Bivalves
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GLOBEFISH Quarterly Bivalves Analysis - September 2026
25/09/2026
The global bivalve market in 2026 is growing, but remains unstable due to several factors. Demand for oysters, mussels, clams and scallops continues to rise, driven by consumer interest in sustainable, low-carbon fishery and aquaculture products.
GLOBEFISH Quarterly Bivalves Analysis - May 2026
25/05/2026
Spain is currently the strongest performer in mussel production in the entire European Union, although volumes declined slightly in 2025.
GLOBEFISH - Quarterly Bivalves Analysis - February 2026
06/03/2026
2025 saw excellent market conditions for bivalves in all major markets. The exception was oysters, which were issued sanitary alerts in France and the United States of America; this situation created consumer resistance exactly during what is normally the main consumption period for the species.
Key news
US scallop imports and Chilean mussel exports fall sharply
28/09/2026
Health concerns reshape bivalve trade despite stable mussel flows
27/05/2026
World trade in bivalves remained relatively stable in 2025, although sanitary alerts linked to norovirus contamination affected consumer confidence in some major oyster markets. Mussel exports reached about 382 000 tonnes, broadly unchanged from 2024, while oyster trade stood at around 93 500 tonnes.
Bivalve trade expands despite on-going challenges
23/03/2026
Global trade in mussels recorded solid growth in 2025, rising by approximately 8.8 percent during the first nine months compared with the same period in 2024.
