Ukraine: Shellfish exports increased by 50.4% in 7 months

Published Sep 5, 2024

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Ukraine has seen a significant increase in shellfish exports in the first seven months of 2024, with a 50.4% rise to 704 tons, valued at $3.6 million, according to the State Customs Service. The primary importers were Lithuania, Spain, and Poland, accounting for 59%, 21.3%, and 8% of purchases respectively. Although imports also rose by 10.7% to 3.1 thousand tons, the country's shellfish market experienced a surplus due to increased domestic production. The main shellfish suppliers were China, France, and Chile, with China being the largest at 33.3%. The waters of southwestern Ukraine are being explored for mariculture potential to grow Mediterranean mussels, Pacific and European oysters.

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In January-July 2024, Ukraine exported 50.4% more shellfish than in the same period last year: 704 tons. This is evidenced by the data of the State Customs Service. In monetary terms, sales of molluscs to foreign markets during seven months of this year made it possible to increase revenue by a third - up to $3.6 million. The main buyers of domestic shellfish during the seven months of 2024 were Lithuania (59%), Spain (21.3%) and Poland (8%). The import of shellfish for the seven months of 2024 also increased (by 10.7%) and reached 3.1 thousand tons. In monetary terms, $11.2 million was spent on shellfish imports, which is 27.3% more than in January-July 2023. China (33.3%), France (17.2%) and Chile ...

Source: Agrotimes