Prepared oysters imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of prepared oysters by the United States reached $39.0 million in 2024 (5.1 thousand tonnes). It ranks 1st of 112 countries for imports of this product. Value rose 13% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $62.3 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 | $39.0M | 5.1K t |
| 2023 | $34.4M | 4.5K t |
| 2022 | $62.3M | 7.6K t |
| 2021 | $46.1M | 6.1K t |
| 2020 | $41.2M | 5.9K t |
| 2019 | $27.4M | 3.9K t |
| 2018 | $48.3M | 6.8K t |
| 2017 | $38.7M | 5.5K t |
Where the United States imports prepared oysters from
China alone supplied 66% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $25.9M | 66% |
| South Korea | $11.1M | 29% |
| Japan | $1.8M | 4.7% |
| Vietnam | $76K | 0.2% |
| Italy | $43K | 0.1% |
| New Zealand | $31K | 0.1% |
| Spain | $16K | 0% |
| Ireland | $12K | 0% |
| Canada | $10K | 0% |
| Philippines | $2K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.63 per kg, close to the world average of $8.33.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Prepared oysters exports from the United States
In 2024, the United States exported prepared oysters worth $282 thousand (25 tonnes). That makes it the 7th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 44 countries. The largest buyer markets were Canada (22%), Aruba (16%), Bahamas (14%). Among the main buyer markets, Malaysia grew fastest (+466% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $63K | 22% |
| Aruba | $46K | 16% |
| Bahamas | $39K | 14% |
| Malaysia | $22K | 7.9% |
| Dominican Republic | $21K | 7.3% |
| Saint Maarten | $18K | 6.5% |
| Curaçao | $18K | 6.4% |
| Guatemala | $17K | 6.1% |
| Bermuda | $9K | 3.3% |
| South Korea | $8K | 2.9% |
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 1605.51: Mollusc preparations: oysters, prepared or preserved.
Common questions
What is the value of prepared oysters imported by the United States?
The United States imported prepared oysters worth $39.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 112 countries worldwide, with 49% of world imports. The value was up 13% on 2023.
Which countries supply prepared oysters to the United States?
China was the largest supplier with 66% of the value ($25.9 million), followed by South Korea (28%) and Japan (5%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 11 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 933% on the year.
What is the average import price of prepared oysters per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.63 per kg in 2024, 8% below the world average of $8.33 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 oysters to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $38.7 million in 2017 to $39.0 million in 2024, an increase of 1%. The peak was 2022 at $62.3 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does the United States also export prepared oysters?
Yes. The United States exported $282 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Canada, Aruba and the Bahamas. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $38.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for prepared oysters?
The HS code for prepared oysters is subheading 1605.51. 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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