Molluscs trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in molluscs was worth $14.67 billion in 2024, about 2.88 million tonnes. That is an increase of 9% since 2017, and down 2% 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 | $14.67B | 2.88M t |
| 2023 | $14.91B | 2.88M t |
| 2022 | $15.86B | 2.94M t |
| 2021 | $14.61B | 2.96M t |
| 2020 | $11.50B | 2.56M t |
| 2019 | $13.40B | 2.93M t |
| 2018 | $14.07B | 2.72M t |
| 2017 | $13.46B | 2.80M t |
Top molluscs exporting countries
China is the largest exporter with 16% of world exports, followed by Spain and Morocco. The top three supply 32% between them, out of 172 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.29B | 16% |
| Spain | $1.29B | 8.8% |
| Morocco | $1.07B | 7.3% |
| Indonesia | $909.2M | 6.2% |
| India | $715.0M | 4.9% |
| Vietnam | $629.8M | 4.3% |
| Japan | $607.8M | 4.1% |
| Mauritania | $506.2M | 3.5% |
| Canada | $496.3M | 3.4% |
| Argentina | $460.8M | 3.1% |
| Peru | $444.3M | 3% |
| France | $434.7M | 3% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
Spain is the biggest buyer with 16% of world imports, ahead of China and Italy. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 38% across 215 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $2.31B | 16% |
| China | $1.74B | 12% |
| Italy | $1.55B | 11% |
| United States | $1.22B | 8.3% |
| South Korea | $1.10B | 7.5% |
| Japan | $1.04B | 7.1% |
| Thailand | $616.3M | 4.2% |
| France | $543.8M | 3.7% |
| Vietnam | $509.3M | 3.5% |
| Hong Kong | $407.6M | 2.8% |
| Portugal | $372.6M | 2.5% |
| Taiwan | $287.4M | 2% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $5.09 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Morocco averaged $8.60 per kg and India $4.14 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.
Product types under HS 0307
- Fresh oysters
- Frozen oysters
- Fresh scallops
- Frozen scallops
- Dried scallops
- Fresh mussels
- Frozen mussels
- Fresh squid and cuttlefish
- Frozen squid and cuttlefish
- Dried squid and cuttlefish
- Fresh octopus
- Frozen octopus
- Dried octopus
- Fresh land snails
- Fresh clams and cockles
- Frozen clams and cockles
- Fresh abalone
- Frozen abalone
- Dried abalone
- Fresh molluscs (other)
- Frozen molluscs (other)
- Dried molluscs (other)
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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: Molluscs; whether in shell or not, live, fresh, chilled, frozen, dried, salted or in brine; smoked molluscs, whether in shell or not, whether or not cooked before or during the smoking process. HS 0307 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most molluscs?
China exported $2.29 billion in 2024, 16% of the world total, followed by Spain (9%) and Morocco (7%). In all, 172 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most molluscs?
Spain imported $2.31 billion in 2024, 16% of world imports, ahead of China (12%) and Italy (11%). The top three importers together take 38%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in molluscs?
It was worth $14.67 billion in 2024, about 2.88 million tonnes. That is an increase of 9% since 2017. The peak year was 2022 at $15.86 billion. 172 countries reported exports and 215 reported imports.
What is the average price of molluscs per kg?
The world average declared value was about $5.09 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Morocco averaged $8.60 per kg and India $4.14 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 molluscs?
The HS code for molluscs is heading 0307, 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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