Seasonality
Seasonal pattern: Not documented
No seasonal price pattern is currently documented for frozen mussels.
Frozen Mussels Price
Monthly reported customs unit values, not live or executable quotes.
Latest reported price
$6,235 USD/t
As of Jul 2026
NormalPrevious 12 months
The latest value is within the typical range of $6,026–$6,296 USD/t.
Frozen Mussels Price History
Frozen Mussels Prices by Country
Frozen 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $7,851 Jul 1, 2026 | Not reported |
| Chile | $2,495 Jul 1, 2026 | Not reported |
| New Zealand | $6,214 Jul 1, 2026 | -9.5% |
| United States | $3,383 Jul 1, 2026 | -14% |
| Czechia | $7,690 Jun 1, 2026 | Not reported |
| Germany | $8,137 Jun 1, 2026 | -7.1% |
| Denmark | $6,337 Jun 1, 2026 | +35% |
| Greece | $3,569 Jun 1, 2026 | -9.8% |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | $6,121 Jun 1, 2026 | -27% |
| Malaysia | $2,016 Jun 1, 2026 | -22% |
| Netherlands | $7,799 Jun 1, 2026 | -6.6% |
| Portugal | $6,391 Jun 1, 2026 | +16% |
| Belgium | $8,408 May 1, 2026 | -11% |
| Spain | $4,730 May 1, 2026 | +16% |
| Croatia | $3,852 May 1, 2026 | Not reported |
| Indonesia | $1,372 May 1, 2026 | -48% |
| Ireland | $2,686 May 1, 2026 | +0.5% |
| Italy | $4,550 May 1, 2026 | -35% |
| Romania | $3,132 May 1, 2026 | Not reported |
| Slovakia | $5,327 May 1, 2026 | Not reported |
| Slovenia | $3,781 May 1, 2026 | +1.6% |
| Thailand | $2,291 May 1, 2026 | -55% |
| South Africa | $6,288 May 1, 2026 | +180% |
| Lithuania | $3,177 Apr 1, 2026 | +4.4% |
| Philippines | $3,606 Apr 1, 2026 | Not reported |
| Pakistan | $2,072 Jan 1, 2026 | +1.2% |
| France | $2,873 Dec 1, 2025 | -44% |
| South Korea | $4,283 Dec 1, 2025 | +20% |
| Latvia | $7,965 Dec 1, 2025 | Not reported |
| Singapore | $6,484 Dec 1, 2025 | Not reported |
| Türkiye | $4,162 Dec 1, 2025 | +25% |
| Kazakhstan | $3,368 May 1, 2025 | Not reported |
| North Macedonia | $4,364 May 1, 2025 | Not reported |
| United Kingdom | $3,601 Mar 1, 2025 | Not reported |
| Australia | $3,765 Jan 1, 2025 | Not reported |
| China | $2,798 Dec 1, 2024 | Not reported |
| Mexico | $6,819 Oct 1, 2024 | Not reported |
| Armenia | $10,599 Sep 1, 2024 | Not reported |
What shapes frozen mussels prices?
Use these documented market characteristics when comparing periods, countries and supplier quotes.
Demand driver
Foodservice convenience
Frozen mussels are used by restaurants and catering services for quick preparation of dishes such as paella, pasta, and steamed mussels.
Demand driver
Retail ready‑to‑cook
Retail consumers purchase frozen mussels for home cooking because they are cleaned, quick‑frozen, and ready to steam or grill.
Frozen Mussels Price Questions
- What exactly is meant by “frozen mussels” in trade terms?
- Frozen mussels are the species Mytilus spp. or Perna spp., supplied either in the shell or shucked, and kept frozen at the time of sale.
- How should frozen mussels be stored to maintain quality?
- They should be kept at a constant temperature of –18 °C or lower throughout transport and storage, protecting them from thaw‑freezing cycles.
- Can frozen mussels be used directly in cooking after thawing?
- Yes, once properly thawed under refrigeration, frozen mussels can be cooked like fresh mussels in soups, stews, or sautéed dishes.