Oyster sales are growing worldwide

The United States reported a decline in imports following a boom last year. Japan's imports increased 20 percent to 4,200 tons. Italian oyster imports remained stable. France is the leading producer, exporter and consumer of oysters in Europe (2 kg/year per inhabitant). Approximately 80,783 tons of oysters are produced annually with a turnover of 357 million euros. Oyster exports from France mainly go to neighboring countries such as Italy and Spain, as well as to the United States of America. Oyster exports from France remained stable at 7,000 tonnes in the first half ...