Live Sea Urchin Price

Monthly reported customs unit values, not live or executable quotes.

Latest reported price

$11,452 USD/t

As of Jul 2026

LowPrevious 12 months

The latest value is below the typical range of $17,589–$54,026 USD/t.

Live Sea Urchin Price History

Live Sea Urchin Prices by Country

Live sea urchin 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.

CountryLatest · USD/tYoY
Chile$28,135
Jul 1, 2026
+383%
Iceland$3,016
Jul 1, 2026
Not reported
New Zealand$75,415
Jul 1, 2026
+50%
Canada$12,709
Jun 1, 2026
-22%
Indonesia$10,210
Jun 1, 2026
+23%
Japan$189,329
Jun 1, 2026
+4.4%
Portugal$11,085
Jun 1, 2026
+74%
Spain$24,185
May 1, 2026
+33%
Croatia$6,983
May 1, 2026
-58%
Slovenia$7,014
May 1, 2026
-0.3%
United States$86,722
May 1, 2026
-0.0%
Mexico$74,135
Mar 1, 2026
Not reported
Australia$177,504
Feb 1, 2026
Not reported
Netherlands$65,347
Feb 1, 2026
Not reported
France$13,244
Dec 1, 2025
+45%
Philippines$1,000
Nov 1, 2025
Not reported
Italy$11,190
Apr 1, 2025
Not reported
Peru$74,133
Apr 1, 2025
Not reported
China$161,212
Dec 1, 2024
Not reported

What shapes live sea urchin prices?

Use these documented market characteristics when comparing periods, countries and supplier quotes.

Seasonality

Seasonal pattern: Not documented

No seasonal price pattern is currently documented for live sea urchin.

Demand driver

Japanese culinary demand

Importers supply live sea urchin to meet Japanese restaurant and sushi bar demand for fresh uni.

Live Sea Urchin Price Questions

What defines a live sea urchin as a commodity?
Live sea urchin refers to the aquatic invertebrates Strongylocentrotus spp., Paracentrotus lividus, Loxechinus albus, and Echinus esculentus that are sold live, fresh or chilled.
How should live sea urchin be stored to maintain quality?
It should be kept chilled (or on ice) throughout transport and storage to preserve freshness and prevent spoilage.