🇬🇧 United Kingdom imports of prepared crustaceans and molluscs: 2024 trade data
Imports of prepared crustaceans and molluscs by the United Kingdom reached $390.9 million in 2024 (40.1 thousand tonnes). It ranks 5th of 214 countries for imports of this product. That is close to the 2023 level. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
Public statistics, latest reported year 2024. Values in US dollars.
Imports of prepared crustaceans and molluscs by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $390.9M | 40.1K t |
| 2023 | $386.8M | 36.9K t |
| 2022 | $475.4M | 45.6K t |
| 2021 | $442.6M | 42.9K t |
| 2020 | $419.6M | 42.4K t |
| 2019 | $402.2M | 41.5K t |
| 2018 | $442.9M | 43.7K t |
| 2017 | $422.9M | 43.5K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports prepared crustaceans and molluscs from
Most of the value came from Vietnam (31%), Iceland (13%), Greenland (13%). Among the main suppliers, Honduras grew fastest (+65% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇻🇳 Vietnam | $120.5M | 31% |
| 🇮🇸 Iceland | $50.1M | 13% |
| 🇬🇱 Greenland | $49.4M | 13% |
| 🇨🇦 Canada | $30.7M | 7.9% |
| 🇳🇴 Norway | $27.4M | 7% |
| 🇭🇳 Honduras | $17.0M | 4.3% |
| 🇩🇰 Denmark | $16.3M | 4.2% |
| 🇨🇳 China | $16.2M | 4.2% |
| 🇮🇩 Indonesia | $15.7M | 4% |
| 🇪🇸 Spain | $7.4M | 1.9% |
Types of prepared crustaceans and molluscs under HS 1605
| 1605.21 | Crustacean preparations: shrimps and prawns, prepared or preserved, not in airtight containers | 48% |
| 1605.29 | Crustacean preparations: shrimps and prawns, prepared or preserved, in airtight containers | 37% |
| 1605.54 | Mollusc preparations: cuttle fish and squid, prepared or preserved | 5.7% |
| 1605.10 | Crustacean preparations: crab, prepared or preserved | 2.5% |
| 1605.40 | Crustacean preparations: other than crab, shrimps, prawns, and lobsters, prepared or preserved | 2.3% |
| 1605.53 | Mollusc preparations: mussels, prepared or preserved | 1.8% |
| 1605.30 | Crustacean preparations: lobster, prepared or preserved | 1.3% |
| 1605.55 | Mollusc preparations: octopus, prepared or preserved | 1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1605.
Average import price of prepared crustaceans and molluscs
The average declared value was about $9.75 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.
The United Kingdom also exports prepared crustaceans and molluscs
Exports of prepared crustaceans and molluscs by the United Kingdom reached $83.4 million in 2024 (7.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. The largest buyer markets were South Korea (35%), Spain (33%), France (12%).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇰🇷 South Korea | $28.8M | 35% |
| 🇪🇸 Spain | $27.3M | 33% |
| 🇫🇷 France | $10.0M | 12% |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | $5.5M | 6.6% |
| 🇮🇪 Ireland | $3.2M | 3.8% |
| 🇯🇵 Japan | $1.5M | 1.8% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $1.3M | 1.5% |
| 🇦🇺 Australia | $709K | 0.9% |
| 🇮🇸 Iceland | $695K | 0.8% |
| 🇭🇰 Hong Kong | $664K | 0.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
Public statistics stop at country totals and the last published year. EximDataX shows the shipment records underneath: the companies, dates, quantities and declared values, updated weekly.
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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.
Prepared crustaceans and molluscs trade in the United Kingdom: questions
What is the value of prepared crustaceans and molluscs imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported prepared crustaceans and molluscs worth $390.9 million in 2024 (40.1 thousand tonnes).
Where does the United Kingdom import prepared crustaceans and molluscs from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were Vietnam (31%), Iceland (13%), Greenland (13%).
What is the average import price of prepared crustaceans and molluscs in the United Kingdom?
The average declared import value was about $9.75 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $8.17 per kg.
Does the United Kingdom export prepared crustaceans and molluscs?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported prepared crustaceans and molluscs worth $83.4 million in 2024, mainly to South Korea, Spain, France.
What is the HS code for prepared crustaceans and molluscs?
Prepared crustaceans and molluscs falls under HS heading 1605 (Crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates, prepared or preserved). The six-digit codes under it split the product by type.
How can I find the companies trading prepared crustaceans and molluscs with the United Kingdom?
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