Sub Product
Frozen Cleaned Cockle, Frozen Half-Shell Cockle, Frozen Raw Cockle, Frozen Whole Cockle
HS Code
030792
Last Updated
2026-06-23
Key takeaways for search and sourcing teams
- Frozen Cockle market coverage spans 106 countries.
- 132 exporter companies and 105 importer companies are indexed in the global supply chain intelligence network for this product.
- 401 supplier-linked transactions are summarized across the top 13 countries.
- 1 premium suppliers and 0 catalog items are currently listed.
- Wholesale sample entries: 5; farmgate sample entries: 0.
- Latest reference year in this page dataset is 2026.
- Page data last updated on 2026-06-23.
Global Supplier Transactions, Export Activity, and Price Benchmarks for Frozen Cockle
Analyze 401 supplier-linked transactions across the top 13 countries, with monthly unit-price benchmarks to track export competitiveness and sourcing risk for Frozen Cockle.
Frozen Cockle Country YoY Change in Supplier Transactions and Export Momentum
Compare positive and negative YoY shifts in Frozen Cockle to identify accelerating supplier markets and weakening export corridors.
Top YoY shifts for Frozen Cockle: Chile (+79.7%), Mexico (-41.7%), India (-31.9%).
Frozen Cockle Country-Level Supplier Transaction and Unit Price Summary
As of 2025-07, benchmark Frozen Cockle country transaction counts with monthly unit price and volume to prioritize supplier and export markets.
In 2025-12, countries with visible Frozen Cockle transaction unit prices: Bulgaria (11.19 USD / kg), Turkiye (10.94 USD / kg), China (6.92 USD / kg), Senegal (4.63 USD / kg), Mauritania (3.72 USD / kg), 3 more countries.
| Country | YoY Change | Transaction Count | 2025-07 | 2025-08 | 2025-09 | 2025-10 | 2025-11 | 2025-12 | 2026-01 | 2026-02 | 2026-03 | 2026-04 | 2026-05 | 2026-06 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkiye | -6.6% | 118 | 11.62 USD / kg (22,000 kg) | - (-) | 11.02 USD / kg (73,000 kg) | 11.47 USD / kg (21,400 kg) | - (-) | 10.94 USD / kg (83,100 kg) | ||||||
| Senegal | +2.6% | 24 | 4.68 USD / kg (29,304 kg) | 4.26 USD / kg (18,702 kg) | 4.40 USD / kg (19,362 kg) | 4.62 USD / kg (23,994 kg) | 4.64 USD / kg (45,846 kg) | 4.63 USD / kg (44,712 kg) | ||||||
| China | +9.0% | 56 | 6.32 USD / kg (128,303 kg) | 2.59 USD / kg (13,000 kg) | 18.90 USD / kg (4,059.88 kg) | - (-) | 11.11 USD / kg (14,178.4 kg) | 6.92 USD / kg (16,625 kg) | ||||||
| Mexico | -41.7% | 36 | 10.35 USD / kg (2,447.89 kg) | 6.22 USD / kg (1,587.84 kg) | 10.07 USD / kg (2,367.5 kg) | 10.16 USD / kg (2,660.8 kg) | 5.80 USD / kg (363 kg) | - (-) | ||||||
| Vietnam | +21.2% | 25 | 4.25 USD / kg (1,602.5 kg) | 4.12 USD / kg (502.5 kg) | 7.66 USD / kg (13,207.424 kg) | 5.78 USD / kg (2,017.025 kg) | - (-) | 2.62 USD / kg (41,915 kg) | ||||||
| Canada | - | 1 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | ||||||
| Bulgaria | - | 46 | - (-) | - (-) | 12.04 USD / kg (9,310 kg) | 11.78 USD / kg (8,590 kg) | - (-) | 11.19 USD / kg (8,770 kg) | ||||||
| Mauritania | +6.3% | 7 | 3.74 USD / kg (24,000 kg) | 3.77 USD / kg (47,500 kg) | 3.74 USD / kg (24,000 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | 3.72 USD / kg (4,530 kg) | ||||||
| Indonesia | - | 3 | - (-) | - (-) | 2.80 USD / kg (1,242 kg) | 2.80 USD / kg (810 kg) | - (-) | 2.80 USD / kg (4,710 kg) | ||||||
| India | -31.9% | 2 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | 2.33 USD / kg (11,760 kg) |
Frozen Cockle Global Supply Chain Coverage
237 companies
132 exporters and 105 importers are mapped for Frozen Cockle.
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Frozen Cockle Export Supplier Intelligence, Trade Flows, and Price Signals
132 exporter companies are mapped in Tridge Supply Chain Intelligence for Frozen Cockle. Exporters and importers can use company profiles and analytics to evaluate supplier coverage, trading activity, and route opportunities.
Frozen Cockle Verified Export Suppliers and Premium Partners
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Frozen Cockle Top Exporters and Supplier Profiles
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(China)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-05-23
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / Wholesale
Exporting Countries: United States
Supplying Products: Frozen Cockle
(China)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-05-23
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: Food Manufacturing
(Peru)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-05-23
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Grocery Stores
Value Chain Roles: Retail
(China)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-04-28
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Brokers And Trade AgenciesFishing AquacultureFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Trade
Exporting Countries: South Korea
Supplying Products: Frozen Cockle, Frozen Common Shrimp and Prawn, Frozen Clam +3
(Peru)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-05-23
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Animal ProductionCrop Production
Value Chain Roles: Farming / Production / Processing / Packing
Exporting Countries: Mexico
Supplying Products: Frozen Cockle, Frozen Half-Shell Cockle
(Bulgaria)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-01-29
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 1 - 10 Employees
Industries: Fishing AquacultureFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Food ManufacturingTrade
Exporting Countries: South Korea
Supplying Products: Frozen Cockle, Frozen Sea Whelk, Frozen Sea Whelk Meat +1
Frozen Cockle Global Exporter Coverage
132 companies
Exporter company count is a key signal for Frozen Cockle supply depth and sourcing optionality.
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Top Exporting Countries for Frozen Cockle (HS Code 030792) in 2024
For Frozen Cockle in 2024, compare export volume and value across the top 10 supplier countries to map core supply structure.
| Rank | Country | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United Kingdom | 3,350,270 kg | 23,143,231.776 USD |
| 2 | South Korea | 2,334,847.305 kg | 22,696,423 USD |
| 3 | Turkiye | 1,129,311 kg | 12,907,477 USD |
| 4 | Bulgaria | 373,968 kg | 4,755,332.318 USD |
| 5 | Chile | 497,796.858 kg | 4,728,525.61 USD |
| 6 | Ireland | 542,171 kg | 3,776,639.736 USD |
| 7 | United States | 177,502 kg | 3,747,220 USD |
| 8 | Canada | 654,225 kg | 3,492,622.653 USD |
| 9 | Hong Kong | 259,834 kg | 2,317,923.884 USD |
| 10 | Japan | 286,852 kg | 2,113,151.891 USD |
Frozen Cockle Export Trade Flow and Partner Country Summary
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Frozen Cockle Import Buyer Intelligence, Demand Signals, and Price Benchmarks
105 importer companies are mapped for Frozen Cockle demand intelligence. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to prioritize buyers, distributors, and downstream demand partners by market.
Frozen Cockle Top Buyers, Importers, and Demand Partners
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(Vietnam)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-05-23
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Animal ProductionFishing AquacultureFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: South Korea, Japan, Taiwan, Vietnam, Canada, Sweden, Singapore, Indonesia
(Pakistan)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-05-23
Industries: Beverage ManufacturingFood ManufacturingFood Packaging
Value Chain Roles: United Arab Emirates, Nepal, China, Turkiye
(Turkiye)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-05-23
Industries: Fishing AquacultureFood ManufacturingFood Packaging
Value Chain Roles: Spain, Italy, Bulgaria
(South Korea)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-06-02
Recently Import Partner Companies: 2
Industries: Beverage ManufacturingFishing AquacultureFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: -
(South Korea)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-05-18
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Brokers And Trade AgenciesFishing AquacultureFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: -
(Vietnam)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-05-23
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: -
Global Importer Coverage
105 companies
Importer company count highlights the current depth of demand-side visibility for Frozen Cockle.
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Top Import Demand Countries for Frozen Cockle (HS Code 030792) in 2024
For Frozen Cockle in 2024, compare import volume and value across the top 10 demand countries to identify priority markets.
| Rank | Country | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | South Korea | 7,159,314.23 kg | 55,642,703 USD |
| 2 | Japan | 3,444,362 kg | 51,440,456.624 USD |
| 3 | United States | 1,781,258 kg | 19,297,803 USD |
| 4 | Hong Kong | 1,579,387 kg | 17,765,232.357 USD |
| 5 | Thailand | 3,103,765.261 kg | 9,006,699.02 USD |
| 6 | Portugal | 762,344 kg | 3,558,691.607 USD |
| 7 | Italy | 283,129 kg | 2,112,212.431 USD |
| 8 | Spain | 422,751.56 kg | 1,925,275.795 USD |
| 9 | Australia | 201,757.65 kg | 1,845,568.78 USD |
| 10 | Macao | 67,287 kg | 1,125,999.285 USD |
Frozen Cockle Import Trade Flow and Origin Country Summary
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Global Wholesale Supplier Price Trends by Country for Frozen Cockle
Frozen Cockle Monthly Wholesale Supplier Price Summary by Country
Monthly Frozen Cockle wholesale unit-price benchmarks by country for export and sourcing decisions.
In 2025-12, countries with visible Frozen Cockle wholesale unit prices: South Korea (4.63 USD / kg), Denmark (1.66 USD / kg).
| Country | 2025-07 | 2025-08 | 2025-09 | 2025-10 | 2025-11 | 2025-12 | 2026-01 | 2026-02 | 2026-03 | 2026-04 | 2026-05 | 2026-06 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Korea | 2.73 USD / kg | - | - | 4.94 USD / kg | 3.72 USD / kg | 4.63 USD / kg | ||||||
| Denmark | 0.84 USD / kg | 0.81 USD / kg | 0.82 USD / kg | 0.79 USD / kg | 1.53 USD / kg | 1.66 USD / kg |
Frozen Cockle Wholesale Price Competitiveness by Major Exporting Countries
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| Rank | Country | Average | Lower | Upper | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | South Korea | 3.73 USD / kg | 1.54 USD / kg | 5.44 USD / kg | +12.2% |
| 2 | Denmark | 1.41 USD / kg | 0.68 USD / kg | 3.17 USD / kg | +54.3% |
Latest Frozen Cockle Wholesale Export Price Updates
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Classification
Product TypeRaw Material
Product FormFrozen
Industry PositionPrimary Fishery Product
Raw Material
Commodity GroupBivalve molluscs (cockles)
Scientific NameAnadara granosa; Cerastoderma edule
PerishabilityHigh
Growing Conditions
- Coastal and estuarine intertidal zones with soft muddy or sandy substrates (mudflats/tidal flats).
- Water quality is a primary determinant of marketability because bivalves reflect microbial, biotoxin, and chemical conditions of growing waters.
Main VarietiesBlood cockle (Anadara granosa), Common cockle (Cerastoderma edule)
Consumption Forms
- Cooked dishes (stir-fries, soups, noodle dishes, tapas-style preparations), often using cooked/shucked meat
- Frozen ingredient use in mixed seafood products and foodservice preparations
- Whole shell-on cockles cooked/steamed depending on culinary tradition
Grading Factors
- Species and product form (shell-on vs shucked meat; raw vs cooked)
- Size/count and meat yield
- Sand/grit content and cleanliness after washing/processing
- Glaze/drained weight specifications for frozen packs
- Microbiological and biotoxin compliance status tied to harvest area monitoring and lot documentation
- Shell integrity and breakage rate (shell-on)
Market
Frozen cockles are a globally traded bivalve mollusc product typically sold shell-on or as cooked/shucked meat, moving through cold-chain-dependent seafood supply networks. Aquaculture production of blood cockle (Anadara granosa) is concentrated in Southeast Asia—especially China, Malaysia, and Thailand—while trade statistics for the broader “clams, cockles and ark shells” group show exports heavily concentrated in China. Import demand for this product group is concentrated in Northeast Asia, with the Republic of Korea and Japan identified as the largest import markets in FAO GLOBEFISH trade reporting. Market access is highly sensitive to sanitary controls because bivalves can accumulate marine biotoxins, pathogens, and chemical contaminants from growing waters, leading to harvest-area closures and border rejections.
Major Producing Countries
- ChinaLargest aquaculture producer reported for blood cockle (Anadara granosa) in FAO yearbook tables for clams/cockles/arkshells species group.
- MalaysiaMajor Southeast Asian blood cockle aquaculture producer; production centered on suitable intertidal mudflat habitats (e.g., west coast Peninsular Malaysia).
- ThailandMajor Southeast Asian blood cockle aquaculture producer reported in FAO yearbook tables and academic literature.
- CambodiaAquaculture producer reported for blood cockle (Anadara granosa) in FAO yearbook tables.
- IndonesiaAquaculture producer reported for blood cockle (Anadara granosa) in FAO yearbook tables.
Major Exporting Countries
- ChinaDominant exporter for the broader 'clams, cockles and ark shells' trade grouping in FAO GLOBEFISH reporting, indicating high export-side concentration.
- South KoreaReported as a secondary supplier for the broader 'clams, cockles and ark shells' trade grouping in FAO GLOBEFISH reporting.
Major Importing Countries
- South KoreaIdentified as the largest importer in FAO GLOBEFISH reporting for the broader 'clams, cockles and ark shells' trade grouping.
- JapanIdentified as a top buyer in FAO GLOBEFISH reporting for the broader 'clams, cockles and ark shells' trade grouping.
Specification
Major VarietiesBlood cockle (Anadara granosa), Common cockle (Cerastoderma edule)
Physical Attributes
- Typically traded as whole shell-on cockles or as shucked meat; frozen presentations include block-frozen or IQF-style formats depending on processor capability and buyer requirements.
- Key quality cues include shell integrity (shell-on), meat appearance/odor after thaw, and low sand/grit content.
Compositional Metrics
- Commercial specifications commonly reference drained weight (for glazed frozen packs), sand/grit tolerance, and microbiological criteria aligned to destination-market requirements.
Grades
- Harvest-area classification and monitoring regimes for bivalve growing waters are used by regulators to determine whether product requires relaying/depuration or other processing before being placed on the market.
- Lot identification and traceability documentation are central for export trade given the potential for harvest-area closures and recalls.
Packaging
- Bulk polybags/cartons for industrial users and foodservice; retail packs may be smaller sealed pouches with glazing to reduce dehydration.
- Packaging and storage practices aim to minimize freezer burn/dehydration during frozen storage and distribution.
ProcessingFrequently processed with washing and sand removal, optional depuration/relaying (when live/raw handling is relevant), shucking (for meat products), and freezing; glazing is commonly used to limit dehydration in frozen storage.Some products are heat-treated (e.g., blanching/boiling) before freezing to reduce microbial risk and ease shucking, depending on product specification and destination-market norms.
Supply Chain
Value Chain
- Harvest (wild dredge/rake) or aquaculture mudflat collection → washing/sand removal → (where applicable) relaying/depuration → shucking (for meat) → freezing → glazing/packing → frozen storage → reefer transport → importer cold store → retail/foodservice distribution
Demand Drivers
- Northeast Asian cuisine and foodservice demand for bivalve molluscs (including cockles) and related prepared dishes.
- Preference for frozen seafood formats that reduce spoilage risk and enable centralized processing and longer-distance trade.
Temperature
- Maintain continuous frozen-chain control; Codex guidance for fish and fishery products highlights frozen storage capability at −18°C or colder with minimal temperature fluctuations.
- Avoid thaw–refreeze cycles that increase drip loss, texture damage, and food safety risk.
Risks
Food Safety HighBivalve molluscs can accumulate enteric pathogens, naturally occurring bacteria (e.g., Vibrio spp.), marine biotoxins (e.g., DSP/PSP/ASP), and chemical contaminants from growing waters; detection above safe limits can force harvest-area closures and cause rapid trade disruption through import detentions and recalls.Source from competent-authority monitored growing areas; require documented monitoring/controls, lot traceability, and (where relevant) validated relaying/depuration or heat-treatment steps aligned to destination regulations.
Supply Concentration MediumTrade in the broader 'clams, cockles and ark shells' category has been reported as heavily concentrated in China on the export side, increasing exposure to single-origin shocks (disease events, environmental incidents, port/logistics disruption, or policy changes).Qualify multiple origins and suppliers (e.g., diversify across producing countries in Southeast Asia) and maintain contingency SKU/spec flexibility (shell-on vs meat; block vs IQF).
Environmental Contamination MediumAs filter feeders, cockles can bioaccumulate heavy metals and other pollutants where coastal industrialization or riverine inputs degrade water quality, elevating compliance and reputational risk.Implement origin-risk mapping for contaminants, require routine residue testing plans, and prioritize farms/grounds with strong water-quality governance and transparent test results.
Climate MediumWarming waters and changing coastal conditions can increase the frequency/intensity of harmful algal blooms and stress events, contributing to episodic mass mortalities in bivalve aquaculture and tighter regulatory controls.Monitor HAB alerts and seasonal risk periods, use adaptive harvest planning, and build buffer sourcing and inventory strategies around historically closure-prone regions.
Cold Chain Integrity LowTemperature abuse during storage or transport can cause dehydration/freezer burn and quality loss, and may worsen safety risk if partial thawing occurs before refreezing.Use validated reefer logistics, temperature recording, and packaging/glazing controls; audit cold stores for −18°C (or colder) capability with minimal fluctuation.
Sustainability
- Harmful algal blooms and marine biotoxin dynamics can trigger harvest-area closures and require intensified monitoring, creating recurrent supply and compliance risk for bivalve products.
- Coastal water quality (microbial and chemical contamination) is a structural risk driver for filter-feeding bivalves, linking the product’s safety profile to watershed management and coastal pollution controls.
FAQ
Which countries are the main import markets for cockles in international trade?In FAO GLOBEFISH reporting for the broader “clams, cockles and ark shells” category, the Republic of Korea is identified as the largest importer and Japan as another top buyer, together accounting for a large share of global imports in that product group.
What is the biggest global risk factor for frozen cockle supply and trade?Food safety controls are the biggest risk: bivalve molluscs can accumulate marine biotoxins and pathogens from growing waters, and regulators can close harvest areas or block shipments if monitoring finds unsafe levels.
What species are commonly sold as “cockles” in global markets?Two widely referenced commercial cockle species are blood cockle (Anadara granosa), common in Southeast Asian production and processing, and common cockle (Cerastoderma edule), associated with European coastal fisheries.
Sources
Frozen Cockle Country Coverage for Suppliers, Export Flows, and Prices
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