Export Crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates, prepared or preserved from Pakistan to Australia

Pakistan did not report any exports of crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates, prepared or preserved (HS 1605) to Australia in 2025, while India sold US$740K there. Australia's total imports of the product were US$200M in 2025.

This is an open market for Pakistani suppliers: demand exists and a South Asian competitor is already meeting part of it. Pakistan's total sales to Australia grew 17% between 2020 and 2025, which suggests buyers there are increasingly open to Pakistani suppliers.

On our opportunity score, Australia rates 52 out of 100 (worth exploring) and ranks 15th of 33 markets for this product. Next step: confirm import duties and product standards for Australia before sending samples, then list crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates, prepared or preserved with Australia as a target market so importers there can contact you.

Opportunity score
52/100 (Worth exploring)
From Pakistan (2025)
US$0M
From India (2025)
US$0.74M
Market size
US$200.16M
Check before you export
Australia applies strict biosecurity checks to food, plant and animal products. Confirm import conditions before shipping.

How much crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates, prepared or preserved does Australia import?

Australia imported US$200M of crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates, prepared or preserved (HS 1605) in 2025, according to UN Comtrade.

Does Pakistan export crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates, prepared or preserved to Australia?

Pakistan reported no exports of crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates, prepared or preserved to Australia in 2025, so this is a new market for Pakistani suppliers.

How does Pakistan compare with India in Australia for crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates, prepared or preserved?

India leads: US$740K against Pakistan's US$0K in 2025, a gap of US$740K.

How can I start exporting crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates, prepared or preserved to Australia?

Confirm your HS code, check Australia's duties and standards, and list your business on BusinessListing.pk with Australia as a target market. Our guide "How to Choose an Export Market" and the Australia Global Trade profile explain the next steps.