Crustaceans exports from Namibia: data, top buyers and prices
Namibia exported $30.2 million of crustaceans in 2024 (2.9 thousand tonnes). That is 27% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $41.2 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 | $30.2M | 2.9K t |
| 2023 | $41.2M | 4.1K t |
| 2022 | $40.0M | 3.8K t |
| 2021 | $35.8M | 3.3K t |
| 2020 | $25.1M | 3.5K t |
| 2019 | $32.4M | 4.0K t |
| 2018 | $28.8M | 3.3K t |
| 2017 | $25.7M | 3.2K t |
Where Namibia exports crustaceans to
Most of it went to Spain (40%), China (28%), Japan (11%).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $12.1M | 40% |
| China | $8.6M | 29% |
| Japan | $3.2M | 11% |
| Portugal | $2.6M | 8.6% |
| Vietnam | $1.9M | 6.3% |
| South Africa | $1.1M | 3.7% |
| Australia | $171K | 0.6% |
| Indonesia | $131K | 0.4% |
| United States | $123K | 0.4% |
| Russia | $51K | 0.2% |
Product types under HS 0306
| 0306.14 | Frozen cooked crab | 55% |
| 0306.31 | Fresh rock lobster | 15% |
| 0306.32 | Fresh lobster | 14% |
| 0306.33 | Fresh crab | 5.2% |
| 0306.11 | Frozen cooked rock lobster | 5% |
| 0306.92 | Crustaceans: lobsters (Homarus spp.), smoked, cooked or not, whether in shell or not, whether or not cooked before or during smoking | 4.6% |
| 0306.93 | Crustaceans: crabs, smoked, cooked or not, whether in shell or not, whether or not cooked before or during smoking | 1.5% |
| 0306.17 | Frozen cooked shrimp | 0.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0306.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $10.59 per kg, 31% above the world average of $8.11. 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.
Crustaceans imports to Namibia
In 2024, Namibia imported crustaceans worth $4.5 million (546 tonnes). Japan alone supplied 62% of it. Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest (+52% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | $2.8M | 62% |
| South Africa | $1.4M | 31% |
| India | $142K | 3.1% |
| Germany | $141K | 3.1% |
| United States | $16K | 0.4% |
| Mozambique | $9K | 0.2% |
| Malaysia | $5K | 0.1% |
| Eswatini | $3K | 0.1% |
| Papua New Guinea | $2K | 0.1% |
| China | $2K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Namibia?
The shipment records behind Namibia crustaceans exports (HS 0306): 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: Crustaceans; in shell or not, live, fresh, chilled, frozen, dried, salted or in brine; smoked, cooked or not before or during smoking; in shell, steamed or boiled, whether or not chilled, frozen, dried, salted or in brine.
Common questions
What is the value of crustaceans exported by Namibia?
Namibia exported crustaceans worth $30.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 58th of 173 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 27% on 2023.
Which countries buy crustaceans from Namibia?
Spain was the largest buyer with 40% of the value ($12.1 million), followed by China (28%) and Japan (11%). The top three together account for 79%, out of 21 buyer countries in total.
What is the average export price of crustaceans per kg?
The average declared export value was about $10.59 per kg in 2024, 31% above the world average of $8.11 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of crustaceans from Namibia changed since 2017?
Exports went from $25.7 million in 2017 to $30.2 million in 2024, an increase of 17%. The peak was 2023 at $41.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $32.4 million a year.
Does Namibia also import crustaceans?
Yes. Namibia imported $4.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Japan, South Africa and India. On balance Namibia is a net exporter of this product, by about $25.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for crustaceans?
The HS code for crustaceans is heading 0306. In Namibia the largest six-digit codes were 0306.14 (55% of the value) and 0306.31 (15%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Namibia. Tell us your product to see it live.
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