🇺🇸 United States imports of prepared crustaceans and molluscs: 2024 trade data
In 2024, the United States imported prepared crustaceans and molluscs worth $3.26 billion (283.7 thousand tonnes). It ranks 1st 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 | $3.26B | 283.7K t |
| 2023 | $3.20B | 272.8K t |
| 2022 | $3.77B | 315.9K t |
| 2021 | $3.88B | 311.9K t |
| 2020 | $2.96B | 268.8K t |
| 2019 | $2.69B | 254.2K t |
| 2018 | $3.06B | 275.3K t |
| 2017 | $2.77B | 261.8K t |
Where the United States imports prepared crustaceans and molluscs from
The largest suppliers were Indonesia (25%), Vietnam (16%), India (16%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇮🇩 Indonesia | $814.0M | 25% |
| 🇻🇳 Vietnam | $518.0M | 16% |
| 🇮🇳 India | $514.0M | 16% |
| 🇨🇦 Canada | $409.3M | 13% |
| 🇹🇭 Thailand | $228.3M | 7% |
| 🇨🇳 China | $203.4M | 6.3% |
| 🇨🇱 Chile | $84.4M | 2.6% |
| 🇵🇭 Philippines | $75.5M | 2.3% |
| 🇻🇪 Venezuela | $61.7M | 1.9% |
| 🇪🇸 Spain | $52.6M | 1.6% |
Types of prepared crustaceans and molluscs under HS 1605
| 1605.21 | Crustacean preparations: shrimps and prawns, prepared or preserved, not in airtight containers | 45% |
| 1605.10 | Crustacean preparations: crab, prepared or preserved | 23% |
| 1605.30 | Crustacean preparations: lobster, prepared or preserved | 12% |
| 1605.29 | Crustacean preparations: shrimps and prawns, prepared or preserved, in airtight containers | 6.6% |
| 1605.40 | Crustacean preparations: other than crab, shrimps, prawns, and lobsters, prepared or preserved | 3.3% |
| 1605.54 | Mollusc preparations: cuttle fish and squid, prepared or preserved | 2.8% |
| 1605.55 | Mollusc preparations: octopus, prepared or preserved | 1.6% |
| 1605.53 | Mollusc preparations: mussels, prepared or preserved | 1.5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1605.
Average import price of prepared crustaceans and molluscs
The average declared value was about $11.48 per kg, 41% above the world average of $8.17. 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 prepared crustaceans and molluscs
In 2024, the United States exported prepared crustaceans and molluscs worth $91.8 million (9.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. The largest buyer markets were Denmark (23%), Mexico (16%), Canada (15%). Among the main buyer markets, Venezuela grew fastest (+269% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇩🇰 Denmark | $21.2M | 23% |
| 🇲🇽 Mexico | $14.7M | 16% |
| 🇨🇦 Canada | $13.8M | 15% |
| 🇰🇷 South Korea | $3.6M | 3.9% |
| 🇨🇳 China | $3.5M | 3.8% |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | $3.0M | 3.3% |
| 🇻🇪 Venezuela | $2.6M | 2.8% |
| 🇮🇳 India | $2.3M | 2.6% |
| 🇪🇸 Spain | $1.7M | 1.9% |
| 🇮🇩 Indonesia | $1.7M | 1.9% |
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 1605: Crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates, prepared or preserved.
Prepared crustaceans and molluscs trade in the United States: questions
What is the value of prepared crustaceans and molluscs imported by the United States?
The United States imported prepared crustaceans and molluscs worth $3.26 billion in 2024 (283.7 thousand tonnes).
Where does the United States import prepared crustaceans and molluscs from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were Indonesia (25%), Vietnam (16%), India (16%).
What is the average import price of prepared crustaceans and molluscs in the United States?
The average declared import value was about $11.48 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $8.17 per kg.
Does the United States export prepared crustaceans and molluscs?
Yes. The United States exported prepared crustaceans and molluscs worth $91.8 million in 2024, mainly to Denmark, Mexico, Canada.
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 States?
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