In the first quarter of 2023, Ukraine saw a significant increase in shellfish exports, with a total of 104 tons, which is twice the amount from the same period last year. The export value was $322,000, a 1.9-fold increase compared to the same period in 2022. The main buyers were Spain, Lithuania, and the Republic of South Africa, accounting for 66.2%, 29.5%, and 3.7% of the purchases, respectively. Additionally, Ukraine imported 921 tons of shellfish, a 35% increase from the previous year, spending $3.2 million, a 28% increase. The main suppliers of shellfish to the Ukrainian market were China, Peru, and France.