🇬🇧 United Kingdom imports of other aquatic invertebrates: 2024 trade data
Imports of other aquatic invertebrates by the United Kingdom reached $2.2 million in 2024 (152 tonnes). Value fell 32% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 8% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $3.9 million.
Public statistics, latest reported year 2024. Values in US dollars.
Imports of other aquatic invertebrates by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2.2M | 152 t |
| 2023 | $3.2M | 181 t |
| 2022 | $2.7M | 160 t |
| 2021 | $3.9M | 203 t |
| 2020 | $3.0M | 185 t |
| 2019 | $3.8M | 293 t |
| 2018 | $3.9M | 305 t |
| 2017 | $3.8M | 331 t |
Where the United Kingdom imports other aquatic invertebrates from
Most of the value came from Indonesia (43%), Australia (15%), China (12%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇮🇩 Indonesia | $941K | 43% |
| 🇦🇺 Australia | $339K | 15% |
| 🇨🇳 China | $266K | 12% |
| 🇫🇷 France | $149K | 6.8% |
| 🇮🇸 Iceland | $108K | 4.9% |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | $92K | 4.2% |
| 🇻🇳 Vietnam | $86K | 3.9% |
| 🇨🇦 Canada | $56K | 2.5% |
| 🇫🇯 Fiji | $46K | 2.1% |
| 🇨🇿 Czech Republic | $32K | 1.5% |
Types of other aquatic invertebrates under HS 0308
| 0308.90 | Aquatic invertebrates: other than crustaceans, molluscs, sea urchins, sea cucumbers and jellyfish, live, fresh, chilled, frozen, dried, salted or in… | 71% |
| 0308.30 | Aquatic invertebrates: jellyfish (Rhopilema spp.), live, fresh, chilled, frozen, dried, salted or in brine, smoked, whether or not cooked before or… | 13% |
| 0308.21 | Aquatic invertebrates: sea urchins (Strongylocentrotus spp., Paracentrotus lividus, Loxechinus albus, Echinus esculentus), live, fresh or chilled | 9.1% |
| 0308.22 | Aquatic invertebrates: sea urchins (Strongylocentrotus spp., Paracentrotus lividus, Loxechinus albus, Echinus esculentus), frozen | 5.8% |
| 0308.11 | Aquatic invertebrates: sea cucumbers (Stichopus japonicus, Holothuroidea), live, fresh or chilled | 0.2% |
| 0308.29 | Aquatic invertebrates: sea urchins (Strongylocentrotus spp., Paracentrotus lividus, Loxechinus albus, Echinus esculentus), dried, salted or in brine… | 0.1% |
| 0308.19 | Aquatic invertebrates: sea cucumbers (Stichopus japonicus, Holothuroidea), dried, salted or in brine, smoked, whether or not cooked before or during… | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0308.
Average import price of other aquatic invertebrates
The average declared value was about $14.46 per kg, 94% above the world average of $7.44. 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 the United Kingdom?
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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 0308: Aquatic invertebrates other than crustaceans and molluscs, live, fresh, chilled, frozen, dried, salted or in brine; smoked aquatic invertebrates other than crustaceans and molluscs, whether or not cooked before or during the smoking process.
Other aquatic invertebrates trade in the United Kingdom: questions
What is the value of other aquatic invertebrates imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported other aquatic invertebrates worth $2.2 million in 2024 (152 tonnes).
Where does the United Kingdom import other aquatic invertebrates from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were Indonesia (43%), Australia (15%), China (12%).
What is the average import price of other aquatic invertebrates in the United Kingdom?
The average declared import value was about $14.46 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $7.44 per kg.
What is the HS code for other aquatic invertebrates?
Other aquatic invertebrates falls under HS heading 0308 (Aquatic invertebrates other than crustaceans and molluscs, live, fresh, chilled, frozen, dried, salted or in brine; smok). The six-digit codes under it split the product by type.
How can I find the companies trading other aquatic invertebrates with the United Kingdom?
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