Strombus gigas (Queen Conch)

In 2011, EU imports of S. gigas primarily consisted of wild-sourced meat imported directly from Jamaica for commercial purposes (382 797 kg of meat), with trade meeting the high volume criterion, as in 2010. Imports of meat remained at similar levels between 2010 and 2011. EU imports of wild-sourced meat in 2011 accounted for 96% of Jamaica’s export quota for 400 000 kg of wild-sourced meat. S. gigas from Jamaica was reviewed for SRG 46, and the existing positive opinion was confirmed on 30/06/2009.

2010 Summary for Strombus gigas (Queen Conch)

Criteria met:  High volume

Principal trade term to the EU:  meat

Principal source:  wild

Top EU importer:  France

Top Trading Partner:  Jamaica

CITES Appendix:  II

IUCN Status:  -

EU-reported imports of wild-sourced Strombus gigas meat (reported in kg), all purposes, 2001-2010.

In 2010, EU imports primarily comprised wild-sourced meat imported directly from Jamaica for commercial purposes (382,089 kg); a total of 59 wild-sourced shells were also imported. Imports of wild-sourced meat decreased by 11% between 2009 and 2010.
S. gigas from Jamaica was reviewed for the 46th meeting of the SRG, and the existing positive opinion for this species/country combination was confirmed on 30/06/2009.