Fresh mussels exports from the United Kingdom: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of fresh mussels by the United Kingdom reached $9.2 million in 2024 (7.4 thousand tonnes). It ranks 8th of 67 countries for exports of this product. Value fell 20% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 11% a year on average.
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 | $9.2M | 7.4K t |
| 2023 | $11.4M | 9.8K t |
| 2022 | $3.5M | 3.5K t |
| 2021 | $3.6M | 2.8K t |
| 2020 | $9.7M | 4.2K t |
| 2019 | $6.3M | 3.3K t |
| 2018 | $4.9M | 2.4K t |
| 2017 | $4.3M | 2.0K t |
Where the United Kingdom exports fresh mussels to
France alone took 50% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $4.6M | 50% |
| Netherlands | $2.4M | 26% |
| Spain | $1.9M | 21% |
| Ireland | $219K | 2.4% |
| Czech Republic | $37K | 0.4% |
| Hong Kong | $14K | 0.2% |
| Slovakia | $10K | 0.1% |
| Germany | $5K | 0.1% |
| Luxembourg | $3K | 0% |
| Barbados | $2K | 0% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.24 per kg, 41% below the world average of $2.10, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom fresh mussels exports (HS 0307.31): 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 0307.31: Molluscs: mussels (Mytilus spp., Perna spp.), whether in shell or not, live, fresh or chilled.
Common questions
What is the value of fresh mussels exported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom exported fresh mussels worth $9.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 7.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 8th of 67 countries worldwide, with 3% of world exports. The value was down 20% on 2023.
Which countries buy fresh mussels from the United Kingdom?
France was the largest buyer with 50% of the value ($4.6 million), followed by the Netherlands (26%) and Spain (21%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 15 buyer countries in total. Barbados grew fastest among the top ten, up 84% on the year.
What is the average export price of fresh mussels per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.24 per kg in 2024, 41% below the world average of $2.10 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of fresh mussels from the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Exports went from $4.3 million in 2017 to $9.2 million in 2024, an increase of 112%. The peak was 2023 at $11.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for fresh mussels?
The HS code for fresh mussels is subheading 0307.31. 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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