Frozen squid and cuttlefish exports from Yemen: data, top buyers and prices
Yemen exported $54.0 million of frozen squid and cuttlefish in 2024 (13.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. That is 14% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 28% a year on average.
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 | $54.0M | 13.6K t |
| 2023 | $62.5M | 13.9K t |
| 2022 | $60.8M | 13.0K t |
| 2021 | $19.8M | 5.6K t |
| 2020 | $13.8M | 4.6K t |
| 2019 | $7.0M | 2.0K t |
| 2018 | $17.1M | 3.1K t |
| 2017 | $9.6M | 1.7K t |
Where Yemen exports frozen squid and cuttlefish to
The largest buyer markets were Malaysia (36%), Egypt (28%), Thailand (19%).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Malaysia | $19.6M | 36% |
| Egypt | $15.3M | 28% |
| Thailand | $10.2M | 19% |
| Italy | $3.2M | 6% |
| Spain | $3.1M | 5.8% |
| Taiwan | $1.2M | 2.1% |
| Morocco | $532K | 1% |
| South Korea | $400K | 0.7% |
| Portugal | $241K | 0.5% |
| Greece | $118K | 0.2% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.97 per kg, close to the world average of $4.02.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Yemen?
The shipment records behind Yemen frozen squid and cuttlefish exports (HS 0307.43): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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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 0307.43: Molluscs: cuttle fish and squid, whether in shell or not, includes flours, meals, and pellets of molluscs, fit for human consumption, frozen.
Common questions
What is the value of frozen squid and cuttlefish exported by Yemen?
Yemen exported frozen squid and cuttlefish worth $54.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 13.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 19th of 115 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was down 14% on 2023.
Which countries buy frozen squid and cuttlefish from Yemen?
Malaysia was the largest buyer with 36% of the value ($19.6 million), followed by Egypt (28%) and Thailand (19%). The top three together account for 84%, out of 13 buyer countries in total. South Korea grew fastest among the top ten, up 241% on the year.
What is the average export price of frozen squid and cuttlefish per kg?
The average declared export value was about $3.97 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $4.02 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of frozen squid and cuttlefish from Yemen changed since 2017?
Exports went from $9.6 million in 2017 to $54.0 million in 2024, an increase of 460%. The peak was 2023 at $62.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $30.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for frozen squid and cuttlefish?
The HS code for frozen squid and cuttlefish is subheading 0307.43. 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 0307 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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