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Shinan 1004 Oysters to Expand Sales in Malaysia and Hong Kong
Shinan County in South Korea is expanding overseas sales of its 1004 oysters.
Exports to Malaysia are set to start in November, following positive feedback on samples sent in July.
The county plans weekly shipments of 50 kilograms to Malaysia.
From January 2027, it plans to supply 200 kilograms a month to a Korean Club venue in Hong Kong.
The oysters are premium farmed shellfish known for keeping their quality through summer, allowing year-round sales.
Twenty-two farms in Shinan raise them, and they are mainly sold to high-end hotels and restaurants in South Korea.
The county is also starting deliveries to a premium buffet in Changwon, with weekly supplies planned to grow to 200 kilograms.
Shinan County plans to expand overseas sales of its premium 1004 Oysters, starting exports to Malaysia in November 2026.
The county plans regular supplies of 200kg a month to Hong Kong from January 2027.
Malaysia shipments are expected to begin at 50kg a week after samples received positive feedback on taste and quality.
On October 28, the oysters began supplying a premium buffet in Changwon, South Korea, with plans to increase deliveries to 200kg a week.
The oysters are farmed in clean tidal flats and can be shipped year-round, including in summer.
- Who
- Shinan County is expanding sales of its 1004 Oysters, produced by local oyster farms.
- What
- The county plans exports to Malaysia and regular supplies to Hong Kong, as well as expanded domestic sales.
- When
- Malaysia exports are due to start in November 2026. Regular Hong Kong supplies are planned from January 2027.
- Where
- Malaysia, Hong Kong and a premium buffet in Changwon, South Korea.
- Why
- The county aims to expand overseas markets and secure stable sales channels. Samples sent to Malaysia received positive feedback on taste and quality.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Shinan County sent sample oysters to Malaysia to gauge the local market response.
The first 100kg shipment went to a premium buffet in Changwon, with deliveries planned to rise to 200kg a week.
Weekly exports of 50kg to Malaysia are due to begin.
Monthly supplies of 200kg are planned for the Korean Club in Hong Kong, which is scheduled to open that month.
- Malaysia exports
- 50kg per week from November 2026
- Hong Kong supplies
- 200kg per month from January 2027
- Changwon first delivery
- 100kg on October 28, 2026
- Planned Changwon deliveries
- 200kg per week
- Participating oyster farms
- 22 in Shinan County