Crustaceans in Sri Lanka | The Observatory of Economic Complexity

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Exports In 2022, Sri Lanka exported $60.1M in Crustaceans, making it the 46th largest exporter of Crustaceans in the world. At the same year, Crustaceans was the 46th most exported product in Sri Lanka. The main destination of Crustaceans exports from Sri Lanka are: Japan ($19.5M), United States ($8.8M), United Kingdom ($5.48M), China ($4.07M), and Chinese Taipei ($3.01M).

The fastest growing export markets for Crustaceans of Sri Lanka between 2021 and 2022 were Ireland ($1.68M), Chinese Taipei ($1.45M), and Qatar ($970k).

Imports In 2022, Sri Lanka imported $1.72M in Crustaceans, becoming the 109th largest importer of Crustaceans in the world. At the same year, Crustaceans was the 578th most imported product in Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka imports Crustaceans primarily from: Nicaragua ($448k), United States ($432k), Argentina ($366k), India ($229k), and Peru ($80.1k).

The fastest growing import markets in Crustaceans for Sri Lanka between 2021 and 2022 were Nicaragua ($448k), United States ($238k), and Argentina ($187k).

COMPANIES In 2023, leading companies such as CHICKEN OF THE SEA FROZEN FOODS (1) and BANANA REPUBLIC LLC (1) were at the forefront of shipping Crustaceans from Sri Lanka to the United States.

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* Using January 2020 exchange rates when trade data is reported in local currency.

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EXPORTS (2022)$60.1M

IMPORTS (2022)$1.72M

NET TRADE (2022)$58.4M

In 2022, Sri Lanka exported $60.1M in Crustaceans. The main destinations of Sri Lanka exports on Crustaceans were Japan ($19.5M), United States ($8.8M), United Kingdom ($5.48M), China ($4.07M), and Chinese Taipei ($3.01M).

In 2022, Sri Lanka imported $1.72M in Crustaceans, mainly from Nicaragua ($448k), United States ($432k), Argentina ($366k), India ($229k), and Peru ($80.1k).