Crustaceans are the highest-value line in the Moroccan offer, concentrated on EU and MENA foodservice buyers.
Deep-water rose shrimp, spiny lobster and crab are landed on the Atlantic coast and packed IQF, individually wrapped or block-frozen, whole, peeled or in tails and claws.
| Species | Presentation / form | Sizing / grading | Packaging | HS code | Shelf life |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deep-water rose shrimp / Crevette roseParapenaeus longirostris | Whole head-on shell-on, or peeled and deveined | 20/30, 30/40, 40/60, 60/80 count per kg | IQF, 1–2 kg poly bags in 10 kg master carton | 0306.16 / 0306.17 | 18–24 months at -18°C |
| Spiny lobster / LangoustePalinurus mauritanicus / Palinurus elephas | Whole cooked or raw, or tails only | 300–500 g, 500–800 g, 800 g+ per animal | IQF, individually wrapped, 5–10 kg carton | 0306.11 / 0306.12 | 18–24 months at -18°C |
| Spider crab / Brown crabMaja squinado / Cancer pagurus | Whole cooked, or claws and clusters | Graded by weight band to buyer specification | IQF or block-frozen, 5–10 kg carton | 0306.14 | 18–24 months at -18°C |
Seasonal availability
Availability windows are typical patterns and can shift with quotas and biological rest periods. Contact us for current landings and quota status.
- Main availability window
- Year-round availability
- Peak season
- Two seasonal openings
| Species | JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec |
|---|---|
Rose shrimp Parapenaeus longirostris | |
Spiny lobster Palinurus mauritanicus |
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