Dried molluscs (other) exports from Senegal: data, top buyers and prices
Senegal exported $7.2 million of dried molluscs (other) in 2024 (1.1 thousand tonnes). That makes it the largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 80 countries. That is close to the 2023 level. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $85.5 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 | $7.2M | 1.1K t |
| 2023 | $7.1M | 1.4K t |
| 2022 | $85.5M | 2.9K t |
| 2021 | $6.6M | 2.6K t |
| 2020 | $7.9M | 1.6K t |
| 2019 | $11.4M | 2.3K t |
| 2018 | $8.8M | 1.6K t |
| 2017 | $7.8M | 454 t |
Where Senegal exports dried molluscs (other) to
Most of it went to South Korea (38%), Hong Kong (32%), Taiwan (17%). Among the main buyer markets, Hong Kong grew fastest (+271% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Korea | $2.7M | 38% |
| Hong Kong | $2.3M | 32% |
| Taiwan | $1.2M | 17% |
| Canada | $352K | 4.9% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $191K | 2.6% |
| Mexico | $120K | 1.7% |
| Macao | $105K | 1.5% |
| China | $73K | 1% |
| Japan | $53K | 0.7% |
| Singapore | $40K | 0.6% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.59 per kg, close to the world average of $6.45.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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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 0307.99: Molluscs: n.e.c. in heading 0307, whether in shell or not, includes flours, meals, and pellets of molluscs, fit for human consumption, dried, salted, in brine, or smoked, cooked or not before or during the smoking process.
Common questions
What is the value of dried molluscs (other) exported by Senegal?
Senegal exported dried molluscs (other) worth $7.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 80 countries worldwide, with 14% of world exports. The value was up 2% on 2023.
Which countries buy dried molluscs (other) from Senegal?
South Korea was the largest buyer with 38% of the value ($2.7 million), followed by Hong Kong (32%) and Taiwan (17%). The top three together account for 87%, out of 13 buyer countries in total. Hong Kong grew fastest among the top ten, up 271% on the year.
What is the average export price of dried molluscs (other) per kg?
The average declared export value was about $6.59 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $6.45 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of dried molluscs (other) from Senegal changed since 2017?
Exports went from $7.8 million in 2017 to $7.2 million in 2024, a fall of 8%. The peak was 2022 at $85.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $17.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for dried molluscs (other)?
The HS code for dried molluscs (other) is subheading 0307.99. 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 0307 page.
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