exports frozen octopus to
Spain alone took 58% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $341.7M | 58% |
| Italy | $141.5M | 24% |
| Japan | $66.0M | 11% |
| Greece | $14.2M | 2.4% |
| Portugal | $12.6M | 2.1% |
| Russia | $5.1M | 0.9% |
| Canada | $4.7M | 0.8% |
| Germany | $1.8M | 0.3% |
| Cyprus | $1.2M | 0.2% |
| United Kingdom | $1.0M | 0.2% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $10.77 per kg, 28% above the world average of $8.42. 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 octopus imports to Morocco
In 2024, Morocco imported frozen octopus worth $3.1 million (280 tonnes). One supplier dominates: Spain accounted for 76% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Mauritania grew fastest (+140% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $2.4M | 76% |
| Mauritania | $580K | 19% |
| Italy | $173K | 5.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in Morocco?
The shipment records behind Morocco frozen octopus exports (HS 0307.52): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Mirror data: built from the shipment records of the countries that trade with it.
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 0307.52: Molluscs: octopus (Octopus spp.), frozen.
Common questions
What is the value of frozen octopus exported by Morocco?
Morocco exported frozen octopus worth $594.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 55.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 98 countries worldwide, with 24% of world exports. The value was down 3% on 2023.
Which countries buy frozen octopus from Morocco?
Spain was the largest buyer with 58% of the value ($341.7 million), followed by Italy (24%) and Japan (11%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 39 buyer countries in total. Russia grew fastest among the top ten, up 252% on the year.
What is the average export price of frozen octopus per kg?
The average declared export value was about $10.77 per kg in 2024, 28% above the world average of $8.42 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of frozen octopus from Morocco changed since 2017?
Exports went from $561.1 million in 2017 to $594.1 million in 2024, an increase of 6%. The peak was 2021 at $686.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $558.2 million a year.
Does Morocco also import frozen octopus?
Yes. Morocco imported $3.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Spain, Mauritania and Italy. On balance Morocco is a net exporter of this product, by about $591.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for frozen octopus?
The HS code for frozen octopus is subheading 0307.52. 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 0307 page.
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