Frozen molluscs (other) exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
Turkey exported $11.9 million of frozen molluscs (other) in 2024 (996 tonnes). That makes it the 7th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 91 countries. That is 69% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 13% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $21.2 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 | $11.9M | 996 t |
| 2023 | $7.1M | 550 t |
| 2022 | $6.5M | 717 t |
| 2021 | $9.8M | 1.6K t |
| 2020 | $16.5M | 2.3K t |
| 2019 | $21.2M | 2.7K t |
| 2018 | $13.8M | 1.1K t |
| 2017 | $5.1M | 737 t |
Where Turkey exports frozen molluscs (other) to
One buyer market dominates: South Korea accounted for 56% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Taiwan grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Korea | $6.7M | 56% |
| China | $1.7M | 14% |
| Taiwan | $1.6M | 13% |
| Japan | $919K | 7.7% |
| United States | $738K | 6.2% |
| Hong Kong | $219K | 1.8% |
| Ukraine | $45K | 0.4% |
| Romania | $10K | 0.1% |
| Bahamas | $1K | 0% |
| Liberia | $1K | 0% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $11.99 per kg, 109% above the world average of $5.73. 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.
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The shipment records behind Turkey frozen molluscs (other) exports (HS 0307.92): 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 0307.92: Molluscs: n.e.c. in heading 0307, whether in shell or not, includes flours, meals, and pellets of molluscs, fit for human consumption, frozen.
Common questions
What is the value of frozen molluscs (other) exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported frozen molluscs (other) worth $11.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 996 tonnes. That ranks it 7th of 91 countries worldwide, with 4% of world exports. The value was up 69% on 2023.
Which countries buy frozen molluscs (other) from Turkey?
South Korea was the largest buyer with 56% of the value ($6.7 million), followed by China (14%) and Taiwan (13%). The top three together account for 84%, out of 27 buyer countries in total. The Bahamas grew fastest among the top ten, up 668% on the year.
What is the average export price of frozen molluscs (other) per kg?
The average declared export value was about $11.99 per kg in 2024, 109% above the world average of $5.73 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of frozen molluscs (other) from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $5.1 million in 2017 to $11.9 million in 2024, an increase of 134%. The peak was 2019 at $21.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $11.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for frozen molluscs (other)?
The HS code for frozen molluscs (other) is subheading 0307.92. 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 0307 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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