EU External Trade - Frozen, Striped venus or other species of the family Veneridae

Extra-EU sourcing of Frozen, Striped venus or other species of the family Veneridae is highly concentrated. 🇰🇷 South Korea captures 95.6% of imports (€12.8M), followed by 🇨🇱 Chile (3.9%). With an HHI of 9153, this Concentrated market exposes the EU to supply dependency risks.

The EU exports Frozen, Striped venus or other species of the family Veneridae to 6 extra-EU markets, reflecting solid diversification. 🇨🇭 Switzerland remains the largest client (25.7%, €774K), followed by 🇨🇭 Switzerland, 🇺🇸 United States, 🇬🇧 United Kingdom.

Within the EU, 🇪🇸 Spain concentrates 97.9% of Frozen, Striped venus or other species of the family Veneridae imports, well ahead of 🇵🇹 Portugal (1.2%). The top importing member states are 🇪🇸 Spain, 🇵🇹 Portugal, 🇮🇹 Italy.

In 2025, trade flows diverged: imports were surging (61.0%) while exports were declining (-5.3%), signalling a structural market shift.