In 2023, Japan led the global exports of prepared or preserved sea cucumbers with a substantial value of 221.16 million USD, followed by South Korea at 15.727 million USD. Indonesia and Canada trailed at 4.2291 million USD and 1.5816 million USD, respectively. Notably, Japan's exports grew modestly by 2.99%, while South Korea exhibited a strong increase of 30.22%. In contrast, Indonesia and Canada recorded declines of 5.01% and 4.37%, respectively. Taiwan and Greece demonstrated positive growth at 7.89% and 10.07%, whereas Belgium's exports dropped significantly by 41.45%.
Looking ahead, potential trends to watch include Japan's continued dominance, South Korea's growth potential, and the overall market's expansion or contraction in response to demand shifts and regulatory changes in the seafood trade. Strategic market adaptations and sustainability practices could significantly impact future export dynamics in this sector.
Top countries in Prepared or Preserved Sea Cucumbers Exports by Country
| # | 10 Countries | US Dollars | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Japan | 221,160,000 | 2023 | +9.76% | +2.99% | View data |
| 2 | 2 South Korea | 15,727,000 | 2023 | +1.53% | +30.22% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Indonesia | 4,229,100 | 2023 | +4.35% | -5.01% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Canada | 1,581,600 | 2023 | -7.39% | -4.37% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Taiwan | 1,064,700 | 2023 | +34.53% | +7.89% | View data |
| 6 | 6 United States | 619,790 | 2021 | +1910% | -12.33% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Philippines | 362,970 | 2021 | View data | ||
| 8 | 8 Chile | 165,340 | 2023 | +7.52% | -5.29% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Greece | 70,160 | 2023 | +9.16% | +10.07% | View data |
| 10 | 10 New Zealand | 9,540 | 2021 | +188.52% | -25.43% | View data |
