Prepared mussels imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of prepared mussels by the United States reached $47.9 million in 2024 (15.8 thousand tonnes). It ranks 2nd of 188 countries for imports of this product. That is 5% more 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 .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $47.9M | 15.8K t |
| 2023 | $45.8M | 5.9K t |
| 2022 | $46.1M | 16.4K t |
| 2021 | $52.2M | 16.0K t |
| 2020 | $36.1M | 13.7K t |
| 2019 | $32.6M | 13.1K t |
| 2018 | $29.4M | 10.8K t |
| 2017 | $31.3M | 12.0K t |
Where the United States imports prepared mussels from
One supplier dominates: Chile accounted for 74% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Chile | $35.3M | 74% |
| Spain | $3.7M | 7.7% |
| Canada | $3.5M | 7.4% |
| New Zealand | $1.6M | 3.4% |
| Portugal | $971K | 2% |
| Thailand | $931K | 1.9% |
| China | $766K | 1.6% |
| Netherlands | $273K | 0.6% |
| Vietnam | $204K | 0.4% |
| France | $171K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.03 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 States
In 2024, the United States exported prepared mussels worth $456 thousand (76 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were France (17%), Mexico (15%), Colombia (13%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 45%. Among the main buyer markets, Dominican Republic grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $80K | 17% |
| Mexico | $68K | 15% |
| Colombia | $60K | 13% |
| Guatemala | $52K | 11% |
| Canada | $29K | 6.4% |
| Curaçao | $24K | 5.2% |
| Bermuda | $23K | 5.1% |
| Dominican Republic | $19K | 4.3% |
| South Korea | $19K | 4.2% |
| Jamaica | $19K | 4.1% |
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 1605.53: Mollusc preparations: mussels, prepared or preserved.
Common questions
What is the value of prepared mussels imported by the United States?
The United States imported prepared mussels worth $47.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 15.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 2nd of 188 countries worldwide, with 11% of world imports. The value was up 5% on 2023.
Which countries supply prepared mussels to the United States?
Chile was the largest supplier with 74% of the value ($35.3 million), followed by Spain (8%) and Canada (7%). The top three together account for 89%, out of 18 supplier countries in total. Portugal grew fastest among the top ten, up 222% on the year.
What is the average import price of prepared mussels per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.03 per kg in 2024, 8% below the world average of $3.31 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 prepared mussels to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $31.3 million in 2017 to $47.9 million in 2024, an increase of 53%. The peak was 2021 at $52.2 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does the United States also export prepared mussels?
Yes. The United States exported $456 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to France, Mexico and Colombia. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $47.5 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.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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