Buyers must specify the species (e.g., Apostichopus japonicus), processing type (dried, freeze-dried, or instant), grade/size (count per kilogram), packaging requirements (bulk or retail-ready), order volume, and destination port to receive an accurate FOB or CIF quote.
Category market report
Sea Cucumbers
Total suppliers
24+
Total Chinese suppliers export
$46.4M+
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- Transactions
129
2022-112023-012023-04Transaction trend for Tongwei Hainan Aquatic Products Co., Ltd.
- 2022-11: 19
- 2022-12: 23
- 2023-01: 37
- 2023-02: 14
- 2023-03: 25
- 2023-04: 11
- Amount
3,238.09
2022-112023-012023-04Amount trend for Tongwei Hainan Aquatic Products Co., Ltd.
- 2022-11: 926.3K
- 2022-12: 6.1M
- 2023-01: 8.4M
- 2023-02: 2.7M
- 2023-03: 4.6M
- 2023-04: 9.6M
- Main export countries
- United States (100%)
- Transactions
132
2022-122023-012023-03Transaction trend for Maoming Hongye Aquatic Products Co., Ltd.
- 2022-12: 26
- 2023-01: 43
- 2023-02: 37
- 2023-03: 26
- Amount
2,126.51
2022-122023-012023-03Amount trend for Maoming Hongye Aquatic Products Co., Ltd.
- 2022-12: 1.7M
- 2023-01: 10.3M
- 2023-02: 7.7M
- 2023-03: 1.6M
- Main export countries
- United States (100%)
- Transactions
26
2022-122023-01Transaction trend for Zhanjiang Shuanghu Food Co., Ltd.
- 2022-12: 12
- 2023-01: 14
- Amount
404.97
2022-122023-01Amount trend for Zhanjiang Shuanghu Food Co., Ltd.
- 2022-12: 820.7K
- 2023-01: 3.2M
- Main export countries
- United States (100%)
Intelligence
China export momentum, destination markets, and regional demand.
China export trend
China export trend
- Date 2018-07: Value 7.9M USD
- Date 2018-08: Value 9.5M USD
- Date 2018-09: Value 5.4M USD
- Date 2018-10: Value 4.8M USD
- Date 2018-11: Value 2.7M USD
- Date 2018-12: Value 7.8M USD
- Date 2019-01: Value 5.6M USD
- Date 2019-02: Value 1.7M USD
- Date 2019-03: Value 7M USD
- Date 2019-04: Value 5.9M USD
- Date 2019-05: Value 6.4M USD
- Date 2019-06: Value 9.7M USD
- Date 2019-07: Value 15.6M USD
- Date 2019-08: Value 14.7M USD
- Date 2019-09: Value 10.5M USD
- Date 2019-10: Value 4.4M USD
- Date 2019-11: Value 9.3M USD
- Date 2019-12: Value 13.2M USD
- Date 2020-01: Value 0 USD
- Date 2020-02: Value 6.1M USD
- Date 2020-03: Value 3.6M USD
- Date 2020-04: Value 2.7M USD
- Date 2020-05: Value 5.1M USD
- Date 2020-06: Value 400 USD
- Date 2020-07: Value 700 USD
- Date 2020-08: Value 200 USD
- Date 2020-09: Value 13.3M USD
- Date 2020-10: Value 5.4M USD
- Date 2020-11: Value 10.9M USD
- Date 2020-12: Value 19.6M USD
- Date 2021-01: Value 2.7M USD
- Date 2021-02: Value 798.4K USD
- Date 2021-03: Value 1.6M USD
- Date 2021-04: Value 651K USD
- Date 2021-05: Value 1.3M USD
- Date 2021-06: Value 1.5M USD
- Date 2021-07: Value 2.6M USD
- Date 2021-08: Value 2.7M USD
- Date 2021-09: Value 1.7M USD
- Date 2021-10: Value 53.8K USD
- Date 2021-11: Value 194.7K USD
- Date 2021-12: Value 602K USD
- Date 2022-01: Value 1.1M USD
- Date 2022-02: Value 23K USD
- Date 2022-03: Value 2,700 USD
- Date 2022-04: Value 428.7K USD
- Date 2022-05: Value 845.7K USD
- Date 2022-06: Value 1.5M USD
- Date 2022-07: Value 1.8M USD
- Date 2022-08: Value 1.4M USD
- Date 2022-09: Value 231.5K USD
- Date 2022-10: Value 669K USD
- Date 2022-11: Value 119.4K USD
- Date 2022-12: Value 189.2K USD
- Date 2023-01: Value 265.5K USD
- Date 2023-02: Value 645.9K USD
- Date 2023-03: Value 340K USD
- Date 2023-04: Value 491.2K USD
- Date 2023-05: Value 440.6K USD
- Date 2023-06: Value 922.1K USD
- Date 2023-07: Value 1M USD
- Date 2023-08: Value 1.2M USD
- Date 2023-09: Value 910.3K USD
- Date 2023-10: Value 437.6K USD
- Date 2023-11: Value 1.4M USD
- Date 2023-12: Value 176.4K USD
- Date 2024-01: Value 1.2M USD
- Date 2024-02: Value 687K USD
- Date 2024-03: Value 1.2M USD
- Date 2024-04: Value 381.8K USD
- Date 2024-05: Value 1.2M USD
- Date 2024-06: Value 2.1M USD
- Date 2024-07: Value 2M USD
- Date 2024-08: Value 2.2M USD
- Date 2024-09: Value 1.5M USD
- Date 2024-10: Value 1.4M USD
- Date 2024-11: Value 1.1M USD
- Date 2024-12: Value 1.2M USD
- Date 2025-01: Value 1.9M USD
- Date 2025-02: Value 855K USD
- Date 2025-03: Value 552.6K USD
- Date 2025-04: Value 560.6K USD
- Date 2025-05: Value 1.5M USD
- Date 2025-06: Value 1.8M USD
- Date 2025-07: Value 2.7M USD
- Date 2025-08: Value 2.7M USD
- Date 2025-09: Value 3.3M USD
- Date 2025-10: Value 2.5M USD
- Date 2025-11: Value 2M USD
- Date 2025-12: Value 2M USD
- Date 2026-01: Value 1.7M USD
- Date 2026-02: Value 912K USD
- Date 2026-03: Value 780.1K USD
- Date 2026-04: Value 1.5M USD
- Date 2026-05: Value 1.9M USD
- Date 2026-06: Value 2.5M USD
- Date 2026-07: Value 2.7M USD
Top destinations
- Japan78.3M
- Hong Kong, China69.7M
- South Korea25.8M
- Canada25.6M
- Türkiye15.4M
- Taiwan, China7.8M
- United States6.8M
- Thailand3.6M
- Philippines2.2M
- Singapore926.6K
Top destinations
- Japan: 78,314,000 USD
- Hong Kong, China: 69,714,800 USD
- South Korea: 25,802,500 USD
- Canada: 25,559,600 USD
- Türkiye: 15,392,300 USD
- Taiwan, China: 7,784,600 USD
- United States: 6,793,900 USD
- Thailand: 3,578,700 USD
- Philippines: 2,225,000 USD
- Singapore: 926,600 USD
Key findings
Largest import market
78.31M USD
Japan · last 8 years
Fastest demand growth
-79.4
Canada · last 8 years
Highest unit price
$618.81 /kg
Hong Kong, China · +1,845.97% vs avg
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Product Trends
Freeze-dried sea cucumbers and instant ready-to-eat formats are experiencing strong B2B demand. Freeze-dried varieties that maintain bioactive nutrients and offer fast rehydration are highly favored for their extended shelf life and convenience.
Industrial Cluster Analysis
Dalian in Liaoning and Yantai-Weihai in Shandong are China's primary sea cucumber clusters. Dalian specializes in premium, cold-water bottom-seeded wild sea cucumbers, while Shandong focuses on large-scale aquaculture and advanced deep-processing, ideal for high-volume B2B orders.
Quality Expectations
For dried sea cucumbers, B2B buyers prioritize a high rehydration rate, expecting premium grades to expand 10 to 12 times in weight. Quality standards demand zero added sugar, low salt content below 15%, and a firm, springy texture with no chemical additives.
What You Need to Know
Buyers should request small product samples to test the rehydration rate and evaluate post-soaking meat texture. Additionally, request third-party food safety test reports, sanitary/veterinary health certificates, and geographical indication verifications from the supplier.
The MOQ for dried sea cucumbers is typically 50 to 100 kg, while ready-to-eat instant types may require 500 kg due to cold-chain needs. Production takes 15 to 30 days depending on drying or freezing processes, excluding international cold-chain or shipping times.
Buyers should budget for customized retail packaging, cold-chain logistics and refrigerated containers for instant/frozen products, export customs clearance, sanitary quarantine inspection fees, and import duties in the destination country.
