Crustaceans exports from Yemen: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of crustaceans by Yemen reached $6.5 million in 2024 (792 tonnes). Value fell 44% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $14.3 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 | $6.5M | 792 t |
| 2023 | $11.6M | 1.1K t |
| 2022 | $14.3M | 1.5K t |
| 2021 | $6.5M | 932 t |
| 2020 | $6.1M | 545 t |
| 2019 | $4.5M | 588 t |
| 2018 | $5.7M | 1.0K t |
| 2017 | $3.5M | 440 t |
Where Yemen exports crustaceans to
One buyer market dominates: Egypt accounted for 55% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Malaysia grew fastest (+207% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Egypt | $3.5M | 55% |
| Italy | $1.0M | 16% |
| Taiwan | $1.0M | 16% |
| Malaysia | $426K | 6.6% |
| Spain | $240K | 3.7% |
| Saudi Arabia | $84K | 1.3% |
| Qatar | $79K | 1.2% |
| France | $12K | 0.2% |
| Sri Lanka | $9K | 0.1% |
| Maldives | $5K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 0306
| 0306.17 | Crustaceans: frozen, shrimps and prawns, excluding cold-water varieties, in shell or not, smoked, cooked or not before or during smoking: in shell… | 57% |
| 0306.11 | Crustaceans: frozen, rock lobsters and other sea crawfish (Palinurus spp., Panulirus spp., Jasus spp.), in shell or not, smoked, cooked or not before… | 33% |
| 0306.14 | Crustaceans: frozen, crabs, in shell or not, smoked, cooked or not before or during smoking: in shell, cooked by steaming or by boiling in water | 7.8% |
| 0306.36 | Crustaceans: live, fresh or chilled, shrimps and prawns excluding cold-water varieties, in shell or not | 1.2% |
| 0306.19 | Crustaceans: frozen, n.e.c. in item no. 0306.1, in shell or not, smoked, cooked or not before or during smoking: in shell, cooked by steaming or by… | 0.2% |
| 0306.95 | Crustaceans: shrimps and prawns, smoked, cooked or not, whether in shell or not, whether or not cooked before or during smoking | 0.1% |
| 0306.33 | Crustaceans: live, fresh or chilled, crabs, whether in shell or not | 0% |
| 0306.31 | Crustaceans: live, fresh or chilled, rock lobsters and other sea crawfish (Palinurus spp., Panulirus spp., Jasus spp.), in shell or not | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0306.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.16 per kg, close to the world average of $8.11.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Yemen?
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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: Crustaceans; in shell or not, live, fresh, chilled, frozen, dried, salted or in brine; smoked, cooked or not before or during smoking; in shell, steamed or boiled, whether or not chilled, frozen, dried, salted or in brine.
Common questions
What is the value of crustaceans exported by Yemen?
Yemen exported crustaceans worth $6.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 792 tonnes. That ranks it 79th of 173 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 44% on 2023.
Which countries buy crustaceans from Yemen?
Egypt was the largest buyer with 55% of the value ($3.5 million), followed by Italy (16%) and Taiwan (16%). The top three together account for 87%, out of 13 buyer countries in total. Malaysia grew fastest among the top ten, up 207% on the year.
What is the average export price of crustaceans per kg?
The average declared export value was about $8.16 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $8.11 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 crustaceans from Yemen changed since 2017?
Exports went from $3.5 million in 2017 to $6.5 million in 2024, an increase of 85%. The peak was 2022 at $14.3 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
What is the HS code for crustaceans?
The HS code for crustaceans is heading 0306. In Yemen the largest six-digit codes were 0306.17 (57% of the value) and 0306.11 (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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