Price for Mollusc Preparations; Cuttle Fish and Squid, Prepared or Preserved in Italy - 2023

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  1. Price for Mollusc Preparations; Cuttle Fish and Squid, Prepared or Preserved in Italy (CIF) - 2023
  2. Price for Mollusc Preparations; Cuttle Fish and Squid, Prepared or Preserved in Italy (FOB) - 2023
  3. Imports of Mollusc Preparations; Cuttle Fish and Squid, Prepared or Preserved in Italy
  4. Exports of Mollusc Preparations; Cuttle Fish and Squid, Prepared or Preserved in Italy

Price for Mollusc Preparations; Cuttle Fish and Squid, Prepared or Preserved in Italy (CIF) - 2023

The average import price for mollusc preparations; cuttle fish and squid, prepared or preserveds stood at $5,463 per ton in September 2023, reducing by -6.2% against the previous month. In general, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in April 2023 when the average import price increased by 13% against the previous month. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $6,201 per ton in June 2023; however, from July 2023 to September 2023, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin: the country with the highest price was Albania ($12,391 per ton), while the price for Peru totaled $5,883 per ton.

From December 2022 to September 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Portugal (+3.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Price for Mollusc Preparations; Cuttle Fish and Squid, Prepared or Preserved in Italy (FOB) - 2023

In September 2023, the average export price for mollusc preparations; cuttle fish and squid, prepared or preserveds amounted to $13,395 per ton, waning by -2.7% against the previous month. Over the last nine-month period, it increased at an average monthly rate of +1.3%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in March 2023 an increase of 9.8% against the previous month. The export price peaked at $13,772 per ton in August 2023, and then fell modestly in the following month.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination: the country with the highest price was the Dominican Republic ($24,034 per ton), while the average price for exports to Saudi Arabia ($12,354 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From December 2022 to September 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Spain (+17.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Mollusc Preparations; Cuttle Fish and Squid, Prepared or Preserved in Italy

In 2022, after three years of growth, there was decline in overseas purchases of mollusc preparations; cuttle fish and squid, prepared or preserveds, when their volume decreased by -3.5% to 3.6K tons. Overall, total imports indicated a resilient increase from 2019 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +15.2% over the last three-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +52.8% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 52% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of 3.7K tons, and then reduced modestly in the following year.

In value terms, imports of mollusc preparations; cuttle fish and squid, prepared or preserveds rose significantly to $21M in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, enjoyed a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 65%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Import of Mollusc Preparations; Cuttle Fish and Squid, Prepared or Preserved in Italy (Million USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Spain5.66.08.810.724.1%
Peru1.72.05.55.245.2%
Albania1.62.13.02.312.9%
Portugal0.10.20.30.571.0%
DenmarkN/A0.10.10.5123.6%
GermanyN/A0.10.40.4100.0%
France1.00.70.60.2-41.5%
Others1.40.61.00.8-17.0%
Total11.411.919.720.722.0%

Top Suppliers of Mollusc Preparations; Cuttle Fish and Squid, Prepared or Preserved to Italy in 2022:

  1. Spain (2087.2 tons)
  2. Peru (899.8 tons)
  3. Albania (193.9 tons)
  4. Germany (108.1 tons)
  5. Portugal (72.2 tons)
  6. Denmark (71.3 tons)
  7. France (30.5 tons)

Exports of Mollusc Preparations; Cuttle Fish and Squid, Prepared or Preserved in Italy

In 2022, approx. 630 tons of mollusc preparations; cuttle fish and squid, prepared or preserveds were exported from Italy; waning by -15.1% against the year before. Overall, exports saw a perceptible decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 30% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of 743 tons, and then dropped dramatically in the following year.

In value terms, exports of mollusc preparations; cuttle fish and squid, prepared or preserveds contracted to $7.2M in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +2.9% over the period from 2019 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 38% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $8.4M, and then shrank in the following year.

Export of Mollusc Preparations; Cuttle Fish and Squid, Prepared or Preserved in Italy (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Germany2,8313,0863,6083,5147.5%
France1,3981,2411,7261,5573.7%
South KoreaN/A21931630117.2%
United States26.011.5192282121.4%
Malta1701711991995.4%
Austria1711162271801.7%
Belgium1461533451786.8%
Switzerland449350404152-30.3%
Lithuania2.129.8137150314.9%
Spain23.210613614785.0%
United Kingdom74318980.119.6-70.2%
Canada18.020.144911.4-14.1%
Others665441618543-6.5%
Total6,6426,1318,4377,2352.9%

Top Export Markets for Mollusc Preparations; Cuttle Fish and Squid, Prepared or Preserved from Italy in 2022:

  1. Germany (355.9 tons)
  2. France (98.2 tons)
  3. United States (21.8 tons)
  4. Malta (21.2 tons)
  5. Belgium (15.8 tons)
  6. Spain (14.3 tons)
  7. South Korea (14.1 tons)
  8. Lithuania (13.8 tons)
  9. Switzerland (13.8 tons)
  10. Austria (11.2 tons)
  11. United Kingdom (1.4 tons)
  12. Canada (0.7 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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