Prepared crustaceans and molluscs exports from Senegal: data, top buyers and prices
Senegal exported $8.9 million of prepared crustaceans and molluscs in 2024 (1.4 thousand tonnes). That is 7% less than in 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 | $8.9M | 1.4K t |
| 2023 | $9.6M | 2.0K t |
| 2022 | $8.4M | 1.9K t |
| 2021 | $5.7M | 1.6K t |
| 2020 | $5.9M | 1.6K t |
| 2019 | $8.0M | 2.1K t |
| 2018 | $8.0M | 2.3K t |
| 2017 | $5.8M | 2.0K t |
Where Senegal exports prepared crustaceans and molluscs to
The largest buyer markets were China (43%), South Korea (41%), Taiwan (15%). Among the main buyer markets, China grew fastest (+52% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.8M | 43% |
| South Korea | $3.6M | 41% |
| Taiwan | $1.3M | 15% |
| Canada | $69K | 0.8% |
| Japan | $52K | 0.6% |
| Spain | $33K | 0.4% |
| Mali | $24K | 0.3% |
| Ecuador | $8K | 0.1% |
| Cabo Verde | $6K | 0.1% |
| Hong Kong | $2K | 0% |
Product types under HS 1605
| 1605.59 | Mollusc preparations (other) | 57% |
| 1605.61 | Prepared sea cucumbers | 43% |
| 1605.55 | Prepared octopus | 0.5% |
| 1605.21 | Prepared shrimp (non-canned) | 0.2% |
| 1605.29 | Prepared shrimp (canned) | 0.1% |
| 1605.58 | Prepared land snails | 0% |
| 1605.57 | Prepared abalone | 0% |
| 1605.10 | Prepared crab | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1605.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.28 per kg, 23% below the world average of $8.17, 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.
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The shipment records behind Senegal prepared crustaceans and molluscs exports (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 exported by Senegal?
Senegal exported prepared crustaceans and molluscs worth $8.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 55th of 155 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 7% on 2023.
Which countries buy prepared crustaceans and molluscs from Senegal?
China was the largest buyer with 43% of the value ($3.8 million), followed by South Korea (41%) and Taiwan (15%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 13 buyer countries in total. Mali grew fastest among the top ten, up 111% on the year.
What is the average export price of prepared crustaceans and molluscs per kg?
The average declared export value was about $6.28 per kg in 2024, 23% below the world average of $8.17 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of prepared crustaceans and molluscs from Senegal changed since 2017?
Exports went from $5.8 million in 2017 to $8.9 million in 2024, an increase of 54%. The peak was 2023 at $9.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.6 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 Senegal the largest six-digit codes were 1605.59 (57% of the value) and 1605.61 (43%).
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