Crustaceans exports from Nigeria: data, top buyers and prices
Nigeria exported $81.5 million of crustaceans in 2024 (6.3 thousand tonnes). Value fell 18% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $81.5M | 6.3K t |
| 2023 | $98.8M | 7.6K t |
| 2022 | $79.7M | 6.0K t |
| 2021 | $63.0M | 4.3K t |
| 2020 | $50.6M | 3.5K t |
| 2019 | $71.6M | 4.8K t |
| 2018 | $80.0M | 6.9K t |
| 2017 | $72.3M | 4.3K t |
Where Nigeria exports crustaceans to
Most of it went to France (40%), Netherlands (16%), Belgium (12%). Among the main buyer markets, Taiwan grew fastest (+103% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $32.9M | 40% |
| Netherlands | $13.2M | 16% |
| Belgium | $9.5M | 12% |
| Malaysia | $6.4M | 7.8% |
| Spain | $6.2M | 7.6% |
| United States | $5.6M | 6.9% |
| Germany | $2.9M | 3.5% |
| Taiwan | $2.1M | 2.6% |
| United Kingdom | $1.2M | 1.4% |
| China | $418K | 0.5% |
Product types under HS 0306
| 0306.17 | Frozen cooked shrimp | 92% |
| 0306.36 | Fresh shrimp | 2.5% |
| 0306.93 | Crustaceans: crabs, smoked, cooked or not, whether in shell or not, whether or not cooked before or during smoking | 2.2% |
| 0306.16 | Frozen cooked cold-water shrimp | 1.4% |
| 0306.95 | Smoked shrimp | 1.2% |
| 0306.14 | Frozen cooked crab | 0.5% |
| 0306.99 | Crustaceans: smoked, whole, cooked or not, n.e.c. in item no. 0306.9, in shell or not, including edible flours, meals, and pellets of crustaceans | 0.3% |
| 0306.39 | Fresh crustaceans (other) | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0306.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $12.96 per kg, 60% 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 Nigeria
Nigeria imported $1.4 million of crustaceans in 2024 (384 tonnes). Norway alone supplied 59% of it. Among the main suppliers, Norway grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Norway | $802K | 59% |
| Thailand | $179K | 13% |
| South Africa | $93K | 6.8% |
| China | $80K | 5.9% |
| Indonesia | $55K | 4.1% |
| Vietnam | $53K | 3.9% |
| Germany | $44K | 3.2% |
| Belgium | $21K | 1.5% |
| France | $15K | 1.1% |
| South Korea | $7K | 0.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in Nigeria?
The shipment records behind Nigeria 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 Nigeria?
Nigeria exported crustaceans worth $81.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 42nd of 173 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 18% on 2023.
Which countries buy crustaceans from Nigeria?
France was the largest buyer with 40% of the value ($32.9 million), followed by the Netherlands (16%) and Belgium (12%). The top three together account for 68%, out of 42 buyer countries in total. Taiwan grew fastest among the top ten, up 103% on the year.
What is the average export price of crustaceans per kg?
The average declared export value was about $12.96 per kg in 2024, 60% above the world average of $8.11 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of crustaceans from Nigeria changed since 2017?
Exports went from $72.3 million in 2017 to $81.5 million in 2024, an increase of 13%. The peak was 2023 at $98.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $74.7 million a year.
Does Nigeria also import crustaceans?
Yes. Nigeria imported $1.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Norway, Thailand and South Africa. On balance Nigeria is a net exporter of this product, by about $80.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for crustaceans?
The HS code for crustaceans is heading 0306. In Nigeria the largest six-digit codes were 0306.17 (92% of the value) and 0306.36 (2%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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