Clams, Cockles And Ark Shells Prices in Kenya
| Variety | Market level | Price (US$/kg) | Local (KES) | MoM | YoY | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Le | Wholesale estimated | 4.50 | 625 | n/a | n/a | Web sources (aggregated) |
| Los | Wholesale estimated | 6.30 | 875 | n/a | n/a | Web sources (aggregated) |
| Pecten | Wholesale estimated | 6.30 | 875 | n/a | n/a | Web sources (aggregated) |
| Cockle | Retail estimated | 5.00 | 694 | n/a | n/a | Web sources (aggregated) |
| Tiny Wh | Wholesale estimated | 4.50 | 625 | n/a | n/a | Web sources (aggregated) |
| Cockles | Wholesale estimated | 3.50 | 486 | n/a | n/a | Web sources (aggregated) |
| - | Retail estimated | 8.00 | 1,111 | n/a | n/a | Web sources (aggregated) |
| - | Export (unit value) | 0.42 | 58.75 | ▼ 48.5% | n/a | UN Comtrade (unit value) |
| - | Wholesale estimated | 4.00 | 556 | n/a | n/a | Web sources (aggregated) |
| Anadora Scapa | Wholesale estimated | 6.40 | 889 | n/a | n/a | Web sources (aggregated) |
| Ot; To 1-1/4" | Wholesale estimated | 3.60 | 500 | n/a | n/a | Web sources (aggregated) |
| Scallop Shells | Retail estimated | 11.20 | 1,556 | n/a | n/a | Web sources (aggregated) |
| Scallop Shells | Wholesale estimated | 6.43 | 893 | n/a | n/a | Web sources (aggregated) |
| Ark Clam Shells | Wholesale estimated | 1.40 | 194 | n/a | n/a | Web sources (aggregated) |
| Cockles And Ark Shells | Wholesale estimated | 4.00 | 556 | n/a | n/a | Web sources (aggregated) |
| Clams, Cockles And Ark Shells | Retail estimated | 7.71 | 1,070 | n/a | n/a | Web sources (aggregated) |
As of June 2026, the clams, cockles and ark shells price in Kenya available is US$ 8.00 per kg (1,111 KES).
Kenya exported 35 tonnes of clams, cockles, and ark shells in 2023, valued at US$14,853, ranking #39 among 52 global exporters and accounting for 0.0% of world exports. The country is a net exporter of these shellfish. The latest retail price is US$8.0 per kg.
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Clams, Cockles And Ark Shells Price History & Trend
Monthly clams, cockles and ark shells price tracked since June 2026, US$ per kg - the line grows each month as we record it. Source: UN Comtrade (unit value).
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Production, Exports, Imports & HS Codes - clams, cockles and ark shells in Kenya
Kenya exported 35 tonnes of clams, cockles, and ark shells in 2023, valued at US$14,853, ranking #39 among 52 global exporters and accounting for 0.0% of world exports. The country is a net exporter of these shellfish. The latest retail price is US$8.0 per kg.
Exports UN Comtrade · 2023
In 2023, Kenya exported $14.9K (35.1 t) of clams, cockles and ark shells. That ranks #39 worldwide (0% of global exports).
Export value by year (US$)
Export volume by year
Top clams, cockles and ark shells exporters worldwide UN Comtrade · 2023
- #1 US $96.1M · 26.9%
- #2 Canada $69.4M · 19.4%
- #3 Italy $47M · 13.2%
- #4 Portugal $39.4M · 11%
- #5 Netherlands $30.7M · 8.6%
Annual export data Kenya · UN Comtrade
| Year | Export value (US$) | Volume | Avg price/kg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $14.9K | 35.1 t | $0.42 |
| 2021 | $10 | 0 t | $0.82 |
HS Code
clams, cockles and ark shells is traded under Harmonized System code 0307.71. Trade figures above are compiled for this HS heading.
Sources: trade & HS - UN Comtrade. Values are official reported figures.