Prepared crab exports from Tunisia: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Tunisia exported prepared crab worth $4.1 million (241 tonnes). That is 119% more than in 2023. Over 2018-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 56% 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 | $4.1M | 241 t |
| 2023 | $1.9M | 202 t |
| 2022 | $1.3M | 100 t |
| 2021 | $878K | 213 t |
| 2020 | $83K | 16 t |
| 2019 | $39K | 1 t |
| 2018 | $293K | 58 t |
Where Tunisia exports prepared crab to
One buyer market dominates: United States accounted for 60% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, United States grew fastest (+74% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $2.5M | 61% |
| United Kingdom | $1.1M | 26% |
| France | $241K | 5.8% |
| Australia | $191K | 4.6% |
| Indonesia | $112K | 2.7% |
| Netherlands | $22K | 0.5% |
| Italy | $10K | 0.2% |
| Thailand | $1K | 0% |
| Luxembourg | $1K | 0% |
| Canada | $0K | 0% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $17.25 per kg, close to the world average of $17.66.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Tunisia?
The shipment records behind Tunisia prepared crab exports (HS 1605.10): 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 1605.10: Crustacean preparations: crab, prepared or preserved.
Common questions
What is the value of prepared crab exported by Tunisia?
Tunisia exported prepared crab worth $4.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 241 tonnes. That ranks it 22nd of 96 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 119% on 2023.
Which countries buy prepared crab from Tunisia?
The United States was the largest buyer with 60% of the value ($2.5 million), followed by the United Kingdom (26%) and France (6%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 10 buyer countries in total. Indonesia grew fastest among the top ten, up 224% on the year.
What is the average export price of prepared crab per kg?
The average declared export value was about $17.25 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $17.66 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of prepared crab from Tunisia changed since 2017?
Exports went from $293 thousand in 2018 to $4.1 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 7 years the average was $1.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for prepared crab?
The HS code for prepared crab is subheading 1605.10. It sits in HS chapter 16 (meat, fish, crustaceans, molluscs or other aquatic invertebrates, or insects; preparations thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1605 page.
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