Farmed clams, cockles and ark shells, live, fresh or chilled

cpc code 04452 covers the production and trade of farmed clams, cockles, and ark shells. These bivalve mollusks are an important seafood commodity, providing a valuable source of protein, minerals, and other nutrients. The global market for these farmed shellfish has grown steadily in recent years, driven by increasing consumer demand for sustainable and healthy seafood options.

Farmed clams, cockles, and ark shells are typically cultivated using aquaculture techniques. This involves growing the shellfish in controlled, often coastal, environments such as ponds, lagoons, or offshore beds. The shellfish are seeded, either from hatchery-reared larvae or wild-caught juveniles, and then carefully tended throughout their growth cycle. Farmers monitor water quality, manage predators, and harvest the mature shellfish when they reach the desired size.

The main inputs required for the 04452 Farmed clams, cockles and ark shells, live, fresh or chilled industry include the juvenile shellfish, as well as equipment and infrastructure for the aquaculture operations. This can include hatcheries, grow-out ponds or beds, water treatment systems, and harvesting equipment. Additionally, farmers may require feed supplements, chemicals for water treatment, and labor for the various tasks involved in cultivation and harvesting.

The primary output of the 04452 Farmed clams, cockles and ark shells, live, fresh or chilled industry is the live, fresh, or chilled bivalve mollusks themselves. These products are often consumed directly as a seafood item, or may be further processed and incorporated into other food products. The outputs from this industry may be used as inputs for other related codes, such as 04453 Farmed mussels, live, fresh or chilled and 04454 Farmed oysters, live, fresh or chilled.