Frozen cooked crab exports from Namibia: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of frozen cooked crab by Namibia reached $16.5 million in 2024 (2.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. That is 40% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $30.3 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 | $16.5M | 2.3K t |
| 2023 | $27.3M | 3.3K t |
| 2022 | $30.3M | 3.2K t |
| 2021 | $20.7M | 2.6K t |
| 2020 | $18.0M | 2.8K t |
| 2019 | $23.2M | 3.0K t |
| 2018 | $20.8M | 2.7K t |
| 2017 | $18.8M | 2.6K t |
Where Namibia exports frozen cooked crab to
One buyer market dominates: Spain accounted for 66% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $10.9M | 66% |
| Portugal | $2.0M | 12% |
| Vietnam | $1.9M | 12% |
| South Africa | $1.1M | 6.6% |
| Japan | $360K | 2.2% |
| Australia | $171K | 1% |
| United States | $63K | 0.4% |
| Botswana | $2K | 0% |
| Zambia | $1K | 0% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.17 per kg, 38% below the world average of $11.51, 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.
Frozen cooked crab imports to Namibia
Imports of frozen cooked crab by Namibia reached $2.8 million in 2024 (326 tonnes). One supplier dominates: Japan accounted for 99% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | $2.8M | 99% |
| South Africa | $16K | 0.6% |
| China | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Namibia?
The shipment records behind Namibia frozen cooked crab exports (HS 0306.14): 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 0306.14: Crustaceans: frozen, crabs, 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 crab exported by Namibia?
Namibia exported frozen cooked crab worth $16.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 21st of 106 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was down 40% on 2023.
Which countries buy frozen cooked crab from Namibia?
Spain was the largest buyer with 66% of the value ($10.9 million), followed by Portugal (12%) and Vietnam (12%). The top three together account for 90%, out of 9 buyer countries in total.
What is the average export price of frozen cooked crab per kg?
The average declared export value was about $7.17 per kg in 2024, 38% below the world average of $11.51 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 crab from Namibia changed since 2017?
Exports went from $18.8 million in 2017 to $16.5 million in 2024, a fall of 12%. The peak was 2022 at $30.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $21.9 million a year.
Does Namibia also import frozen cooked crab?
Yes. Namibia imported $2.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Japan, South Africa and China. On balance Namibia is a net exporter of this product, by about $13.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for frozen cooked crab?
The HS code for frozen cooked crab is subheading 0306.14. 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?
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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