Fresh Top Shell Suppliers, Trade & Prices — Market Overview 2026
Sub Product
Fresh Atlantic Top Shell, Fresh Farmed Top Shell, Fresh Large Top Shell, Fresh Medium Top Shell, +3
Derived Products
Dried Top Shell
HS Code
030791
Last Updated
2026-10-29
Key takeaways for search and sourcing teams
- Fresh Top Shell market coverage spans 93 countries.
- 98 exporter companies and 108 importer companies are indexed in the global supply chain intelligence network for this product.
- 583 supplier-linked transactions are summarized across the top 11 countries.
- Latest reference year in this page dataset is 2026.
- Page data last updated on 2026-10-29.
Global Supplier Transactions, Export Activity, and Price Benchmarks for Fresh Top Shell
Analyze 583 supplier-linked transactions across the top 11 countries, with monthly unit-price benchmarks to track export competitiveness and sourcing risk for Fresh Top Shell.
Fresh Top Shell Country YoY Change in Supplier Transactions and Export Momentum
Compare positive and negative YoY shifts in Fresh Top Shell to identify accelerating supplier markets and weakening export corridors.
Top YoY shifts for Fresh Top Shell: India (+474.6%), Indonesia (+66.3%), Madagascar (+37.9%).
Fresh Top Shell Country-Level Supplier Transaction and Unit Price Summary
As of 2025-11, benchmark Fresh Top Shell country transaction counts with monthly unit price and volume to prioritize supplier and export markets.
In 2026-04, countries with visible Fresh Top Shell transaction unit prices: Japan (31.00 USD / kg), India (6.09 USD / kg), Indonesia (1.42 USD / kg).
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| Country | YoY Change | Transaction Count | 2025-11 | 2025-12 | 2026-01 | 2026-02 | 2026-03 | 2026-04 | 2026-05 | 2026-06 | 2026-07 | 2026-08 | 2026-09 | 2026-10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| China | +23.1% | 31 | 4.57 USD / kg (938 kg) | 4.20 USD / kg (16,770 kg) | 4.31 USD / kg (13,840 kg) | 4.34 USD / kg (9,790 kg) | 4.37 USD / kg (520 kg) | - (-) | ||||||
| Japan | -24.6% | 14 | 16.78 USD / kg (4.5 kg) | 21.31 USD / kg (1 kg) | 16.29 USD / kg (2 kg) | 26.95 USD / kg (0.4 kg) | 26.22 USD / kg (0.6 kg) | 31.00 USD / kg (0.7 kg) | ||||||
| Mexico | - | 5 | 3.82 USD / kg (850 kg) | 5.33 USD / kg (600 kg) | - (-) | 3.50 USD / kg (6 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | ||||||
| Peru | - | 4 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | 19.87 USD / kg (1,035.12 kg) | - (-) | ||||||
| Indonesia | +66.3% | 22 | - (-) | 11.23 USD / kg (-) | 2.23 USD / kg (6,032.39 kg) | 4.13 USD / kg (8.3 kg) | 3.86 USD / kg (7,664 kg) | 1.42 USD / kg (6,075.4 kg) | ||||||
| Sri Lanka | +0.0% | 2 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | 2.70 USD / kg (4,847 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | ||||||
| Madagascar | +37.9% | 2 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | 1.58 USD / kg (1 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | ||||||
| United Arab Emirates | - | 1 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | ||||||
| India | +474.6% | 29 | 2.38 USD / kg (100 kg) | 1.62 USD / kg (2,076 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | 18.93 USD / kg (5 kg) | 6.09 USD / kg (2,076 kg) | ||||||
| Pakistan | -32.0% | 71 | 2.71 USD / kg (6,543 kg) | 2.13 USD / kg (7,316 kg) | 2.25 USD / kg (5,326 kg) | 2.89 USD / kg (5,353 kg) | - (-) | - (-) |
Fresh Top Shell Global Supply Chain Coverage
206 companies
98 exporters and 108 importers are mapped for Fresh Top Shell.
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Fresh Top Shell Export Supplier Intelligence, Trade Flows, and Price Signals
98 exporter companies are mapped in Tridge Supply Chain Intelligence for Fresh Top Shell. Exporters and importers can use company profiles and analytics to evaluate supplier coverage, trading activity, and route opportunities.
Fresh Top Shell Top Exporters and Supplier Profiles
Review leading exporter profiles while benchmarking against 98 total exporter companies in the Fresh Top Shell supply chain intelligence network. Exporters and importers can unlock company profiles and analytics to qualify partners faster.
(Vietnam)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-09-29
Recently Export Partner Companies: 2
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / Wholesale
Exporting Countries: China, Vietnam
Supplying Products: Fresh Lobster, Fresh Snail, Fresh Top Shell +5
(Sri Lanka)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-09-29
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Brokers And Trade Agencies, Fishing Aquaculture, Food Manufacturing, Food Packaging
Value Chain Roles: Farming / Production / Processing / Packing, Trade
Exporting Countries: India
Supplying Products: Fresh Top Shell, Dried Top Shell, Dried Cloves +1
(Sri Lanka)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-09-29
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Industries: Brokers And Trade Agencies, Fishing Aquaculture, Food Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Trade
Exporting Countries: Taiwan, Hong Kong, India
Supplying Products: Fresh Top Shell, Dried Sea Cucumber, Fresh Conch +3
(Pakistan)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-09-29
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 51 - 100 Employees
Industries: Brokers And Trade Agencies, Fishing Aquaculture, Food Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Trade
Exporting Countries: Bahrain, Vietnam, Iraq, South Korea, Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, China
Supplying Products: Frozen Sardine, Frozen Mackerel, Frozen Ribbonfish +5
(Vietnam)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-09-29
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: Logistics
Exporting Countries: India
Supplying Products: Fresh Top Shell, Fresh Sea Whelk, Fresh Scallops
(Indonesia)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-04-10
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Industries: Brokers And Trade Agencies, Fishing Aquaculture
Value Chain Roles: Trade
Exporting Countries: India
Supplying Products: Fresh Cockle, Fresh Oyster, Dried Top Shell +5
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Fresh Top Shell Global Exporter Coverage
98 companies
Exporter company count is a key signal for Fresh Top Shell supply depth and sourcing optionality.
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Top Exporting Countries for Fresh Top Shell (HS Code 030791) in 2024
For Fresh Top Shell 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 | 4,751,941.45 kg | 14,747,991 USD |
| 2 | United Kingdom | 1,975,810.062 kg | 8,527,765.406 USD |
| 3 | Hong Kong | 292,563 kg | 8,331,373.701 USD |
| 4 | Belize | 806,150 kg | 5,666,025.19 USD |
| 5 | Netherlands | 769,643 kg | 5,081,227.493 USD |
| 6 | Ireland | 490,232 kg | 4,067,963.519 USD |
| 7 | United States | 238,012 kg | 3,218,431 USD |
| 8 | Portugal | 291,486 kg | 1,972,704.414 USD |
| 9 | Thailand | 3,031,408.225 kg | 1,912,131.02 USD |
| 10 | Canada | 261,006 kg | 1,258,621.745 USD |
Fresh Top Shell Export Trade Flow and Partner Country Summary
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Fresh Top Shell Import Buyer Intelligence, Demand Signals, and Price Benchmarks
108 importer companies are mapped for Fresh Top Shell demand intelligence. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to prioritize buyers, distributors, and downstream demand partners by market.
Fresh Top Shell Top Buyers, Importers, and Demand Partners
Review leading buyer profiles and compare them against 108 total importer companies tracked for Fresh Top Shell. Exporters and importers can use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to evaluate buyer quality and demand concentration.
(India)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-09-29
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: Sri Lanka
(China)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-09-29
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Beverage Manufacturing, Food Manufacturing, Food Packaging, Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: -
(India)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-06-02
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: France, Australia, Japan, United States
(China)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-09-29
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Animal Production, Fishing Aquaculture, Food Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: -
(China)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-09-29
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: Ecuador
(China)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-09-29
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 10M - 50M
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: Vietnam
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Global Importer Coverage
108 companies
Importer company count highlights the current depth of demand-side visibility for Fresh Top Shell.
Use Supply Chain Intelligence analytics and company profiles to identify active Fresh Top Shell buyers, compare partner density by country, and refine GTM priorities.
Top Import Demand Countries for Fresh Top Shell (HS Code 030791) in 2024
For Fresh Top Shell in 2024, compare import volume and value across the top 10 demand countries to identify priority markets.
| Rank | Country | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hong Kong | 1,716,018 kg | 33,472,117.744 USD |
| 2 | Spain | 1,751,659.1 kg | 9,351,754.433 USD |
| 3 | Italy | 681,560 kg | 5,449,555.069 USD |
| 4 | Japan | 960,545 kg | 5,126,206.818 USD |
| 5 | Macao | 1,512,766 kg | 4,318,416.013 USD |
| 6 | Thailand | 2,140,642.799 kg | 2,948,195.22 USD |
| 7 | United States | 359,292 kg | 2,469,979 USD |
| 8 | Belgium | 353,340.19 kg | 2,288,436.655 USD |
| 9 | Portugal | 496,718.866 kg | 2,224,926.12 USD |
| 10 | Canada | 170,560 kg | 1,922,715.295 USD |
Fresh Top Shell Import Trade Flow and Origin Country Summary
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Global Wholesale Supplier Price Trends by Country for Fresh Top Shell
Fresh Top Shell Monthly Wholesale Supplier Price Summary by Country
Monthly Fresh Top Shell wholesale unit-price benchmarks by country for export and sourcing decisions.
In 2026-04, countries with visible Fresh Top Shell wholesale unit prices: France (15.84 USD / kg), Taiwan (6.88 USD / kg), South Korea (6.85 USD / kg), Thailand (5.11 USD / kg).
| Country | 2025-11 | 2025-12 | 2026-01 | 2026-02 | 2026-03 | 2026-04 | 2026-05 | 2026-06 | 2026-07 | 2026-08 | 2026-09 | 2026-10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| France | 16.77 USD / kg | 16.95 USD / kg | 16.69 USD / kg | 17.31 USD / kg | 17.33 USD / kg | 15.84 USD / kg | ||||||
| South Korea | 5.09 USD / kg | 5.08 USD / kg | 6.39 USD / kg | 6.87 USD / kg | 6.79 USD / kg | 6.85 USD / kg | ||||||
| Thailand | 5.03 USD / kg | 5.21 USD / kg | 5.25 USD / kg | 5.24 USD / kg | 5.10 USD / kg | 5.11 USD / kg | ||||||
| Taiwan | 6.76 USD / kg | 7.16 USD / kg | 6.85 USD / kg | 6.77 USD / kg | 6.14 USD / kg | 6.88 USD / kg |
Fresh Top Shell Wholesale Price Competitiveness by Major Exporting Countries
Compare Fresh Top Shell wholesale price ranges and YoY changes across the top 4 exporting countries to benchmark supplier price competitiveness.
| Rank | Country | Average | Lower | Upper | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | France | 16.26 USD / kg | 15.05 USD / kg | 17.76 USD / kg | -1.8% |
| 2 | South Korea | 6.90 USD / kg | 3.39 USD / kg | 8.61 USD / kg | -8.4% |
| 3 | Thailand | 5.05 USD / kg | 4.88 USD / kg | 5.28 USD / kg | +4.5% |
| 4 | Taiwan | 6.68 USD / kg | 1.60 USD / kg | 14.28 USD / kg | +13.0% |
Latest Fresh Top Shell Wholesale Export Price Updates
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| 2026-10-01 | 鳳螺(** * ***** ** | 5.65 USD / kg | |
| 2026-10-01 | 鳳螺(** * ***** ** | 6.99 USD / kg | |
| 2026-10-01 | 鳳螺(** * ***** ** | 6.16 USD / kg |
Classification
Product TypeRaw Material
Product FormFresh
Industry PositionPrimary Fishery Product
Raw Material
Commodity GroupMarine molluscs (gastropods/turban snails)
Scientific NameTurbo cornutus
PerishabilityHigh
Growing Conditions
- Shallow rocky coastal/subtidal habitats
- Seaweed/algae-associated feeding grounds; nearshore water quality strongly influences safety outcomes
Main VarietiesTurbo cornutus, Turbo sazae, Turbo chinensis
Consumption Forms
- Fresh/live shellfish for cooking (e.g., grilling/boiling) in foodservice and retail
- Cooked meat extracted from shell for prepared dishes
Grading Factors
- Species identity (scientific name) and labeling compliance
- Vitality/odor (when marketed live/fresh)
- Size sorting and shell integrity
- Harvest-area control documentation where required by importing markets
Market
Fresh top shell is a wild-caught marine gastropod (turban snail) traded as a niche, high-value shellfish item, often marketed live or fresh-chilled. Commercial importance is concentrated in Northeast Asia, where horned turban snails are a well-known edible product in Japan and Korea and are also consumed/marketed in China. Because harvest is coastal and habitat-linked (rocky subtidal, seaweed-associated), supply is sensitive to nearshore environmental shifts and local fishery management measures. Food-safety compliance (especially monitoring for marine biotoxins and contamination in harvest areas) can abruptly constrain availability and cross-border trade.
Major Producing Countries
- JapanKey harvest and consumption market for horned turban snails (sazae); trade commonly handled as live/fresh shellfish.
- South KoreaImportant coastal fishery resource (e.g., Jeju rocky subtidal); reported recent declines linked to warming-related stressors.
- ChinaEdible horned turban snails are marketed/consumed; taxonomy/nomenclature is noted as complex among closely related Turbo species.
Specification
Major VarietiesTurbo cornutus (Top shell — FDA acceptable market name), Turbo sazae (sazae; Japan/Korea usage), Turbo chinensis (China usage noted in taxonomy discussions)
Physical Attributes
- Marine gastropod with a thick, turban-like shell and a hard operculum (lid) used to close the aperture
- Typically sourced from shallow rocky coastal habitats and associated seaweed/algal feeding grounds
Packaging
- Often marketed live or fresh-chilled; commercial specs commonly emphasize vitality/odor, shell integrity, and size sorting
- Documentation may require common name plus scientific name for regulatory and buyer acceptance
Supply Chain
Value Chain
- Wild harvest (hand collection/diving in rocky subtidal) -> onboard handling to maintain vitality -> washing/purging/holding -> chilled distribution (often live) -> wholesale/retail/foodservice -> cooked preparation
Demand Drivers
- Culinary demand in Japanese/Korean seafood cuisine for turban snails sold as a delicacy item
- Preference for live/fresh presentation in foodservice channels where feasible
Temperature
- Temperature control is aimed at maintaining safety and (when sold live) viability; overheating and poor sanitation at harvest/holding stages increase spoilage and safety risks
Risks
Food Safety HighMarine biotoxins and contamination hazards linked to coastal growing/harvest waters can trigger harvest-area closures, detentions, or import restrictions for live/fresh molluscs, disrupting supply with little notice.Source from monitored/approved harvest areas, maintain HACCP-based controls, and align testing/official controls with Codex and importing-market requirements.
Climate MediumWarming seas and shifts in seaweed availability can stress top-shell populations and shift their distribution, contributing to declines in localized fisheries (documented for Turbo sazae around Jeju).Diversify sourcing regions, track ocean temperature anomalies in key coastal zones, and support adaptive fishery management/stock assessment.
Regulatory Compliance MediumSpecies identity and nomenclature can be confusing across closely related horned turban snails (e.g., Turbo sazae/cornutus/chinensis), increasing mislabeling and documentation risk in international trade.Specify scientific name on labels/documents, use verified market-name references (e.g., FDA Seafood List where applicable), and apply DNA-based verification when disputes arise.
Sustainability
- Coastal habitat dependence (rocky subtidal, seaweed-linked) increases sensitivity to nearshore ecosystem change
- Climate-driven ocean warming can alter distribution and stress physiology, contributing to localized declines in landings in monitored fisheries
- Localized stock depletion risk where wild collection pressure is high and management/monitoring capacity is limited
Labor & Social
- Occupational safety risks in small-scale coastal harvesting (including diving/hand collection)
- Traceability expectations for wild-caught seafood (documentation of harvest area controls and species identity) in regulated import markets
FAQ
What species is typically sold as “top shell” in the United States?The US FDA Seafood List identifies “Top Shell” as an acceptable market name for Turbo cornutus. Because closely related Turbo species are discussed in scientific and regional contexts, trade documentation is more robust when it includes the scientific name in addition to the market name.
What is the single biggest risk that can suddenly disrupt fresh top shell supply and trade?Food-safety events tied to coastal waters—especially marine biotoxins and contamination—can trigger rapid harvest-area closures and import restrictions for live/fresh molluscs. FAO and Codex highlight biotoxins as a major shellfish hazard, and EU hygiene rules treat marine gastropods within the live-mollusc control framework for official controls and market access.
How can ocean warming affect top shell availability?Research on Turbo sazae in Korea (Jeju) reports physiological stress under elevated seawater temperatures and notes dramatic recent declines in local landings alongside broader warming-linked habitat shifts. Similar warming pressures in other coastal rocky habitats can reduce or relocate harvestable stocks, increasing supply variability.
Sources
Fresh Top Shell Country Coverage for Suppliers, Export Flows, and Prices
Explore country-level Fresh Top Shell market pages for supplier coverage, trade flows, and price benchmarks.
Australia
China
South Korea
Japan
Vietnam
Singapore
Hong Kong
Malaysia
France
Thailand
United Kingdom
Indonesia
All country market pages: Ireland, United States, Canada, Honduras, India, Netherlands, Spain, Turkiye, Italy, Macao, Belgium, Portugal, Switzerland, Greece, Croatia, Bulgaria, Sri Lanka, Belize, Germany, Sweden, Slovenia, Romania, Morocco, Norway, Guatemala, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Czechia, Denmark, New Zealand, Israel, Iceland, Finland, Austria, Jamaica, Luxembourg, Myanmar [Burma], Cyprus, Serbia, Ukraine, Poland, Egypt, Kazakhstan, Bahrain, Kenya, Kuwait, Tunisia, Ivory Coast, Lithuania, Mexico, Moldova, Panama, Chile, Gabon, Andorra, United Arab Emirates, Armenia, Argentina, Azerbaijan, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Benin, Brazil, Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Montenegro, Madagascar, Malta, Mauritius, Maldives, Namibia, Nicaragua, Oman, Peru, Pakistan, Slovakia, Taiwan, Uzbekistan, South Africa
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