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

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  1. Price for Mollusc Preparations; Clams, Cockles and Arkshells, Prepared or Preserved in China (FOB) - 2023
  2. Price for Mollusc Preparations; Clams, Cockles and Arkshells, Prepared or Preserved in China (CIF) - 2023
  3. Exports of Mollusc Preparations; Clams, Cockles and Arkshells, Prepared or Preserved in China
  4. Imports of Mollusc Preparations; Clams, Cockles and Arkshells, Prepared or Preserved in China

Price for Mollusc Preparations; Clams, Cockles and Arkshells, Prepared or Preserved in China (FOB) - 2023

The average export price for mollusc preparations; clams, cockles and arkshells, prepared or preserveds stood at $2,721 per ton in December 2023, falling by -8.8% against the previous month. Over the period under review, the export price saw a slight decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in February 2023 an increase of 7.1% against the previous month. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $3,365 per ton. From March 2023 to December 2023, the the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination: the country with the highest price was Taiwan (Chinese) ($3,293 per ton), while the average price for exports to Vietnam ($1,665 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From December 2022 to December 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Australia (+0.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Price for Mollusc Preparations; Clams, Cockles and Arkshells, Prepared or Preserved in China (CIF) - 2023

In December 2023, the average import price for mollusc preparations; clams, cockles and arkshells, prepared or preserveds amounted to $23,133 per ton, remaining stable against the previous month. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a pronounced expansion. The import price peaked in December 2023.

As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for Canada.

From January 2023 to December 2023, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Canada amounted to +4.3% per month.

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

Exports of mollusc preparations; clams, cockles and arkshells, prepared or preserveds from China amounted to 63K tons in 2022, flattening at 2021. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.5% from 2019 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 32% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of attained the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, exports of mollusc preparations; clams, cockles and arkshells, prepared or preserveds expanded sharply to $205M in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +6.3% from 2019 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 31% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Export of Mollusc Preparations; Clams, Cockles and Arkshells, Prepared or Preserved in China (Million USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Japan83.376.383.484.10.3%
Malaysia9.412.119.627.543.0%
United States24.412.727.424.40.0%
South Korea14.911.814.217.35.1%
Vietnam7.35.110.314.124.5%
Taiwan (Chinese)5.85.87.09.618.3%
Thailand7.87.19.78.52.9%
Hong Kong SAR3.94.35.05.310.8%
Singapore2.62.73.53.813.5%
Canada2.72.52.83.59.0%
Others8.55.47.86.8-7.2%
Total1711461912056.2%

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

  1. Japan (24.0K tons)
  2. United States (9.4K tons)
  3. Malaysia (7.4K tons)
  4. South Korea (6.1K tons)
  5. Vietnam (4.4K tons)
  6. Taiwan (Chinese) (2.7K tons)
  7. Thailand (2.1K tons)
  8. Singapore (1.9K tons)
  9. Hong Kong SAR (1.6K tons)
  10. Canada (1.1K tons)

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

In 2022, imports of mollusc preparations; clams, cockles and arkshells, prepared or preserveds into China declined notably to 12 tons, which is down by -71% on the previous year. Overall, imports continue to indicate a dramatic descent. The smallest decline of -29% was in 2021.

In value terms, imports of mollusc preparations; clams, cockles and arkshells, prepared or preserveds shrank dramatically to $215K in 2022. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a significant curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 8.3% against the previous year.

Import of Mollusc Preparations; Clams, Cockles and Arkshells, Prepared or Preserved in China (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Canada849513588215-36.7%
ChileN/A17.3N/AN/A0%
Philippines7.4N/AN/AN/A0%
Taiwan (Chinese)1.82.0N/AN/A11.1%
Others10.812.51.9N/A-58.1%
Total869545590215-37.2%

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

  1. Canada (12.0 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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