How do I find scallop suppliers in my preferred origin?

Choose your origin and share the traded form, size, and delivery country. OpenCommo helps automate your sourcing through its supplier network.

Should I buy scallops from a harvester, processor, or trader?

A harvester provides a direct lot from the vessel, a processor handles grading and packing, and a trader can consolidate supply. Pick the one whose control, volume, and delivery timing match your need.

What should I include in a scallop quotation request?

Specify the traded form (live, fresh shucked), size grade, quantity, packaging, and preferred origin. Add your delivery location and required shipment period.

How do I compare wholesale scallop offers?

Compare the same traded size, net weight per box, packaging, and delivery basis. For live product, check survival guarantees; for shucked, check drip loss and defect limits.

How should I assess a fresh scallop sample?

Smell and look for a clean scent and bright, firm meats. For live scallops, check that shells close tightly and the cold chain is maintained.

How can I check a scallop supplier before signing a contract?

Check the supplier's legal identity, fishing permits, and trade references. Put the traded form, size grade, packaging, delivery schedule, payment terms, and quality claim procedure in the contract.

Scallops Suppliers

Find scallops suppliers for your specification, preferred origin and buying volume.

Scallop suppliers range from harvesters and dive boats to processors and exporters handling live, fresh, or chilled product. Choose a supplier whose operation matches your order: a direct fishing source, a processor with consistent grading, or a trader able to consolidate from multiple vessels.

Specify the traded form, such as live in shell, shucked fresh, or chilled, along with quantity, size grade, and destination. We can help you through OpenCommo’s network of 70,000+ suppliers across commodities.

Where our suppliers are located

Explore sourcing locations across our scallops supplier network. Choose your preferred country below to find suppliers for your specification and shipment size.

Explore scallops suppliers

Find suppliers for your required product form, grade and shipment size. Choose an origin to start your request.

Where would you like to source from?

Supplier	Country	Contact details
LES *****	Canada	Email availablePhone available
Leng*****	Netherlands (Kingdom of the)	Email availablePhone available
OCEA*****	United States of America	Email availablePhone available
Xenk*****	Malaysia	Email availablePhone available
Bidf*****	New Zealand	Email availablePhone available

What to look for when sourcing scallops

Product specification

Live scallops and fresh shucked meats require different specifications and handling. Start with the intended end use, whether for half-shell service, raw bar, or further processing.

Traded form

Choose live in shell, fresh shucked, or whole fresh chilled. Each form has distinct grading, packaging, and shelf-life considerations.

Size and grade

Agree on size grade, such as count per pound or shell width range for live product. Confirm whether grading is based on meat count, shell size, or both.

Packing format

Specify packaging such as lined boxes for live, vacuum packs or bags for shucked meats, and the required ice or gel pack temperature.

Quality acceptance

Quality for scallops includes both appearance and performance in use. Agree how the sample will be assessed and how it reflects the shipment.

Freshness and handling
Check for sweet smell, bright appearance, and firm texture for shucked meats. For live scallops, confirm the shell closes tightly and the product is kept at proper temperature.
Sampling method
Define sample size and selection procedure from the offered lot. For live product, assess survival rate and condition on arrival.
Acceptance criteria
Set clear limits for broken meats, off-color, freezer burn, or dead animals in live shipments. Retain the approved sample as the reference for comparison.

Origin requirements

Scallop origin affects seasonality, freshness, and traceability. Define the harvest area and the expected landing route to ensure the product matches your delivery needs.

Harvest location

Name the fishing area, such as a specific bay, coastal region, or management zone. Confirm the season is open and the vessel has legal access.

Landing and supply

Ask where the scallops are landed and how long after harvest they are available. Specify whether you need a single vessel lot or a consolidated supply.

Traceability

Request the vessel identifier, landing date, and lot number. Determine how far back traceability is available for the traded form.

Commercial terms

Scallop offers can vary in price basis depending on whether product is sold ex-vessel, ex-processing plant, or delivered to your facility. Compare the final cost on the same delivery point.

Price basis: Confirm whether the price is FOB at the landing port, ex-plant after grading, or delivered to your location. Align freight, cold chain, and unloading costs.
Order terms: Set the exact traded size, net weight per box, quantity, and shipment period. Include packaging requirements and labeling.
Payment and validity: Agree on payment terms, quote validity, and currency. For future deliveries, fix the delivery schedule and any price review mechanism.

Documentation & compliance

Scallop shipments require documents that verify the catch and the chain of custody. Ensure the paperwork matches the specific lot you are buying.

Catch documentation: Check that the invoice, packing list, and any landing or fishing records align on vessel, dates, and quantities. Know the documentation required by your destination country.
Traceability records: For EU-bound product, have the catch area, vessel details, and landing data ready for due-diligence checks. For other markets, confirm if health certificates are required.
Packaging labels: Verify that labels include the producer, lot reference, net weight, best-before date, and storage temperature as agreed.

Supplier capability

Determine whether your supplier controls harvesting, processing, or both. The more stages they manage, the better they can assure quality and timing.

Harvesting
Ask if the supplier operates vessels or buys from specific boats. Understand how they manage seasonality and weather-related supply disruptions.
Processing
Verify whether the supplier shucks and grades the scallops, or sells whole live. Confirm their cold chain and hygiene procedures during handling.
Order fit
Confirm minimum order size, packaging flexibility, and ability to provide samples. For ongoing supply, ask about volume consistency and backup sources.

Scallops Supplier Questions

How do I find scallop suppliers in my preferred origin?: Choose your origin and share the traded form, size, and delivery country. OpenCommo helps automate your sourcing through its supplier network.
Should I buy scallops from a harvester, processor, or trader?: A harvester provides a direct lot from the vessel, a processor handles grading and packing, and a trader can consolidate supply. Pick the one whose control, volume, and delivery timing match your need.
What should I include in a scallop quotation request?: Specify the traded form (live, fresh shucked), size grade, quantity, packaging, and preferred origin. Add your delivery location and required shipment period.
How do I compare wholesale scallop offers?: Compare the same traded size, net weight per box, packaging, and delivery basis. For live product, check survival guarantees; for shucked, check drip loss and defect limits.
How should I assess a fresh scallop sample?: Smell and look for a clean scent and bright, firm meats. For live scallops, check that shells close tightly and the cold chain is maintained.
How can I check a scallop supplier before signing a contract?: Check the supplier's legal identity, fishing permits, and trade references. Put the traded form, size grade, packaging, delivery schedule, payment terms, and quality claim procedure in the contract.