Frozen cooked rock lobster exports from Mozambique: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of frozen cooked rock lobster by Mozambique reached $2.8 million in 2024 (192 tonnes). That is 35% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 6% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $6.3 million.
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 | $2.8M | 192 t |
| 2023 | $4.2M | 250 t |
| 2022 | $2.5M | 158 t |
| 2021 | $2.1M | 124 t |
| 2020 | $2.6M | 145 t |
| 2019 | $6.3M | 331 t |
| 2018 | $5.0M | 241 t |
| 2017 | $4.3M | 246 t |
Where Mozambique exports frozen cooked rock lobster to
Portugal alone took 64% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Spain grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Portugal | $1.8M | 64% |
| China | $431K | 16% |
| Spain | $315K | 11% |
| Thailand | $95K | 3.4% |
| South Africa | $93K | 3.4% |
| France | $37K | 1.3% |
| Ukraine | $7K | 0.3% |
| Germany | $4K | 0.1% |
| Tanzania | $2K | 0.1% |
| Malawi | $2K | 0.1% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $14.39 per kg, 40% below the world average of $24.09, 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 frozen cooked rock lobster exports (HS 0306.11): 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 0306.11: Crustaceans: frozen, rock lobsters and other sea crawfish (Palinurus spp., Panulirus spp., Jasus spp.), 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 rock lobster exported by Mozambique?
Mozambique exported frozen cooked rock lobster worth $2.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 192 tonnes. That ranks it 34th of 109 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 35% on 2023.
Which countries buy frozen cooked rock lobster from Mozambique?
Portugal was the largest buyer with 64% of the value ($1.8 million), followed by China (16%) and Spain (11%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 14 buyer countries in total. Malawi grew fastest among the top ten, up 826% on the year.
What is the average export price of frozen cooked rock lobster per kg?
The average declared export value was about $14.39 per kg in 2024, 40% below the world average of $24.09 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of frozen cooked rock lobster from Mozambique changed since 2017?
Exports went from $4.3 million in 2017 to $2.8 million in 2024, a fall of 36%. The peak was 2019 at $6.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for frozen cooked rock lobster?
The HS code for frozen cooked rock lobster is subheading 0306.11. 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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