Dried Sea Cucumber Suppliers, Trade & Prices — Market Overview 2026
Sub Product
Dried Black Sea Cucumber, Dried Salted Sea Cucumber, Dried White Sea Cucumber, Organic Dried Sea Cucumber, +1
Raw Materials
Fresh Sea Cucumber
HS Code
160561
Last Updated
2026-10-11
Key takeaways for search and sourcing teams
- Dried Sea Cucumber market coverage spans 82 countries.
- 259 exporter companies and 287 importer companies are indexed in the global supply chain intelligence network for this product.
- 409 supplier- and manufacturer-linked transactions are summarized across the top 13 countries.
- Latest reference year in this page dataset is 2024.
- Page data last updated on 2026-10-11.
Global Supplier & Manufacturer Transactions, Export Activity, and Price Benchmarks for Dried Sea Cucumber
Analyze 409 supplier-linked transactions across the top 13 countries, with monthly unit-price benchmarks to track export competitiveness and sourcing risk for Dried Sea Cucumber.
Dried Sea Cucumber Country YoY Change in Supplier Transactions and Export Momentum
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Top YoY shifts for Dried Sea Cucumber: China (+128.2%), Mexico (+98.5%), Singapore (+65.7%).
Dried Sea Cucumber Country-Level Supplier Transaction and Unit Price Summary
As of 2025-11, benchmark Dried Sea Cucumber country transaction counts with monthly unit price and volume to prioritize supplier and export markets.
In 2026-04, countries with visible Dried Sea Cucumber transaction unit prices: Philippines (112.96 USD / kg), Ecuador (80.00 USD / kg), Vietnam (56.49 USD / kg), China (48.72 USD / kg), Indonesia (43.35 USD / kg).
| Country | YoY Change | Transaction Count | 2025-11 | 2025-12 | 2026-01 | 2026-02 | 2026-03 | 2026-04 | 2026-05 | 2026-06 | 2026-07 | 2026-08 | 2026-09 | 2026-10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| China | +128.2% | 45 | 57.04 USD / kg (6,560.5 kg) | 15.00 USD / kg (-) | 13.29 USD / kg (68,440 kg) | 41.77 USD / kg (13,733.5 kg) | 31.94 USD / kg (990 kg) | 48.72 USD / kg (22,960 kg) | ||||||
| Philippines | +59.4% | 88 | 61.33 USD / kg (24,610 kg) | 62.68 USD / kg (40,801 kg) | 73.10 USD / kg (24,940.94 kg) | 99.77 USD / kg (1,488 kg) | 98.12 USD / kg (4,013 kg) | 112.96 USD / kg (3,619 kg) | ||||||
| Indonesia | -3.6% | 25 | 78.82 USD / kg (1,162.79 kg) | - (-) | 84.00 USD / kg (1,325 kg) | 15.00 USD / kg (140.56 kg) | - (-) | 43.35 USD / kg (720.13 kg) | ||||||
| United States | -11.1% | 9 | - (-) | - (-) | 59.94 USD / kg (11,050 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | ||||||
| Vietnam | -4.0% | 77 | 70.35 USD / kg (10,673 kg) | 64.05 USD / kg (4,509.6 kg) | 60.27 USD / kg (6,606 kg) | 60.22 USD / kg (1,800 kg) | 66.29 USD / kg (8,066.4 kg) | 56.49 USD / kg (1,456.8 kg) | ||||||
| Canada | +13.5% | 17 | - (-) | 76.16 USD / kg (630 kg) | - (-) | 75.11 USD / kg (33,020 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | ||||||
| Singapore | +65.7% | 1 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | ||||||
| Japan | +10.5% | 3 | - (-) | 30.70 USD / kg (1,176 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | ||||||
| Mexico | +98.5% | 10 | - (-) | 10.56 USD / kg (132 kg) | - (-) | 56.41 USD / kg (1,374.2 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | ||||||
| Peru | -18.9% | 9 | - (-) | - (-) | 11.00 USD / kg (4 kg) | 15.07 USD / kg (5,381 kg) | - (-) | - (-) |
Dried Sea Cucumber Global Supply Chain Coverage
546 companies
259 exporters and 287 importers are mapped for Dried Sea Cucumber.
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Dried Sea Cucumber Export Supplier & Manufacturer Intelligence, Trade Flows, and Price Signals
259 exporter companies are mapped in Tridge Supply Chain Intelligence for Dried Sea Cucumber. Exporters and importers can use company profiles and analytics to evaluate supplier coverage, trading activity, and route opportunities.
Dried Sea Cucumber Top Exporters, Manufacturers, and Supplier Profiles
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(Philippines)
Latest Export Transaction: 2025-12-10
Recently Export Partner Companies: 2
Industries: Fishing Aquaculture, Food Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Farming / Production / Processing / Packing, Trade
Exporting Countries: Vietnam, Singapore, China
Supplying Products: Dried Sea Cucumber, Raw Cashew Nut
(Sri Lanka)
Latest Export Transaction: 2025-12-31
Recently Export Partner Companies: 7
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Industries: Fishing Aquaculture, Food Manufacturing, Food Services And Drinking Places, Others
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / Wholesale, Farming / Production / Processing / Packing, Others, Trade
Exporting Countries: Vietnam, Australia, China, United States, Singapore, Malaysia, India, Hong Kong
Supplying Products: Dried Sea Cucumber, Dried Conch, Fresh Conch +5
(Vietnam)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-08-31
Recently Export Partner Companies: 2
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD Over 1B
Industries: Beverage Manufacturing, Fishing Aquaculture, Food Manufacturing, Food Packaging, Food Services And Drinking Places, Food Wholesalers, Others
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / Wholesale, Farming / Production / Processing / Packing, Food Manufacturing, Trade
Exporting Countries: Philippines, United States, Russia, Malaysia, Japan, Vietnam, Thailand, Spain, China, South Korea
Supplying Products: Dried Sea Cucumber, Frozen Clam, Frozen Catfish +5
(Hong Kong)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-09-11
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Industries: Beverage Manufacturing, Food Manufacturing, Food Packaging, Food Services And Drinking Places, Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / Wholesale, Farming / Production / Processing / Packing, Food Manufacturing
Exporting Countries: South Korea
Supplying Products: Dried Sea Cucumber, Frozen Sea Cucumber, Dried Jellyfish +1
(Philippines)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-06-24
Recently Export Partner Companies: 5
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 1M - 5M
Industries: Fishing Aquaculture, Food Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / Wholesale, Farming / Production / Processing / Packing
Exporting Countries: Hong Kong, Singapore, Vietnam, South Korea, China
Supplying Products: Dried Sea Cucumber, Dried Salted Sea Cucumber, Dried Black Sea Cucumber
(China)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-10-01
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Brokers And Trade Agencies, Fishing Aquaculture, Food Manufacturing, Food Packaging
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / Wholesale, Farming / Production / Processing / Packing, Trade
Exporting Countries: South Korea
Supplying Products: Dried Squid, Dried Sea Cucumber, Dried Jellyfish +5
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Dried Sea Cucumber Global Exporter Coverage
259 companies
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Top Exporting Countries for Dried Sea Cucumber (HS Code 160561) in 2024
For Dried Sea Cucumber in 2024, compare export volume and value across the top 10 supplier countries to map core supply structure.
| Rank | Country | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Japan | 227,574 kg | 78,633,053.543 USD |
| 2 | Hong Kong | 2,085,472 kg | 77,785,053.177 USD |
| 3 | Malaysia | 1,021,048.52 kg | 16,025,270.737 USD |
| 4 | South Korea | 672,182.33 kg | 14,059,634 USD |
| 5 | Australia | 132,744.3 kg | 11,153,797.026 USD |
| 6 | Sri Lanka | 250,932.059 kg | 10,414,706.574 USD |
| 7 | Philippines | 586,766.9 kg | 9,480,917 USD |
| 8 | Turkiye | 84,435 kg | 8,382,246 USD |
| 9 | Canada | 761,164 kg | 8,267,838.838 USD |
| 10 | United States | 219,160 kg | 7,070,978 USD |
Dried Sea Cucumber Export Trade Flow and Partner Country Summary
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Dried Sea Cucumber Import Buyer Intelligence, Demand Signals, and Price Benchmarks
287 importer companies are mapped for Dried Sea Cucumber demand intelligence. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to prioritize buyers, distributors, and downstream demand partners by market.
Dried Sea Cucumber Top Buyers, Importers, and Demand Partners
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(South Korea)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-09-11
Recently Import Partner Companies: 4
Industries: Brokers And Trade Agencies, Fishing Aquaculture, Food Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: -
(South Korea)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-10-02
Recently Import Partner Companies: 6
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 10M - 50M
Industries: Fishing Aquaculture, Food Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: -
(Hong Kong)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-09-11
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: -
(China)
Latest Import Transaction: 2025-12-10
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Brokers And Trade Agencies, Fishing Aquaculture, Food Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: -
(South Korea)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-10-01
Recently Import Partner Companies: 5
Industries: Brokers And Trade Agencies
Value Chain Roles: -
(South Korea)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-08-31
Recently Import Partner Companies: 5
Industries: Brokers And Trade Agencies, Fishing Aquaculture, Food Manufacturing, Food Packaging
Value Chain Roles: -
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Global Importer Coverage
287 companies
Importer company count highlights the current depth of demand-side visibility for Dried Sea Cucumber.
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Top Import Demand Countries for Dried Sea Cucumber (HS Code 160561) in 2024
For Dried Sea Cucumber in 2024, compare import volume and value across the top 10 demand countries to identify priority markets.
| Rank | Country | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hong Kong | 2,288,914 kg | 147,364,616.169 USD |
| 2 | Macao | 855,271.132 kg | 64,550,614.698 USD |
| 3 | South Korea | 736,626.976 kg | 15,322,269 USD |
| 4 | United States | 250,359 kg | 11,393,081 USD |
| 5 | Malaysia | 811,216.42 kg | 10,747,543.237 USD |
| 6 | Canada | 61,516.065 kg | 6,362,815.022 USD |
| 7 | Australia | 29,897.585 kg | 3,020,281.772 USD |
| 8 | Italy | 133,910 kg | 1,076,016.063 USD |
| 9 | Belgium | 32,332.57 kg | 301,755.16 USD |
| 10 | New Zealand | 5,352 kg | 280,869.906 USD |
Dried Sea Cucumber Import Trade Flow and Origin Country Summary
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Classification
Product TypeProcessed Food
Product FormDried
Industry PositionProcessed Seafood Product
Market
Dried sea cucumber (bêche-de-mer/trepang) is a high-value dried seafood traded internationally largely to satisfy Asian luxury food demand, with China (including Hong Kong SAR as a key entrepôt) repeatedly identified as the dominant destination market. Supply is structurally constrained because much of the raw material is sourced from wild capture fisheries across the Indo-Pacific and other regions, where overexploitation and IUU fishing have driven sequential stock depletion and periodic bans or strict seasonal openings. Trade commonly passes through hub markets (notably Hong Kong and Singapore) where grading, cleaning, re-drying and repacking may occur before onward sale. Aquaculture (notably Apostichopus japonicus production in China and pilot farming of Holothuria scabra in parts of the Asia-Pacific) is an important but uneven counterweight to wild-supply volatility.
Market GrowthMixed (structural/evergreen)Demand remains strong in Asian luxury dried-seafood markets, but traded volumes and availability are frequently constrained by stock depletion, management closures, and compliance requirements.
Major Producing Countries
- IndonesiaIdentified by FAO (2008) as the major exporter from capture fisheries; indicative of substantial production/harvest base.
- PhilippinesFAO (2008) hotspot case study country; historically a major supplier into Hong Kong/Singapore bêche-de-mer trade channels.
- Papua New GuineaFAO (2008) hotspot case study country in the Western Central Pacific; important small-scale fishery in regional trade.
- ChinaFAO (2008) notes large-scale aquaculture production of Apostichopus japonicus mainly supplying domestic demand; China is also a key trade destination.
- SeychellesFAO (2008) hotspot case study country in the Africa & Indian Ocean region; illustrates commercial fishery importance and management pressures.
- CanadaFAO (2008) includes the Newfoundland & Labrador Cucumaria frondosa fishery as a temperate-region hotspot, indicating material production in northern waters.
- MadagascarFAO (2008) cites Madagascar among countries pursuing aquaculture/restocking ventures for sea cucumbers.
- VietnamFAO (2008) cites Viet Nam among countries pursuing aquaculture/restocking ventures; also active in regional dried seafood trade.
Major Exporting Countries
- IndonesiaFAO (2008) identifies Indonesia as the major exporter of sea cucumber products from capture fisheries.
- PhilippinesFAO (2008) hotspot and FAO marketing notes describe the Philippines as a leading supplier into hub markets (Hong Kong/Singapore) in historical trade statistics.
- Papua New GuineaFAO (2008) hotspot country; Western Central Pacific exports are significant in bêche-de-mer trade.
- SeychellesFAO (2008) hotspot country; export-oriented fishery subject to management controls.
- FijiGovernment notices document regulated harvest windows and subsequent permitted export periods, indicating episodic export availability.
- Sri LankaFAO marketing notes list Sri Lanka among major suppliers into Singapore’s bêche-de-mer trade channels in historical statistics.
- IndiaFAO marketing notes list India among major suppliers into Singapore’s bêche-de-mer trade channels in historical statistics.
Major Importing Countries
- Hong KongFAO (2008) identifies China, Hong Kong SAR as the most important importing destination for bêche-de-mer, receiving product from most regions.
- ChinaFAO (2008) emphasizes long-standing Asian (including Chinese) demand; mainland China is a core consumer market alongside Hong Kong’s hub role.
- SingaporeFAO marketing notes describe Singapore as a main distribution center for bêche-de-mer, with significant re-export activity.
- United Arab EmiratesFAO (2008) notes the UAE as an intermediate market in the Indian Ocean trade context.
Supply Calendar
- Fiji:Feb, Mar, Apr, MayGovernment-announced temporary fishery opening in 2026 allowed harvesting from February through May, followed by a defined export window after processing.
Specification
Major VarietiesApostichopus japonicus (Japanese/Asian sea cucumber), Holothuria scabra (sandfish), Holothuria fuscogilva (white teatfish), Holothuria nobilis (black teatfish), Holothuria whitmaei (teatfish), Isostichopus fuscus (Galápagos sea cucumber)
Physical Attributes
- Sold as bêche-de-mer/trepang: processed (typically cooked and dried) whole sea cucumber bodies, then rehydrated prior to cooking.
- High-grade product emphasizes intact body shape, uniform appearance, and absence of residual viscera/sand/foreign matter.
Compositional Metrics
- Low residual moisture is a core buyer specification dimension to reduce mold risk and preserve texture during storage and shipping.
Grades
- Commercial grading commonly differentiates by species, size/count, dryness, and visual defects; high-value 'teatfish' and 'sandfish' categories command premium positioning in Chinese retail markets.
Packaging
- Moisture-barrier inner packs (sealed plastic) within cartons; desiccants are commonly used to control humidity during transit and storage.
- Export lots are typically segregated by species and grade to match destination buyer specifications.
ProcessingProcessing is highly quality-sensitive: incomplete evisceration/cleaning or uneven drying can cause spoilage, discoloration, or texture defects that downgrade value.Rehydration performance (size recovery and texture) is a key end-use quality expectation in foodservice and home cooking.
Supply Chain
Value Chain
- Wild harvest or aquaculture harvest -> landing and sorting -> evisceration/cleaning -> blanching/boiling -> salting (for salted-dried types) -> drying (sun or hot-air) -> grading -> packing -> export via traders/hubs (often Hong Kong/Singapore) -> wholesale -> retail/foodservice
Demand Drivers
- Long-standing Asian demand positioning bêche-de-mer as a dietary delicacy and traditional medicinal/tonic food in Chinese culinary contexts (banquets, gifting).
- Luxury market dynamics where scarcity and species/grade differentiation drive high price dispersion.
- Shelf-stable dried format enables long-distance trade versus fresh/frozen alternatives.
Temperature
- Ambient shipping is common for well-dried product, but quality depends on strict moisture control; high humidity can trigger mold and odor defects.
- Warehousing requires cool, dry conditions and pest management to avoid insect damage in long storage cycles.
Shelf Life
- Long shelf life when kept dry and protected from humidity; quality loss is typically driven by moisture uptake, mold, and insect infestation rather than time alone.
Risks
Overfishing And IUU Trade HighGlobal supply is highly exposed to wild stock depletion and illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing/trade. FAO’s global review documents widespread overfishing and sequential depletion across regions, which can trigger abrupt fishery closures, tighter quotas, and sudden export interruptions that disrupt contracted supply.Use verified legal origin documentation, implement batch-level traceability (species/origin/processor), prioritize suppliers operating under managed fisheries and audited processing facilities, and avoid sourcing categories linked to active closures or known IUU hotspots.
Regulatory Compliance HighTrade controls are tightening for high-value species and in jurisdictions responding to stock declines (e.g., CITES Appendix II listing for select teatfish species; national bans or limited seasonal openings). Non-compliance can result in shipment seizure, loss of market access, and reputational damage.Screen species against current CITES/national protected lists, require export permits where applicable, and align HS classification and product descriptions (e.g., HS 030819/0308.19) with documented species/processing states.
Quality And Spoilage MediumValue is highly grade-sensitive; moisture uptake during storage or transit can cause mold, odor, and texture degradation that materially downgrades product. Variability in artisanal processing steps (boiling, salting, drying) creates inconsistent outcomes across suppliers and origins.Specify dryness/defect tolerances in contracts, require humidity-controlled packaging, conduct pre-shipment inspections and sensory/visual grading checks, and store under low-humidity conditions with pest control.
Fraud And Mislabeling MediumHigh prices and species-based premiums create incentives for mislabeling species, origin laundering, or mixing grades—especially where trade passes through hub markets that reprocess and repackage dried products.Require species identification capability (trained graders and/or lab verification where feasible), segregate lots by species/grade, and audit chain-of-custody through intermediary hubs.
Sustainability
- Overexploitation and sequential depletion of wild stocks across regions, including collapses in some high-profile protected areas, with slow recovery dynamics.
- IUU fishing and illegal trade as recurring pressures where enforcement capacity is limited.
- Habitat dependence (coral reefs, seagrass beds and soft sediments) makes stocks vulnerable to coastal habitat degradation and destructive fishing practices.
- CITES-linked conservation scrutiny for certain high-value species (e.g., teatfish) and tightening national fishery controls (bans, limited seasons).
Labor & Social
- High livelihood dependence for many small-scale coastal fishers can amplify non-compliance incentives when alternative income is limited.
- Supply-chain integrity risks (smuggling, misdeclaration, laundering through hub markets) where monitoring and traceability systems are weak.
FAQ
Which market is most frequently identified as the main destination for global bêche-de-mer (dried sea cucumber) exports?FAO’s global review identifies China, Hong Kong SAR as the most important importing destination for bêche-de-mer, with products arriving from most countries worldwide.
What HS code is commonly associated with dried/salted sea cucumbers in international trade documentation?UNSD’s HS 2012 classification details include code 030819 for sea cucumbers in forms including dried and salted/in brine (alongside frozen and smoked forms). Many customs schedules further express dried/salted sea cucumbers under HS 03.08.19 at the 6-digit level.
Which high-value sea cucumber species were listed in CITES Appendix II under the CoP18 teatfish decision?CITES’ CoP18 decision placed three teatfish species into Appendix II: Holothuria fuscogilva (white teatfish), Holothuria nobilis (black teatfish), and Holothuria whitmaei (teatfish).
Sources
Dried Sea Cucumber Country Coverage for Suppliers, Manufacturers, Export Flows, and Prices
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All country market pages: Peru, Singapore, Macao, Turkiye, Australia, Nicaragua, Belgium, Fiji, Italy, France, Ecuador, Greece, Myanmar [Burma], New Zealand, Netherlands, Tanzania, Portugal, Thailand, Madagascar, Germany, Kazakhstan, Austria, Spain, Honduras, Luxembourg, Mozambique, United Arab Emirates, Iceland, Jamaica, Norway, Kenya, Mauritius, Brunei, Cambodia, Taiwan, Maldives, Senegal, South Africa, Colombia, Sweden, Slovenia, Nigeria, Poland, Belize, Laos, Pakistan, Tunisia, Montenegro, Estonia, Romania, Bahrain, Slovakia, Ivory Coast, Denmark, Botswana, Malawi, India, Brazil, Switzerland, Cuba, Cyprus, Czechia, United Kingdom, Croatia, Ireland, Kuwait, Namibia, Oman, Panama, Saudi Arabia
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