Blue Mussel Prices in New Zealand
| Variety | Market level | Price (US$/kg) | Local (NZD) | MoM | YoY | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | Export (unit value) | 65.69 | 105 | ▼ 62.5% | ▼ 62.5% | UN Comtrade (unit value) |
As of June 2026, the blue mussel price in New Zealand available is US$ 65.69 per kg (105 NZD), down 62.5% year-on-year.
New Zealand exported blue mussels valued at US$66 in 2025, with no recorded export volume, ranking 32nd out of 33 exporters and showing an 81.3% year-on-year decline. The country remains a net exporter. The latest export unit value is US$65.694 per kg.
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Production, Exports, Imports & HS Codes - blue mussel in New Zealand
New Zealand exported blue mussels valued at US$66 in 2025, with no recorded export volume, ranking 32nd out of 33 exporters and showing an 81.3% year-on-year decline. The country remains a net exporter. The latest export unit value is US$65.694 per kg.
Exports UN Comtrade · 2025
In 2025, New Zealand exported $66 (0 t) of blue mussel▼ 81.3% YoY. That ranks #32 worldwide.
Export value by year (US$)
Export volume by year
Top blue mussel exporters worldwide UN Comtrade · 2025
- #1 United Kingdom (UK) $83.5M · 35.8%
- #2 Canada $57.5M · 24.6%
- #3 Japan $44.4M · 19%
- #4 Netherlands $14.9M · 6.4%
- #5 US $7.6M · 3.3%
Annual export data New Zealand · UN Comtrade
| Year | Export value (US$) | Volume | Avg price/kg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $66 | 0 t | $65.69 |
| 2024 | $350 | 0 t | $175.21 |
| 2022 | $65.3K | 17.2 t | $3.79 |
| 2021 | $602 | 0.1 t | $6.02 |
| 2020 | $50 | 0 t | $24.97 |
HS Code
blue mussel is traded under Harmonized System code 0307.21. Trade figures above are compiled for this HS heading.
Sources: trade & HS - UN Comtrade. Values are official reported figures.