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

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

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

In 2022, the average import price for mollusc preparations; clams, cockles and arkshells, prepared or preserveds amounted to $3,352 per ton, reducing by -14.4% against the previous year. In general, the import price saw a abrupt setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 40% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $29,346 per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the countries with the highest prices were Latvia ($3,957 per ton) and the Netherlands ($3,272 per ton), while the price for Belgium ($2,714 per ton) and Denmark ($2,812 per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain (+0.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

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

The average export price for mollusc preparations; clams, cockles and arkshells, prepared or preserveds stood at $6,582 per ton in 2022, shrinking by -37.4% against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a abrupt downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 278% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $32,333 per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was New Zealand ($10,599 per ton), while the average price for exports to Estonia ($3,215 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 Estonia (-0.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

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

For the fourth consecutive year, Lithuania recorded growth in overseas purchases of mollusc preparations; clams, cockles and arkshells, prepared or preserveds, which increased by 39% to 5.7 tons in 2022. In general, imports continue to indicate a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 83% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of attained the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, imports of mollusc preparations; clams, cockles and arkshells, prepared or preserveds surged to $19K in 2022. Overall, imports posted significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by 156% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

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

1. Netherlands (2.2 tons)
2. Latvia (1.8 tons)
3. Denmark (1.0 tons)
4. Belgium (0.6 tons)

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

Exports of mollusc preparations; clams, cockles and arkshells, prepared or preserveds from Lithuania skyrocketed to 608 kg in 2022, with an increase of 128% compared with the year before. In general, exports enjoyed significant growth. 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 $4K in 2022. Overall, exports posted significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 150% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

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

1. Estonia (330.0 kg)
2. New Zealand (277.0 kg)
3. Latvia (1.0 kg)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform