U.S. imports of sea urchins, prepared or preserved (HS 160562) totaled $106K in April 2026, traded with 3 countries.
Prepared and preserved sea urchin roe (uni) is a high-value specialty product driven primarily by Japanese culinary demand, and Japan is the leading supplier of processed sea urchin to the US market, followed by Chile and Spain. The heading maps to a single 10-digit line (1605620000), reflecting the relatively narrow commercial range of processed sea urchin formats — primarily salted, pasteurized, or otherwise preserved roe. Quality grade, processing method (salt-packed versus alum-treated versus pasteurized), and species origin are the key commercial differentiators that affect pricing and buyer specifications. FDA admissibility review applies; importers should confirm that foreign establishments are FDA-registered and that cold-chain requirements are met throughout transit.
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The main commercial formats are salt-packed (shio uni), alum-treated (myoban uni), and pasteurized roe. Each method affects shelf life, flavor profile, and price point. Pasteurized products have longer shelf life and are more common in non-Japanese market channels, while salt-packed and alum-treated formats command premium prices in Japanese-cuisine foodservice.
Japan is the primary supplier, reflecting its dominant role in sea urchin processing and the strong demand for Japanese-style uni in US sushi markets. Chile and Spain are the next most significant sources, with China also contributing to import volumes.
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Imports
$106K
from 3 countries · YTD: $252K
Exports: $3K
Deficit of $103K (net importer)
Trade balance: deficit of $103K (net importer)
YTD: $252K imported (April 2026)
9 shipments/month
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