Extra-EU sourcing of Molluscs, Oysters is highly concentrated. 🇰🇷 South Korea captures 82.5% of imports (€774K), followed by 🇯🇵 Japan (16.6%). With an HHI of 7087, this Concentrated market exposes the EU to supply dependency risks.
European exports of Molluscs, Oysters are concentrated on a few markets. 🇭🇰 Hong Kong SAR China accounts for 52.4% (€3.4M), ahead of 🇺🇸 United States (8.8%). The top three destinations are 🇭🇰 Hong Kong SAR China, 🇺🇸 United States, 🇳🇴 Norway.
Within the EU, 🇳🇱 Netherlands concentrates 73.1% of Molluscs, Oysters imports, well ahead of 🇦🇹 Austria (14.3%). The top importing member states are 🇳🇱 Netherlands, 🇦🇹 Austria, 🇵🇹 Portugal.
The year 2025 marked a turning point: both imports and exports were surging, shifting by 76.7% and 52.0% respectively.