Wild abalone, live, fresh or chilled

cpc code 04411 covers the import and export of wild abalone, a highly prized seafood delicacy. Abalone is a type of large edible sea snail that is found in coastal waters around the world. The global abalone industry is an important economic sector, with significant trade flows between major producing and consuming countries. Demand for high-quality abalone remains strong, particularly in Asian markets where it is considered a luxury food item.

Wild abalone are typically harvested by divers from rocky coastal habitats. The abalone are carefully removed from their shells and then transported live to processing facilities. Here, they may be graded, packaged, and shipped to domestic or international markets while still alive and fresh. In some cases, the abalone may also be chilled to extend their shelf life prior to distribution.

The main inputs required for the wild abalone industry include skilled divers, boats, and equipment for harvesting the abalone from their natural habitats. Processing facilities also require specialized equipment for handling, grading, and packaging the live abalone. Transport infrastructure such as refrigerated trucks and cargo ships are essential for delivering the perishable product to distant markets.

The primary output of cpc code 04411 is live, fresh, or chilled wild abalone. This product is typically consumed as a high-end seafood delicacy, often in Asian cuisines. The output of this industry may be further processed or incorporated into other food products covered under related codes such as 04412 Abalone, frozen or 04419 Other molluscs and aquatic invertebrates, live, fresh or chilled.