Prepared sea cucumbers exports from the United States: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, the United States exported prepared sea cucumbers worth $3.2 million (100 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 3%. That is 20% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 10% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $6.8 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 | $3.2M | 101 t |
| 2023 | $4.0M | 211 t |
| 2022 | $3.0M | 122 t |
| 2021 | $1.5M | 84 t |
| 2020 | $2.7M | 34 t |
| 2019 | $1.9M | 53 t |
| 2018 | $2.5M | 77 t |
| 2017 | $6.8M | 160 t |
Where the United States exports prepared sea cucumbers to
Most of it went to South Korea (43%), China (39%), Canada (18%).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Korea | $1.4M | 43% |
| China | $1.3M | 39% |
| Canada | $575K | 18% |
| Ireland | $0K | 0% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $32.21 per kg, 114% above the world average of $15.03. 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.
Prepared sea cucumbers imports to the United States
In 2024, the United States imported prepared sea cucumbers worth $1.8 million (98 tonnes). That makes it the 5th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 47 countries. Most of the value came from Mexico (28%), Haiti (23%), Hong Kong (10%). Among the main suppliers, Hong Kong grew fastest (+550% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $503K | 28% |
| Haiti | $418K | 23% |
| Hong Kong | $186K | 10% |
| Ecuador | $164K | 9.1% |
| Japan | $155K | 8.6% |
| Dominican Republic | $120K | 6.7% |
| Honduras | $80K | 4.4% |
| China | $71K | 3.9% |
| Nicaragua | $33K | 1.8% |
| Peru | $11K | 0.6% |
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 1605.61: Aquatic invertebrates: sea cucumbers, prepared or preserved.
Common questions
What is the value of prepared sea cucumbers exported by the United States?
The United States exported prepared sea cucumbers worth $3.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 100 tonnes. That ranks it 11th of 57 countries worldwide, with 3% of world exports. The value was down 20% on 2023.
Which countries buy prepared sea cucumbers from the United States?
South Korea was the largest buyer with 43% of the value ($1.4 million), followed by China (39%) and Canada (18%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 4 buyer countries in total. South Korea grew fastest among the top ten, up 12% on the year.
What is the average export price of prepared sea cucumbers per kg?
The average declared export value was about $32.21 per kg in 2024, 114% above the world average of $15.03 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 prepared sea cucumbers from the United States changed since 2017?
Exports went from $6.8 million in 2017 to $3.2 million in 2024, a fall of 52%. The peak was 2017 at $6.8 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does the United States also import prepared sea cucumbers?
Yes. The United States imported $1.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Mexico, Haiti and Hong Kong. On balance the United States is a net exporter of this product, by about $1.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for prepared sea cucumbers?
The HS code for prepared sea cucumbers is subheading 1605.61. It sits in HS chapter 16 (meat, fish, crustaceans, molluscs or other aquatic invertebrates, or insects; preparations thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1605 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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