Prepared crustaceans and molluscs imports in Namibia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of prepared crustaceans and molluscs by Namibia reached $3.0 million in 2024 (304 tonnes). That is 23% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $4.3 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3.0M | 304 t |
| 2023 | $2.4M | 256 t |
| 2022 | $3.4M | 674 t |
| 2021 | $4.3M | 654 t |
| 2020 | $3.5M | 520 t |
| 2019 | $4.0M | 585 t |
| 2018 | $4.1M | 681 t |
| 2017 | $2.9M | 537 t |
Where Namibia imports prepared crustaceans and molluscs from
Japan alone supplied 89% of it. Among the main suppliers, Japan grew fastest (+36% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | $2.6M | 89% |
| South Africa | $268K | 9% |
| China | $17K | 0.6% |
| Germany | $16K | 0.5% |
| Spain | $14K | 0.5% |
| India | $6K | 0.2% |
| Netherlands | $3K | 0.1% |
| Indonesia | $2K | 0.1% |
| Portugal | $1K | 0% |
| France | $1K | 0% |
Product types under HS 1605
| 1605.10 | Prepared crab | 89% |
| 1605.54 | Prepared squid | 3.1% |
| 1605.53 | Prepared mussels | 3% |
| 1605.29 | Prepared shrimp (canned) | 1.5% |
| 1605.58 | Prepared land snails | 1.2% |
| 1605.21 | Prepared shrimp (non-canned) | 1.2% |
| 1605.51 | Prepared oysters | 0.6% |
| 1605.40 | Prepared crustaceans (other) | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1605.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $9.75 per kg, close to the world average of $8.17.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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The shipment records behind Namibia prepared crustaceans and molluscs imports (HS 1605): 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 1605: Crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates, prepared or preserved.
Common questions
What is the value of prepared crustaceans and molluscs imported by Namibia?
Namibia imported prepared crustaceans and molluscs worth $3.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 304 tonnes. That ranks it 70th of 214 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 23% on 2023.
Which countries supply prepared crustaceans and molluscs to Namibia?
Japan was the largest supplier with 89% of the value ($2.6 million), followed by South Africa (9%) and China (1%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 12 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 65% on the year.
What is the average import price of prepared crustaceans and molluscs per kg?
The average declared import value was about $9.75 per kg in 2024, 19% above the world average of $8.17 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of prepared crustaceans and molluscs to Namibia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.9 million in 2017 to $3.0 million in 2024, an increase of 2%. The peak was 2021 at $4.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for prepared crustaceans and molluscs?
The HS code for prepared crustaceans and molluscs is heading 1605. In Namibia the largest six-digit codes were 1605.10 (89% of the value) and 1605.54 (3%).
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