Parent Product
Frozen Sea Whelk
Last Updated
2026-07-15
Key takeaways for search and sourcing teams
- Japan Frozen Whelk with Shell market intelligence page includes 0 premium suppliers.
- 5 sampled export transactions for Japan are summarized.
- 1 export partner companies and 2 import partner companies are mapped for Frozen Whelk with Shell in Japan.
- Wholesale sample entries: 0; farmgate sample entries: 0.
- 0 export partner countries and 0 import partner countries are ranked.
- Page data last updated on 2026-07-15.
Frozen Whelk with Shell Export Supplier Intelligence, Price Trends, and Trade Flows in Japan
1 export partner companies are tracked for Frozen Whelk with Shell in Japan. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to validate exporter coverage, partner quality, and route priorities.
Explore Frozen Whelk with Shell export intelligence in Japan, including 5 sampled supplier transactions, monthly unit-price ranges, and partner-country trade flow patterns for HS Code -.
Scatter points are sampled from 90.5% of the full transaction dataset.
Sample Export Supplier Transaction Records for Frozen Whelk with Shell in Japan
5 sampled Frozen Whelk with Shell transactions in Japan include date, origin, and partner-country context to benchmark export prices and supplier trading patterns.
Frozen Whelk with Shell sampled transaction unit prices by date in Japan: 2026-01-09: 3.99 USD / kg, 2025-12-24: 4.33 USD / kg, 2025-12-08: 3.01 USD / kg, 2025-12-08: 3.07 USD / kg, 2025-12-08: 3.24 USD / kg.
| Date | Reported Product | Unit Price | Exporter | Importer | |
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| 2026-01-09 | NL_** *************** ***** *** ***** ******* ********** ************* ******* ***** ******* ** *********** **** ***** **** *** ** *** **** ** ***** | 3.99 USD / kg | (Japan) | (Vietnam) | |
| 2025-12-24 | NL_** *************** ***** *** ***** ******* ********** ************* ******* ***** ******* ** *********** **** ***** **** *** ** *** **** ** ***** | 4.33 USD / kg | (Japan) | (Vietnam) | |
| 2025-12-08 | NL_** ************** ***** *** ***** ******* ********** ************* ***** *** *********** **** ***** **** *** ** *** **** ** ***** | 3.01 USD / kg | (Japan) | (Vietnam) | |
| 2025-12-08 | NL_** ************** ***** *** ***** ******* ********** ************* ***** *** *********** **** ***** **** *** ** *** **** ** ***** | 3.07 USD / kg | (Japan) | (Vietnam) | |
| 2025-12-08 | NL_** ************** ***** *** ***** ******* ********** ************* ***** *** *********** **** ***** **** *** ** *** **** ** ***** | 3.24 USD / kg | (Japan) | (Vietnam) |
Top Frozen Whelk with Shell Export Suppliers and Companies in Japan
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(Japan)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-06-15
Employee Size: 101 - 500 Employees
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFarming / Production / Processing / Packing
Japan Export Partner Coverage
1 companies
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Frozen Whelk with Shell Import Buyer Intelligence and Price Signals in Japan: Buyers, Demand, and Trade Partners
2 import partner companies are tracked for Frozen Whelk with Shell in Japan. 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 100.0% of the full transaction dataset.
Sample Import Transaction and Price Records for Frozen Whelk with Shell in Japan
3 sampled Frozen Whelk with Shell import transactions in Japan provide date, origin, and trade-country context to benchmark price levels and demand-side trading patterns.
Frozen Whelk with Shell sampled import transaction unit prices by date in Japan: 2025-12-22: 2.92 USD / kg, 2025-12-22: 2.92 USD / kg, 2025-12-22: 2.73 USD / kg.
| Date | Reported Product | Unit Price | Exporter | Importer | Origin | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-22 | 180 ******* ****** ****** ***** ** ******** ****** **** ***** ** ** | 2.92 USD / kg | (-) | (-) | - | |
| 2025-12-22 | 360 ******* ****** ****** ***** ** ********* ****** **** ***** ** ** | 2.92 USD / kg | (-) | (-) | - | |
| 2025-12-22 | 102* ******* ****** ****** ***** ** ******** ****** **** ***** ** ** | 2.73 USD / kg | (-) | (-) | - |
Top Frozen Whelk with Shell Buyers, Importers, and Demand Partners in Japan
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(Japan)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-06-15
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Industries: Food WholesalersOthers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleTrade
(Japan)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-06-15
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD Over 1B
Industries: Food Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Food ManufacturingTrade
Japan Import Partner Coverage
2 companies
Import partner company count highlights demand-side visibility for Frozen Whelk with Shell in Japan.
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Classification
Product TypeRaw Material
Product FormFrozen
Industry PositionPrimary Fishery Product
Raw Material
Market
Frozen whelk with shell in Japan is primarily a domestic consumption seafood item supplied by a mix of domestic wild-capture landings (notably northern Japan/Hokkaido whelk fisheries) and imports handled through cold-chain distribution. Japan’s border control for commercial food imports is anchored in the Food Sanitation Act: importers must submit an import notification to an MHLW quarantine station and may be subject to document review and inspection under MHLW monitoring plans. A key Japan-specific food-safety concern for some whelks sold as “tsubu” is tetramine toxin in the salivary gland, which MHLW notes is heat-stable and can transfer to edible portions/broth; risk control relies on proper removal/handling. Trade is typically sea-freighted frozen, with tariff treatment depending on HS classification and whether WTO/EPA preferential rates apply.
Market RoleImport-dependent consumer market with domestic wild-capture supply
Domestic RoleDomestic seafood consumption market; product is distributed frozen for retail/foodservice and for further preparation.
Specification
Primary VarietyNeptunea spp. (commonly sold as “tsubu” whelk in Japan; species-level identification required in trade documentation)
Physical Attributes
- Whole in shell (shell integrity/breakage tolerance commonly specified by buyers)
- Size grading commonly defined by count (pieces/kg) or piece weight bands
Grades
- Size-grade bands (count/kg) and defect tolerance (broken shell, dehydration/freezer burn) are common commercial acceptance factors
Packaging
- Frozen bulk cartons with inner poly liner; labeling typically includes species, origin, and lot/production identifiers for traceability
Supply Chain
Value Chain
- Harvest (domestic or origin fishery) → washing/sorting → freezing → frozen storage → reefer sea freight → MHLW quarantine station import notification/document check (and inspection if required) → Japan Customs import declaration/clearance → domestic cold storage → wholesale distribution → retail/foodservice
Temperature
- Codex (FAO/WHO) code of practice defines quick freezing completion at −18°C or lower at the product thermal centre and maintaining frozen products at −18°C or colder during transport/storage.
Shelf Life
- Quality is sensitive to temperature abuse and dehydration; proper glazing/packaging is commonly used to limit freezer burn in frozen fishery products (Codex guidance).
Freight IntensityHigh
Transport ModeSea
Risks
Food Safety HighTetramine poisoning risk from whelk salivary glands: MHLW’s natural toxin risk profile notes that many Neptunea (tsubu) whelks have toxic salivary glands, the toxin is heat-stable (not destroyed by normal cooking), and tetramine can transfer to edible tissues and cooking broth; slow thawing can also transfer toxin.Source only from suppliers/processors with validated salivary-gland removal controls (or supply in a form that prevents consumer exposure); include handling instructions and verify risk-control documentation as part of importer QA.
Regulatory Compliance MediumFailure to complete MHLW Food Sanitation Act import notification and any required quarantine-station inspection can block commercialization of the shipment; MHLW monitoring tools include inspection orders and, in severe cases, import bans targeting specific origins/producers.Run a pre-shipment compliance checklist aligned to MHLW notification fields (product description, origin, manufacturer/processing details) and keep a documented testing/inspection plan for the lot.
Logistics MediumCold-chain disruption (temperature abuse, dehydration/freezer burn) and reefer freight volatility can cause quality claims, rejections, or margin erosion in Japan’s frozen seafood channels.Use reefer carriers with temperature monitoring, specify −18°C-or-colder handling through to delivery, and require temperature records plus robust packaging/glazing to minimize dehydration.
Sustainability MediumIf whelk (or derived products) falls within Japan’s designated “specified aquatic animals and plants,” additional legality/traceability documentation and record-keeping obligations may apply to prevent IUU products entering Japan; non-compliance can delay or stop imports.Confirm designation status for the species/HS line in Japan’s implementing lists and build supplier-side catch legality documentation and transaction record retention into contracts.
Sustainability
- Fisheries resource sustainability and overfishing risk management for coastal mollusc fisheries
- IUU (illegal, unreported, and unregulated) fishing prevention and legality documentation for designated species under Japan’s catch documentation/traceability framework
FAQ
What is the single most important food-safety risk for “tsubu” (whelk) products in Japan?Japan’s Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (MHLW) highlights tetramine toxin in the salivary gland of certain whelks (including Neptunea species). MHLW notes the toxin is heat-stable and can move into edible parts and cooking broth, so the practical control is to remove the salivary gland and manage handling to prevent contamination.
What filing is required to import frozen whelk into Japan for commercial sale?MHLW requires an import notification under the Food Sanitation Act for foods imported for sale or business use. The notification is submitted to the MHLW quarantine station for the port of import, which conducts document examination and may require inspection before the product can be sold.
What tariff rate should an importer expect for frozen whelk/molluscs into Japan?It depends on the exact HS statistical code and origin qualification, but webTARIFF lists “Other molluscs, frozen” (HS 0307.92…) with a General rate of 10% and a WTO rate of 7%. Japan Customs explains that when WTO or EPA (preferential) rates are lower than the General/Temporary rate, the lower rate is applied if the shipment meets the relevant conditions.
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