Crustaceans exports from Tanzania: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of crustaceans by Tanzania reached $10.6 million in 2024 (1.5 thousand tonnes). That is 40% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 7% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $28.6 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 | $10.6M | 1.5K t |
| 2023 | $17.7M | 1.4K t |
| 2022 | $18.5M | 1.2K t |
| 2021 | $19.6M | 1.8K t |
| 2020 | $13.5M | 1.4K t |
| 2019 | $12.0M | 1.1K t |
| 2018 | $28.6M | 1.1K t |
| 2017 | $17.3M | 1.4K t |
Where Tanzania exports crustaceans to
China alone took 71% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Hong Kong grew fastest (+129% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $7.5M | 71% |
| Thailand | $1.6M | 15% |
| Hong Kong | $1.1M | 10% |
| Uganda | $116K | 1.1% |
| Kenya | $83K | 0.8% |
| Portugal | $65K | 0.6% |
| United Arab Emirates | $29K | 0.3% |
| Qatar | $22K | 0.2% |
| Indonesia | $15K | 0.1% |
| Djibouti | $11K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 0306
| 0306.33 | Fresh crab | 67% |
| 0306.32 | Fresh lobster | 15% |
| 0306.31 | Fresh rock lobster | 13% |
| 0306.17 | Frozen cooked shrimp | 2.4% |
| 0306.14 | Frozen cooked crab | 1.6% |
| 0306.12 | Frozen cooked lobster | 0.7% |
| 0306.93 | Crustaceans: crabs, smoked, cooked or not, whether in shell or not, whether or not cooked before or during smoking | 0.6% |
| 0306.11 | Frozen cooked rock lobster | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0306.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.19 per kg, close to the world average of $8.11.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Tanzania?
The shipment records behind Tanzania 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 Tanzania?
Tanzania exported crustaceans worth $10.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 73rd of 173 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 40% on 2023.
Which countries buy crustaceans from Tanzania?
China was the largest buyer with 71% of the value ($7.5 million), followed by Thailand (15%) and Hong Kong (10%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 17 buyer countries in total. Hong Kong grew fastest among the top ten, up 129% on the year.
What is the average export price of crustaceans per kg?
The average declared export value was about $7.19 per kg in 2024, 11% below the world average of $8.11 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of crustaceans from Tanzania changed since 2017?
Exports went from $17.3 million in 2017 to $10.6 million in 2024, a fall of 39%. The peak was 2018 at $28.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $17.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for crustaceans?
The HS code for crustaceans is heading 0306. In Tanzania the largest six-digit codes were 0306.33 (67% of the value) and 0306.32 (15%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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