Seasonality
Seasonal pattern: Not documented
No seasonal price pattern is currently documented for mussels.
Mussels Price
Monthly reported customs unit values, not live or executable quotes.
Latest reported price
$3,669 USD/t
As of Jul 2026
HighPrevious 12 months
The latest value is above the typical range of $2,008–$2,219 USD/t.
Mussels Price History
Mussels Prices by Country
Mussels 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Australia | $7,376 Jul 1, 2026 | +17% |
| Canada | $3,401 Jul 1, 2026 | +7.4% |
| New Zealand | $4,572 Jul 1, 2026 | +13% |
| United States | $3,704 Jul 1, 2026 | -5.6% |
| Czechia | $5,294 Jun 1, 2026 | -0.8% |
| Germany | $2,291 Jun 1, 2026 | +2.4% |
| Denmark | $1,286 Jun 1, 2026 | +16% |
| Greece | $1,176 Jun 1, 2026 | -54% |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | $5,898 Jun 1, 2026 | -30% |
| Ireland | $1,775 Jun 1, 2026 | +46% |
| Luxembourg | $4,462 Jun 1, 2026 | -1.0% |
| Latvia | $4,705 Jun 1, 2026 | -9.6% |
| Malaysia | $513 Jun 1, 2026 | -14% |
| Netherlands | $3,201 Jun 1, 2026 | -31% |
| Sweden | $4,319 Jun 1, 2026 | +7.2% |
| Belgium | $4,085 May 1, 2026 | +4.8% |
| Spain | $1,522 May 1, 2026 | +20% |
| United Kingdom | $1,246 May 1, 2026 | -43% |
| Croatia | $3,678 May 1, 2026 | Not reported |
| Italy | $1,521 May 1, 2026 | -61% |
| Norway | $508 May 1, 2026 | Not reported |
| Romania | $875 May 1, 2026 | +16% |
| Thailand | $564 May 1, 2026 | Not reported |
| Slovenia | $4,793 Apr 1, 2026 | Not reported |
| South Africa | $3,368 Jan 1, 2026 | Not reported |
| France | $2,611 Dec 1, 2025 | +41% |
| South Korea | $4,819 Dec 1, 2025 | Not reported |
| Portugal | $6,668 Dec 1, 2025 | Not reported |
| Egypt | $1,756 Nov 1, 2025 | Not reported |
| China | $565 Dec 1, 2024 | Not reported |
| Türkiye | $437 Sep 1, 2024 | Not reported |
What shapes mussels prices?
Use these documented market characteristics when comparing periods, countries and supplier quotes.
Mussels Price Questions
- What defines mussels as a commodity in terms of species and form?
- Mussels refer specifically to the mollusc species Mytilus spp. and Perna spp., whether they are in the shell or not, and can be supplied live, fresh, or chilled.
- Are there differences between farmed and non‑farmed mussels for buyers?
- Mussels can be categorized as farmed or not farmed; the classification distinguishes live, fresh or chilled mussels that are not farmed from those that are cultivated.
- What storage conditions are recommended for live, fresh or chilled mussels?
- Live mussels should be kept at low temperatures, typically chilled, to maintain freshness and viability until processing.