Prepared oysters trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in prepared oysters was worth $80.1 million in 2024, about 9.6 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 3% since 2017, and up 8% 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 | $80.1M | 9.6K t |
| 2023 | $74.4M | 8.5K t |
| 2022 | $107.2M | 12.2K t |
| 2021 | $85.1M | 10.5K t |
| 2020 | $79.1M | 10.5K t |
| 2019 | $68.0M | 9.2K t |
| 2018 | $90.7M | 12.5K t |
| 2017 | $82.8M | 11.6K t |
Top prepared oysters exporting countries
Exports are led by China (56%), South Korea (29%) and Japan (9%). 44 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 94%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $45.1M | 56% |
| South Korea | $23.1M | 29% |
| Japan | $7.0M | 8.8% |
| France | $1.9M | 2.4% |
| Netherlands | $1.3M | 1.6% |
| Italy | $484K | 0.6% |
| United States | $283K | 0.4% |
| Canada | $254K | 0.3% |
| New Zealand | $161K | 0.2% |
| Spain | $121K | 0.2% |
| Vietnam | $87K | 0.1% |
| Thailand | $74K | 0.1% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The United States is the biggest buyer with 49% of world imports, ahead of Japan and Hong Kong. Demand is concentrated: the top three take 67% across 112 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $39.0M | 49% |
| Japan | $7.4M | 9.2% |
| Hong Kong | $7.2M | 9% |
| Canada | $6.7M | 8.4% |
| Australia | $4.9M | 6.1% |
| Taiwan | $4.4M | 5.4% |
| Mexico | $2.0M | 2.4% |
| Malaysia | $1.9M | 2.4% |
| Singapore | $1.4M | 1.8% |
| Spain | $773K | 1% |
| New Zealand | $689K | 0.9% |
| Italy | $668K | 0.8% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $8.33 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United States averaged $11.29 per kg and France $6.87 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 1605.51: Mollusc preparations: oysters, prepared or preserved. HS 1605 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most prepared oysters?
China exported $45.1 million in 2024, 56% of the world total, followed by South Korea (29%) and Japan (9%). In all, 44 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most prepared oysters?
The United States imported $39.0 million in 2024, 49% of world imports, ahead of Japan (9%) and Hong Kong (9%). The top three importers together take 67%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in prepared oysters?
It was worth $80.1 million in 2024, about 9.6 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 3% since 2017. The peak year was 2022 at $107.2 million. 44 countries reported exports and 112 reported imports.
What is the average price of prepared oysters per kg?
The world average declared value was about $8.33 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United States averaged $11.29 per kg and France $6.87 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 prepared oysters?
The HS code for prepared oysters is subheading 1605.51, in chapter 16 (meat, fish, crustaceans, molluscs or other aquatic invertebrates, or insects; preparations thereof). Customs uses this code worldwide at the six-digit level; national tariffs add more digits. The full list of codes is on the HS 1605 page.
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