Fresh Oyster Suppliers, Trade & Prices — Market Overview 2026

Derived Products
Dried Oyster, Oyster Sauce
HS Code
030711
Last Updated
2026-10-19
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Key takeaways for search and sourcing teams
  • Fresh Oyster market coverage spans 113 countries.
  • 310 exporter companies and 294 importer companies are indexed in the global supply chain intelligence network for this product.
  • 3,474 supplier-linked transactions are summarized across the top 20 countries.
  • Latest reference year in this page dataset is 2026.
  • Page data last updated on 2026-10-19.

Global Supplier Transactions, Export Activity, and Price Benchmarks for Fresh Oyster

Analyze 3,474 supplier-linked transactions across the top 20 countries, with monthly unit-price benchmarks to track export competitiveness and sourcing risk for Fresh Oyster.

Fresh Oyster Country YoY Change in Supplier Transactions and Export Momentum

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Top YoY shifts for Fresh Oyster: South Africa (+145.2%), India (+114.0%), China (-70.4%).

Fresh Oyster Country-Level Supplier Transaction and Unit Price Summary

As of 2025-11, benchmark Fresh Oyster country transaction counts with monthly unit price and volume to prioritize supplier and export markets.
In 2026-04, countries with visible Fresh Oyster transaction unit prices: United States (14.78 USD / kg), Canada (13.13 USD / kg), Japan (11.72 USD / kg), France (10.19 USD / kg), Mexico (4.22 USD / kg), 1 more countries.
CountryYoY ChangeTransaction Count2025-112025-122026-012026-022026-032026-042026-052026-062026-072026-082026-092026-10
Mexico-7.7%1,3254.45 USD / kg (246,434.06 kg)3.97 USD / kg (390,931.27 kg)3.11 USD / kg (339,494.72 kg)4.25 USD / kg (203,244.22 kg)4.55 USD / kg (212,745.29 kg)4.22 USD / kg (293,139.9 kg)
Vietnam+29.5%1,0352.76 USD / kg (695,049.5 kg)2.76 USD / kg (678,055.5 kg)2.77 USD / kg (420,473 kg)- (-)- (-)- (-)
Japan-33.4%4115.51 USD / kg (169.72 kg)15.27 USD / kg (1,424.78 kg)13.25 USD / kg (2,951.5 kg)12.57 USD / kg (100 kg)- (-)11.72 USD / kg (2,000 kg)
France+25.2%80013.76 USD / kg (25,139.01 kg)15.39 USD / kg (31,917.14 kg)21.71 USD / kg (2,246.51 kg)23.12 USD / kg (3,226.12 kg)9.27 USD / kg (131 kg)10.19 USD / kg (153 kg)
United States-12.4%2218.99 USD / kg (160 kg)16.05 USD / kg (224.5 kg)17.89 USD / kg (173 kg)21.37 USD / kg (64 kg)12.82 USD / kg (94 kg)14.78 USD / kg (231 kg)
Canada-17.9%1328.59 USD / kg (30 kg)15.63 USD / kg (115 kg)15.96 USD / kg (85 kg)14.53 USD / kg (45 kg)20.60 USD / kg (150 kg)13.13 USD / kg (110 kg)
India+114.0%3- (-)- (-)- (-)- (-)- (-)3.67 USD / kg (3.4 kg)
Colombia-30- (-)- (-)6.96 USD / kg (68.32 kg)6.96 USD / kg (110 kg)6.99 USD / kg (129.8 kg)- (-)
South Korea-9.9%175.48 USD / kg (36,100 kg)7.69 USD / kg (38,200 kg)6.78 USD / kg (38,200 kg)5.82 USD / kg (17,200 kg)- (-)- (-)
Philippines-57.8%384.50 USD / kg (5,371 kg)4.50 USD / kg (945 kg)6.00 USD / kg (1,474 kg)- (-)- (-)- (-)
Fresh Oyster Global Supply Chain Coverage
604 companies
310 exporters and 294 importers are mapped for Fresh Oyster.
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Fresh Oyster Export Supplier Intelligence, Trade Flows, and Price Signals

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Fresh Oyster Top Exporters and Supplier Profiles

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(Mexico)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-08-21
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 101 - 500 Employees
Industries: Food Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Farming / Production / Processing / Packing, Food Manufacturing
Exporting Countries: United States
Supplying Products: Fresh Oyster, Frozen Oyster
(Mexico)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-08-12
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Animal Production, Fishing Aquaculture, Food Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Farming / Production / Processing / Packing, Food Manufacturing
Exporting Countries: Italy, United States
Supplying Products: Fresh Oyster, Fresh Grouper, Fresh Bass +5
(Vietnam)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-01-12
Recently Export Partner Companies: 3
Industries: Brokers And Trade Agencies, Fishing Aquaculture, Food Manufacturing, Food Packaging
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / Wholesale, Farming / Production / Processing / Packing, Trade
Exporting Countries: Thailand, Vietnam, China, Taiwan, Japan
Supplying Products: Fresh Oyster, Frozen Mackerel Fillet, Frozen Mackerel +5
(Vietnam)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-08-24
Recently Export Partner Companies: 3
Employee Size: 51 - 100 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 1M - 5M
Industries: Fishing Aquaculture, Food Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Farming / Production / Processing / Packing, Trade
Exporting Countries: Thailand, Vietnam, Taiwan
Supplying Products: Fresh Oyster, Frozen Oyster, Dried Jellyfish +1
(Mexico)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-08-13
Recently Export Partner Companies: 2
Sales Revenue: USD 1M - 5M
Industries: Fishing Aquaculture, Food Manufacturing, Food Services And Drinking Places
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / Wholesale, Farming / Production / Processing / Packing, Trade
Exporting Countries: China, United States
Supplying Products: Fresh Oyster, Dried Oyster, Fresh Clam
(Vietnam)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-09-19
Recently Export Partner Companies: 2
Industries: Food Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Food Manufacturing
Exporting Countries: Vietnam, China, Taiwan
Supplying Products: Fresh Oyster, Dried Argentine Anchovy, Dried Cuttlefish +4
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Fresh Oyster Global Exporter Coverage
310 companies
Exporter company count is a key signal for Fresh Oyster supply depth and sourcing optionality.
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Top Exporting Countries for Fresh Oyster (HS Code 030711) in 2024

For Fresh Oyster in 2024, compare export volume and value across the top 10 supplier countries to map core supply structure.
RankCountryVolumeValue
1Canada5,434,185 kg61,919,989.203 USD
2Ireland6,328,048 kg40,395,480.017 USD
3Netherlands2,619,572 kg23,980,208.364 USD
4United States2,318,670 kg17,379,070 USD
5Mexico2,673,590 kg11,360,346 USD
6Portugal2,000,431 kg10,251,323.833 USD
7Malaysia5,827,370 kg4,280,046.561 USD
8Namibia218,039.5 kg4,209,551.666 USD
9United Kingdom1,263,943 kg4,114,599.954 USD
10New Zealand309,643.715 kg3,048,070.823 USD

Fresh Oyster Export Trade Flow and Partner Country Summary

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Fresh Oyster Import Buyer Intelligence, Demand Signals, and Price Benchmarks

294 importer companies are mapped for Fresh Oyster demand intelligence. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to prioritize buyers, distributors, and downstream demand partners by market.

Fresh Oyster Top Buyers, Importers, and Demand Partners

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(Taiwan)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-08-31
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Fishing Aquaculture, Food Manufacturing, Food Services And Drinking Places
Value Chain Roles: -
(Taiwan)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-09-19
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Brokers And Trade Agencies, Food Manufacturing, Food Packaging
Value Chain Roles: -
(Taiwan)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-09-19
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Food Manufacturing, Food Services And Drinking Places, Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: -
(Taiwan)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-08-31
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Beverage Manufacturing, Fishing Aquaculture, Food Manufacturing, Food Packaging
Value Chain Roles: -
(Ukraine)
Latest Import Transaction: 2025-12-22
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 1 - 10 Employees
Industries: Fishing Aquaculture, Food Manufacturing, Food Services And Drinking Places
Value Chain Roles: -
(India)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-09-19
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: France, Australia, Japan, United States
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Global Importer Coverage
294 companies
Importer company count highlights the current depth of demand-side visibility for Fresh Oyster.
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Top Import Demand Countries for Fresh Oyster (HS Code 030711) in 2024

For Fresh Oyster in 2024, compare import volume and value across the top 10 demand countries to identify priority markets.
RankCountryVolumeValue
1United States7,911,438 kg68,982,529 USD
2Italy11,176,060 kg44,092,998.824 USD
3Hong Kong2,674,384 kg27,133,305.397 USD
4Spain2,024,121.08 kg14,924,062.741 USD
5Thailand3,081,530 kg12,977,290.91 USD
6Netherlands1,466,198.503 kg12,789,482.2 USD
7Belgium1,349,412.5 kg10,286,721.441 USD
8Canada728,205 kg10,160,483.146 USD
9Switzerland511,532 kg5,065,848.627 USD
10Denmark511,532 kg4,364,838.182 USD

Fresh Oyster Import Trade Flow and Origin Country Summary

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Global Wholesale Supplier Price Trends by Country for Fresh Oyster

Fresh Oyster Monthly Wholesale Supplier Price Summary by Country

Monthly Fresh Oyster wholesale unit-price benchmarks by country for export and sourcing decisions.
In 2026-04, countries with visible Fresh Oyster wholesale unit prices: France (124.78 USD / kg), Japan (8.15 USD / kg), South Korea (6.56 USD / kg), Spain (6.32 USD / kg).
Country2025-112025-122026-012026-022026-032026-042026-052026-062026-072026-082026-092026-10
France133.78 USD / kg134.20 USD / kg130.16 USD / kg129.04 USD / kg128.62 USD / kg124.78 USD / kg
Japan9.09 USD / kg5.42 USD / kg3.09 USD / kg3.94 USD / kg7.12 USD / kg8.15 USD / kg
China6.47 USD / kg6.52 USD / kg----
South Korea7.88 USD / kg7.15 USD / kg6.46 USD / kg6.15 USD / kg5.56 USD / kg6.56 USD / kg
Spain6.70 USD / kg4.44 USD / kg2.09 USD / kg6.89 USD / kg6.64 USD / kg6.32 USD / kg

Fresh Oyster Wholesale Price Competitiveness by Major Exporting Countries

Compare Fresh Oyster wholesale price ranges and YoY changes across the top 5 exporting countries to benchmark supplier price competitiveness.
RankCountryAverageLowerUpperYoY
1France129.69 USD / kg68.13 USD / kg164.64 USD / kg-1.7%
2Japan5.69 USD / kg1.73 USD / kg21.61 USD / kg-18.8%
3China6.55 USD / kg1.68 USD / kg11.95 USD / kg+164.0%
4South Korea7.09 USD / kg0.51 USD / kg17.98 USD / kg+0.5%
5Spain3.60 USD / kg0.17 USD / kg11.67 USD / kg-42.9%

Latest Fresh Oyster Wholesale Export Price Updates

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DateEntry NameUnit Price (USD) 
2026-10-01굴 (*** * *************** ****264.00 USD / kg
2026-10-01굴 (*** * *************** ****61.46 USD / kg
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2026-10-01牡蠣養 * ***** **2.27 USD / kg
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Classification

Product TypeRaw Material
Product FormFresh
Industry PositionPrimary Aquaculture Product

Raw Material

Commodity GroupBivalve molluscs (oysters)
Scientific NameCrassostrea spp. (e.g., Crassostrea gigas / Magallana gigas; Crassostrea virginica) and Ostrea spp. (e.g., Ostrea edulis)
PerishabilityHigh
Growing Conditions
  • Coastal estuarine and nearshore marine waters with adequate phytoplankton food availability
  • Water quality suitable for shellfish sanitation classification (low fecal contamination risk; monitored biotoxins)
  • Temperature and salinity regimes that support growth and limit stress-related mortality
Main VarietiesPacific cupped oyster, Eastern oyster, European flat oyster
Consumption Forms
  • Live, shell-on (half-shell raw or lightly cooked)
  • Shucked oyster meat (chilled or frozen)
  • Further-processed products (smoked, canned, dried, sauces) in smaller trade channels relative to fresh/live shellstock
Grading Factors
  • Vitality (shell closure response and absence of gaping)
  • Size/count category and shell shape uniformity
  • Shell cleanliness and breakage rate
  • Meat fullness/condition
Planting to HarvestCommonly on the order of 18–30 months for Pacific cupped oyster to reach market size under good conditions, but highly site- and method-dependent.

Market

Fresh oysters (live bivalve molluscs) are a high-value, highly perishable seafood that is traded mainly through short, chilled supply chains because viability, food-safety controls, and harvest-area approvals strongly shape market access. Global production is dominated by aquaculture in Asia, with China a central producer and additional major production in the Republic of Korea, Japan, France, and the United States. Compared with shelf-stable seafood, international trade in fresh/live oysters is more constrained and regionally oriented due to sanitary classification of growing areas, depuration/relaying requirements, and strict traceability. Market volatility is often driven by animal-health shocks (notably OsHV-1 microvariants/Pacific Oyster Mortality Syndrome), harmful algal bloom biotoxin closures, and episodic foodborne outbreaks linked to raw consumption.
Market GrowthMixed (medium-term outlook)Aquaculture expansion in multiple regions, punctuated by periodic supply disruptions from disease, harmful algal blooms, and harvest-area closures.
Major Producing Countries
  • ChinaLargest producer in FAO global aquaculture statistics; multi-species oyster farming at very large scale.
  • South KoreaMajor oyster aquaculture producer in East Asia and an important supplier for domestic and regional markets.
  • JapanLong-established oyster farming and consumption market with both domestic distribution and trade in processed forms.
  • FranceMajor European producer and trading hub with strong seasonality in consumption and intensive regulatory oversight.
  • United StatesSignificant coastal producer (Atlantic, Gulf, and Pacific) with strict shellfish sanitation controls and active farmed premium segment.

Specification

Major VarietiesPacific cupped oyster (Crassostrea gigas / Magallana gigas), Eastern oyster (Crassostrea virginica), European flat oyster (Ostrea edulis), Kumamoto oyster (Crassostrea sikamea), Sydney rock oyster (Saccostrea glomerata)
Physical Attributes
  • Sold live in shell (shellstock) for half-shell consumption; vitality (shell closure response) is a key acceptance check
  • Size grading commonly expressed by count per unit weight or count per package; shape and shell cleanliness influence premium pricing
  • Meat fullness varies seasonally (e.g., reduced condition around/after spawning in many growing regions)
Compositional Metrics
  • Meat yield/condition index is widely used in farm and wholesale quality programs
  • Harvest-area monitoring for microbiological contamination and marine biotoxins is central to market access for raw consumption
Grades
  • Commercial sorting commonly uses size/count categories and buyer specs rather than a single global grade nomenclature
  • For international trade, compliance is typically demonstrated via official controls aligned with Codex guidance and destination-market shellfish sanitation rules
Packaging
  • Ventilated mesh bags or cartons designed to keep oysters cool and alive; moisture retention without submerging in fresh water
  • Mandatory traceability information (harvest area/lot tagging) is standard in regulated markets
  • Cold-chain packaging (insulated containers, gel packs where appropriate) is used to limit temperature abuse during distribution
ProcessingDepuration or relaying may be required depending on harvest-area classification and regulatory regime before product can be sold for raw consumptionFresh oysters may also be shucked and sold chilled/frozen; shucked products fall under different handling and microbiological control expectations than live shellstock

Supply Chain

Value Chain
  • Approved growing area (aquaculture lease or wild bed) -> harvest -> washing/sorting/grading -> depuration/relaying where required -> packing with traceability tag -> chilled transport -> wholesale/retail/foodservice
Demand Drivers
  • Premium half-shell consumption in foodservice and specialty retail
  • Seasonal consumption peaks in some markets (e.g., winter holiday demand in parts of Europe)
  • Product differentiation by origin, merroir/salinity profile, and branding in high-income markets
Temperature
  • Cold-chain continuity is critical to maintain oyster vitality and reduce pathogen growth risk; temperature abuse can rapidly degrade safety and quality
  • Live oysters require breathable packaging and handling that avoids freshwater immersion and excessive heat exposure
Atmosphere Control
  • Live oysters are typically shipped in ventilated packaging to remain alive; airtight modified-atmosphere approaches used for some produce are generally not applicable to shellstock logistics
Shelf Life
  • Shelf life is short and highly sensitive to harvest condition, handling hygiene, and temperature control; product is generally marketed as quickly as possible to preserve vitality and minimize food-safety risk

Risks

Aquatic Animal Disease HighOsHV-1 microvariants (often discussed as Pacific Oyster Mortality Syndrome/POMS) can cause rapid, high-mortality events in farmed oysters—especially spat and juveniles—leading to sudden supply shocks, tightened movement controls, and heightened biosecurity requirements that disrupt both production and trade.Apply strict biosecurity (seed movement controls, equipment sanitation), strengthen hatchery health screening and selective breeding for resilience, and diversify sourcing across regions and species where feasible.
Food Safety HighRaw oyster consumption is a recurrent vehicle for norovirus and can be associated with other microbial hazards; outbreak investigations, recalls, and import alerts can quickly suppress demand and trigger regulatory action, particularly when traceability links illness to a specific growing area or supplier.Rely on approved harvest areas with routine monitoring, maintain robust traceability/lot tagging, enforce time-temperature controls, and expand safer-to-serve options (e.g., validated post-harvest processing or cooked offerings) in high-risk periods.
Harmful Algal Blooms MediumMarine biotoxins accumulated by filter-feeding bivalves can lead to harvest-area closures, shipment holds, and reputational damage even when oysters remain organoleptically normal; closures can be highly seasonal and region-specific.Use multi-site sourcing, align procurement with official biotoxin monitoring outputs, and maintain contingency plans for rapid origin substitution during closures.
Regulatory Compliance MediumMarket access depends on official control systems (growing-area classification, purification/dispatch requirements, and equivalence determinations). Any loss of certification status, breakdown in sanitation controls, or documentation gaps can result in immediate shipment rejection or market suspension.Audit suppliers against destination-market shellfish sanitation programs (e.g., NSSP/EU rules), verify documentation at lot level, and maintain approved-supplier lists with periodic third-party or competent-authority verification.
Climate MediumMarine heatwaves and ocean acidification can worsen disease expression, reduce growth, and disrupt seed availability, increasing production variability across major oyster regions and raising longer-term adaptation costs.Invest in monitoring and forecasting, shift farm practices and sites to reduce thermal stress exposure, and support hatchery and farm adaptation (selective breeding, buffering where appropriate, and operational flexibility).
Sustainability
  • Coastal water quality management (sewage contamination risk, nutrient loading, and growing-area classification) strongly affects harvest continuity and market access
  • Harmful algal blooms and marine biotoxins (e.g., PSP/DSP) can trigger immediate harvest closures and trade disruptions
  • Ocean acidification and marine heatwaves can reduce calcification and survival in early life stages, affecting seed supply and farm performance
  • Biosecurity and ecological interactions (movement of seed/stock, potential for invasive spread in introduced species contexts) are persistent management themes

FAQ

What is the biggest biosecurity risk that can disrupt oyster supply globally?A major global disruptor is OsHV-1 microvariants (often called Pacific Oyster Mortality Syndrome/POMS), which can cause rapid, high-mortality events in farmed oysters—especially young stock—leading to sudden production losses and stricter movement and biosecurity controls.
Why are fresh/live oysters traded under stricter rules than many other seafood products?Because oysters are filter feeders that can accumulate microbial contamination and marine biotoxins, regulators commonly require harvest from approved growing areas, strong traceability, and—where needed—purification steps like depuration or relaying, in line with Codex guidance and destination-market shellfish sanitation programs.
How do harmful algal blooms affect oyster availability and trade?Harmful algal blooms can lead to marine biotoxins that accumulate in oysters, triggering harvest-area closures and shipment stops even if the product looks normal, which can create sudden supply gaps during the affected period.
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