Fresh shrimp exports from Nigeria: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Nigeria exported fresh shrimp worth $2.0 million (91 tonnes). Value fell 35% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 40% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $3.1 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 | $2.0M | 91 t |
| 2023 | $3.1M | 105 t |
| 2022 | $228K | 6 t |
| 2021 | $333K | 8 t |
| 2020 | $239K | 7 t |
| 2019 | $464K | 46 t |
| 2018 | $318K | 10 t |
| 2017 | $187K | 5 t |
Where Nigeria exports fresh shrimp to
Malaysia alone took 84% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Malaysia | $1.7M | 84% |
| United States | $125K | 6.2% |
| Austria | $80K | 4% |
| Germany | $63K | 3.2% |
| Netherlands | $26K | 1.3% |
| Singapore | $14K | 0.7% |
| Sweden | $6K | 0.3% |
| France | $5K | 0.2% |
| South Korea | $3K | 0.1% |
| Poland | $2K | 0.1% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $22.05 per kg, 200% above the world average of $7.35. 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 Nigeria?
The shipment records behind Nigeria fresh shrimp exports (HS 0306.36): 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 0306.36: Crustaceans: live, fresh or chilled, shrimps and prawns excluding cold-water varieties, in shell or not.
Common questions
What is the value of fresh shrimp exported by Nigeria?
Nigeria exported fresh shrimp worth $2.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 91 tonnes. That ranks it 22nd of 101 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 35% on 2023.
Which countries buy fresh shrimp from Nigeria?
Malaysia was the largest buyer with 84% of the value ($1.7 million), followed by the United States (6%) and Austria (4%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 15 buyer countries in total. South Korea grew fastest among the top ten, up 417% on the year.
What is the average export price of fresh shrimp per kg?
The average declared export value was about $22.05 per kg in 2024, 200% above the world average of $7.35 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of fresh shrimp from Nigeria changed since 2017?
Exports went from $187 thousand in 2017 to $2.0 million in 2024, an increase of 970%. The peak was 2023 at $3.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $859 thousand a year.
What is the HS code for fresh shrimp?
The HS code for fresh shrimp is subheading 0306.36. 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.
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