Parent Product
Fresh Abalone
HS Code
030781
Last Updated
2026-07-23
Key takeaways for search and sourcing teams
- Fresh Red Abalone market coverage spans 49 countries.
- 18 exporter companies and 8 importer companies are indexed in the global supply chain intelligence network for this product.
- 34 supplier-linked transactions are summarized across the top 3 countries.
- 0 premium suppliers and 0 catalog items are currently listed.
- Wholesale sample entries: 0; farmgate sample entries: 0.
- Latest reference year in this page dataset is 2024.
- Page data last updated on 2026-07-23.
Global Supplier Transactions, Export Activity, and Price Benchmarks for Fresh Red Abalone
Analyze 34 supplier-linked transactions across the top 3 countries, with monthly unit-price benchmarks to track export competitiveness and sourcing risk for Fresh Red Abalone.
Fresh Red Abalone Country YoY Change in Supplier Transactions and Export Momentum
Compare positive and negative YoY shifts in Fresh Red Abalone to identify accelerating supplier markets and weakening export corridors.
Top YoY shifts for Fresh Red Abalone: Mexico (+2405.0%), Chile (-32.5%), Australia (-32.1%).
Fresh Red Abalone Country-Level Supplier Transaction and Unit Price Summary
As of 2025-08, benchmark Fresh Red Abalone country transaction counts with monthly unit price and volume to prioritize supplier and export markets.
In 2026-01, countries with visible Fresh Red Abalone transaction unit prices: Chile (9.18 USD / kg).
| Country | YoY Change | Transaction Count | 2025-08 | 2025-09 | 2025-10 | 2025-11 | 2025-12 | 2026-01 | 2026-02 | 2026-03 | 2026-04 | 2026-05 | 2026-06 | 2026-07 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chile | -32.5% | 26 | 21.70 USD / kg (20,420 kg) | 22.53 USD / kg (10,040 kg) | 17.34 USD / kg (6,000 kg) | 20.59 USD / kg (7,384.8 kg) | 5.34 USD / kg (11,956.5 kg) | 9.18 USD / kg (17,780 kg) | ||||||
| Mexico | +2405.0% | 6 | 43.00 USD / kg (290 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | 166.67 USD / kg (1.5 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | ||||||
| Australia | -32.1% | 2 | 19.30 USD / kg (640 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) |
Fresh Red Abalone Global Supply Chain Coverage
26 companies
18 exporters and 8 importers are mapped for Fresh Red Abalone.
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Fresh Red Abalone Export Supplier Intelligence, Trade Flows, and Price Signals
18 exporter companies are mapped in Tridge Supply Chain Intelligence for Fresh Red Abalone. Exporters and importers can use company profiles and analytics to evaluate supplier coverage, trading activity, and route opportunities.
Fresh Red Abalone Top Exporters and Supplier Profiles
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(Chile)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-06-23
Industries: Food ManufacturingOthers
Value Chain Roles: Farming / Production / Processing / PackingFood Manufacturing
Exporting Countries: United States
Supplying Products: Fresh Abalone, Fresh Red Abalone
(Chile)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-06-23
Employee Size: 51 - 100 Employees
Industries: Fishing AquacultureFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFarming / Production / Processing / Packing
Exporting Countries: United States, Japan, Canada
Supplying Products: Fresh Abalone, Frozen Abalone, Fresh Red Abalone +2
(Chile)
Latest Export Transaction: 2025-09-08
Industries: Animal ProductionFood ManufacturingShipping And Water Transport
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFarming / Production / Processing / PackingTrade
Exporting Countries: United States, Vietnam, Japan
Supplying Products: Fresh Abalone, Fresh Conch, Fresh Red Abalone
(Australia)
Latest Export Transaction: 2025-08-21
Industries: Fishing AquacultureFood ManufacturingFood Services And Drinking Places
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFarming / Production / Processing / PackingFood Manufacturing
Exporting Countries: Vietnam, South Korea
Supplying Products: Fresh Lobster, Fresh Abalone, Fresh Spiny Rock Lobster +5
(Mexico)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-06-23
Industries: Animal ProductionFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Farming / Production / Processing / PackingTrade
Exporting Countries: United States, China, Vietnam, Malaysia
Supplying Products: Fresh Abalone, Fresh Clam, Fresh Quahog Clam +1
(Vietnam)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-06-23
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: Trade
Exporting Countries: Vietnam, India
Supplying Products: Dried Top Shell, Fresh Abalone, Whole Dried Top Shell +1
Fresh Red Abalone Global Exporter Coverage
18 companies
Exporter company count is a key signal for Fresh Red Abalone supply depth and sourcing optionality.
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Top Exporting Countries for Fresh Red Abalone (HS Code 030781) in 2024
For Fresh Red Abalone in 2024, compare export volume and value across the top 10 supplier countries to map core supply structure.
| Rank | Country | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | South Korea | 2,785,866.581 kg | 50,815,343 USD |
| 2 | Australia | 670,810.8 kg | 31,002,804.458 USD |
| 3 | South Africa | 616,789.172 kg | 22,565,724.555 USD |
| 4 | New Zealand | 254,094 kg | 10,409,017.423 USD |
| 5 | Japan | 6,457 kg | 948,401.278 USD |
| 6 | Chile | 35,270.5 kg | 715,319.53 USD |
| 7 | Hong Kong | 7,974 kg | 292,622.723 USD |
| 8 | Malaysia | 37,438 kg | 191,885.242 USD |
| 9 | Germany | 4,634 kg | 107,551.817 USD |
| 10 | Mexico | 2,441 kg | 95,693 USD |
Fresh Red Abalone Export Trade Flow and Partner Country Summary
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Fresh Red Abalone Import Buyer Intelligence, Demand Signals, and Price Benchmarks
8 importer companies are mapped for Fresh Red Abalone demand intelligence. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to prioritize buyers, distributors, and downstream demand partners by market.
Fresh Red Abalone Top Buyers, Importers, and Demand Partners
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(India)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-06-23
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: -
(Hong Kong)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-06-23
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Industries: Beverage ManufacturingFishing AquacultureFood ManufacturingFood PackagingFood Services And Drinking Places
Value Chain Roles: -
(Panama)
Latest Import Transaction: 2025-11-27
Industries: Food WholesalersOthers
Value Chain Roles: -
(United States)
Latest Import Transaction: 2025-10-06
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: Mexico
(Vietnam)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-06-23
Employee Size: 101 - 500 Employees
Industries: Food ManufacturingFood Services And Drinking PlacesFood Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: -
(Vietnam)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-06-23
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: -
Global Importer Coverage
8 companies
Importer company count highlights the current depth of demand-side visibility for Fresh Red Abalone.
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Top Import Demand Countries for Fresh Red Abalone (HS Code 030781) in 2024
For Fresh Red Abalone in 2024, compare import volume and value across the top 10 demand countries to identify priority markets.
| Rank | Country | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Japan | 2,340,248 kg | 42,941,471.499 USD |
| 2 | Hong Kong | 774,482 kg | 19,314,613.189 USD |
| 3 | United States | 649,813 kg | 4,577,691 USD |
| 4 | Macao | 251,671 kg | 2,204,740.705 USD |
| 5 | Italy | 62,524 kg | 701,738.641 USD |
| 6 | Thailand | 8,882 kg | 215,807.18 USD |
| 7 | Malaysia | 6,397.755 kg | 103,118.196 USD |
| 8 | Australia | 1,882.17 kg | 100,482.629 USD |
| 9 | Canada | 1,653 kg | 92,914.953 USD |
| 10 | Spain | 7,619.7 kg | 58,591.333 USD |
Fresh Red Abalone Import Trade Flow and Origin Country Summary
Analyze Fresh Red Abalone origin-to-destination trade flows by value, volume, and share to monitor demand-side sourcing channels.
Classification
Product TypeRaw Material
Product FormFresh
Industry PositionPrimary Aquaculture and Fisheries Product
Market
Fresh red abalone (Haliotis rufescens) is a high-value shellfish traded primarily into East Asian premium seafood channels, with global abalone supply increasingly dominated by aquaculture rather than wild capture. While red abalone farming is concentrated in the United States (California and Hawaii) and Chile, global price formation and availability are strongly influenced by larger abalone-producing countries led by China and the Republic of Korea. On the trade side, Hong Kong SAR and Japan are repeatedly cited as key import hubs/markets for abalone, and air-transported live product remains an important premium segment where survival on arrival is critical. Wild red abalone availability is structurally constrained in some jurisdictions (e.g., long-term fishery closures in California), reinforcing dependence on aquaculture supply and heightening exposure to marine heatwaves, harmful algal blooms, and disease events.
Market GrowthGrowing (long-term (2006–2015 referenced in FAO GLOBEFISH))aquaculture-driven expansion with increasing live/fresh premium trade segments
Major Producing Countries
- ChinaLargest global producer of farmed abalone; FAO GLOBEFISH reports production over 127,000 tonnes in 2015 (all abalone species).
- South KoreaSecond-largest global producer; FAO GLOBEFISH reports production over 10,000 tonnes in 2015 (all abalone species).
- ChileKey red abalone (H. rufescens) farming origin; FAO GLOBEFISH reports red abalone farming began in the early 1990s with production reaching 1,200 tonnes in 2014, and exports reported in 2016.
- United StatesRed abalone is farmed in California and Hawaii; FAO GLOBEFISH notes a large share is exported live to Asia and reports U.S. production around 340 tonnes in 2015.
- AustraliaMajor global producer via remaining capture fishery and aquaculture; FAO GLOBEFISH describes Australia as having the world’s largest remaining capture abalone fishery.
- South AfricaPremium abalone producer/exporter (primarily H. midae); FAO GLOBEFISH reports aquaculture exports (e.g., 1,130 tonnes in 2015) and highlights continuing IUU concerns.
- JapanProducer and major importer; FAO GLOBEFISH notes Japan imports abalone from many producing countries.
Major Exporting Countries
- ChinaFAO GLOBEFISH identifies China among the leading exporters for 2016 (all abalone species).
- AustraliaFAO GLOBEFISH identifies Australia among the leading exporters for 2016 and reports exports totaling 2,680 tonnes in 2015 (all abalone species).
- South KoreaFAO GLOBEFISH identifies the Republic of Korea among the leading exporters for 2016 (all abalone species).
- South AfricaFAO GLOBEFISH reports aquaculture exports (e.g., 1,130 tonnes in 2015) and ongoing IUU-related pressures affecting the sector.
- United StatesFAO GLOBEFISH notes U.S. farmed abalone is exported live to Asia; NOAA profiles commercial red abalone aquaculture in California.
Major Importing Countries
- Hong KongFAO GLOBEFISH identifies Hong Kong SAR as the leading importer for 2016 (all abalone species) and highlights its role as a key market for live product.
- JapanFAO GLOBEFISH identifies Japan as a leading importer for 2016 and notes it is among the most discerning import markets.
- SingaporeFAO GLOBEFISH identifies Singapore among the leading importers for 2016 (all abalone species).
- ChinaFAO GLOBEFISH describes China as the foremost consuming country and also a substantial importer (all abalone species).
Specification
Major VarietiesRed abalone (Haliotis rufescens)
Physical Attributes
- Large, muscular edible foot; typically traded live in-shell for premium channels or as chilled shucked meat for processing/foodservice.
- Live product value depends heavily on animal vigor and survival through transport, with some markets preferring holding in restaurant tanks.
Grades
- Commercial size grading is commonly used for live/fresh abalone (e.g., piece weight bands).
Packaging
- Live trade commonly relies on rapid logistics (often air transport) with packaging designed to maintain animal viability until arrival.
- Chilled fresh product handling typically targets strict temperature control to limit spoilage and food safety risks (Codex guidance for fish and fishery products).
Supply Chain
Value Chain
- Hatchery spawning/fertilization → larval/nursery rearing → grow-out (often land-based tanks supplied with clean seawater) → harvest → purging/cleaning → size grading → live-chilled packaging → rapid distribution (often air freight) → wet markets/restaurants/seafood retail.
- Alternative channel: harvest → shucking/meat preparation → chilled distribution for foodservice and further processing.
Demand Drivers
- Premium, high-status consumption in East Asia (banquets, gifting, upscale dining), with demand centered in Chinese-speaking markets and Japan.
- Preference in some key markets for live product due to perceived freshness and the ability to hold live abalone in restaurant tanks.
Temperature
- For chilled fishery products, Codex guidance emphasizes maintaining cold temperatures during transport and storage; refrigerated products are generally maintained at temperatures not exceeding 4°C, with iced handling aiming as close as possible to 0°C depending on product and method.
- For live products, avoiding temperature stress and shocks is emphasized in Codex-aligned handling guidance for live molluscs, and transit mortality is a primary commercial risk driver.
Risks
Climate HighMarine heatwaves and harmful algal blooms can rapidly reduce abalone survival and growth in farm systems and degrade nearshore habitats that support abalone. Recent events include documented ecosystem disruptions during the 2014–2016 northeast Pacific marine heatwaves (linked to kelp declines and negative impacts on red abalone populations) and a 2026 closure announcement of an Australian abalone farm citing the compounding impact of a harmful algal bloom and brevetoxin-related impacts on harvestability.Diversify sourcing across origins and production systems; integrate HAB monitoring/early-warning into procurement; use contingency harvest plans and farm-level mitigation (e.g., enhanced water treatment/filtration where applicable) and maintain alternative supply forms (frozen/canned/dried) for continuity.
Disease MediumWithering syndrome is a fatal abalone disease and temperature can materially affect infection dynamics in red abalone, increasing vulnerability during warm-water anomalies and compounding climate-linked shocks.Strengthen biosecurity and health surveillance in hatchery and grow-out phases; avoid thermal stress where controllable; maintain sourcing redundancy across farms and regions to reduce single-event exposure.
Illegal Fishing And Trade MediumIllicit abalone supply chains (including poaching-driven flows) have been linked to transnational organized crime in some regions, with associated risks of enforcement actions, reputational harm, and supply disruption for buyers demanding proof of legality and traceability.Require documented legality/chain-of-custody, implement supplier due diligence and lot-level traceability, and prefer audited producers/export pathways in higher-risk regions.
Food Safety MediumFresh mollusc products face food safety hazards including marine biotoxins and microbial risks; competent-authority monitoring and HACCP-based controls are central to maintaining market access and avoiding import rejections.Source from approved/monitored harvest areas or regulated aquaculture operations; apply HACCP controls and verify temperature control, sanitation, and (where relevant) biotoxin monitoring documentation.
Sustainability
- Climate exposure (marine heatwaves) that can disrupt kelp-based coastal ecosystems and affect abalone survival and growth.
- Harmful algal blooms (HABs) and marine biotoxins that can trigger harvest disruptions, mortality events, and market access restrictions.
- Wild stock depletion and restrictive management measures in some regions (e.g., long-term closures), increasing reliance on aquaculture.
- IUU fishing and poaching pressure on wild stocks in key regions, creating legality and traceability risks.
Labor & Social
- Organized crime, corruption, and community harm associated with illicit abalone trade and poaching in parts of the global supply chain (notably southern Africa).
- High compliance and traceability expectations in premium markets, with heightened scrutiny where IUU-linked supply is prevalent.
Sources
Fresh Red Abalone Country Coverage for Suppliers, Export Flows, and Prices
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All country market pages: China, Japan, South Korea, Australia, Hong Kong, South Africa, New Zealand, Vietnam, Chile, United States, France, Mexico, Singapore, Macao, United Arab Emirates, Italy, Germany, Malaysia, Thailand, Netherlands, Canada, Slovakia, Indonesia, Switzerland, Luxembourg, Belgium, Slovenia, Spain, Poland, Sweden, Denmark, Maldives, Serbia, Cambodia, Bulgaria, Romania, Guatemala, Laos, Austria, Bermuda, Bolivia, Cyprus, Czechia, Finland, Namibia, Norway, Panama, Senegal, Uganda
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