Fresh crab exports from Mozambique: data, top buyers and prices
Mozambique exported $8.9 million of fresh crab in 2024 (1.7 thousand tonnes). Value fell 3% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 13% 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 | $8.9M | 1.7K t |
| 2023 | $9.2M | 1.7K t |
| 2022 | $7.3M | 1.4K t |
| 2021 | $5.0M | 1.2K t |
| 2020 | $1.9M | 471 t |
| 2019 | $7.2M | 1.7K t |
| 2018 | $7.5M | 1.7K t |
| 2017 | $3.9M | 957 t |
Where Mozambique exports fresh crab to
One buyer market dominates: China accounted for 97% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $8.6M | 97% |
| United States | $188K | 2.1% |
| Canada | $28K | 0.3% |
| Tanzania | $12K | 0.1% |
| South Africa | $5K | 0.1% |
| Singapore | $1K | 0% |
| Angola | $0K | 0% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.33 per kg, 63% below the world average of $14.58, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Mozambique?
The shipment records behind Mozambique fresh crab exports (HS 0306.33): 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 0306.33: Crustaceans: live, fresh or chilled, crabs, whether in shell or not.
Common questions
What is the value of fresh crab exported by Mozambique?
Mozambique exported fresh crab worth $8.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 21st of 95 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 3% on 2023.
Which countries buy fresh crab from Mozambique?
China was the largest buyer with 97% of the value ($8.6 million), followed by the United States (2%) and Canada (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 7 buyer countries in total. Tanzania grew fastest among the top ten, up 171% on the year.
What is the average export price of fresh crab per kg?
The average declared export value was about $5.33 per kg in 2024, 63% below the world average of $14.58 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of fresh crab from Mozambique changed since 2017?
Exports went from $3.9 million in 2017 to $8.9 million in 2024, an increase of 129%. The peak was 2023 at $9.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for fresh crab?
The HS code for fresh crab is subheading 0306.33. 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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