🇺🇸 United States imports of other aquatic invertebrates: 2024 trade data
The United States imported $64.5 million of other aquatic invertebrates in 2024 (3.0 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 6th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 133 countries. That is 10% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $64.5M | 3.0K t |
| 2023 | $58.6M | 3.2K t |
| 2022 | $60.8M | 3.7K t |
| 2021 | $50.5M | 3.5K t |
| 2020 | $40.2M | 2.9K t |
| 2019 | $43.0M | 3.8K t |
| 2018 | $45.7M | 4.9K t |
| 2017 | $56.4M | 6.2K t |
Where the United States imports other aquatic invertebrates from
The largest suppliers were Japan (48%), Canada (14%), Mexico (9%). Among the main suppliers, Nicaragua grew fastest (+45% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇯🇵 Japan | $31.1M | 48% |
| 🇨🇦 Canada | $9.0M | 14% |
| 🇲🇽 Mexico | $6.1M | 9.5% |
| 🇳🇮 Nicaragua | $3.6M | 5.6% |
| 🇦🇺 Australia | $2.8M | 4.4% |
| 🇨🇳 China | $2.1M | 3.3% |
| 🇹🇷 Turkey | $1.5M | 2.3% |
| 🇨🇱 Chile | $1.1M | 1.7% |
| 🇮🇩 Indonesia | $958K | 1.5% |
| 🇰🇷 South Korea | $897K | 1.4% |
Types of other aquatic invertebrates under HS 0308
| 0308.21 | Aquatic invertebrates: sea urchins (Strongylocentrotus spp., Paracentrotus lividus, Loxechinus albus, Echinus esculentus), live, fresh or chilled | 63% |
| 0308.19 | Aquatic invertebrates: sea cucumbers (Stichopus japonicus, Holothuroidea), dried, salted or in brine, smoked, whether or not cooked before or during… | 15% |
| 0308.90 | Aquatic invertebrates: other than crustaceans, molluscs, sea urchins, sea cucumbers and jellyfish, live, fresh, chilled, frozen, dried, salted or in… | 8.4% |
| 0308.12 | Aquatic invertebrates: sea cucumbers (Stichopus japonicus, Holothuroidea), frozen | 7.8% |
| 0308.30 | Aquatic invertebrates: jellyfish (Rhopilema spp.), live, fresh, chilled, frozen, dried, salted or in brine, smoked, whether or not cooked before or… | 3.8% |
| 0308.11 | Aquatic invertebrates: sea cucumbers (Stichopus japonicus, Holothuroidea), live, fresh or chilled | 1.4% |
| 0308.22 | Aquatic invertebrates: sea urchins (Strongylocentrotus spp., Paracentrotus lividus, Loxechinus albus, Echinus esculentus), frozen | 1.1% |
| 0308.29 | Aquatic invertebrates: sea urchins (Strongylocentrotus spp., Paracentrotus lividus, Loxechinus albus, Echinus esculentus), dried, salted or in brine… | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0308.
Average import price of other aquatic invertebrates
The average declared value was about $21.19 per kg, 185% 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.
The United States also exports other aquatic invertebrates
Exports of other aquatic invertebrates by the United States reached $20.1 million in 2024 (677 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. Most of it went to Canada (24%), Japan (24%), South Korea (18%). Among the main buyer markets, Macao grew fastest (+152% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇦 Canada | $4.9M | 25% |
| 🇯🇵 Japan | $4.7M | 24% |
| 🇰🇷 South Korea | $3.6M | 18% |
| 🇭🇰 Hong Kong | $2.2M | 11% |
| 🇨🇳 China | $1.9M | 9.6% |
| 🇲🇴 Macao | $654K | 3.3% |
| 🇦🇺 Australia | $530K | 2.6% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $391K | 2% |
| 🇧🇷 Brazil | $291K | 1.5% |
| Taiwan | $196K | 1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
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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 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 States: questions
What is the value of other aquatic invertebrates imported by the United States?
The United States imported other aquatic invertebrates worth $64.5 million in 2024 (3.0 thousand tonnes).
Where does the United States import other aquatic invertebrates from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were Japan (48%), Canada (14%), Mexico (9%).
What is the average import price of other aquatic invertebrates in the United States?
The average declared import value was about $21.19 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $7.44 per kg.
Does the United States export other aquatic invertebrates?
Yes. The United States exported other aquatic invertebrates worth $20.1 million in 2024, mainly to Canada, Japan, South Korea.
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 States?
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