Bivalves and echinoderms are a specialist line serving EU delicatessen and Asian buyers, harvested from classified and certified purification zones.
Clams ship whole in shell IQF or as shucked meat; sea urchin roe is graded by colour and packed in trays.
| Species | Presentation / form | Sizing / grading | Packaging | HS code | Shelf life |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warty venus clam / Carpet-shell clam / PalourdeVenus verrucosa / Ruditapes decussatus | Whole in shell (IQF) or shucked meat | Graded by count per kg to buyer specification | 5–10 kg carton, IQF | 0307.21 / 0307.29 | 18–24 months at -18°C |
| Sea urchin / OursinParacentrotus lividus | Whole live or fresh (seasonal), or frozen roe in trays | Roe graded A/B by colour and quality | Plastic trays, 1–2 kg, boxed | 0308.30 | 12 months at -18°C (frozen roe) |
Seasonal availability
Availability windows are typical patterns and can shift with quotas and biological rest periods. Contact us for current landings and quota status.
- Main availability window
- Year-round availability
- Peak season
- Two seasonal openings
| Species | JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec |
|---|---|
Clams Venus verrucosa | |
Sea urchin Paracentrotus lividus |
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