Fresh clams and cockles exports from the United States: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, the United States exported fresh clams and cockles worth $62.7 million (1.6 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 2nd largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 70 countries. That is 19% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $62.7M | 1.6K t |
| 2023 | $76.9M | 2.0K t |
| 2022 | $72.6M | 2.1K t |
| 2021 | $58.6M | 2.1K t |
| 2020 | $36.1M | 956 t |
| 2019 | $52.6M | 1.5K t |
| 2018 | $57.6M | 1.5K t |
| 2017 | $62.6M | 2.2K t |
Where the United States exports fresh clams and cockles to
Most of it went to Hong Kong (45%), China (43%), Canada (5%). Among the main buyer markets, Italy grew fastest (+471% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong | $28.5M | 45% |
| China | $27.0M | 43% |
| Canada | $3.0M | 4.8% |
| Italy | $2.0M | 3.2% |
| Spain | $1.0M | 1.6% |
| Malaysia | $420K | 0.7% |
| Singapore | $287K | 0.5% |
| Macao | $194K | 0.3% |
| Thailand | $119K | 0.2% |
| Cayman Isds | $49K | 0.1% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $39.50 per kg, 931% 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 States
Imports of fresh clams and cockles by the United States reached $16.4 million in 2024 (2.3 thousand tonnes). It ranks 8th of 95 countries for imports of this product. Canada alone supplied 68% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $11.2M | 68% |
| New Zealand | $3.4M | 21% |
| Mexico | $1.6M | 10% |
| China | $56K | 0.3% |
| Belize | $32K | 0.2% |
| Indonesia | $30K | 0.2% |
| Japan | $19K | 0.1% |
| Ecuador | $4K | 0% |
| Chile | $3K | 0% |
| Vietnam | $3K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
Public statistics stop at country totals and the last published year. EximDataX shows the shipment records underneath: the companies, dates, quantities and declared values, updated weekly.
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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 States?
The United States exported fresh clams and cockles worth $62.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 2nd of 70 countries worldwide, with 12% of world exports. The value was down 19% on 2023.
Which countries buy fresh clams and cockles from the United States?
Hong Kong was the largest buyer with 45% of the value ($28.5 million), followed by China (43%) and Canada (5%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 20 buyer countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 471% on the year.
What is the average export price of fresh clams and cockles per kg?
The average declared export value was about $39.50 per kg in 2024, 931% above the world average of $3.83 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 exports of fresh clams and cockles from the United States changed since 2017?
Exports went from $62.6 million in 2017 to $62.7 million in 2024, an increase of 0%. The peak was 2023 at $76.9 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does the United States also import fresh clams and cockles?
Yes. The United States imported $16.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Canada, New Zealand and Mexico. On balance the United States is a net exporter of this product, by about $46.3 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.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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