Key Market Indicators
Italian shellfish imports are projected to reach $168 million by 2026, up from $157 million in 2021. This is a 0.9% average annual increase since 2000. In 2021, Italy was the 13th largest importer of shellfish, behind China, whose imports totalled $157 million. Japan, South Korea, and the United Kingdom followed in second, third, and fourth place respectively. Italian shellfish exports are projected to reach $56 million by 2026, up from $49 million in 2021. This is a 2.2% average annual increase since 2000. In 2021, Italy was the 21st largest exporter of shellfish, behind the United States, where exports totalled $49 million. Vietnam, Thailand, and Indonesia followed in second, third, and fourth place respectively.