Parent Product
Dried Top Shell
HS Code
050800
Last Updated
2026-06-11
Key takeaways for search and sourcing teams
- Whole Dried Top Shell market coverage spans 104 countries.
- 67 exporter companies and 60 importer companies are indexed in the global supply chain intelligence network for this product.
- 227 supplier-linked transactions are summarized across the top 13 countries.
- 0 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 2026-06-11.
Global Supplier Transactions, Export Activity, and Price Benchmarks for Whole Dried Top Shell
Analyze 227 supplier-linked transactions across the top 13 countries, with monthly unit-price benchmarks to track export competitiveness and sourcing risk for Whole Dried Top Shell.
Whole Dried Top Shell Country YoY Change in Supplier Transactions and Export Momentum
Compare positive and negative YoY shifts in Whole Dried Top Shell to identify accelerating supplier markets and weakening export corridors.
Top YoY shifts for Whole Dried Top Shell: Fiji (+800.0%), Vietnam (+413.5%), Indonesia (+154.2%).
Whole Dried Top Shell Country-Level Supplier Transaction and Unit Price Summary
As of 2025-07, benchmark Whole Dried Top Shell country transaction counts with monthly unit price and volume to prioritize supplier and export markets.
In 2025-12, countries with visible Whole Dried Top Shell transaction unit prices: Vietnam (9.05 USD / kg), Mexico (5.72 USD / kg), India (4.70 USD / kg), Fiji (3.40 USD / kg), United Arab Emirates (1.01 USD / kg), 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| India | -3.5% | 115 | 5.93 USD / kg (1,642.5 kg) | 2.45 USD / kg (500 kg) | 2.07 USD / kg (2,919.9 kg) | 2.09 USD / kg (3,553.442 kg) | 4.29 USD / kg (556 kg) | 4.70 USD / kg (927.94 kg) | ||||||
| United Arab Emirates | - | 3 | - (-) | - (-) | 1.01 USD / kg (-) | - (-) | - (-) | 1.01 USD / kg (-) | ||||||
| Vietnam | +413.5% | 63 | 0.80 USD / kg (674,320 kg) | 0.80 USD / kg (595,834 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | 9.05 USD / kg (7,880 kg) | ||||||
| Indonesia | +154.2% | 9 | 2.61 USD / kg (43,000 kg) | - (-) | 2.26 USD / kg (29,350 kg) | - (-) | 0.50 USD / kg (25,346 kg) | - (-) | ||||||
| Sri Lanka | -38.1% | 3 | - (-) | - (-) | 1.62 USD / kg (1,492 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | ||||||
| Japan | - | 8 | - (-) | - (-) | 0.20 USD / kg (39,800 kg) | 0.20 USD / kg (75,156 kg) | 0.19 USD / kg (102,820 kg) | 0.19 USD / kg (197,648 kg) | ||||||
| Mexico | +28.6% | 16 | 12.52 USD / kg (3,021 kg) | 11.00 USD / kg (2,990 kg) | 11.00 USD / kg (69 kg) | 11.00 USD / kg (1,099 kg) | - (-) | 5.72 USD / kg (9,420 kg) | ||||||
| Fiji | +800.0% | 3 | - (-) | - (-) | 0.20 USD / kg (14,500 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | 3.40 USD / kg (19,500 kg) | ||||||
| Peru | - | 1 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | 1.34 USD / kg (19,960 kg) | - (-) | ||||||
| Myanmar [Burma] | -28.1% | 3 | 2.48 USD / kg (5,000 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | 1.87 USD / kg (3,340 kg) | - (-) | - (-) |
Whole Dried Top Shell Global Supply Chain Coverage
127 companies
67 exporters and 60 importers are mapped for Whole Dried Top Shell.
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Whole Dried Top Shell Export Supplier Intelligence, Trade Flows, and Price Signals
67 exporter companies are mapped in Tridge Supply Chain Intelligence for Whole Dried Top Shell. Exporters and importers can use company profiles and analytics to evaluate supplier coverage, trading activity, and route opportunities.
Whole Dried Top Shell Top Exporters and Supplier Profiles
Review leading exporter profiles while benchmarking against 67 total exporter companies in the Whole Dried Top Shell supply chain intelligence network. Exporters and importers can unlock company profiles and analytics to qualify partners faster.
(Thailand)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-05-11
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: Retail
(India)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-05-11
Industries: Brokers And Trade AgenciesFood Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleTrade
Exporting Countries: Japan
Supplying Products: Dried Top Shell, Whole Dried Top Shell
(Singapore)
Latest Export Transaction: 2025-10-27
Industries: Brokers And Trade AgenciesFood ManufacturingFood Packaging
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleTrade
Exporting Countries: Vietnam
Supplying Products: Dried Top Shell, Whole Dried Top Shell
(Indonesia)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-05-11
Industries: Beverage ManufacturingFood ManufacturingFood Packaging
Value Chain Roles: Food ManufacturingTrade
Exporting Countries: Vietnam
Supplying Products: Dried Top Shell, Whole Dried Top Shell
(United Arab Emirates)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-05-11
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: Trade
(Vietnam)
Latest Export Transaction: 2025-08-12
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: Trade
Exporting Countries: Vietnam, Hong Kong
Supplying Products: Dried Top Shell, Whole Dried Top Shell
Whole Dried Top Shell Global Exporter Coverage
67 companies
Exporter company count is a key signal for Whole Dried Top Shell supply depth and sourcing optionality.
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Top Exporting Countries for Whole Dried Top Shell (HS Code 050800) in 2024
For Whole Dried 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 | Japan | 15,017,666 kg | 32,616,366.653 USD |
| 2 | Myanmar [Burma] | 16,041,075 kg | 12,722,272.405 USD |
| 3 | Netherlands | 82,316,467 kg | 8,779,545.097 USD |
| 4 | United Kingdom | 3,710,695 kg | 5,021,821.032 USD |
| 5 | Turkiye | 6,555,802 kg | 4,910,245 USD |
| 6 | India | 2,715,945.077 kg | 4,452,353.273 USD |
| 7 | Italy | 2,139,289.101 kg | 3,327,550.461 USD |
| 8 | Hong Kong | 43,058 kg | 2,891,122.686 USD |
| 9 | United States | 2,503,402 kg | 2,548,764 USD |
| 10 | Lithuania | 296,742.2 kg | 2,138,135 USD |
Whole Dried Top Shell Export Trade Flow and Partner Country Summary
Track Whole Dried Top Shell exporter-to-importer flows by value, volume, and share to uncover high-potential export routes.
Whole Dried Top Shell Import Buyer Intelligence, Demand Signals, and Price Benchmarks
60 importer companies are mapped for Whole Dried Top Shell demand intelligence. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to prioritize buyers, distributors, and downstream demand partners by market.
Whole Dried Top Shell Top Buyers, Importers, and Demand Partners
Review leading buyer profiles and compare them against 60 total importer companies tracked for Whole Dried Top Shell. Exporters and importers can use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to evaluate buyer quality and demand concentration.
(Vietnam)
Latest Import Transaction: 2025-10-09
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: Vietnam, China, Thailand, India
(India)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-02-18
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: -
(Canada)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-04-18
Employee Size: 51 - 100 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 5M - 10M
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: -
(Vietnam)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-05-11
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Industries: Freight Forwarding And Intermodal
Value Chain Roles: India, Malaysia, China, Singapore, Vietnam
(India)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-04-17
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: -
(Vietnam)
Latest Import Transaction: 2025-09-29
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: -
Global Importer Coverage
60 companies
Importer company count highlights the current depth of demand-side visibility for Whole Dried Top Shell.
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Top Import Demand Countries for Whole Dried Top Shell (HS Code 050800) in 2024
For Whole Dried 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 | 21,271 kg | 17,945,053.083 USD |
| 2 | United States | 2,319,888 kg | 11,562,409 USD |
| 3 | Japan | 5,216,642 kg | 6,849,608.832 USD |
| 4 | India | 2,810,561 kg | 6,027,507.524 USD |
| 5 | Italy | 6,308,563.305 kg | 3,845,979.193 USD |
| 6 | South Korea | 6,936,460.558 kg | 3,833,320 USD |
| 7 | Germany | 8,627,753.507 kg | 3,541,102.924 USD |
| 8 | Romania | 515,573.465 kg | 3,468,919.96 USD |
| 9 | United Kingdom | 5,949,489.671 kg | 3,231,516.974 USD |
| 10 | Canada | 2,252,121.189 kg | 2,045,332.45 USD |
Whole Dried Top Shell Import Trade Flow and Origin Country Summary
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Global Wholesale Supplier Price Trends by Country for Whole Dried Top Shell
Whole Dried Top Shell Monthly Wholesale Supplier Price Summary by Country
Monthly Whole Dried Top Shell wholesale unit-price benchmarks by country for export and sourcing decisions.
In 2025-12, countries with visible Whole Dried Top Shell wholesale unit prices: South Korea (2.86 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 | - | - | - | - | 2.14 USD / kg | 2.86 USD / kg |
Whole Dried Top Shell Wholesale Price Competitiveness by Major Exporting Countries
Compare Whole Dried Top Shell wholesale price ranges and YoY changes across the top 1 exporting countries to benchmark supplier price competitiveness.
| Rank | Country | Average | Lower | Upper | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | South Korea | 2.74 USD / kg | 1.45 USD / kg | 7.47 USD / kg | +69.1% |
Latest Whole Dried Top Shell Wholesale Export Price Updates
Use the latest 5 Whole Dried Top Shell wholesale updates to validate current export price points and origin-level supplier changes.
| Date | Entry Name | Unit Price (USD) | |
|---|---|---|---|
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Classification
Product TypeProcessed Food
Product FormDried (Whole)
Industry PositionProcessed Seafood Product (Dried Mollusc)
Market
Whole dried top shell refers to dried edible marine gastropods commonly associated in Northeast Asian seafood markets with the Japanese/Korean top shell (Turbo sazae) and related turban-shell taxa. In international customs statistics it is typically captured within the HS 0307 heading for molluscs, which includes dried forms, making product-specific trade flows difficult to isolate globally without company- or species-level reporting. Production and raw material sourcing are most clearly evidenced around Japan and the Republic of Korea, where Turbo sazae is a commercially valuable rocky-shore resource. A central market dynamic is climate sensitivity: warming coastal waters are linked in the literature to distribution shifts and stress responses for Turbo sazae, creating supply uncertainty for products derived from this resource.
Major Producing Countries
- JapanTurbo sazae (Japanese/Korean top shell; historically confused with Turbo cornutus) is documented as an edible gastropod and fishery resource on rocky coasts of Japan.
- South KoreaTurbo sazae is documented as a commercially valuable gastropod resource in Korea (notably around Jeju and along the southern/eastern coasts), with research linking warming waters to habitat expansion and physiological stress.
Specification
Major VarietiesTurbo sazae (Japanese/Korean top shell; common reference species for 'top shell'), Related turban-shell taxa in genus Turbo (species identification can be region-specific due to historical nomenclature confusion)
Physical Attributes
- Dried whole gastropod product derived from a thick-shelled marine snail (turban shell/top shell), typically traded as whole pieces with size/count-based sorting in commercial practice
ProcessingLow-moisture dried seafood form; buyer specifications commonly emphasize dryness/moisture control, absence of foreign matter, and uniformity of size/whole-piece integrity (parameters vary by buyer and destination regulation)
Supply Chain
Value Chain
- Harvesting (wild capture and/or managed enhancement) -> landing/receiving -> cleaning -> drying (sun or mechanical dehydration, depending on facility) -> sorting/grading -> packaging -> export/import clearance as mollusc product -> wholesale distribution -> retail/foodservice
Temperature
- Moisture control is critical: protect dried product from humidity and condensation during storage and transit to prevent quality loss and food safety hazards.
Risks
Climate HighWarming coastal waters pose a deal-breaker supply risk for top-shell-derived dried products because Turbo sazae is documented as climate-sensitive in key sourcing geographies (Japan and the Republic of Korea), with literature reporting distribution shifts and stress responses under elevated seawater temperatures; localized declines can tighten raw material availability and increase procurement volatility.Monitor coastal temperature anomalies and habitat indicators in key producing areas; diversify approved suppliers across multiple coastal regions and, where feasible, across closely substitutable mollusc items within buyer specifications.
Food Safety MediumAs a dried fishery product, whole dried top shell faces food safety risks tied to hygiene controls, contamination, and process variability; international buyers commonly expect HACCP-based control aligned with Codex guidance for fish and fishery products and general food hygiene principles.Require HACCP plans and process verification for cleaning/drying/packaging steps; implement supplier audits aligned to Codex fishery code of practice and Codex general hygiene principles.
Regulatory Compliance MediumTrade is commonly reported under broad mollusc HS categories (HS 0307), and destination markets may apply specific sanitary certification, labeling, and additive-use constraints for dried/salted fishery products, increasing border and documentation risk if product descriptions/species identification are inconsistent.Standardize product description (form, presentation, intended use) and species identification where required; align labeling and any preservative use with Codex texts and destination import requirements.
Sustainability
- Climate-driven habitat shifts and heat stress risk for Turbo sazae in the Kuroshio–Tsushima current-influenced region, with documented northward range expansion and evidence of physiological stress under elevated seawater temperatures.
- Ecosystem linkage risk: research notes associations with algal/kelp habitats and reports of resource declines in some areas alongside warming and changes in seaweed availability.
FAQ
Which HS heading typically covers dried top shell in customs statistics?Whole dried top shell is generally captured under HS 0307, the heading for molluscs that explicitly includes dried forms. Many countries’ published trade data at this level will not isolate “top shell” as a unique line item unless a more specific national subheading is used.
Which countries are most clearly linked in the literature to top shell (Turbo sazae) sourcing?Japan and the Republic of Korea are the most clearly supported by the cited scientific literature for Turbo sazae, which is described as a commercially valuable gastropod resource on rocky coasts (including Jeju and other Korean coastal areas).
What is the single biggest global risk to dried top shell supply?Climate-driven coastal warming is the biggest risk because the literature links elevated seawater temperatures to distribution shifts and physiological stress for Turbo sazae in key sourcing geographies, which can reduce local availability and increase procurement volatility.
Sources
Whole Dried Top Shell Country Coverage for Suppliers, Export Flows, and Prices
Explore country-level Whole Dried Top Shell market pages for supplier coverage, trade flows, and price benchmarks.
Japan
Saudi Arabia
Hong Kong
Indonesia
China
Netherlands
United States
Vietnam
France
Italy
Myanmar [Burma]
India
All country market pages: Japan, Saudi Arabia, Hong Kong, Indonesia, China, Netherlands, United States, Vietnam, France, Italy, Myanmar [Burma], India, United Kingdom, Tunisia, South Korea, Germany, Turkiye, Romania, Canada, Belgium, Lithuania, Thailand, United Arab Emirates, Czechia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Spain, Morocco, Denmark, Switzerland, Serbia, Poland, Portugal, Tanzania, Austria, Madagascar, Slovakia, Sri Lanka, Ukraine, Brazil, Senegal, Ivory Coast, Norway, Australia, Mexico, Bulgaria, Ireland, Sweden, Greece, Malaysia, Croatia, Burkina Faso, Fiji, Singapore, Chile, South Africa, Mozambique, Kenya, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Hungary, Bahamas, Macedonia, Qatar, Argentina, Azerbaijan, Barbados, Bahrain, Benin, Bermuda, Botswana, Belize, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Colombia, Cyprus, Estonia, Finland, Gambia, Guatemala, Honduras, Iran, Iceland, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Lesotho, Luxembourg, Latvia, Moldova, Montenegro, Macao, Malta, Mauritius, Maldives, Namibia, Nigeria, Nicaragua, Nepal, Panama, Peru, Philippines, Pakistan, Slovenia, Swaziland, Uganda, Zambia
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