Who is the main supplier of Molluscs, Oysters to the EU?

The main extra-EU supplier of Molluscs, Oysters (NC8 16055100) is 🇰🇷 South Korea, accounting for 82.5% of European imports over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026.

What is the EU trade balance for Molluscs, Oysters?

The extra-EU trade balance for Molluscs, Oysters (NC8 16055100) is €5.6M over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026 (imports: €938K, exports: €6.5M).

How much does the EU import of Molluscs, Oysters?

The EU imported €938K of Molluscs, Oysters (NC8 16055100) from third countries between Jan 2022 and Mar 2026, representing 118K kg in volume.

What is the average import price per kg of Molluscs, Oysters?

The weighted average import price of Molluscs, Oysters (NC8 16055100) is €7.94/kg over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026.

Which EU member state imports the most Molluscs, Oysters?

The leading EU member state importer of Molluscs, Oysters (NC8 16055100) is 🇳🇱 Netherlands, accounting for 73.1% of EU imports.

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Analysis

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.

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Import Partners (Top 10)

#	Country	Value (EUR)	Share (%)	Weight (kg)
1	🇰🇷 South Korea

#	Country	Value (EUR)	Share (%)	Weight (kg)
1	🇰🇷 South Korea

Export Partners (Top 10)

#	Country	Value (EUR)	Share (%)	Weight (kg)
1	🇭🇰 Hong Kong SAR China	€3.4M	52.4%	299K kg
2	🇺🇸 United States	€574K	8.8%	96K kg
3	🇳🇴 Norway	€350K	5.4%	38K kg
4	🇲🇾 Malaysia	€232K	3.6%	20K kg
5	🇸🇬 Singapore	€227K	3.5%	39K kg
6	🇨🇼 Curaçao	€201K	3.1%	13K kg
7	🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates	€107K	1.6%	8K kg
8	🇰🇷 South Korea	€88K	1.4%	10K kg

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€7.94/kg

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€10.18/kg

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Third-country sourcing partners

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇰🇷 South Korea	€774K	101Kt	€7.68/kg	82.6%
2	🇯🇵 Japan	€156K	17Kt	€9.14/kg	16.7%
3	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€6K	134	€44.95/kg	0.6%
4	🇮🇸 Iceland	€394	32	€12.31/kg	0.0%
5	🇦🇺 Australia	€365	29	€12.59/kg	0.0%
6	🇨🇳 China	€136	11	€12.36/kg	0.0%

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Third-country target markets

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇭🇰 Hong Kong	€3.4M	299Kt	€11.42/kg	65.7%
2	🇺🇸 United States	€574K	96Kt	€5.98/kg	11.1%
3	🇳🇴 Norway	€350K	38Kt	€9.13/kg	6.7%
4	🇲🇾 Malaysia	€232K	20Kt	€11.64/kg	4.5%
5	🇸🇬 Singapore	€227K	39Kt	€5.87/kg	4.4%
6	🇨🇼 CW	€201K	13Kt	€15.50/kg	3.9%
7	🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates	€107K	8Kt	€12.64/kg	2.1%
8	🇰🇷 South Korea	€88K	10Kt	€9.16/kg	1.7%

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