Market Overview:

The global clams, cockles, ark shells market is expected to exhibit a CAGR of 5.3% during 2022-2027.

Clams, cockles, and ark shells refer to a variety of marine bivalve mollusks that are mostly found in freshwater or coastal ecosystems. These bivalves have two shells connected by a flexible ligament, which cover and shield the creature's soft and edible parts. Clams, cockles, and ark shells act as a rich source of omega-3 fatty acids, protein, vitamins, and essential minerals. As a result, they help in treating acid refluxes, soothing abdominal pain, improving heart health, and mitigating the risk of cancer. The global market for clams, cockles, and ark shells is primarily driven by the expansion of the bivalve aquaculture sector.

The growing number of trade activities across the globe pertaining to various bivalves and thick-shelled seafood variants is augmenting the market growth. Furthermore, several upgradations in the supply chain systems of fresh, canned, and frozen clams, cockles, and ark shells are also driving the product demand. Additionally, the increasing penetration of global food trends, along with the growing number of eateries serving gourmet and specialized seafood cuisines, is further propelling the market growth. In line with this, the changing consumer tastes and preferences towards new varieties of seafood, particularly across North America and the Middle East region, are also catalyzing the demand for clams, cockles, and ark shells. Several government bodies are undertaking numerous initiatives for the domestication and in-house cultivation of clams, cockles, and ark shells in artificial marine-like environments to cater to their rising consumption demand. Moreover, the growing adoption of advanced aquaculture water treatment systems and recirculating aquaculture systems (RAS) to enhance the farming of various marine species, such as clams, cockles, and ark shells, will continue to drive the market growth in the coming years.

Key Market Segmentation:

IMARC Group provides an analysis of the key trends in each sub-segment of the global clams, cockles, ark shells market report, along with forecasts at the global, regional and country level from 2022-2027. Our report has categorized the market based on type, packaging form and end user.

Breakup by Type:

• Clams
• Cockles
• Ark Shells
   

Breakup by Packaging Form:

• Fresh
• Frozen
• Canned
• Others
   

Breakup by End User:

• Food Service
• Retail
  • Hypermarkets & Supermarkets
  • Convenience Stores
  • Specialty Outlets
  • Online Channel
  • Others
     

Breakup by Region:

• Europe
  • Spain
  • Italy
  • United Kingdom
  • Germany
  • France
  • Russia
  • Ireland
  • Others
• North America
  • United States
  • Canada
• Asia Pacific
  • Japan
  • South Korea
  • China
  • New Zealand
  • Thailand
  • India
  • Indonesia
  • Singapore
  • Vietnam
  • Others
• Latin America
  • Brazil
  • Mexico
  • Others
• Middle East and Africa
  • Turkey
  • Saudi Arabia
  • United Arab Emirates
  • Others
     

Competitive Landscape:

The competitive landscape of the industry has also been examined with some of the key players being Aqua Blue Seafood Ltd., Clifton Seafood Company Limited, Cape Cod Shellfish and Seafood Co., Inc., John Lake Shellfish Limited, Krijn Verwijs Yerseke B.V., PanaPesca USA LLC, Pangea Shellfish & Seafood Co., Inc., Penn Cove Shellfish LLC, Seacore Seafood, Inc., and Van der Lee Seafish B.V.

Report Coverage:

Key Questions Answered in This Report:

• How has the global clams, cockles, ark shells market performed so far and how will it perform in the coming years?
• What has been the impact of COVID-19 on the global clams, cockles, ark shells market?
• What are the key regional markets?
• What is the breakup of the market based on the type?
• What is the breakup of the market based on the packaging form?
• What is the breakup of the market based on the end user?
• What are the various stages in the value chain of the industry?
• What are the key driving factors and challenges in the industry?
• What is the structure of the global clams, cockles, ark shells market and who are the key players?
• What is the degree of competition in the industry?