Molluscs exports from Morocco: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of molluscs by Morocco reached $1.07 billion in 2024 (124.5 thousand tonnes). It ranks 3rd of 172 countries for exports of this product. That is 5% less than in 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 | $1.07B | 124.5K t |
| 2023 | $1.13B | 124.7K t |
| 2022 | $905.1M | 100.4K t |
| 2021 | $1.20B | 132.5K t |
| 2020 | $809.2M | 125.8K t |
| 2019 | $760.7M | 100.1K t |
| 2018 | $840.8M | 82.4K t |
| 2017 | $869.2M | 111.3K t |
Where Morocco exports molluscs to
One buyer market dominates: Spain accounted for 63% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $669.6M | 63% |
| Italy | $259.3M | 24% |
| Japan | $69.2M | 6.5% |
| Portugal | $20.9M | 2% |
| Greece | $20.6M | 1.9% |
| Canada | $8.1M | 0.8% |
| Russia | $6.1M | 0.6% |
| Germany | $2.3M | 0.2% |
| Thailand | $2.0M | 0.2% |
| Slovenia | $1.6M | 0.2% |
Product types under HS 0307
| 0307.52 | Frozen octopus | 56% |
| 0307.43 | Frozen squid and cuttlefish | 38% |
| 0307.42 | Fresh squid and cuttlefish | 2.8% |
| 0307.60 | Fresh land snails | 1.6% |
| 0307.59 | Dried octopus | 0.9% |
| 0307.71 | Fresh clams and cockles | 0.8% |
| 0307.19 | Molluscs: oysters, whether in shell or not, dried, salted or in brine, smoked, cooked or not before or during the smoking process | 0.1% |
| 0307.92 | Frozen molluscs (other) | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0307.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.60 per kg, 69% above the world average of $5.09. 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.
Molluscs imports to Morocco
Imports of molluscs by Morocco reached $107.4 million in 2024 (32.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Most of the value came from Falkland Isds (Malvinas) (49%), Spain (22%), China (13%). Among the main suppliers, Chile grew fastest (+213% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Falkland Isds (Malvinas) | $52.6M | 49% |
| Spain | $23.8M | 22% |
| China | $13.7M | 13% |
| Peru | $5.2M | 4.8% |
| Chile | $4.0M | 3.7% |
| South Korea | $1.7M | 1.6% |
| United States | $1.3M | 1.2% |
| France | $1.2M | 1.1% |
| Mauritania | $782K | 0.7% |
| Yemen | $532K | 0.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in Morocco?
The shipment records behind Morocco molluscs exports (HS 0307): 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 0307: Molluscs; whether in shell or not, live, fresh, chilled, frozen, dried, salted or in brine; smoked molluscs, whether in shell or not, whether or not cooked before or during the smoking process.
Common questions
What is the value of molluscs exported by Morocco?
Morocco exported molluscs worth $1.07 billion in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 124.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 3rd of 172 countries worldwide, with 7% of world exports. The value was down 5% on 2023.
Which countries buy molluscs from Morocco?
Spain was the largest buyer with 63% of the value ($669.6 million), followed by Italy (24%) and Japan (6%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 57 buyer countries in total. Russia grew fastest among the top ten, up 136% on the year.
What is the average export price of molluscs per kg?
The average declared export value was about $8.60 per kg in 2024, 69% above the world average of $5.09 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of molluscs from Morocco changed since 2017?
Exports went from $869.2 million in 2017 to $1.07 billion in 2024, an increase of 23%. The peak was 2021 at $1.20 billion. Over 8 years the average was $948.0 million a year.
Does Morocco also import molluscs?
Yes. Morocco imported $107.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Falkland Isds (Malvinas), Spain and China. On balance Morocco is a net exporter of this product, by about $963.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for molluscs?
The HS code for molluscs is heading 0307. In Morocco the largest six-digit codes were 0307.52 (56% of the value) and 0307.43 (38%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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