Scallop is a key product in global seafood trade, with significant volumes moving every year from Japan to import markets such as Viet Nam. The category includes Pecten maximus, Placopecten magellanicus.
Production comes from FAO areas SCE, 27, QSC, 21, using Suspended farming, Dredging. The main season runs year-round, with peak landings in year-round, which is when availability and price levels are usually most competitive.
Commercially, Scallop is sold in multiple frozen formats and packagings, including Loose Bulk IQF, IVP Bulk, Printed Bag, Vacuum Bag, Rider Bag, with a portfolio of around 0 SKUs covering retail, foodservice and industry specs.
Based on recent trade data, export prices for Scallop products on this page average around N/A per kg, typically ranging from N/A to N/A depending on origin, size, specification and contract terms.
Active suppliers
490 suppliers
Top Exporter 2024
Japan
Top Importer 2024
Viet Nam
Active offers
0 live offers
data points 2024
4,324 import / export d.p
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Scallop refers to traded products within the Pecten maximus, Placopecten magellanicus category, typically sourced across multiple origins and specifications. On this page you’ll find packaging options (Loose Bulk IQF, IVP Bulk, Printed Bag, Vacuum Bag, Rider Bag), and sourcing/traceability context (Atlantic, Northeast, Atlantic, Northwest).
What packaging formats are typical for Scallop?
The most common packaging formats for Scallop include Loose Bulk IQF, IVP Bulk, Printed Bag, Vacuum Bag, Rider Bag. Packaging affects logistics cost, cold-chain handling, storage efficiency, and how buyers position the product (bulk vs. retail-ready).
How is Scallop typically caught or harvested?
Common catching/harvesting methods for Scallop include Suspended farming, Dredging. Catching method can influence sustainability claims, certification eligibility, and buyer acceptance depending on the market.
When is the catching/harvesting season for Scallop?
Typical catching/harvesting seasons include October - May, January - December. Seasonality may vary by fishing zone and origin, so always interpret seasons alongside the relevant FAO areas (Atlantic, Northeast, Atlantic, Northwest).
What certificates are common for Scallop?
Common certificates associated with Scallop include Aquaculture Stewardship Council, Best Aquaculture Practices, EU Organic, USDA Organic, GLOBALG.A.P. Aquaculture, Halal, Marine Stewardship Council. Certificate requirements depend on your buyer, destination market, and whether you’re targeting specific retail or foodservice standards.
Can I actually buy Scallop at the offered price?
Yes. The prices shown for Scallop come from real, live offers and reflect what suppliers are currently willing to sell.
Seafood prices depend on the exact spec (cut, size, packaging, origin, delivery terms). If the spec changes, the price changes. Tracea uses AI to standardize Scallop down to the SKU level, so you can clearly see what the price includes and compare offers properly.