Between January and July of 2024, Ukraine experienced a significant increase in shellfish exports, with a 50.4% rise compared to the same period in the previous year, reaching 704 tons. This surge contributed to a 33% increase in shellfish export revenue, amounting to $3.6 million. The primary importers of Ukrainian shellfish were Lithuania, Spain, and Poland, accounting for 59%, 21.3%, and 8% of exports, respectively. Conversely, the country also saw a 10.7% increase in shellfish imports, reaching 3,100 tons, with China, France, and Chile as the dominant suppliers. Overall, this period saw a notable growth in the shellfish market in Ukraine, both in exports and imports.