Prepared crustaceans and molluscs exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
Turkey exported $32.2 million of prepared crustaceans and molluscs in 2024 (4.1 thousand tonnes). Value fell 24% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $48.9 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 | $32.2M | 4.1K t |
| 2023 | $42.3M | 5.3K t |
| 2022 | $37.9M | 5.4K t |
| 2021 | $36.4M | 5.2K t |
| 2020 | $47.3M | 6.5K t |
| 2019 | $48.9M | 6.8K t |
| 2018 | $42.6M | 6.5K t |
| 2017 | $32.9M | 5.6K t |
Where Turkey exports prepared crustaceans and molluscs to
The largest buyer markets were Spain (24%), Italy (19%), Sweden (18%). Among the main buyer markets, Russia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $7.7M | 24% |
| Italy | $6.2M | 19% |
| Sweden | $5.8M | 18% |
| South Korea | $3.2M | 10% |
| France | $3.1M | 9.7% |
| Japan | $1.4M | 4.5% |
| China | $1.2M | 3.7% |
| Taiwan | $1.1M | 3.4% |
| Russia | $494K | 1.5% |
| Kuwait | $319K | 1% |
Product types under HS 1605
| 1605.56 | Mollusc preparations: clams, cockles and arkshells, prepared or preserved | 35% |
| 1605.59 | Mollusc preparations: n.e.c. in item no. 1605.5, preparations such as pastes, sausages, prepared meals and the like | 30% |
| 1605.40 | Crustacean preparations: other than crab, shrimps, prawns, and lobsters, prepared or preserved | 21% |
| 1605.58 | Mollusc preparations: snails, other than sea snails, prepared or preserved | 9.7% |
| 1605.53 | Mollusc preparations: mussels, prepared or preserved | 2.9% |
| 1605.29 | Crustacean preparations: shrimps and prawns, prepared or preserved, in airtight containers | 1.1% |
| 1605.21 | Crustacean preparations: shrimps and prawns, prepared or preserved, not in airtight containers | 0.3% |
| 1605.55 | Mollusc preparations: octopus, prepared or preserved | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1605.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.85 per kg, close to the world average of $8.17.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Prepared crustaceans and molluscs imports to Turkey
Turkey imported $3.6 million of prepared crustaceans and molluscs in 2024 (719 tonnes). Most of the value came from Chile (41%), Spain (17%), Vietnam (14%). Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+240% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Chile | $1.5M | 41% |
| Spain | $632K | 17% |
| Vietnam | $493K | 14% |
| Norway | $387K | 11% |
| Netherlands | $150K | 4.1% |
| Germany | $108K | 3% |
| Tanzania | $102K | 2.8% |
| Thailand | $66K | 1.8% |
| Italy | $65K | 1.8% |
| Belarus | $56K | 1.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
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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: Crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates, prepared or preserved.
Common questions
What is the value of prepared crustaceans and molluscs exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported prepared crustaceans and molluscs worth $32.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 32nd of 155 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 24% on 2023.
Which countries buy prepared crustaceans and molluscs from Turkey?
Spain was the largest buyer with 24% of the value ($7.7 million), followed by Italy (19%) and Sweden (18%). The top three together account for 61%, out of 80 buyer countries in total.
What is the average export price of prepared crustaceans and molluscs per kg?
The average declared export value was about $7.85 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $8.17 per kg. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so it blends every grade and size; use it as a benchmark, not a quote. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
How have exports of prepared crustaceans and molluscs from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $32.9 million in 2017 to $32.2 million in 2024, a fall of 2%. The peak was 2019 at $48.9 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also import prepared crustaceans and molluscs?
Yes. Turkey imported $3.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Chile, Spain and Vietnam. On balance Turkey is a net exporter of this product, by about $28.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for prepared crustaceans and molluscs?
The HS code for prepared crustaceans and molluscs is heading 1605. In Turkey the largest six-digit codes were 1605.56 (35% of the value) and 1605.59 (30%). 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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