Frozen cooked crab exports from Tunisia: data, top buyers and prices
Tunisia exported $41.0 million of frozen cooked crab in 2024 (7.3 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 8th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 106 countries. Value fell 6% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 55% a year on average.
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 | $41.0M | 7.3K t |
| 2023 | $43.8M | 10.5K t |
| 2022 | $49.2M | 11.9K t |
| 2021 | $40.0M | 10.2K t |
| 2020 | $20.7M | 5.5K t |
| 2019 | $19.5M | 4.5K t |
| 2018 | $9.5M | 3.2K t |
| 2017 | $1.9M | 681 t |
Where Tunisia exports frozen cooked crab to
The largest buyer markets were Indonesia (36%), South Korea (26%), Thailand (10%). Among the main buyer markets, United States grew fastest (+66% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Indonesia | $14.9M | 36% |
| South Korea | $10.7M | 26% |
| Thailand | $3.9M | 9.6% |
| Italy | $2.9M | 7.2% |
| United States | $2.2M | 5.5% |
| Australia | $2.2M | 5.4% |
| Vietnam | $905K | 2.2% |
| Taiwan | $732K | 1.8% |
| Spain | $703K | 1.7% |
| Canada | $492K | 1.2% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.59 per kg, 51% below the world average of $11.51, 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.
Frozen cooked crab imports to Tunisia
Imports of frozen cooked crab by Tunisia reached $729 thousand in 2024 (64 tonnes). Norway alone supplied 51% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Norway | $374K | 51% |
| Russia | $355K | 49% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tunisia?
The shipment records behind Tunisia frozen cooked crab exports (HS 0306.14): 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 0306.14: Crustaceans: frozen, crabs, in shell or not, smoked, cooked or not before or during smoking: in shell, cooked by steaming or by boiling in water.
Common questions
What is the value of frozen cooked crab exported by Tunisia?
Tunisia exported frozen cooked crab worth $41.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 7.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 8th of 106 countries worldwide, with 2% of world exports. The value was down 6% on 2023.
Which countries buy frozen cooked crab from Tunisia?
Indonesia was the largest buyer with 36% of the value ($14.9 million), followed by South Korea (26%) and Thailand (10%). The top three together account for 72%, out of 27 buyer countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 136% on the year.
What is the average export price of frozen cooked crab per kg?
The average declared export value was about $5.59 per kg in 2024, 51% below the world average of $11.51 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 crab from Tunisia changed since 2017?
Exports went from $1.9 million in 2017 to $41.0 million in 2024. The peak was 2022 at $49.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $28.2 million a year.
Does Tunisia also import frozen cooked crab?
Yes. Tunisia imported $729 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Norway and Russia. On balance Tunisia is a net exporter of this product, by about $40.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for frozen cooked crab?
The HS code for frozen cooked crab is subheading 0306.14. 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.
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