Prepared shrimp (non-canned) exports from Morocco: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Morocco exported prepared shrimp (non-canned) worth $83.9 million (7.7 thousand tonnes). It ranks 6th of 104 countries for exports of this product. That is 57% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% 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 | $83.9M | 7.7K t |
| 2023 | $53.3M | 6.6K t |
| 2022 | $40.3M | 7.4K t |
| 2021 | $72.0M | 9.7K t |
| 2020 | $64.1M | 8.3K t |
| 2019 | $89.7M | 10.7K t |
| 2018 | $68.5M | 7.6K t |
| 2017 | $47.0M | 3.9K t |
Where Morocco exports prepared shrimp (non-canned) to
One buyer market dominates: Netherlands accounted for 66% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Belgium grew fastest (+129% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $55.3M | 66% |
| Sweden | $22.1M | 26% |
| Belgium | $5.3M | 6.3% |
| Norway | $888K | 1.1% |
| Denmark | $321K | 0.4% |
| Spain | $60K | 0.1% |
| Luxembourg | $0K | 0% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $10.86 per kg, close to the world average of $9.54.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Morocco?
The shipment records behind Morocco prepared shrimp (non-canned) exports (HS 1605.21): 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 1605.21: Crustacean preparations: shrimps and prawns, prepared or preserved, not in airtight containers.
Common questions
What is the value of prepared shrimp (non-canned) exported by Morocco?
Morocco exported prepared shrimp (non-canned) worth $83.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 7.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 6th of 104 countries worldwide, with 2% of world exports. The value was up 57% on 2023.
Which countries buy prepared shrimp (non-canned) from Morocco?
The Netherlands was the largest buyer with 66% of the value ($55.3 million), followed by Sweden (26%) and Belgium (6%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 7 buyer countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 129% on the year.
What is the average export price of prepared shrimp (non-canned) per kg?
The average declared export value was about $10.86 per kg in 2024, 14% above the world average of $9.54 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of prepared shrimp (non-canned) from Morocco changed since 2017?
Exports went from $47.0 million in 2017 to $83.9 million in 2024, an increase of 78%. The peak was 2019 at $89.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $64.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for prepared shrimp (non-canned)?
The HS code for prepared shrimp (non-canned) is subheading 1605.21. It sits in HS chapter 16 (meat, fish, crustaceans, molluscs or other aquatic invertebrates, or insects; preparations thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1605 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
For Morocco, EximDataX reads the shipment records of the countries that trade with it and shows the companies on both sides. We can walk you through your product on a short call.
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