Key Market Indicators
Japan's shellfish import is expected to reach around $1.4 billion by 2026, a 0.3% increase from 2021. This growth rate has been consistent since 2000, when the demand for shellfish jumped 0.7% year-on-year. The US was the largest importer in 2021, and Japan was the second-largest, with South Korea and the UK in third and fourth places respectively. Japan's shellfish export is set to reach around $447 million in 2026, a 0.7% growth from 2021. The supply has decreased by 0.5% year-on-year since 2000. The Netherlands was the largest exporter in 2021, with Japan in seventh place. Vietnam, Thailand and Indonesia rounded out the top four in this ranking.
