Prepared mussels imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of prepared mussels by the United Kingdom reached $7.2 million in 2024 (2.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Value fell 15% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $11.9 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $7.2M | 2.1K t |
| 2023 | $8.5M | 2.0K t |
| 2022 | $10.5M | 3.1K t |
| 2021 | $11.9M | 3.2K t |
| 2020 | $10.8M | 2.9K t |
| 2019 | $9.3M | 2.5K t |
| 2018 | $10.3M | 2.8K t |
| 2017 | $8.1M | 2.5K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports prepared mussels from
Chile alone supplied 70% of it. Among the main suppliers, Spain grew fastest (+53% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Chile | $5.0M | 70% |
| Spain | $869K | 12% |
| Denmark | $563K | 7.8% |
| Belgium | $191K | 2.7% |
| Italy | $156K | 2.2% |
| Ireland | $137K | 1.9% |
| Germany | $80K | 1.1% |
| South Korea | $68K | 1% |
| France | $67K | 0.9% |
| Netherlands | $20K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.49 per kg, close to the world average of $3.31.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Prepared mussels exports from the United Kingdom
Exports of prepared mussels by the United Kingdom reached $376 thousand in 2024 (49 tonnes). Most of it went to Spain (48%), Ireland (22%), Hong Kong (11%). Among the main buyer markets, France grew fastest (+223% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $182K | 49% |
| Ireland | $83K | 22% |
| Hong Kong | $42K | 11% |
| France | $36K | 9.6% |
| Turkey | $5K | 1.4% |
| Gibraltar | $5K | 1.2% |
| Netherlands | $4K | 1.2% |
| Bermuda | $4K | 0.9% |
| Australia | $3K | 0.9% |
| Italy | $3K | 0.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom prepared mussels imports (HS 1605.53): 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 1605.53: Mollusc preparations: mussels, prepared or preserved.
Common questions
What is the value of prepared mussels imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported prepared mussels worth $7.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 12th of 188 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 15% on 2023.
Which countries supply prepared mussels to the United Kingdom?
Chile was the largest supplier with 70% of the value ($5.0 million), followed by Spain (12%) and Denmark (8%). The top three together account for 90%, out of 23 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 494% on the year.
What is the average import price of prepared mussels per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.49 per kg in 2024, 5% above the world average of $3.31 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of prepared mussels to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $8.1 million in 2017 to $7.2 million in 2024, a fall of 11%. The peak was 2021 at $11.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $9.6 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export prepared mussels?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $376 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Spain, Ireland and Hong Kong. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $6.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for prepared mussels?
The HS code for prepared mussels is subheading 1605.53. It sits in HS chapter 16 (meat, fish, crustaceans, molluscs or other aquatic invertebrates, or insects; preparations thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1605 page.
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