03078700 - Abalone (Haliotis spp.) and - EU Trade

Extra-EU sourcing of Abalone (Haliotis spp.) and stromboid conchs (Strombus spp.), Other abalone (Haliotis spp.) is highly concentrated. 🇦🇺 Australia captures 99.8% of imports (€469K), followed by 🇿🇦 South Africa (0.1%). With an HHI of 9959, this Concentrated market exposes the EU to supply dependency risks.

European exports of Abalone (Haliotis spp.) and stromboid conchs (Strombus spp.), Other abalone (Haliotis spp.) are concentrated on a few markets. 🇬🇧 United Kingdom accounts for 83.3% (€117K), ahead of 🇨🇭 Switzerland (14.8%). The top three destinations are 🇬🇧 United Kingdom, 🇨🇭 Switzerland, 🇬🇮 Gibraltar.

Within the EU, 🇳🇱 Netherlands concentrates 99.9% of Abalone (Haliotis spp.) and stromboid conchs (Strombus spp.), Other abalone (Haliotis spp.) imports, well ahead of 🇫🇷 France (0.1%). The top importing member states are 🇳🇱 Netherlands, 🇫🇷 France, 🇧🇪 Belgium.

In 2025, trade flows diverged: imports were surging (249.2%) while exports were falling sharply (-98.3%), signalling a structural market shift.

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

The main extra-EU supplier of Abalone (Haliotis spp.) and stromboid conchs (Strombus spp.), Other abalone (Haliotis spp.) (NC8 03078700) is 🇦🇺 Australia, accounting for 99.8% of European imports over the period Mar 2022-Jan 2026.

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

The extra-EU trade balance for Abalone (Haliotis spp.) and stromboid conchs (Strombus spp.), Other abalone (Haliotis spp.) (NC8 03078700) is €-329K over the period Mar 2022-Jan 2026 (imports: €470K, exports: €141K).

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

The EU imported €470K of Abalone (Haliotis spp.) and stromboid conchs (Strombus spp.), Other abalone (Haliotis spp.) (NC8 03078700) from third countries between Mar 2022 and Jan 2026, representing 16K kg in volume.

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

The weighted average import price of Abalone (Haliotis spp.) and stromboid conchs (Strombus spp.), Other abalone (Haliotis spp.) (NC8 03078700) is €28.57/kg over the period Mar 2022-Jan 2026.

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

The leading EU member state importer of Abalone (Haliotis spp.) and stromboid conchs (Strombus spp.), Other abalone (Haliotis spp.) (NC8 03078700) is 🇳🇱 Netherlands, accounting for 99.9% of EU imports.

In 2025, trade flows diverged: imports were surging (249.2%) while exports were falling sharply (-98.3%), signalling a structural market shift.

1	🇦🇺 Australia	€469K	99.8%	16K kg
2	🇿🇦 South Africa	€522	0.1%	28 kg
3	🇳🇿 New Zealand	€293	0.1%	10 kg
4	🇨🇳 China	€118	0.0%	15 kg
5	🇺🇸 United States	€17	0.0%	2 kg

#	Country	Value (EUR)	Share (%)	Weight (kg)
1	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€117K	83.3%	7K kg
2	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€21K	14.8%	701 kg
3	🇬🇮 Gibraltar	€992	0.7%	308 kg
4	🇨🇦 Canada	€730	0.5%	10 kg
5	🇭🇰 Hong Kong SAR China	€563	0.4%	32 kg

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇦🇺 Australia	€469K	16Kt	€28.61/kg	99.8%
2	🇿🇦 South Africa	€522	28	€18.64/kg	0.1%
3	🇳🇿 New Zealand	€293	10	€29.30/kg	0.1%
4	🇨🇳 China	€118	15	€7.87/kg	0.0%
5	🇺🇸 United States	€17	2	€8.50/kg	0.0%

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€117K	7Kt	€16.37/kg	83.5%
2	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€21K	701	€29.81/kg	14.9%
3	🇬🇮 GI	€992	308	€3.22/kg	0.7%
4	🇨🇦 Canada	€730	10	€73.00/kg	0.5%
5	🇭🇰 Hong Kong	€563	32	€17.59/kg	0.4%

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇦🇺 Australia	€469K	16Kt	€28.61/kg	99.8%
2	🇿🇦 South Africa	€522	28	€18.64/kg	0.1%
3	🇳🇿 New Zealand	€293	10	€29.30/kg	0.1%
4	🇨🇳 China	€118	15	€7.87/kg	0.0%
5	🇺🇸 United States	€17	2	€8.50/kg	0.0%

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