Fresh crab exports from the United States: data, top buyers and prices
The United States exported $113.4 million of fresh crab in 2024 (9.8 thousand tonnes). It ranks 4th of 95 countries for exports of this product. That is 15% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $169.6 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 | $113.4M | 9.8K t |
| 2023 | $133.9M | 12.3K t |
| 2022 | $88.9M | 9.2K t |
| 2021 | $105.9M | 9.0K t |
| 2020 | $80.8M | 7.4K t |
| 2019 | $101.1M | 10.2K t |
| 2018 | $169.6M | 14.7K t |
| 2017 | $138.7M | 13.8K t |
Where the United States exports fresh crab to
China alone took 57% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $64.3M | 57% |
| Canada | $46.3M | 41% |
| Hong Kong | $887K | 0.8% |
| Indonesia | $506K | 0.5% |
| Taiwan | $493K | 0.4% |
| Australia | $136K | 0.1% |
| Bahamas | $124K | 0.1% |
| South Korea | $121K | 0.1% |
| Bermuda | $106K | 0.1% |
| Singapore | $67K | 0.1% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $11.61 per kg, 20% below the world average of $14.58, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Fresh crab imports to the United States
The United States imported $44.3 million of fresh crab in 2024 (1.7 thousand tonnes). It ranks 8th of 131 countries for imports of this product. The largest suppliers were Norway (49%), Canada (15%), Sweden (12%). Among the main suppliers, South Korea grew fastest (+186% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Norway | $21.8M | 49% |
| Canada | $6.8M | 15% |
| Sweden | $5.2M | 12% |
| South Korea | $3.0M | 6.9% |
| Japan | $1.9M | 4.2% |
| India | $1.7M | 3.9% |
| Vietnam | $1.1M | 2.5% |
| Denmark | $672K | 1.5% |
| Ecuador | $390K | 0.9% |
| Tunisia | $381K | 0.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
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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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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 0306.33: Crustaceans: live, fresh or chilled, crabs, whether in shell or not.
Common questions
What is the value of fresh crab exported by the United States?
The United States exported fresh crab worth $113.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 9.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 4th of 95 countries worldwide, with 4% of world exports. The value was down 15% on 2023.
Which countries buy fresh crab from the United States?
China was the largest buyer with 57% of the value ($64.3 million), followed by Canada (41%) and Hong Kong (1%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 36 buyer countries in total. The Bahamas grew fastest among the top ten, up 33% on the year.
What is the average export price of fresh crab per kg?
The average declared export value was about $11.61 per kg in 2024, 20% below the world average of $14.58 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 fresh crab from the United States changed since 2017?
Exports went from $138.7 million in 2017 to $113.4 million in 2024, a fall of 18%. The peak was 2018 at $169.6 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does the United States also import fresh crab?
Yes. The United States imported $44.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Norway, Canada and Sweden. On balance the United States is a net exporter of this product, by about $69.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for fresh crab?
The HS code for fresh crab is subheading 0306.33. 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 0306 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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