Fresh abalone imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of fresh abalone by the United States reached $4.0 million in 2024 (226 tonnes). It ranks 6th of 55 countries for imports of this product. Value rose 16% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 40% a year on average.
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 | $4.0M | 226 t |
| 2023 | $3.5M | 201 t |
| 2022 | $4.0M | 199 t |
| 2021 | $4.3M | 221 t |
| 2020 | $2.7M | 174 t |
| 2019 | $1.7M | 67 t |
| 2018 | $1.3M | 46 t |
| 2017 | $388K | 31 t |
Where the United States imports fresh abalone from
One supplier dominates: South Korea accounted for 64% of the value. Among the main suppliers, South Korea grew fastest (+30% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Korea | $2.6M | 64% |
| Chile | $794K | 20% |
| Mexico | $541K | 14% |
| South Africa | $62K | 1.5% |
| Japan | $23K | 0.6% |
| China | $16K | 0.4% |
| Australia | $13K | 0.3% |
| Indonesia | $4K | 0.1% |
| New Zealand | $3K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $17.78 per kg, 23% below the world average of $23.01, 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 States?
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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 0307.81: Molluscs: abalone (Haliotis spp.), whether in shell or not, live, fresh or chilled.
Common questions
What is the value of fresh abalone imported by the United States?
The United States imported fresh abalone worth $4.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 226 tonnes. That ranks it 6th of 55 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was up 16% on 2023.
Which countries supply fresh abalone to the United States?
South Korea was the largest supplier with 64% of the value ($2.6 million), followed by Chile (20%) and Mexico (13%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 9 supplier countries in total. Australia grew fastest among the top ten, up 46% on the year.
What is the average import price of fresh abalone per kg?
The average declared import value was about $17.78 per kg in 2024, 23% below the world average of $23.01 per kg. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so it blends every grade and size; use it as a benchmark, not a quote. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
How have imports of fresh abalone to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $388 thousand in 2017 to $4.0 million in 2024, an increase of 937%. The peak was 2021 at $4.3 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
What is the HS code for fresh abalone?
The HS code for fresh abalone is subheading 0307.81. 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.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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