Price for Mollusc Preparations; Clams, Cockles and Arkshells, Prepared or Preserved in Canada - 2023

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  1. Price for Mollusc Preparations; Clams, Cockles and Arkshells, Prepared or Preserved in Canada (CIF) - 2022
  2. Price for Mollusc Preparations; Clams, Cockles and Arkshells, Prepared or Preserved in Canada (FOB) - 2022
  3. Imports of Mollusc Preparations; Clams, Cockles and Arkshells, Prepared or Preserved in Canada
  4. Exports of Mollusc Preparations; Clams, Cockles and Arkshells, Prepared or Preserved in Canada

Price for Mollusc Preparations; Clams, Cockles and Arkshells, Prepared or Preserved in Canada (CIF) - 2022

In 2022, the average import price for mollusc preparations; clams, cockles and arkshells, prepared or preserveds amounted to $4,063 per ton, with an increase of 3.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the average import price increased by 54%. The import price peaked at $5,919 per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($6,080 per ton), while the price for Vietnam ($3,393 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Indonesia (+3.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Price for Mollusc Preparations; Clams, Cockles and Arkshells, Prepared or Preserved in Canada (FOB) - 2022

The average export price for mollusc preparations; clams, cockles and arkshells, prepared or preserveds stood at $4,890 per ton in 2022, with a decrease of -27.5% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the average export price increased by 69%. The export price peaked at $11,689 per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Hong Kong SAR ($14,409 per ton), while the average price for exports to the United States ($3,815 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Taiwan (Chinese) (+49.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Mollusc Preparations; Clams, Cockles and Arkshells, Prepared or Preserved in Canada

In 2022, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in supplies from abroad of mollusc preparations; clams, cockles and arkshells, prepared or preserveds, when their volume increased by 30% to 1.9K tons. Overall, imports, however, showed a perceptible descent.

In value terms, imports of mollusc preparations; clams, cockles and arkshells, prepared or preserveds surged to $7.9M in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a pronounced curtailment.

Import of Mollusc Preparations; Clams, Cockles and Arkshells, Prepared or Preserved in Canada (Million USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
China2.01.92.32.811.9%
Indonesia2.21.81.42.42.9%
United States3.91.71.11.6-25.7%
Vietnam0.30.30.50.732.6%
Others0.40.50.50.3-9.1%
Total8.86.25.97.9-3.5%

Top Suppliers of Mollusc Preparations; Clams, Cockles and Arkshells, Prepared or Preserved to Canada in 2022:

  1. China (804.0 tons)
  2. Indonesia (595.6 tons)
  3. United States (269.4 tons)
  4. Vietnam (207.0 tons)

Exports of Mollusc Preparations; Clams, Cockles and Arkshells, Prepared or Preserved in Canada

In 2022, shipments abroad of mollusc preparations; clams, cockles and arkshells, prepared or preserveds was finally on the rise to reach 70 tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Over the period under review, total exports indicated a remarkable increase from 2019 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +15.9% over the last three years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, exports of mollusc preparations; clams, cockles and arkshells, prepared or preserveds surged to $341K in 2022. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a deep reduction.

Export of Mollusc Preparations; Clams, Cockles and Arkshells, Prepared or Preserved in Canada (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
United States9.166.1195225191.3%
Vietnam94.6N/A27.41032.9%
China36143745.412.7-67.2%
Others11.10.10.10.4-67.0%
Total476503268341-10.5%

Top Export Markets for Mollusc Preparations; Clams, Cockles and Arkshells, Prepared or Preserved from Canada in 2022:

  1. United States (59.0 tons)
  2. Vietnam (9.4 tons)
  3. China (1.2 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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