In the first half of 2024, Ukraine saw a significant increase in its shellfish trade, with exports rising by 59.8% to 585 tons and generating $2.8 million, a 47.4% increase. The primary buyers were Lithuania, Spain, and Poland. Imports also grew by 17.4% to 2.7 thousand tons, valued at $9.3 million, up 25.7%, with China, Chile, and France being the main suppliers. Mediterranean mussels, Pacific, and European oysters are highlighted as promising for cultivation in southwestern Ukraine.