Shellfish and molluscs
Oysters, mussels, clams, scallops and other molluscs. Bivalve molluscs often face specific classification and testing rules in importing countries; ask for them in your request.
Short answer
Shellfish and molluscs: send a request with the species, product form, size or grade, processing, packing, volume, destination and delivery schedule. Cards below appear only for reviewed supplier listings; species guides explain how each species is usually traded.
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No reviewed supplier listings in this category yet. You can still send a request: our team looks for producers and exporters that may be able to meet your specification.
Shellfish and molluscs: species buyer guides
General species facts from FAO fact sheets, to help you compare forms and write your request. They do not show what any supplier can offer.
Compare species
| Species | Common traded forms | Best fit | Main trade-off |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pacific oysterCrassostrea gigas | Live in shell (including half-shell trade); Shucked and frozen; Smoked or canned | Buyers with fast cold logistics for live oysters, or buyers of processed oyster products. | Short live shelf life |
| Blue musselMytilus edulis | Live, packed in bags; Frozen, including IQF; Vacuum packed | Buyers of live mussels with short logistics, or of cooked and frozen mussel products. | Live product needs short delivery times |
Sources: FAO Cultured Aquatic Species fact sheets, linked on each species page.
What to specify in your request
- Species (common and scientific name)
- Live, chilled, frozen or processed
- Size grade
- Harvest area classification documents where your market requires them
- Packing
- Volume and season
- Destination and delivery schedule