Derived Products
HS Code
030781
Last Updated
2026-04-16
Key takeaways for search and sourcing teams
- Fresh Abalone market coverage spans 52 countries.
- 79 exporter companies and 60 importer companies are indexed in the global supply chain intelligence network for this product.
- 613 supplier-linked transactions are summarized across the top 10 countries.
- 0 premium suppliers and 0 catalog items are currently listed.
- Wholesale sample entries: 5; farmgate sample entries: 0.
- Latest reference year in this page dataset is 2026.
- Page data last updated on 2026-04-16.
Global Supplier Transactions, Export Activity, and Price Benchmarks for Fresh Abalone
Analyze 613 supplier-linked transactions across the top 10 countries, with monthly unit-price benchmarks to track export competitiveness and sourcing risk for Fresh Abalone.
Fresh Abalone Country YoY Change in Supplier Transactions and Export Momentum
Compare positive and negative YoY shifts in Fresh Abalone to identify accelerating supplier markets and weakening export corridors.
Top YoY shifts for Fresh Abalone: Vietnam (+1684.1%), Ecuador (-29.0%), South Korea (-25.7%).
Fresh Abalone Country-Level Supplier Transaction and Unit Price Summary
As of 2025-05, benchmark Fresh Abalone country transaction counts with monthly unit price and volume to prioritize supplier and export markets.
In 2025-10, countries with visible Fresh Abalone transaction unit prices: Japan (205.25 USD / kg), India (30.24 USD / kg), Mexico (27.35 USD / kg), Chile (20.81 USD / kg), Australia (20.10 USD / kg), 1 more countries.
| Country | YoY Change | Transaction Count | 2025-05 | 2025-06 | 2025-07 | 2025-08 | 2025-09 | 2025-10 | 2025-11 | 2025-12 | 2026-01 | 2026-02 | 2026-03 | 2026-04 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indonesia | -1.1% | 2 | - (-) | 2.12 USD / kg (1,680 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | ||||||
| Mexico | +3.2% | 155 | 28.33 USD / kg (4,927.82 kg) | 32.05 USD / kg (14,972.69 kg) | 27.29 USD / kg (9,838.27 kg) | 32.17 USD / kg (10,869.1 kg) | 26.50 USD / kg (6,276.96 kg) | 27.35 USD / kg (11,456.29 kg) | ||||||
| Japan | +10.1% | 59 | - (-) | 190.78 USD / kg (16.39 kg) | 185.03 USD / kg (31 kg) | 192.72 USD / kg (23.8 kg) | 189.46 USD / kg (20.7 kg) | 205.25 USD / kg (9 kg) | ||||||
| Australia | -23.2% | 54 | 25.26 USD / kg (1,256 kg) | 22.35 USD / kg (716 kg) | 29.25 USD / kg (832 kg) | 24.06 USD / kg (1,256 kg) | 27.18 USD / kg (716 kg) | 20.10 USD / kg (996 kg) | ||||||
| Chile | -4.5% | 52 | 20.89 USD / kg (1,271 kg) | 21.20 USD / kg (32,177.6 kg) | 19.29 USD / kg (16,548 kg) | 21.70 USD / kg (20,920 kg) | 22.42 USD / kg (13,525 kg) | 20.81 USD / kg (8,519.4 kg) | ||||||
| Vietnam | +1684.1% | 3 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | ||||||
| India | - | 7 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | 30.24 USD / kg (190 kg) | ||||||
| South Korea | -25.7% | 277 | 16.71 USD / kg (22,035 kg) | 16.08 USD / kg (22,020 kg) | 16.15 USD / kg (24,970 kg) | 17.43 USD / kg (17,000 kg) | 16.77 USD / kg (23,900 kg) | 17.49 USD / kg (20,430 kg) | ||||||
| United States | +0.0% | 1 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | 2.31 USD / kg (1,427.47 kg) | - (-) | ||||||
| Ecuador | -29.0% | 3 | 2.50 USD / kg (240 kg) | 2.02 USD / kg (92.5 kg) | 1.95 USD / kg (32.05 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) |
Fresh Abalone Global Supply Chain Coverage
139 companies
79 exporters and 60 importers are mapped for Fresh Abalone.
Exporters and importers can use Tridge Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to identify counterparties for Fresh Abalone, benchmark reach, and prioritize outreach by market.
Fresh Abalone Export Supplier Intelligence, Trade Flows, and Price Signals
79 exporter companies are mapped in Tridge Supply Chain Intelligence for Fresh Abalone. Exporters and importers can use company profiles and analytics to evaluate supplier coverage, trading activity, and route opportunities.
Fresh Abalone Top Exporters and Supplier Profiles
Review leading exporter profiles while benchmarking against 79 total exporter companies in the Fresh Abalone supply chain intelligence network. Exporters and importers can unlock company profiles and analytics to qualify partners faster.
(Mexico)
Latest Export Transaction: 2025-10-13
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Food ManufacturingOthers
Value Chain Roles: Trade
Exporting Countries: United States
Supplying Products: Fresh Abalone
(Malaysia)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-03-16
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 10M - 50M
Industries: Food ManufacturingFood Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: Food ManufacturingDistribution / Wholesale
Exporting Countries: Vietnam
Supplying Products: Fresh Abalone
(Chile)
Latest Export Transaction: 2025-07-14
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Fishing AquacultureOthers
Value Chain Roles: Others
(South Korea)
Latest Export Transaction: 2025-05-01
Industries: Food WholesalersFood Services And Drinking PlacesOnline Retail And Fulfillment
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFood ManufacturingTrade
(Chile)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-03-16
Employee Size: 51 - 100 Employees
Industries: Fishing AquacultureFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Farming / Production / Processing / PackingDistribution / Wholesale
Exporting Countries: United States, Japan, Canada
Supplying Products: Fresh Abalone, Frozen Abalone, Fresh Red Abalone +2
(Chile)
Latest Export Transaction: 2025-06-10
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: OthersFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Farming / Production / Processing / PackingFood Manufacturing
Fresh Abalone Global Exporter Coverage
79 companies
Exporter company count is a key signal for Fresh Abalone supply depth and sourcing optionality.
Use Supply Chain Intelligence analytics to narrow Fresh Abalone opportunities by country, product, and value-chain role, then open company profiles to validate fit.
Top Exporting Countries for Fresh Abalone (HS Code 030781) in 2024
For Fresh Abalone in 2024, compare export volume and value across the top 10 supplier countries to map core supply structure.
| Rank | Country | Volume | Value | Report |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | South Korea | 2,785,866.581 kg | 50,815,343 USD | View → |
| 2 | Australia | 670,810.8 kg | 31,002,804.458 USD | View → |
| 3 | South Africa | 616,789.172 kg | 22,565,724.555 USD | View → |
| 4 | New Zealand | 254,094 kg | 10,409,017.423 USD | View → |
| 5 | Japan | 6,457 kg | 948,401.278 USD | View → |
| 6 | Chile | 35,270.5 kg | 715,319.53 USD | View → |
| 7 | Hong Kong | 7,974 kg | 292,622.723 USD | View → |
| 8 | Malaysia | 37,438 kg | 191,885.242 USD | View → |
| 9 | Germany | 4,634 kg | 107,551.817 USD | View → |
| 10 | Mexico | 2,441 kg | 95,693 USD | View → |
Fresh Abalone Export Trade Flow and Partner Country Summary
Track Fresh Abalone exporter-to-importer flows by value, volume, and share to uncover high-potential export routes.
Fresh Abalone Import Buyer Intelligence, Demand Signals, and Price Benchmarks
60 importer companies are mapped for Fresh Abalone demand intelligence. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to prioritize buyers, distributors, and downstream demand partners by market.
Fresh Abalone Top Buyers, Importers, and Demand Partners
Review leading buyer profiles and compare them against 60 total importer companies tracked for Fresh Abalone. Exporters and importers can use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to evaluate buyer quality and demand concentration.
(Singapore)
Latest Import Transaction: 2025-06-20
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: -
(United States)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-03-16
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 51 - 100 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 5M - 10M
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: South Korea
(Vietnam)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-03-16
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Food ManufacturingFood Services And Drinking PlacesFishing Aquaculture
Value Chain Roles: -
(Vietnam)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-03-16
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: OthersFood Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: -
(Hong Kong)
Latest Import Transaction: 2025-06-25
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Industries: Food PackagingFood ManufacturingFishing AquacultureBeverage ManufacturingFood Services And Drinking Places
Value Chain Roles: -
(India)
Latest Import Transaction: 2025-09-01
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: -
Global Importer Coverage
60 companies
Importer company count highlights the current depth of demand-side visibility for Fresh Abalone.
Use Supply Chain Intelligence analytics and company profiles to identify active Fresh Abalone buyers, compare partner density by country, and refine GTM priorities.
Top Import Demand Countries for Fresh Abalone (HS Code 030781) in 2024
For Fresh Abalone in 2024, compare import volume and value across the top 10 demand countries to identify priority markets.
| Rank | Country | Volume | Value | Report |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Japan | 2,340,248 kg | 42,941,471.499 USD | View → |
| 2 | Hong Kong | 774,482 kg | 19,314,613.189 USD | View → |
| 3 | United States | 649,813 kg | 4,577,691 USD | View → |
| 4 | Macao | 251,671 kg | 2,204,740.705 USD | View → |
| 5 | Italy | 62,524 kg | 701,738.641 USD | View → |
| 6 | Thailand | 8,882 kg | 215,807.18 USD | View → |
| 7 | Malaysia | 6,397.755 kg | 103,118.196 USD | View → |
| 8 | Australia | 1,882.17 kg | 100,482.629 USD | View → |
| 9 | Canada | 1,653 kg | 92,914.953 USD | View → |
| 10 | Spain | 7,619.7 kg | 58,591.333 USD | View → |
Fresh Abalone Import Trade Flow and Origin Country Summary
Analyze Fresh Abalone origin-to-destination trade flows by value, volume, and share to monitor demand-side sourcing channels.
Global Wholesale Supplier Price Trends by Country for Fresh Abalone
Fresh Abalone Monthly Wholesale Supplier Price Summary by Country
Monthly Fresh Abalone wholesale unit-price benchmarks by country for export and sourcing decisions.
In 2025-10, countries with visible Fresh Abalone wholesale unit prices: South Korea (12.61 USD / kg).
| Country | 2025-05 | 2025-06 | 2025-07 | 2025-08 | 2025-09 | 2025-10 | 2025-11 | 2025-12 | 2026-01 | 2026-02 | 2026-03 | 2026-04 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Korea | 12.57 USD / kg | 13.13 USD / kg | 12.39 USD / kg | 12.58 USD / kg | 12.83 USD / kg | 12.61 USD / kg | ||||||
| Taiwan | 0.62 USD / kg | 0.55 USD / kg | 15.96 USD / kg | 13.73 USD / kg | 16.54 USD / kg | - |
Fresh Abalone Wholesale Price Competitiveness by Major Exporting Countries
Compare Fresh Abalone wholesale price ranges and YoY changes across the top 2 exporting countries to benchmark supplier price competitiveness.
| Rank | Country | Average | Lower | Upper | YoY | Report |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | South Korea | 12.33 USD / kg | 3.39 USD / kg | 27.11 USD / kg | -12.2% | View → |
| 2 | Taiwan | 8.21 USD / kg | 0.53 USD / kg | 27.82 USD / kg | -12.5% | View → |
Latest Fresh Abalone Wholesale Export Price Updates
Use the latest 5 Fresh Abalone wholesale updates to validate current export price points and origin-level supplier changes.
| Date | Entry Name | Unit Price (USD) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-01 | (활)** ** * **** ** | 29.32 USD / kg | |
| 2026-04-01 | (활)** **** * **** ** | 12.97 USD / kg | |
| 2026-04-01 | (활)** ****** * **** ** | 8.95 USD / kg | |
| 2026-04-01 | (활)** ****** * **** ** | 8.12 USD / kg | |
| 2026-04-01 | (활)** ** * **** ** | 14.37 USD / kg |
Classification
Product TypeRaw Material
Product FormFresh
Industry PositionPrimary Aquatic Product
Raw Material
Commodity GroupMarine mollusc (gastropod shellfish)
Scientific NameHaliotis spp.
PerishabilityHigh
Growing Conditions
- Coastal marine waters with stable salinity and good oxygenation; performance is sensitive to temperature extremes.
- Aquaculture systems include sea-based and land-based flow-through/recirculating setups; feed is commonly macroalgae (kelp) and/or formulated diets depending on system.
Main VarietiesHaliotis discus hannai, Haliotis rubra, Haliotis laevigata, Haliotis midae, Haliotis rufescens, Haliotis iris
Consumption Forms
- Live (fresh) for premium retail and foodservice
- Chilled shucked meat for foodservice and retail
- Processed forms (e.g., frozen, canned, dried) exist but are outside the core 'fresh' segment
Grading Factors
- Species and size class (shell length and/or piece count per kilogram)
- Live vitality/condition (for live product)
- Shell integrity and external defects
- Meat appearance and odor (for shucked/chilled product)
- Edible yield/meat recovery (for processing and foodservice buyers)
Planting to HarvestApproximately 2–4 years from seed to market size in aquaculture systems (varies by species, temperature regime, and production system).
Market
Fresh abalone is a high-value shellfish traded mainly as live or chilled product, with demand concentrated in East Asian premium seafood markets and luxury foodservice. Global supply is a mix of aquaculture and limited wild fisheries, with production concentrated in a small set of coastal countries, which can tighten availability during disease or marine heat events. International trade typically moves by air for live product and by expedited chilled logistics for shucked meat, making cold-chain reliability and mortality risk central commercial constraints. Market transparency is uneven by form (live vs. processed), and trade flows are sensitive to biosecurity requirements and buyer specifications on size and vitality.
Major Producing Countries
- ChinaLarge aquaculture output (multiple Haliotis species); significant domestic consumption alongside export.
- South KoreaMajor producer of farmed abalone (notably Haliotis discus hannai) with active domestic and export markets.
- AustraliaProduces and exports premium species (e.g., greenlip/blacklip); supply includes aquaculture and wild-caught fisheries depending on jurisdiction.
- South AfricaNotable farmed abalone (Haliotis midae) and a history of wild-stock pressure and illegal harvesting concerns.
- JapanHigh-value domestic market with localized production and imports for premium segments.
- ChileAquaculture and export of abalone (including red abalone in some systems) oriented to premium import markets.
Major Exporting Countries
- AustraliaPremium live/chilled exports typically targeted to East Asian markets; air-freight exposure is material for live product.
- South AfricaExport-oriented farmed supply (Haliotis midae); trade credibility linked to traceability and enforcement against illegal supply.
- New ZealandExports pāua (Haliotis iris) and other abalone products; niche premium positioning.
- ChinaExports occur alongside large domestic consumption; shipments may be sensitive to destination biosecurity rules and form specifications.
- ChileExports farmed abalone products to premium markets; cold-chain and transit-time discipline is critical.
Major Importing Countries
- ChinaLarge consumption market for premium shellfish; imports complement domestic supply by species, size, and seasonality.
- Hong KongRe-export and premium retail/foodservice hub for luxury seafood products.
- JapanHigh-value market with strict quality expectations; imports complement domestic supply.
- United StatesPremium niche demand; imports are typically chilled/frozen forms, with strict seafood safety compliance expectations.
- SingaporePremium import and redistribution market for live/chilled seafood.
Specification
Major VarietiesHaliotis discus hannai (Ezo abalone), Haliotis rubra (blacklip abalone), Haliotis laevigata (greenlip abalone), Haliotis midae (South African abalone), Haliotis rufescens (red abalone), Haliotis iris (pāua)
Physical Attributes
- Commercial transactions often specify live vitality/response, shell integrity, and absence of off-odors or excessive mucus.
- Buyer specifications commonly use size classes based on shell length and/or piece count per kilogram, differing by species and market.
Compositional Metrics
- Food safety specifications commonly reference microbiological controls and toxin/contaminant monitoring frameworks applicable to fish and fishery products (including bivalve/gastropod molluscs), depending on destination regulations.
- Edible yield (meat recovery) is a frequent commercial metric for shucked/chilled formats, particularly for foodservice and processing buyers.
Grades
- Market practice commonly grades by species, size class, live condition (for live product), and visual defects on meat/shell; formal global grading nomenclature is not harmonized across all origins.
Packaging
- Live: insulated cartons with moisture retention and cooling media; packaging designed to minimize desiccation and handling stress during air shipment.
- Chilled shucked meat: sealed food-grade packs with strict temperature control and short transit times; lot coding and traceability commonly required in export channels.
Supply Chain
Value Chain
- Hatchery broodstock/spawning -> nursery/seed -> grow-out (sea-based or land-based systems) -> harvest -> grading by size/vitality -> live holding/purging (as applicable) -> export packing -> air or expedited chilled logistics -> importer holding/wholesale -> premium retail/foodservice
Demand Drivers
- Premium culinary demand in East Asian markets (live seafood dining and gifting/celebratory consumption).
- Luxury foodservice and high-end retail demand for live presentation and species-specific quality attributes.
Temperature
- Fresh/live abalone trade is highly cold-chain sensitive; quality and survival depend on maintaining cool, stable temperatures and avoiding heat spikes during harvest, holding, and transport.
- Transit plans are typically designed to minimize total time out of water for live product and to tightly control temperature for chilled shucked meat.
Atmosphere Control
- Live shipments rely on moisture management and temperature control rather than controlled-atmosphere technology; oxygen availability and handling stress are key survival variables.
Shelf Life
- Fresh abalone has a short commercial window: live product is typically marketed within days, and chilled shucked meat is managed as a short-shelf-life item under strict refrigeration.
Risks
Animal Health HighDisease outbreaks in abalone aquaculture (including herpesvirus-associated syndromes recognized in aquatic animal health frameworks) can cause rapid mass mortality, trigger movement controls, and disrupt export availability from concentrated producing regions.Require health status documentation aligned to aquatic animal health guidance, strengthen farm biosecurity and surveillance, diversify approved origins/species, and maintain contingency sourcing across multiple countries.
Climate HighMarine heatwaves and longer-term ocean warming can push abalone beyond thermal tolerance in farms and nearshore habitats, creating abrupt supply interruptions and quality losses during peak-demand windows.Monitor marine heatwave forecasts and farm temperature logs, diversify geography (latitudinal spread), adopt heat-resilient husbandry and infrastructure, and plan flexible logistics to avoid warm-chain exposure.
Illicit Trade And Legality HighAbalone is widely cited in IUU/poaching contexts in certain regions, creating a high risk of illegal product entering channels and resulting in seizures, sanctions, or reputational damage for downstream brands and importers.Implement strong chain-of-custody controls, supplier audits, catch/farm documentation verification, and prefer certification/traceability schemes where credible and enforced.
Food Safety MediumAs a seafood product, fresh abalone is exposed to food safety risks such as pathogenic bacteria growth under temperature abuse and potential marine biotoxin/contaminant concerns depending on harvesting waters and regulatory monitoring regimes.Use HACCP-based controls, strict time-temperature management, verified harvest-area monitoring where applicable, and destination-compliant testing/documentation.
Logistics MediumLive and chilled formats are sensitive to delays, temperature excursions, and handling stress; disruptions in air freight capacity, customs clearance delays, or port/airport congestion can quickly translate into mortality, downgraded quality, and financial loss.Use validated packaging, route redundancy, pre-clearance and documentation readiness, and service-level agreements with logistics providers for temperature monitoring and rapid exception handling.
Sustainability
- Marine heatwaves, ocean warming, and ocean acidification risks to mollusc aquaculture performance and survival, with potential for sudden mortality events and supply shocks.
- Pressure on wild abalone stocks in some regions, including illegal harvest and habitat impacts, increasing scrutiny on traceability and legality claims in trade.
Labor & Social
- Illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) harvesting and associated criminal networks reported in some abalone supply chains, creating legal, reputational, and enforcement risks for buyers.
- Worker safety risks in coastal harvesting and aquaculture operations (diving, vessel operations, and processing/packing environments), with compliance expectations varying by destination market and certification.
FAQ
Which countries are major global sources of fresh abalone?Major sources include China and the Republic of Korea (large aquaculture supply), plus premium export-oriented origins such as Australia, South Africa, New Zealand, and Chile, depending on the form (live vs. chilled) and species.
What is the single biggest risk that can disrupt global abalone supply?Disease outbreaks in aquaculture are the most acute disruption risk because they can cause rapid, large-scale mortality and lead to movement controls that constrain exports from concentrated producing regions.
Why is cold-chain performance so critical for fresh abalone trade?Fresh abalone is typically traded live or chilled, both of which have short commercial windows; delays or temperature excursions can quickly cause mortality or quality loss, leading to downgrades and rejected shipments.
Sources
Fresh Abalone Country Coverage for Suppliers, Export Flows, and Prices
Explore country-level Fresh Abalone market pages for supplier coverage, trade flows, and price benchmarks.
All country market pages: Germany, South Korea, Mexico, China, Japan, Singapore, Australia, South Africa, Hong Kong, Chile, India, Vietnam, New Zealand, United States, Macao, United Arab Emirates, Spain, France, Malaysia, Italy, Thailand, Taiwan, Netherlands, Canada, Slovakia, Indonesia, Luxembourg, Switzerland, Belgium, Slovenia, Poland, Sweden, Denmark, Maldives, Serbia, Cambodia, Bulgaria, Romania, Guatemala, Laos, Austria, Bermuda, Bolivia, Cyprus, Czechia, Ecuador, Finland, United Kingdom, Namibia, Norway, Senegal, Uganda
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