Ukraine exported 480 tonnes of molluscs in January–June 2026, down 3.8% compared with the same period last year.
The figures were released by the State Customs Service of Ukraine, according to AgroTimes.
In value terms, exports declined by 11.1% year-on-year to $2.4 million.
Spain accounted for the largest share of Ukrainian mollusc exports during the first six months of 2026, purchasing 35.1% of total shipments, followed by Lithuania (34%) and Romania (26.4%).
Meanwhile, mollusc imports fell by 12% year-on-year to 2,200 tonnes. In value terms, imports decreased by 6.3% compared with the first half of 2025, reaching $10.4 million.
The leading suppliers of molluscs to the Ukrainian market during the reporting period were China (31.5%), Peru (23.8%), and France (15.3%).

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