Molluscs exports from Tanzania: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Tanzania exported molluscs worth $9.1 million (1.1 thousand tonnes). Value fell 55% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $20.2 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 | $9.1M | 1.1K t |
| 2023 | $20.2M | 2.7K t |
| 2022 | $12.6M | 1.3K t |
| 2021 | $6.3M | 870 t |
| 2020 | $5.0M | 813 t |
| 2019 | $13.0M | 1.9K t |
| 2018 | $9.4M | 3.1K t |
| 2017 | $10.7M | 2.1K t |
Where Tanzania exports molluscs to
One buyer market dominates: Portugal accounted for 78% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Portugal | $7.1M | 78% |
| France | $932K | 10% |
| Hong Kong | $833K | 9.2% |
| Turkey | $170K | 1.9% |
| Macao | $66K | 0.7% |
| Germany | $7K | 0.1% |
| Gabon | $5K | 0.1% |
| United States | $0K | 0% |
| United Kingdom | $0K | 0% |
| India | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 0307
| 0307.52 | Frozen octopus | 71% |
| 0307.59 | Dried octopus | 19% |
| 0307.87 | Dried abalone | 8.8% |
| 0307.43 | Frozen squid and cuttlefish | 1.2% |
| 0307.21 | Fresh scallops | 0.1% |
| 0307.49 | Dried squid and cuttlefish | 0% |
| 0307.31 | Fresh mussels | 0% |
| 0307.51 | Fresh octopus | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0307.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.21 per kg, 61% above the world average of $5.09. 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 Tanzania?
The shipment records behind Tanzania molluscs exports (HS 0307): 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 0307: Molluscs; whether in shell or not, live, fresh, chilled, frozen, dried, salted or in brine; smoked molluscs, whether in shell or not, whether or not cooked before or during the smoking process.
Common questions
What is the value of molluscs exported by Tanzania?
Tanzania exported molluscs worth $9.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 64th of 172 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 55% on 2023.
Which countries buy molluscs from Tanzania?
Portugal was the largest buyer with 78% of the value ($7.1 million), followed by France (10%) and Hong Kong (9%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 11 buyer countries in total. Gabon grew fastest among the top ten, up 249% on the year.
What is the average export price of molluscs per kg?
The average declared export value was about $8.21 per kg in 2024, 61% above the world average of $5.09 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of molluscs from Tanzania changed since 2017?
Exports went from $10.7 million in 2017 to $9.1 million in 2024, a fall of 15%. The peak was 2023 at $20.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $10.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for molluscs?
The HS code for molluscs is heading 0307. In Tanzania the largest six-digit codes were 0307.52 (71% of the value) and 0307.59 (19%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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