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

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

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

In November 2023, the average export price for mollusc preparations; clams, cockles and arkshells, prepared or preserveds amounted to $18,283 per ton, surging by 42% against the previous month. Over the period from November 2022 to November 2023, it increased at an average monthly rate of +3.0%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major overseas markets. In November 2023, the country with the highest price was Japan ($21,979 per ton), while the average price for exports to the Netherlands ($14,847 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From November 2022 to November 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the Netherlands (+13.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

In November 2023, the average import price for mollusc preparations; clams, cockles and arkshells, prepared or preserveds amounted to $7,497 per ton, rising by 214% against the previous month. In general, the import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The import price peaked at $10,133 per ton in December 2022; however, from January 2023 to November 2023, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin: the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($14,180 per ton), while the price for Portugal ($2,312 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From November 2022 to November 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (+4.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

For the third year in a row, the UK recorded decline in overseas shipments of mollusc preparations; clams, cockles and arkshells, prepared or preserveds, which decreased by -23.1% to 1.8K tons in 2022. Over the period under review, exports faced a deep slump. The smallest decline of -3.5% was in 2021.

In value terms, exports of mollusc preparations; clams, cockles and arkshells, prepared or preserveds contracted sharply to $24M in 2022. In general, exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by 18% against the previous year.

Export of Mollusc Preparations; Clams, Cockles and Arkshells, Prepared or Preserved in the UK (Million USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Spain22.720.628.221.9-1.2%
Netherlands1.07.53.11.514.5%
Others0.50.40.60.3-15.7%
Total24.128.531.923.7-0.6%

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

  1. Spain (1564.5 tons)
  2. Netherlands (260.1 tons)

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

In 2022, imports of mollusc preparations; clams, cockles and arkshells, prepared or preserveds into the UK skyrocketed to 1.1K tons, rising by 67% against the previous year's figure. In general, imports continue to indicate a significant expansion. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, imports of mollusc preparations; clams, cockles and arkshells, prepared or preserveds skyrocketed to $6.9M in 2022. Overall, imports showed a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 129%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Import of Mollusc Preparations; Clams, Cockles and Arkshells, Prepared or Preserved in the UK (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Denmark84.71171234,068263.5%
Vietnam9176501,1851,51918.3%
Netherlands6174001,5491,04719.3%
Italy17418040.51841.9%
Others158150527107-12.2%
Total1,9501,4973,4246,92452.6%

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

  1. Vietnam (535.2 tons)
  2. Denmark (414.5 tons)
  3. Netherlands (99.2 tons)
  4. Italy (34.0 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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