03078300 - Abalone (Haliotis spp.) and - EU Trade

Extra-EU sourcing of Abalone (Haliotis spp.) and stromboid conchs (Strombus spp.), Frozen abalone (Haliotis spp.) is highly concentrated. 🇨🇱 Chile captures 46.6% of imports (€833K), followed by 🇦🇺 Australia (39.7%). With an HHI of 3917, this Concentrated market exposes the EU to supply dependency risks.

European exports of Abalone (Haliotis spp.) and stromboid conchs (Strombus spp.), Frozen abalone (Haliotis spp.) are concentrated on a few markets. 🇬🇧 United Kingdom accounts for 43.5% (€5K), ahead of 🇨🇭 Switzerland (24.0%). The top three destinations are 🇬🇧 United Kingdom, 🇨🇭 Switzerland, 🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates.

Within the EU, 🇳🇱 Netherlands concentrates 44.4% of Abalone (Haliotis spp.) and stromboid conchs (Strombus spp.), Frozen abalone (Haliotis spp.) imports, well ahead of 🇪🇸 Spain (31.5%). The top importing member states are 🇳🇱 Netherlands, 🇪🇸 Spain, 🇩🇪 Germany.

In 2025, trade flows diverged: imports were surging (175.5%) while exports were falling sharply (-100.0%), signalling a structural market shift.

Who is the main supplier of Abalone (Haliotis spp.) and stromboid conchs (Strombus spp.), Frozen abalone (Haliotis spp.) to the EU?

The main extra-EU supplier of Abalone (Haliotis spp.) and stromboid conchs (Strombus spp.), Frozen abalone (Haliotis spp.) (NC8 03078300) is 🇨🇱 Chile, accounting for 46.6% of European imports over the period Jan 2022-Feb 2026.

What is the EU trade balance for Abalone (Haliotis spp.) and stromboid conchs (Strombus spp.), Frozen abalone (Haliotis spp.)?

The extra-EU trade balance for Abalone (Haliotis spp.) and stromboid conchs (Strombus spp.), Frozen abalone (Haliotis spp.) (NC8 03078300) is €-1.8M over the period Jan 2022-Feb 2026 (imports: €1.8M, exports: €11K).

How much does the EU import of Abalone (Haliotis spp.) and stromboid conchs (Strombus spp.), Frozen abalone (Haliotis spp.)?

The EU imported €1.8M of Abalone (Haliotis spp.) and stromboid conchs (Strombus spp.), Frozen abalone (Haliotis spp.) (NC8 03078300) from third countries between Jan 2022 and Feb 2026, representing 82K kg in volume.

What is the average import price per kg of Abalone (Haliotis spp.) and stromboid conchs (Strombus spp.), Frozen abalone (Haliotis spp.)?

The weighted average import price of Abalone (Haliotis spp.) and stromboid conchs (Strombus spp.), Frozen abalone (Haliotis spp.) (NC8 03078300) is €21.78/kg over the period Jan 2022-Feb 2026.

Which EU member state imports the most Abalone (Haliotis spp.) and stromboid conchs (Strombus spp.), Frozen abalone (Haliotis spp.)?

The leading EU member state importer of Abalone (Haliotis spp.) and stromboid conchs (Strombus spp.), Frozen abalone (Haliotis spp.) (NC8 03078300) is 🇳🇱 Netherlands, accounting for 44.4% of EU imports.

In 2025, trade flows diverged: imports were surging (175.5%) while exports were falling sharply (-100.0%), signalling a structural market shift.

1	🇨🇱 Chile	€833K	46.6%	43K kg
2	🇦🇺 Australia	€710K	39.7%	27K kg
3	🇰🇷 South Korea	€234K	13.1%	11K kg
4	🇳🇿 New Zealand	€11K	0.6%	1K kg
5	🇳🇦 Namibia	€92	0.0%	1 kg
6	🇿🇦 South Africa	€87	0.0%	8 kg

#	Country	Value (EUR)	Share (%)	Weight (kg)
1	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€5K	43.5%	100 kg
2	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€3K	24.0%	30 kg
3	🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates	€2K	21.0%	45 kg
4	🇨🇦 Canada	€840	7.7%	6 kg
5	🇳🇴 Norway	€282	2.6%	10 kg
6	🇮🇸 Iceland	€101	0.9%	5 kg

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇨🇱 Chile	€833K	43Kt	€19.26/kg	46.6%
2	🇦🇺 Australia	€710K	27Kt	€26.24/kg	39.7%
3	🇰🇷 South Korea	€234K	11Kt	€22.07/kg	13.1%
4	🇳🇿 New Zealand	€11K	1Kt	€9.36/kg	0.6%
5	🇳🇦 NA	€92	1	€92.00/kg	0.0%
6	🇿🇦 South Africa	€87	8	€10.88/kg	0.0%

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€5K	100	€47.21/kg	43.6%
2	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€3K	30	€86.77/kg	24.0%
3	🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates	€2K	45	€50.71/kg	21.1%
4	🇨🇦 Canada	€840	6	€140.00/kg	7.8%
5	🇳🇴 Norway	€282	10	€28.20/kg	2.6%
6	🇮🇸 Iceland	€101	5	€20.20/kg	0.9%

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇨🇱 Chile	€833K	43Kt	€19.26/kg	46.6%
2	🇦🇺 Australia	€710K	27Kt	€26.24/kg	39.7%
3	🇰🇷 South Korea	€234K	11Kt	€22.07/kg	13.1%
4	🇳🇿 New Zealand	€11K	1Kt	€9.36/kg	0.6%
5	🇳🇦 NA	€92	1	€92.00/kg	0.0%
6	🇿🇦 South Africa	€87	8	€10.88/kg	0.0%

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