Dried Clam Suppliers, Trade & Prices — Market Overview 2026
Sub Product
Dried Atlantic Clam, Dried Clam Slice, Dried Pacific Clam, Dried Razor Clam, +2
Raw Materials
Fresh Clam
HS Code
030779
Last Updated
2026-08-23
Key takeaways for search and sourcing teams
- Dried Clam market coverage spans 91 countries.
- 30 exporter companies and 37 importer companies are indexed in the global supply chain intelligence network for this product.
- 26 supplier-linked transactions are summarized across the top 5 countries.
- Latest reference year in this page dataset is 2024.
- Page data last updated on 2026-08-23.
Global Supplier Transactions, Export Activity, and Price Benchmarks for Dried Clam
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Dried Clam Country YoY Change in Supplier Transactions and Export Momentum
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Top YoY shifts for Dried Clam: Mexico (-82.1%), Vietnam (-30.0%), China (+2.9%).
Dried Clam Country-Level Supplier Transaction and Unit Price Summary
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In 2026-02, countries with visible Dried Clam transaction unit prices: China (9.20 USD / kg).
| Country | YoY Change | Transaction Count | 2025-09 | 2025-10 | 2025-11 | 2025-12 | 2026-01 | 2026-02 | 2026-03 | 2026-04 | 2026-05 | 2026-06 | 2026-07 | 2026-08 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| China | +2.9% | 18 | 8.82 USD / kg (4,000 kg) | - (-) | 7.73 USD / kg (20,280 kg) | 9.10 USD / kg (14,500 kg) | - (-) | 9.20 USD / kg (23,360 kg) | ||||||
| Vietnam | -30.0% | 5 | - (-) | 5.97 USD / kg (960 kg) | 0.42 USD / kg (470 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | ||||||
| India | 0.0% | 1 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | 2.95 USD / kg (120 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | ||||||
| Taiwan | - | 1 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | 6.40 USD / kg (500 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | ||||||
| Mexico | -82.1% | 1 | - (-) | - (-) | 0.51 USD / kg (1,000 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) |
Dried Clam Global Supply Chain Coverage
67 companies
30 exporters and 37 importers are mapped for Dried Clam.
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Dried Clam Export Supplier Intelligence, Trade Flows, and Price Signals
30 exporter companies are mapped in Tridge Supply Chain Intelligence for Dried Clam. Exporters and importers can use company profiles and analytics to evaluate supplier coverage, trading activity, and route opportunities.
Dried Clam Top Exporters and Supplier Profiles
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(Vietnam)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-07-23
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: Trade
Exporting Countries: Vietnam
Supplying Products: Dried Clam
(South Korea)
Latest Export Transaction: 2025-12-15
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Fishing AquacultureFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Farming / Production / Processing / PackingTrade
Exporting Countries: United States
Supplying Products: Dried Clam, Dried Corvina, Frozen Crab +3
(China)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-07-23
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: Trade
Exporting Countries: South Korea
Supplying Products: Dried Clam, Fresh Napa Cabbage
(New Zealand)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-07-23
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: Trade
Exporting Countries: Vietnam
Supplying Products: Dried Clam, Dried Whole Clam
(Peru)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-07-23
Industries: Food Packaging
Value Chain Roles: Others
Exporting Countries: Ecuador
Supplying Products: Dried Clam
(United States)
Latest Export Transaction: 2025-11-08
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleTrade
Exporting Countries: India
Supplying Products: Dried Top Shell, Dried Clam
Dried Clam Global Exporter Coverage
30 companies
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Top Exporting Countries for Dried Clam (HS Code 030779) in 2024
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| Rank | Country | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pakistan | 4,795,154 kg | 9,414,097.738 USD |
| 2 | Ireland | 166,232 kg | 2,036,154.639 USD |
| 3 | Canada | 208,844 kg | 1,487,983.673 USD |
| 4 | Italy | 130,956 kg | 1,146,581.857 USD |
| 5 | Spain | 65,762.41 kg | 882,934.12 USD |
| 6 | Mexico | 45,418 kg | 496,613 USD |
| 7 | Netherlands | 234,125.094 kg | 391,377.951 USD |
| 8 | Myanmar [Burma] | 5,500 kg | 207,731.784 USD |
| 9 | Ecuador | 5,353.89 kg | 160,464.7 USD |
| 10 | United States | 14,140 kg | 128,321 USD |
Dried Clam Export Trade Flow and Partner Country Summary
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Dried Clam Import Buyer Intelligence, Demand Signals, and Price Benchmarks
37 importer companies are mapped for Dried Clam demand intelligence. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to prioritize buyers, distributors, and downstream demand partners by market.
Dried Clam Top Buyers, Importers, and Demand Partners
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(Tanzania)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-07-23
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Industries: Fishing AquacultureFood ManufacturingFood Services And Drinking Places
Value Chain Roles: China, South Korea, Republic of the Congo, United States
(South Korea)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-07-23
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: -
(Japan)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-07-23
Employee Size: 51 - 100 Employees
Industries: Air TransportFreight Forwarding And IntermodalLand TransportOthersShipping And Water Transport
Value Chain Roles: -
(Hong Kong)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-07-23
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Food WholesalersOthers
Value Chain Roles: United States
(South Korea)
Latest Import Transaction: 2025-12-24
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Beverage ManufacturingFishing AquacultureFood ManufacturingFood WholesalersOthers
Value Chain Roles: -
(Ecuador)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-07-23
Industries: Food Packaging
Value Chain Roles: -
Global Importer Coverage
37 companies
Importer company count highlights the current depth of demand-side visibility for Dried Clam.
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Top Import Demand Countries for Dried Clam (HS Code 030779) in 2024
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| Rank | Country | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United States | 828,735 kg | 4,125,303 USD |
| 2 | Spain | 603,471.13 kg | 3,192,284.805 USD |
| 3 | South Korea | 347,862.326 kg | 2,515,728 USD |
| 4 | Portugal | 393,267 kg | 1,487,576.079 USD |
| 5 | Italy | 192,224 kg | 1,470,199.544 USD |
| 6 | Malaysia | 41,723.2 kg | 637,235.632 USD |
| 7 | Belgium | 33,994 kg | 613,960.682 USD |
| 8 | Australia | 52,047.72 kg | 276,188.306 USD |
| 9 | United Kingdom | 19,639 kg | 207,882.118 USD |
| 10 | Malta | 59,070 kg | 185,252.663 USD |
Dried Clam Import Trade Flow and Origin Country Summary
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Classification
Product TypeProcessed Food
Product FormDried
Industry PositionProcessed Seafood Product
Market
Dried clam is a shelf-stable bivalve seafood product traded internationally, commonly classified under HS 030779 (clams, cockles and ark shells, other than live/fresh/chilled, including dried/salted/in brine/smoked). Global trade dynamics are closely tied to coastal bivalve production and processing capacity, with East Asia prominent in export availability and consumption. FAO fishery commodity statistics for the broader clams/cockles/ark shells category show China as the largest exporter by volume in 2015, while the Republic of Korea and Japan are major import markets. Market access and continuity are strongly shaped by shellfish sanitary controls because bivalves can accumulate microbiological contaminants and algal biotoxins that can trigger harvest-area closures and shipment disruptions.
Major Producing Countries
- ChinaMajor global producer and processor of clams/bivalves; Manila clam (Ruditapes philippinarum) is a predominant cultured clam species in China.
- United StatesFAO Yearbook (2015 commodities; Table 107) reports clams/cockles/ark shells production in 2015.
- SpainFAO Yearbook (2015 commodities; Table 107) reports clams/cockles/ark shells production in 2015.
- South KoreaFAO Yearbook (2015 commodities; Table 107) reports clams/cockles/ark shells production in 2015.
- CanadaFAO Yearbook (2015 commodities; Table 107) reports clams/cockles/ark shells production in 2015.
Major Exporting Countries
- ChinaLargest exporter by volume for the broader clams/cockles/ark shells category in FAO Yearbook (2015 commodities; Table 107, year 2015).
- PortugalSignificant exporter by volume for the broader clams/cockles/ark shells category in FAO Yearbook (2015 commodities; Table 107, year 2015).
- South KoreaSignificant exporter by volume for the broader clams/cockles/ark shells category in FAO Yearbook (2015 commodities; Table 107, year 2015).
- CanadaSignificant exporter by volume for the broader clams/cockles/ark shells category in FAO Yearbook (2015 commodities; Table 107, year 2015).
- ItalySignificant exporter by volume for the broader clams/cockles/ark shells category in FAO Yearbook (2015 commodities; Table 107, year 2015).
- United StatesSignificant exporter by volume for the broader clams/cockles/ark shells category in FAO Yearbook (2015 commodities; Table 107, year 2015).
- NetherlandsNotable exporter by volume for the broader clams/cockles/ark shells category in FAO Yearbook (2015 commodities; Table 107, year 2015).
Major Importing Countries
- South KoreaLargest importer by volume for the broader clams/cockles/ark shells category in FAO Yearbook (2015 commodities; Table 107, year 2015).
- JapanMajor importer by volume for the broader clams/cockles/ark shells category in FAO Yearbook (2015 commodities; Table 107, year 2015).
- SpainMajor importer by volume for the broader clams/cockles/ark shells category in FAO Yearbook (2015 commodities; Table 107, year 2015).
- United StatesNotable importer by volume for the broader clams/cockles/ark shells category in FAO Yearbook (2015 commodities; Table 107, year 2015).
- ChinaNotable importer by volume for the broader clams/cockles/ark shells category in FAO Yearbook (2015 commodities; Table 107, year 2015).
- PortugalNotable importer by volume for the broader clams/cockles/ark shells category in FAO Yearbook (2015 commodities; Table 107, year 2015).
Specification
Major VarietiesManila clam (Ruditapes philippinarum)
Physical Attributes
- Low-moisture dried clam product (often sold as whole meats, slices/pieces, or small whole clams depending on processor and market) with concentrated marine/umami flavor.
- Appearance and texture vary by pre-cooking/blanching, drying method, and presence/absence of salting.
Compositional Metrics
- Moisture content and water activity are key commercial specifications for dried clams because they drive shelf stability, texture, and mold risk.
- Salt content (for salted-dried variants) is commonly specified to align with destination-market labeling and sensory expectations.
Grades
- Commercial differentiation commonly includes whole vs. meat-only format, size uniformity, cleanliness (sand/grit), and sensory quality (odor/color).
Packaging
- Moisture-barrier sealed packaging for retail; bulk lined cartons/bags for ingredient and foodservice trade.
- Vacuum sealing and/or oxygen absorbers may be used to support stability in humid climates and long transit.
ProcessingRehydration prior to culinary use is common; rehydration yield and residual grit are practical buyer acceptance factors.Drying reduces spoilage risk but increases sensitivity to moisture re-uptake during storage and distribution.
Supply Chain
Value Chain
- Harvest (wild or aquaculture) -> holding/cleaning (often depuration or purge) -> shucking (if meat-only) -> blanch/cook -> drying/dehydration -> sorting/foreign-matter control -> packaging -> export distribution -> retail/foodservice/ingredient use
Demand Drivers
- Use as an umami ingredient in soups, broths, noodles, and seasoning blends (especially in East Asian cuisines).
- Shelf-stable convenience relative to fresh or chilled shellfish, enabling longer-distance trade and e-commerce.
- Foodservice demand for consistent flavor intensity and portionable formats.
Temperature
- Ambient shipment is typical, but product must be protected from heat and (especially) humidity to prevent quality loss and mold.
- Avoid condensation and water exposure during storage/transport; container moisture control is a practical risk point for dried seafood.
Atmosphere Control
- Sealed packaging (including vacuum, where used) can reduce oxidation/off-odors and help limit moisture ingress.
Shelf Life
- Shelf life is generally long when moisture remains low and packaging integrity is maintained; once opened, moisture uptake and odor transfer become key degradation pathways.
Risks
Food Safety HighBivalve molluscs are filter feeders and can accumulate hazards from their growing waters, including algal biotoxins associated with harmful algal blooms (e.g., paralytic and diarrhetic shellfish poisoning risks). These events can trigger harvest-area closures, recalls, and sudden trade disruptions; biotoxins are not reliably eliminated by typical cooking or freezing, so upstream monitoring and controls are critical even when products are later processed.Source only from approved/monitored harvest areas; require biotoxin monitoring and lot-level traceability; implement HACCP-based hazard controls aligned with Codex guidance.
Food Safety MediumMicrobiological contamination from polluted waters (including enteric viruses) is a recognized hazard for bivalves, creating compliance and reputational risks if harvest-area controls fail.Verify harvest-area classification, sanitation controls, and (where relevant) depuration/relaying practices; maintain documentation for sanitary inspection regimes in destination markets.
Regulatory Compliance MediumInternational trade in bivalve products faces stringent sanitary and traceability expectations (harvest area controls, contaminant/biotoxin requirements, labeling), and non-compliance can result in border rejections or heightened inspection rates.Maintain species/form/HS-code clarity, end-to-end traceability, and destination-market-aligned documentation (including harvest-area approvals and testing where applicable).
Climate MediumWeather anomalies and oceanographic shifts can change bloom dynamics, mortality, and harvest timing for clams, creating supply volatility and price swings for processors that depend on steady raw material flow.Diversify sourcing regions and maintain flexible procurement and inventory strategies; monitor bloom advisories and producing-area environmental indicators.
Quality MediumDried clams are vulnerable to moisture re-uptake in humid logistics environments, which can degrade texture/flavor and increase spoilage/mold risk if packaging is compromised.Use verified moisture-barrier packaging, desiccants/oxygen absorbers where appropriate, and humidity-controlled storage with routine incoming QA checks.
Sustainability
- Harmful algal blooms and coastal water quality variability affecting shellfish safety and harvest continuity.
- Climate-linked ocean warming and marine heatwaves that can increase disease pressure and biotoxin events in bivalve-growing waters.
- Local benthic and water-quality management concerns in intensive bivalve aquaculture and harvest areas (site-specific).
Labor & Social
- Traceability and labor-practice scrutiny in seafood processing and trading networks, especially where sourcing includes multiple intermediaries.
- Worker health and safety risks in shellfish handling/processing (cuts, repetitive work, cold/wet environments) and the need for compliant workplace controls.
FAQ
What HS code is commonly used for dried clams in international trade?A common classification for dried clams is HS 030779, which covers clams/cockles/ark shells other than live, fresh or chilled, including dried, salted, in brine, or smoked forms.
Which countries are major importers and exporters in FAO statistics for clams/cockles/ark shells?In FAO’s fishery commodities statistics (2015 yearbook, clams/cockles/ark shells table), China is the largest exporter by volume in 2015, while the Republic of Korea and Japan are major import markets by volume for the same commodity group.
Why are harmful algal blooms a major risk for clam supply and trade?Clams are filter feeders and can accumulate algal biotoxins during harmful algal bloom events, which can lead to harvest closures, recalls, and sudden trade disruptions; public health guidance notes these toxins are not reliably removed by cooking or freezing, making upstream monitoring and controls essential.
Sources
Dried Clam Country Coverage for Suppliers, Export Flows, and Prices
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China
South Korea
Japan
Vietnam
Hong Kong
Tanzania
Armenia
Andorra
United Arab Emirates
Argentina
Austria
Australia
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