Sub Product
Fresh Atlantic Sea Scallops, Fresh Bay Scallops, Fresh Jumbo Scallops, Fresh Pacific Sea Scallops, +1
Derived Products
Dried Scallops
HS Code
030721
Last Updated
2026-08-02
Key takeaways for search and sourcing teams
- United States Fresh Scallops market intelligence page includes 0 premium suppliers.
- 5 sampled export transactions for United States are summarized.
- 30 export partner companies and 9 import partner companies are mapped for Fresh Scallops in United States.
- Wholesale sample entries: 0; farmgate sample entries: 1.
- 5 export partner countries and 5 import partner countries are ranked.
- Latest reference year in this page dataset is 2026.
- Page data last updated on 2026-08-02.
Fresh Scallops Export Supplier Intelligence, Price Trends, and Trade Flows in United States
30 export partner companies are tracked for Fresh Scallops in United States. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to validate exporter coverage, partner quality, and route priorities.
Explore Fresh Scallops export intelligence in United States, including 5 sampled supplier transactions, monthly unit-price ranges, and partner-country trade flow patterns for HS Code 030721.
Scatter points are sampled from 71.8% of the full transaction dataset.
Sample Export Supplier Transaction Records for Fresh Scallops in United States
5 sampled Fresh Scallops transactions in United States include date, origin, and partner-country context to benchmark export prices and supplier trading patterns.
Fresh Scallops sampled transaction unit prices by date in United States: 2026-06-24: 45.87 USD / kg, 2026-06-18: 33.75 USD / kg, 2026-06-12: 18.27 USD / kg, 2026-06-12: 23.46 USD / kg, 2026-06-10: 41.81 USD / kg.
| Date | Reported Product | Unit Price | Exporter | Importer | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-24 | VEN***** *********** * *** ********* ***** ******* * ************* ***** **** ** ************ ****** | 45.87 USD / kg | (United States) | (Panama) | |
| 2026-06-18 | VIE**** ******* ** ******** ******* ********** | 33.75 USD / kg | (United States) | (Panama) | |
| 2026-06-12 | VEN***** *********** * *** ********* ***** ******* * ************* ***** **** ** ************ ****** | 18.27 USD / kg | (United States) | (Panama) | |
| 2026-06-12 | SCA***** ************* ********** * ******** ***************** ** ******** ***** ******************* ************* ********** * ******** *************** | 23.46 USD / kg | (United States) | (India) | |
| 2026-06-10 | VEN***** *********** * *** ********* ***** ******* * ************* ***** **** ** ************ ****** | 41.81 USD / kg | (United States) | (Panama) |
Top Fresh Scallops Export Suppliers and Companies in United States
Review leading exporter profiles and benchmark them against 30 total export partner companies tracked for Fresh Scallops in United States. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to shortlist sourcing and export partners faster.
(United States)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-07-02
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleTrade
(United States)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-07-02
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleTrade
(United States)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-07-02
Industries: Animal ProductionBrokers And Trade Agencies
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleTrade
(United States)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-07-02
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: Trade
(United States)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-07-02
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: Trade
(United States)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-07-02
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: Trade
United States Export Partner Coverage
30 companies
Total export partner company count is a core signal of United States export network depth for Fresh Scallops.
Exporters and importers can open Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to assess Fresh Scallops partner concentration, capacity signals, and trade relevance in United States.
Annual Export Value, Volume, and Supplier Market Size for Fresh Scallops in United States (HS Code 030721)
Analyze 3 years of Fresh Scallops export volume and value in United States to evaluate supplier market growth, seasonality, and trade volatility.
| Year | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 377,802 | 10,087,838 USD |
| 2023 | 433,468 | 11,475,465 USD |
| 2022 | 432,875 | 13,919,080 USD |
Top Destination Markets for Fresh Scallops Exports from United States (HS Code 030721) in 2024
For 2024, compare export volume and value across the top 5 destination countries for Fresh Scallops exports from United States.
| Rank | Country | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Canada | 281,796 | 7,621,278 USD |
| 2 | Switzerland | 26,147 | 694,231 USD |
| 3 | Germany | 10,026 | 402,503 USD |
| 4 | Hong Kong | 21,890 | 356,151 USD |
| 5 | Netherlands | 14,400 | 353,700 USD |
Fresh Scallops Import Buyer Intelligence and Price Signals in United States: Buyers, Demand, and Trade Partners
9 import partner companies are tracked for Fresh Scallops in United States. Exporters and importers can use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to analyze buyer demand, partner density, and downstream channels.
Scatter points are sampled from 61.4% of the full transaction dataset.
Sample Import Transaction and Price Records for Fresh Scallops in United States
5 sampled Fresh Scallops import transactions in United States provide date, origin, and trade-country context to benchmark price levels and demand-side trading patterns.
Fresh Scallops sampled import transaction unit prices by date in United States: 2026-06-11: 21.53 USD / kg, 2026-06-11: 25.06 USD / kg, 2026-06-11: 15.80 USD / kg, 2026-06-11: 14.69 USD / kg, 2026-05-20: 14.00 USD / kg.
| Date | Reported Product | Unit Price | Exporter | Importer | Origin | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-11 | VIE***** *********** * ***** ******** ** ** ******* *********** ******* ******** ** ******** ******* ********** | 21.53 USD / kg | (-) | (-) | - | |
| 2026-06-11 | VIE***** *********** * ***** ******** ** ** ******* *********** ******* ******** ** ******** ******* ********** | 25.06 USD / kg | (-) | (-) | - | |
| 2026-06-11 | VIE***** *********** * ***** ******** ** ** ******* *********** ******* ******** ** ******** ******* ********** | 15.80 USD / kg | (-) | (-) | - | |
| 2026-06-11 | VIE***** *********** * ***** ******** ** ** ******* *********** ******* ******** ** ******** ******* ********** | 14.69 USD / kg | (-) | (-) | - | |
| 2026-05-20 | LOS ***** | 14.00 USD / kg | (-) | (-) | - |
Top Fresh Scallops Buyers, Importers, and Demand Partners in United States
Review leading buyer profiles and compare them with 9 total import partner companies tracked for Fresh Scallops in United States. Exporters and importers can use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to evaluate demand-side partner fit.
(United States)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-07-02
Employee Size: 51 - 100 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 5M - 10M
Industries: Fishing AquacultureFood ManufacturingFood Services And Drinking Places
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFood ManufacturingTrade
(United States)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-07-02
Industries: Food ManufacturingFood Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / Wholesale
(United States)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-07-02
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 10M - 50M
Industries: Fishing AquacultureFood ManufacturingFood Services And Drinking Places
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFarming / Production / Processing / PackingFood Manufacturing
(United States)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-07-02
Employee Size: 101 - 500 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 10M - 50M
Industries: Fishing AquacultureFood ManufacturingFood Services And Drinking Places
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFarming / Production / Processing / PackingFood Manufacturing
(United States)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-07-02
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Industries: Fishing AquacultureFood ManufacturingFood Services And Drinking PlacesOthers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFarming / Production / Processing / PackingFood ManufacturingOthers
(United States)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-07-02
Industries: Air TransportFreight Forwarding And IntermodalOthers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleLogistics
United States Import Partner Coverage
9 companies
Import partner company count highlights demand-side visibility for Fresh Scallops in United States.
Use Supply Chain Intelligence analytics and company profiles to identify active Fresh Scallops importers, distributors, and buyer networks in United States.
Annual Import Value, Volume, and Demand Size for Fresh Scallops in United States (HS Code 030721)
Track 3 years of Fresh Scallops import volume and value in United States to assess demand growth and market momentum.
| Year | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 3,093,159 | 86,152,969 USD |
| 2023 | 3,069,532 | 83,833,628 USD |
| 2022 | 3,215,636 | 75,117,871 USD |
Top Origin Supplier Countries Supplying Fresh Scallops to United States (HS Code 030721) in 2024
For 2024, compare import volume and value across the top 5 origin supplier countries supplying Fresh Scallops to United States.
| Rank | Country | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Canada | 3,056,610 | 85,053,564 USD |
| 2 | Japan | 26,852 | 867,473 USD |
| 3 | Mexico | 5,628 | 117,492 USD |
| 4 | Iceland | 3,503 | 95,802 USD |
| 5 | Peru | 508 | 16,280 USD |
Fresh Scallops Farmgate Supplier Cost Trends in United States
Monitor Fresh Scallops farmgate supplier cost benchmarks and latest origin-side cost movements in United States.
Historical Fresh Scallops Farmgate Supplier Prices in United States (USD/kg)
Yearly average, lower, and upper farmgate prices with YoY changes reveal origin-side supplier cost trends for Fresh Scallops in United States.
Fresh Scallops yearly average farmgate prices in United States: 2020: 30.44 USD / kg, 2021: 31.76 USD / kg, 2022: 33.85 USD / kg, 2023: 29.50 USD / kg, 2024: 37.57 USD / kg, 2025: 45.55 USD / kg, 2026: 53.64 USD / kg.
| Year | Average Unit Price | Lower Unit Price | Upper Unit Price | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 30.44 USD / kg | 30.43 USD / kg | 30.45 USD / kg | - |
| 2021 | 31.76 USD / kg | 30.46 USD / kg | 32.78 USD / kg | - |
| 2022 | 33.85 USD / kg | 32.78 USD / kg | 34.86 USD / kg | - |
| 2023 | 29.50 USD / kg | 28.70 USD / kg | 30.45 USD / kg | - |
| 2024 | 37.57 USD / kg | 30.46 USD / kg | 46.22 USD / kg | - |
| 2025 | 45.55 USD / kg | 38.15 USD / kg | 52.98 USD / kg | - |
| 2026 | 53.64 USD / kg | 53.04 USD / kg | 55.07 USD / kg | - |
Latest Fresh Scallops Farmgate Export Cost Updates in United States
Review the latest 1 farmgate updates to monitor recent Fresh Scallops origin-side price movements in United States.
Fresh Scallops latest farmgate updates by date in United States: 2026-02-01: 25.76 USD / kg.
| Date | Entry Name | Unit Price (USD) | Origin Country | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-01 | Fre** ******** ********* * *** * | 25.76 USD / kg | Portland |
Classification
Product TypeRaw Material
Product FormFresh
Industry PositionPrimary Aquatic Product
Raw Material
Market
Fresh scallops in the United States are supplied primarily by domestic wild-capture fisheries (notably Atlantic sea scallops in the Northeast/Mid-Atlantic) and supplemented by imports to meet year-round demand. Federal management and monitoring by NOAA Fisheries strongly shape availability through access-area rules, closures, and sustainability controls. Demand is concentrated in foodservice and retail seafood channels, with quality differentiation commonly expressed through size counts and “dry” versus phosphate-treated (“wet”) product. Food-safety expectations emphasize cold-chain control and, where applicable, molluscan shellfish sanitation controls overseen through FDA’s National Shellfish Sanitation Program (NSSP).
Market RoleMajor domestic producer and consumer market with significant imports and some exports
Domestic RoleHigh-value seafood item for foodservice and retail; domestically landed product competes with imported scallops on price, size, and treatment claims
Market GrowthMixed (recent years)demand is steady but can fluctuate with foodservice cycles, fishery access rules, and relative pricing versus imported scallops
SeasonalitySupply is influenced by fishery management measures (area openings/closures and periodic restrictions) rather than a simple agricultural harvest season; cold storage and imports help smooth availability.
Specification
Primary VarietyAtlantic sea scallop (Placopecten magellanicus)
Secondary Variety
- Bay scallop (Argopecten irradians)
- Weathervane scallop (Patinopecten caurinus)
Physical Attributes
- Size grading commonly expressed as “count per pound” (e.g., U/10, 10/20) for shucked meats
- Color/appearance and absence of off-odors are key acceptance cues in fresh channels
- “Dry” (untreated) versus phosphate-treated (“wet”) scallops is a common buyer specification differentiator
Compositional Metrics
- Moisture/added-water concerns are often reflected through buyer requirements around phosphate treatment disclosure and handling specifications
Grades
- Buyer specifications frequently reference size count ranges, condition (freshness), and whether product is treated (phosphates) or untreated (“dry”)
Packaging
- Fresh shucked meats packed in food-grade tubs or bags under refrigeration with lot/date labeling
- In-shell molluscan shellfish formats (where used) require harvest-identification tagging consistent with NSSP practices
Supply Chain
Value Chain
- Vessel harvest/landing → first receiver/dealer → (if applicable) shucking/processing under HACCP controls → chilled storage/ice → distributor → retail/foodservice
Temperature
- Strict cold-chain management (refrigeration/ice) is critical for fresh scallops from landing through distribution (FDA seafood safety guidance emphasizes temperature control for safety and quality).
Shelf Life
- Fresh scallops are highly perishable; shelf-life is strongly affected by time-temperature exposure and handling breaks.
Freight IntensityLow
Transport ModeMultimodal
Risks
Food Safety HighHarmful algal blooms (HAB) and associated marine biotoxins can trigger rapid harvest-area closures and product holds for molluscan shellfish, disrupting supply and potentially blocking market access when controls and sourcing documentation are insufficient.Source only from approved/monitored harvest areas and verified dealers; maintain NSSP-aligned harvest-area documentation where applicable and strengthen incoming-lot verification for origin/area and time-temperature controls.
Regulatory Compliance MediumDocumentation or labeling gaps (species identity, treatment claims such as phosphates, harvest-area/tag records where applicable) can lead to detention, relabeling, or buyer rejection in U.S. channels.Align labels and specs to buyer requirements; run pre-shipment document checks and maintain auditable HACCP and traceability records through the dealer/processor chain.
Logistics MediumFresh scallops are highly sensitive to cold-chain failures; temperature excursions during landing, transit, or last-mile distribution can create food-safety risk and immediate commercial loss.Use validated icing/refrigeration SOPs, temperature monitoring, and short transit times; consider frozen contingency supply for service continuity during disruptions.
Labor And Human Rights MediumIf imported scallops are sourced from regions with elevated forced-labor or IUU fishing risk, U.S. importers and buyers can face enforcement actions and reputational harm.Implement supplier due diligence, traceability to vessel/farm where feasible, and screen for forced-labor risk indicators consistent with CBP guidance and buyer policies.
Sustainability
- Benthic habitat impact concerns associated with scallop dredge fisheries and ongoing management expectations (NOAA Fisheries fishery management context)
- Climate and ocean-condition variability affecting scallop stock distribution and recruitment, with implications for access areas and landings
Labor & Social
- At-sea worker safety and vessel labor compliance are ongoing operational considerations in domestic fisheries
- Imported seafood supply chains (including shellfish in some source countries) have documented forced labor and IUU fishing risks; U.S. buyers and importers may face enforcement and reputational exposure if due diligence is weak (ILO; U.S. DOL ILAB; CBP forced-labor enforcement)
Standards
- BRCGS Food Safety (for processing/packing sites supplying major retailers)
- SQF (Safe Quality Food) Seafood/Manufacturing codes (common in U.S. retail supply programs)
- MSC Chain of Custody (for buyers requiring sustainability claims on wild-caught seafood)
FAQ
What is the biggest “deal-breaker” risk for fresh scallops in the U.S. market?Harvest-area closures linked to harmful algal blooms and marine biotoxins can abruptly cut supply and prevent sale of affected lots, especially for molluscan shellfish forms subject to harvest-area controls. Strong harvest-area verification and documentation (where applicable) plus cold-chain discipline are key mitigations.
What are common U.S. buyer specification differentiators for fresh scallops?Buyers commonly specify size by “count per pound” ranges and distinguish untreated “dry” scallops from phosphate-treated (“wet”) scallops. Freshness condition (odor/appearance) and cold-chain handling expectations are also core acceptance criteria.
Which U.S. regulatory programs most directly shape scallop safety and compliance expectations?Seafood processors are expected to operate under FDA’s Seafood HACCP framework (21 CFR Part 123). For molluscan shellfish forms covered by shellfish sanitation controls, FDA’s National Shellfish Sanitation Program (NSSP) and state oversight mechanisms are central to harvest-area and safety controls.
Sources
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