Frozen cooked crustaceans (other) exports from South Africa: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of frozen cooked crustaceans (other) by South Africa reached $3.8 million in 2024 (77 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. That is 225% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 17% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $5.2 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 | $3.8M | 77 t |
| 2023 | $1.2M | 76 t |
| 2022 | $2.5M | 91 t |
| 2021 | $5.0M | 1.3K t |
| 2020 | $2.2M | 47 t |
| 2019 | $612K | 20 t |
| 2018 | $5.2M | 782 t |
| 2017 | $1.2M | 31 t |
Where South Africa exports frozen cooked crustaceans (other) to
One buyer market dominates: Germany accounted for 81% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Germany grew fastest (+223% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $3.0M | 81% |
| Singapore | $498K | 13% |
| Belgium | $132K | 3.5% |
| Switzerland | $79K | 2.1% |
| Eswatini | $13K | 0.4% |
| DR Congo | $4K | 0.1% |
| Botswana | $2K | 0.1% |
| Zimbabwe | $1K | 0% |
| Namibia | $1K | 0% |
| Malawi | $1K | 0% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $48.79 per kg, 469% above the world average of $8.58. 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.
Frozen cooked crustaceans (other) imports to South Africa
South Africa imported $208 thousand of frozen cooked crustaceans (other) in 2024 (41 tonnes). India alone supplied 97% of it. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $202K | 97% |
| United States | $5K | 2.5% |
| France | $1K | 0.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa frozen cooked crustaceans (other) exports (HS 0306.19): 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 0306.19: Crustaceans: frozen, n.e.c. in item no. 0306.1, in shell or not, smoked, cooked or not before or during smoking: in shell, cooked by steaming or by boiling in water: including edible flours, meals, and pellets of crustaceans.
Common questions
What is the value of frozen cooked crustaceans (other) exported by South Africa?
South Africa exported frozen cooked crustaceans (other) worth $3.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 77 tonnes. That ranks it 15th of 90 countries worldwide, with 2% of world exports. The value was up 225% on 2023.
Which countries buy frozen cooked crustaceans (other) from South Africa?
Germany was the largest buyer with 81% of the value ($3.0 million), followed by Singapore (13%) and Belgium (4%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 17 buyer countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 223% on the year.
What is the average export price of frozen cooked crustaceans (other) per kg?
The average declared export value was about $48.79 per kg in 2024, 469% above the world average of $8.58 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of frozen cooked crustaceans (other) from South Africa changed since 2017?
Exports went from $1.2 million in 2017 to $3.8 million in 2024, an increase of 206%. The peak was 2018 at $5.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.7 million a year.
Does South Africa also import frozen cooked crustaceans (other)?
Yes. South Africa imported $208 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from India, the United States and France. On balance South Africa is a net exporter of this product, by about $3.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for frozen cooked crustaceans (other)?
The HS code for frozen cooked crustaceans (other) is subheading 0306.19. 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.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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