Price for Mollusc Preparations; Mussels, Prepared or Preserved in Croatia - 2023

Contents:

1. Price for Mollusc Preparations; Mussels, Prepared or Preserved in Croatia (CIF) - 2022
2. Price for Mollusc Preparations; Mussels, Prepared or Preserved in Croatia (FOB) - 2022
3. Imports of Mollusc Preparations; Mussels, Prepared or Preserved in Croatia
4. Exports of Mollusc Preparations; Mussels, Prepared or Preserved in Croatia

Price for Mollusc Preparations; Mussels, Prepared or Preserved in Croatia (CIF) - 2022

The average import price for mollusc preparations; mussels, prepared or preserveds stood at $3,433 per ton in 2022, which is down by -14.1% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.5%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average import price increased by 31% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $3,997 per ton, and then contracted in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($4,812 per ton), while the price for Portugal ($2,560 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (+24.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Price for Mollusc Preparations; Mussels, Prepared or Preserved in Croatia (FOB) - 2022

In 2022, the average export price for mollusc preparations; mussels, prepared or preserveds amounted to $5,892 per ton, growing by 17% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated a notable expansion from 2013 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +4.8% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 an increase of 40%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $6,253 per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the countries with the highest prices were Italy ($6,875 per ton) and Germany ($6,838 per ton), while the average price for exports to Serbia ($5,018 per ton) and Montenegro ($5,144 per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2013 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Bosnia and Herzegovina (+9.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Mollusc Preparations; Mussels, Prepared or Preserved in Croatia

In 2022, supplies from abroad of mollusc preparations; mussels, prepared or preserveds was finally on the rise to reach 96 tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a dramatic slump.

In value terms, imports of mollusc preparations; mussels, prepared or preserveds soared to $331K in 2022. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt slump.

Top Suppliers of Mollusc Preparations; Mussels, Prepared or Preserved to Croatia in 2022:

1. Spain (64.6 tons)
2. Italy (16.3 tons)
3. Slovenia (9.5 tons)
4. Netherlands (2.0 tons)
5. Denmark (1.8 tons)
6. Greece (1.6 tons)
7. Portugal (0.6 tons)

Exports of Mollusc Preparations; Mussels, Prepared or Preserved in Croatia

In 2022, exports of mollusc preparations; mussels, prepared or preserveds from Croatia skyrocketed to 43 tons, picking up by 678% against 2021 figures. Overall, exports showed a significant expansion. 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; mussels, prepared or preserveds soared to $254K in 2022. In general, exports showed a significant expansion. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Top Export Markets for Mollusc Preparations; Mussels, Prepared or Preserved from Croatia in 2022:

1. Germany (16.4 tons)
2. Serbia (12.9 tons)
3. Slovenia (5.4 tons)
4. North Macedonia (4.1 tons)
5. Italy (2.0 tons)
6. Montenegro (1.8 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform