Molluscs exports from Mozambique: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of molluscs by Mozambique reached $13.1 million in 2024 (1.4 thousand tonnes). That is 86% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 14% 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 | $13.1M | 1.4K t |
| 2023 | $7.0M | 1.5K t |
| 2022 | $8.6M | 1.4K t |
| 2021 | $6.8M | 1.0K t |
| 2020 | $3.3M | 679 t |
| 2019 | $6.7M | 1.5K t |
| 2018 | $9.3M | 1.6K t |
| 2017 | $5.2M | 1.1K t |
Where Mozambique exports molluscs to
Most of it went to Hong Kong (49%), Portugal (31%), Spain (6%). Among the main buyer markets, Hong Kong grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong | $6.3M | 49% |
| Portugal | $4.1M | 31% |
| Spain | $802K | 6.1% |
| Italy | $727K | 5.6% |
| Japan | $502K | 3.8% |
| France | $450K | 3.4% |
| China | $126K | 1% |
| South Africa | $17K | 0.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $5K | 0% |
| Taiwan | $4K | 0% |
Product types under HS 0307
| 0307.87 | Dried abalone | 48% |
| 0307.52 | Frozen octopus | 32% |
| 0307.51 | Fresh octopus | 14% |
| 0307.43 | Frozen squid and cuttlefish | 2.8% |
| 0307.92 | Frozen molluscs (other) | 0.8% |
| 0307.49 | Dried squid and cuttlefish | 0.7% |
| 0307.39 | Molluscs: mussels (Mytilus spp., Perna spp.), whether in shell or not, dried, salted, in brine, or smoked, cooked or not before or during the smoking… | 0.6% |
| 0307.99 | Dried molluscs (other) | 0.5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0307.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $9.59 per kg, 88% 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Mozambique?
The shipment records behind Mozambique 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 Mozambique?
Mozambique exported molluscs worth $13.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 52nd of 172 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 86% on 2023.
Which countries buy molluscs from Mozambique?
Hong Kong was the largest buyer with 49% of the value ($6.3 million), followed by Portugal (31%) and Spain (6%). The top three together account for 86%, out of 21 buyer countries in total. Japan grew fastest among the top ten, up 50% on the year.
What is the average export price of molluscs per kg?
The average declared export value was about $9.59 per kg in 2024, 88% above the world average of $5.09 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of molluscs from Mozambique changed since 2017?
Exports went from $5.2 million in 2017 to $13.1 million in 2024, an increase of 153%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $7.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for molluscs?
The HS code for molluscs is heading 0307. In Mozambique the largest six-digit codes were 0307.87 (48% of the value) and 0307.52 (32%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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