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Fresh Oyster Thailand Market Overview 2026

Derived Products
HS Code
030711
Last Updated
2026-04-16
Key takeaways for search and sourcing teams
  • Thailand Fresh Oyster market intelligence page includes 0 premium suppliers.
  • 2 sampled export transactions for Thailand are summarized.
  • 5 export partner companies and 2 import partner companies are mapped for Fresh Oyster in Thailand.
  • Wholesale sample entries: 0; farmgate sample entries: 0.
  • 3 export partner countries and 5 import partner countries are ranked.
  • Latest reference year in this page dataset is 2024.
  • Page data last updated on 2026-04-16.

Fresh Oyster Export Supplier Intelligence, Price Trends, and Trade Flows in Thailand

5 export partner companies are tracked for Fresh Oyster in Thailand. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to validate exporter coverage, partner quality, and route priorities.
Explore Fresh Oyster export intelligence in Thailand, including 2 sampled supplier transactions, monthly unit-price ranges, and partner-country trade flow patterns for HS Code 030711.
Scatter points are sampled from 100.0% of the full transaction dataset.

Sample Export Supplier Transaction Records for Fresh Oyster in Thailand

2 sampled Fresh Oyster transactions in Thailand include date, origin, and partner-country context to benchmark export prices and supplier trading patterns.
Fresh Oyster sampled transaction unit prices by date in Thailand: 2026-01-25: 2.00 USD / kg, 2025-11-16: 2.00 USD / kg.
DateReported ProductUnit PriceExporterImporter 
2026-01-25OYE****2.00 USD / kg (Thailand) (Bangladesh)
2025-11-16Oys***** ***** ***** ** ******** ************** **** *** ** *******2.00 USD / kg (Thailand) (Bangladesh)

Top Fresh Oyster Export Suppliers and Companies in Thailand

Review leading exporter profiles and benchmark them against 5 total export partner companies tracked for Fresh Oyster in Thailand. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to shortlist sourcing and export partners faster.
(Thailand)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-03-16
Industries: Food Services And Drinking PlacesFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Food ManufacturingTrade
(Thailand)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-03-16
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Industries: Food PackagingFishing AquacultureFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFarming / Production / Processing / PackingFood Manufacturing
(Thailand)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-03-16
Industries: Brokers And Trade AgenciesShipping And Water Transport
Value Chain Roles: Trade
(Thailand)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-03-16
Industries: Food ManufacturingFood Services And Drinking PlacesFishing Aquaculture
Value Chain Roles: Food ManufacturingDistribution / WholesaleFarming / Production / Processing / Packing
(Thailand)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-03-16
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: Logistics
Thailand Export Partner Coverage
5 companies
Total export partner company count is a core signal of Thailand export network depth for Fresh Oyster.
Exporters and importers can open Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to assess Fresh Oyster partner concentration, capacity signals, and trade relevance in Thailand.

Annual Export Value, Volume, and Supplier Market Size for Fresh Oyster in Thailand (HS Code 030711)

Analyze 3 years of Fresh Oyster export volume and value in Thailand to evaluate supplier market growth, seasonality, and trade volatility.
YearVolumeValue
202486,272159,246 USD
2023103,447205,532 USD
202277,789182,355 USD

Top Destination Markets for Fresh Oyster Exports from Thailand (HS Code 030711) in 2024

For 2024, compare export volume and value across the top 3 destination countries for Fresh Oyster exports from Thailand.
RankCountryVolumeValue
1Malaysia64,660120,203.88 USD
2Laos17,38526,745.68 USD
3Myanmar [Burma]4,22712,296.43 USD

Fresh Oyster Import Buyer Intelligence and Price Signals in Thailand: Buyers, Demand, and Trade Partners

2 import partner companies are tracked for Fresh Oyster in Thailand. Exporters and importers can use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to analyze buyer demand, partner density, and downstream channels.
Scatter points are sampled from 39.0% of the full transaction dataset.

Sample Import Transaction and Price Records for Fresh Oyster in Thailand

5 sampled Fresh Oyster import transactions in Thailand provide date, origin, and trade-country context to benchmark price levels and demand-side trading patterns.
Fresh Oyster sampled import transaction unit prices by date in Thailand: 2026-01-23: 2.00 USD / kg, 2026-01-23: 0.50 USD / kg, 2026-01-17: 0.50 USD / kg, 2026-01-12: 0.50 USD / kg, 2026-01-12: 2.50 USD / kg.
DateReported ProductUnit PriceExporterImporterOrigin 
2026-01-23Oys*** **** ******* ************ ****** ***** *** ****** ** *** ******** ****** ****** ******** *** ***** ************2.00 USD / kg (-) (-)-
2026-01-23Raw ******** ******* ************ ********** ***** *** ****** ** *** ******** ****** ****** ******** *** ***** ************0.50 USD / kg (-) (-)-
2026-01-17Raw ******** ******* ************ ********** ***** *** ****** ** *** ******** ****** ****** ******** *** ***** ************0.50 USD / kg (-) (-)-
2026-01-12Raw ******** ******* ************ ********** ***** *** ****** ** *** ******** ****** ****** ******** *** ***** ************0.50 USD / kg (-) (-)-
2026-01-12Oys*** **** ******* ************ ****** ***** *** ****** ** *** ******** ****** ****** ****** ************ ** *** ****** ** ********* ***** ********** *** ***** ************2.50 USD / kg (-) (-)-

Top Fresh Oyster Buyers, Importers, and Demand Partners in Thailand

Review leading buyer profiles and compare them with 2 total import partner companies tracked for Fresh Oyster in Thailand. Exporters and importers can use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to evaluate demand-side partner fit.
(Thailand)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-03-16
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD Over 1B
Industries: OthersFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: OthersFood Manufacturing
(Thailand)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-03-16
Industries: OthersFreight Forwarding And Intermodal
Value Chain Roles: OthersDistribution / WholesaleLogistics
Thailand Import Partner Coverage
2 companies
Import partner company count highlights demand-side visibility for Fresh Oyster in Thailand.
Use Supply Chain Intelligence analytics and company profiles to identify active Fresh Oyster importers, distributors, and buyer networks in Thailand.

Annual Import Value, Volume, and Demand Size for Fresh Oyster in Thailand (HS Code 030711)

Track 3 years of Fresh Oyster import volume and value in Thailand to assess demand growth and market momentum.
YearVolumeValue
20243,081,53012,977,291 USD
20233,408,29713,341,901 USD
20221,387,6346,637,354 USD

Top Origin Supplier Countries Supplying Fresh Oyster to Thailand (HS Code 030711) in 2024

For 2024, compare import volume and value across the top 5 origin supplier countries supplying Fresh Oyster to Thailand.
RankCountryVolumeValue
1Vietnam2,562,7597,735,837.77 USD
2France337,7083,514,102.49 USD
3China103,716901,987.59 USD
4Japan23,271499,892.66 USD
5United States6,76897,913.26 USD

Classification

Product TypeRaw Material
Product FormFresh (Live, in shell)
Industry PositionPrimary Aquaculture Product

Raw Material

Market

Fresh oyster in Thailand is a long-established coastal aquaculture product, with Belcher's oyster (Crassostrea belcheri) commonly referenced in farmed production. Major cultivation areas are reported across multiple Gulf of Thailand and Andaman-side provinces, including Surat Thani and eastern seaboard provinces. The market is primarily domestic, with foodservice and local wet-market distribution, while export opportunities depend heavily on meeting strict live bivalve mollusc sanitary controls (growing-area classification, purification, and traceable lot identification). The most trade-disruptive issue for this product is food-safety risk from pathogens and contaminants associated with filter-feeding shellfish, including documented Vibrio presence in Thai retail raw oysters.
Market RoleProducer and domestic consumer market (oyster aquaculture); export activity is compliance-constrained rather than volume-led
Domestic RoleDomestic seafood product supplied from coastal aquaculture areas, commonly distributed live-in-shell
SeasonalityProduction is broadly available year-round in key farming areas; biological reproduction in Surat Thani (Bandon Bay) has been reported year-round with seasonal spawning peaks that can influence seed availability.

Specification

Primary VarietyCrassostrea belcheri (Belcher's oyster / white scar oyster)
Secondary Variety
  • Saccostrea spp. (e.g., Saccostrea cucullata complex)
  • Crassostrea iredalei
Physical Attributes
  • Live bivalves should show freshness-related sensory characteristics and close their shells when tapped (viability response).
  • Freedom from extraneous matter is a key acceptance criterion for live bivalves.
Compositional Metrics
  • Growing-area monitoring and classification commonly use E. coli indicator criteria for lots destined for direct consumption (Codex live bivalve standard).
  • Marine biotoxin compliance (e.g., PSP/STX group, DSP/OA group, ASP/DA group) is a core specification for live bivalves under international standards.
Packaging
  • Live-in-shell presentation; packed by weight or count, with non-retail container information supporting harvest area/date and lot identification.
  • Labels typically need storage/temperature instructions sufficient to maintain product safety and viability during transport and distribution.

Supply Chain

Value Chain
  • Farm/harvest from approved or classifiable growing area → washing/grading → purification where required (depuration or relaying under official control) → packing with lot/harvest identification → chilled distribution to domestic wholesale/retail or export consignments
Temperature
  • Temperature and handling must maintain both safety and viability of live bivalves throughout transport, storage, and distribution (storage instructions are expected on labels).
Shelf Life
  • Commercial shelf life is highly sensitive to time-temperature abuse and loss of viability; delays can translate directly into rejection risk and food-safety exposure.
Freight IntensityMedium
Transport ModeMultimodal

Risks

Food Safety HighFresh raw oysters in Thailand have documented presence of pathogenic Vibrio species in retail oysters, creating a severe illness and market-access risk; because bivalves filter-feed, they can also bioaccumulate hazards (including marine biotoxins) if growing-area controls fail, leading to border rejection, recalls, or harvest-area closures.Source only from monitored/classified growing areas; use purification (depuration/relaying) under competent-authority oversight when required; enforce strict time-temperature controls; and align testing/verification to destination-market shellfish sanitation programs.
Regulatory Compliance MediumExport programs for live bivalves can be blocked if official control elements expected by importing markets are incomplete (growing-area classification, biotoxin controls, indicator bacteria criteria, and traceable lot identification), even when domestic sales continue.Map destination-market requirements to Codex live bivalve controls; maintain auditable lot/harvest records and pre-shipment verification packages.
Water Quality MediumIntensive oyster cultivation areas across multiple Thai provinces experience variable microbial and water-quality conditions; adverse conditions increase contamination risk and can trigger temporary harvest interruptions or downgrading of growing areas.Implement routine water and product monitoring plans, maintain contingency sourcing across provinces, and adopt conservative harvest decisions during high-risk periods.
Labor & Social MediumThailand’s seafood sector has been associated with forced-labor concerns in parts of the broader supply chain (notably marine capture fisheries), creating reputational and customer-audit risk for Thailand-origin seafood products.Use third-party social audits and responsible recruitment controls; document worker contracts, wage payments, and grievance mechanisms for farms and any handling/packing operations.
Logistics MediumLive oysters are delay-sensitive; cold-chain breaks and extended transit times can reduce viability and elevate microbial risk, increasing rejection/claim probability for premium channels and exports.Design lanes with schedule buffers, validated packaging, and temperature monitoring; pre-agree receiver inspection and claims protocols.
Sustainability
  • Coastal water quality and eutrophication pressures in intensive growing areas can affect oyster safety and performance; historical references note pollution as a contributor to declines in natural oyster resources in Thailand.
  • Food-safety risk is tightly coupled to upstream environmental conditions because oysters are filter feeders and can bioaccumulate hazards present in the water column.
Labor & Social
  • Thailand seafood supply chains have faced forced-labor scrutiny, particularly in marine capture fisheries; even for farmed bivalves, buyers may extend social-compliance expectations across seafood sourcing portfolios.
  • Migrant labor due diligence (contracts, recruitment fees, document retention risks) may be requested by international buyers and auditors for Thailand-origin seafood.

FAQ

What is the biggest food-safety risk for fresh raw oysters from Thailand?The biggest risk is illness from pathogens and contaminants that oysters can accumulate while filter-feeding, including documented Vibrio presence in Thai retail raw oysters. Because of this, market access often depends on verified growing-area monitoring, purification controls (when required), and strict time-temperature handling.
Which areas in Thailand are commonly cited as major oyster cultivation sites?Research and sector references commonly cite multiple coastal provinces as major cultivation areas, including Surat Thani (Bandon Bay), Chon Buri, Chanthaburi, Trat, Phetchaburi, Phang Nga, and parts of the eastern seaboard.
What purification approaches are recognized for live bivalve molluscs before consumption or export?International standards recognize harvesting from approved/classified growing areas and, where needed, purification via relaying or depuration prior to consumption. These steps are expected to be under appropriate controls implemented by the competent authority.
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