Seasonality
Seasonal pattern: Not documented
No seasonal price pattern is currently documented for live clams and cockles.
Live Clams and Cockles Price
Monthly reported customs unit values, not live or executable quotes.
Latest reported price
$15,707 USD/t
As of Jul 2026
HighPrevious 12 months
The latest value is above the typical range of $6,183–$6,844 USD/t.
Live Clams and Cockles Price History
Live Clams and Cockles Prices by Country
Live clams and cockles export unit values are shown in USD/t. Compare the reporting dates as well as the values; product mix and delivery terms can differ between countries.
| Country | Latest · USD/t | YoYYear on year |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $12,217 Jul 1, 2026 | +13% |
| New Zealand | $2,101 Jul 1, 2026 | +131% |
| Panama | $2,686 Jul 1, 2026 | Not reported |
| United States | $21,566 Jul 1, 2026 | -12% |
| Germany | $31,285 Jun 1, 2026 | Not reported |
| United Kingdom | $11,934 Jun 1, 2026 | +24% |
| Greece | $611 Jun 1, 2026 | -65% |
| Indonesia | $2,312 Jun 1, 2026 | -3.9% |
| Ireland | $6,989 Jun 1, 2026 | +4.9% |
| Japan | $7,593 Jun 1, 2026 | +24% |
| Mexico | $9,984 Jun 1, 2026 | +39% |
| Malaysia | $858 Jun 1, 2026 | +4.6% |
| Netherlands | $10,072 Jun 1, 2026 | +37% |
| Portugal | $4,017 Jun 1, 2026 | -15% |
| Sweden | $11,143 Jun 1, 2026 | +233% |
| Spain | $15,501 May 1, 2026 | +92% |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | $2,395 May 1, 2026 | -20% |
| Croatia | $21,192 May 1, 2026 | +75% |
| Italy | $6,578 May 1, 2026 | -5.1% |
| Philippines | $1,731 May 1, 2026 | -11% |
| Thailand | $1,750 May 1, 2026 | -8.4% |
| Romania | $4,385 Mar 1, 2026 | Not reported |
| France | $14,964 Dec 1, 2025 | +38% |
| South Korea | $7,708 Dec 1, 2025 | +1.5% |
| Morocco | $27,727 Dec 1, 2025 | Not reported |
| Myanmar | $4,154 Dec 1, 2025 | -27% |
| Singapore | $24,395 Nov 1, 2025 | +7.1% |
| India | $1,736 Oct 1, 2025 | Not reported |
| Chile | $9,209 Sep 1, 2025 | Not reported |
| Belgium | $2,640 Aug 1, 2025 | Not reported |
| Denmark | $18,812 Jul 1, 2025 | Not reported |
| Australia | $9,110 Jun 1, 2025 | Not reported |
| Norway | $15,809 May 1, 2025 | Not reported |
| Peru | $62,033 Mar 1, 2025 | Not reported |
| Bulgaria | $11,136 Dec 1, 2024 | Not reported |
| China | $1,700 Dec 1, 2024 | Not reported |
What shapes live clams and cockles prices?
Use these documented market characteristics when comparing periods, countries and supplier quotes.
Live Clams and Cockles Price Questions
- What exactly is classified as live clams and cockles?
- Live clams and cockles are molluscs from families such as Arcidae, Arcticidae, Cardiidae, Donacidae, Hiatellidae, Mactridae, Mesodesmatidae, Myidae, Semelidae, Solecurtidae, Solenidae, Tridacnidae and Veneridae, whether in shell or not, and are sold live, fresh or chilled.
- How should live clams and cockles be stored to maintain quality?
- They should be kept chilled (near 0 °C) and protected from direct sunlight, maintaining the cold chain from harvest through transport to preserve freshness.
- What basic processing steps are typical for live clams and cockles before sale?
- Typical steps include sorting, cleaning to remove debris, and keeping the product alive in chilled seawater or ice until it reaches the buyer.