Fresh clams and cockles exports from the United Kingdom: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of fresh clams and cockles by the United Kingdom reached $8.9 million in 2024 (650 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. Value fell 16% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $14.4 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $8.9M | 650 t |
| 2023 | $10.7M | 830 t |
| 2022 | $6.9M | 567 t |
| 2021 | $6.6M | 736 t |
| 2020 | $13.0M | 2.9K t |
| 2019 | $14.4M | 3.2K t |
| 2018 | $11.0M | 1.1K t |
| 2017 | $8.2M | 1.4K t |
Where the United Kingdom exports fresh clams and cockles to
Most of it went to Singapore (37%), France (31%), Netherlands (11%).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Singapore | $3.3M | 37% |
| France | $2.8M | 31% |
| Netherlands | $1.0M | 11% |
| Hong Kong | $838K | 9.4% |
| Spain | $532K | 6% |
| Ireland | $370K | 4.1% |
| Malaysia | $41K | 0.5% |
| Portugal | $25K | 0.3% |
| Italy | $16K | 0.2% |
| Indonesia | $7K | 0.1% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $13.73 per kg, 258% above the world average of $3.83. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Fresh clams and cockles imports to the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom imported $462 thousand of fresh clams and cockles in 2024 (140 tonnes). Netherlands alone supplied 60% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $279K | 60% |
| Ireland | $134K | 29% |
| Canada | $40K | 8.6% |
| Portugal | $5K | 1.1% |
| Indonesia | $4K | 0.8% |
| France | $1K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom fresh clams and cockles exports (HS 0307.71): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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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 0307.71: Molluscs: clams, cockles and ark shells (families Arcidae, Arcticidae, Cardiidae, Donacidae, Hiatellidae, Mactridae, Mesodesmatidae, Myidae, Semelidae, Solecurtidae, Solenidae, Tridacnidae and Veneridae), whether in shell or not, live, fresh or chilled.
Common questions
What is the value of fresh clams and cockles exported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom exported fresh clams and cockles worth $8.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 650 tonnes. That ranks it 14th of 70 countries worldwide, with 2% of world exports. The value was down 16% on 2023.
Which countries buy fresh clams and cockles from the United Kingdom?
Singapore was the largest buyer with 37% of the value ($3.3 million), followed by France (31%) and the Netherlands (11%). The top three together account for 79%, out of 15 buyer countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 18% on the year.
What is the average export price of fresh clams and cockles per kg?
The average declared export value was about $13.73 per kg in 2024, 258% above the world average of $3.83 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of fresh clams and cockles from the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Exports went from $8.2 million in 2017 to $8.9 million in 2024, an increase of 9%. The peak was 2019 at $14.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $10.0 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also import fresh clams and cockles?
Yes. The United Kingdom imported $462 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from the Netherlands, Ireland and Canada. On balance the United Kingdom is a net exporter of this product, by about $8.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for fresh clams and cockles?
The HS code for fresh clams and cockles is subheading 0307.71. It sits in HS chapter 03 (fish and crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0307 page.
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