Fresh scallops trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in fresh scallops was worth $305.8 million in 2024, about 28.8 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 2% since 2017, and down 5% on 2023.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
World trade by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $305.8M | 28.8K t |
| 2023 | $323.3M | 31.1K t |
| 2022 | $327.8M | 33.4K t |
| 2021 | $328.9M | 39.6K t |
| 2020 | $259.8M | 31.8K t |
| 2019 | $304.0M | 33.4K t |
| 2018 | $314.6M | 38.4K t |
| 2017 | $299.8M | 29.0K t |
Top fresh scallops exporting countries
Canada is the largest exporter with 27% of world exports, followed by the United Kingdom and Japan. The top three supply 71% between them, out of 66 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $83.8M | 27% |
| United Kingdom | $74.3M | 24% |
| Japan | $60.1M | 20% |
| France | $25.6M | 8.4% |
| United States | $12.3M | 4% |
| Netherlands | $10.8M | 3.5% |
| Italy | $7.7M | 2.5% |
| Ireland | $6.6M | 2.2% |
| China | $4.1M | 1.3% |
| Indonesia | $3.3M | 1.1% |
| Norway | $2.8M | 0.9% |
| Denmark | $2.8M | 0.9% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The United States is the biggest buyer with 28% of world imports, ahead of France and South Korea. Demand is concentrated: the top three take 69% across 118 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $85.7M | 28% |
| France | $82.4M | 27% |
| South Korea | $41.9M | 14% |
| Italy | $19.0M | 6.2% |
| Hong Kong | $16.1M | 5.3% |
| Spain | $12.2M | 4% |
| Canada | $8.2M | 2.7% |
| Belgium | $6.2M | 2% |
| Germany | $4.5M | 1.5% |
| Netherlands | $3.6M | 1.2% |
| Switzerland | $3.6M | 1.2% |
| Thailand | $2.2M | 0.7% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $10.63 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Canada averaged $27.11 per kg and Japan $5.46 per kg, so grade and origin matter.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments worldwide. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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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 0307.21: Molluscs: scallops, whether in shell or not, including queen scallops, of the genera Pecten, Chlamys or Placopecten, live, fresh or chilled. HS 0307 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most fresh scallops?
Canada exported $83.8 million in 2024, 27% of the world total, followed by the United Kingdom (24%) and Japan (20%). In all, 66 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most fresh scallops?
The United States imported $85.7 million in 2024, 28% of world imports, ahead of France (27%) and South Korea (14%). The top three importers together take 69%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in fresh scallops?
It was worth $305.8 million in 2024, about 28.8 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 2% since 2017. The peak year was 2021 at $328.9 million. 66 countries reported exports and 118 reported imports.
What is the average price of fresh scallops per kg?
The world average declared value was about $10.63 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Canada averaged $27.11 per kg and Japan $5.46 per kg, so grade and origin matter. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so treat it as a benchmark, not a quote.
What is the HS code for fresh scallops?
The HS code for fresh scallops is subheading 0307.21, in chapter 03 (fish and crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates). Customs uses this code worldwide at the six-digit level; national tariffs add more digits. The full list of codes is on the HS 0307 page.
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