Price for Mollusc Preparations; Mussels, Prepared or Preserved in Switzerland - 2024

Contents:

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

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

In 2022, the average import price for mollusc preparations; mussels, prepared or preserveds amounted to $8,024 per ton, declining by -19% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated a pronounced increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.5% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, import price for mollusc preparations; mussels, prepared or preserveds increased by +60.6% against 2015 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the average import price increased by 24%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $9,911 per ton, and then shrank rapidly in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was New Zealand ($87,227 per ton), while the price for Chile ($5,217 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by New Zealand (+32.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

In 2022, the average export price for mollusc preparations; mussels, prepared or preserveds amounted to $86,329 per ton, surging by 79% against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the average export price increased by 1,180%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was China ($178,933 per ton), while the average price for exports to Italy ($58,751 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2013 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to China (+41.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

In 2022, purchases abroad of mollusc preparations; mussels, prepared or preserveds decreased by -14.4% to 189 tons, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. In general, imports continue to indicate a deep downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 0.6%. As a result, imports attained the peak of 240 tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports of remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, imports of mollusc preparations; mussels, prepared or preserveds contracted notably to $1.5M in 2022. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a slight decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 22% against the previous year.

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

1. Netherlands (73.2 tons)
2. Spain (36.2 tons)
3. Denmark (16.0 tons)
4. Germany (15.3 tons)
5. Italy (14.3 tons)
6. France (10.9 tons)
7. Chile (10.1 tons)

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

In 2022, approx. 605 kg of mollusc preparations; mussels, prepared or preserveds were exported from Switzerland; declining by -85.8% compared with the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, exports recorded a precipitous contraction. The smallest decline of -12.2% was in 2021.

In value terms, exports of mollusc preparations; mussels, prepared or preserveds shrank significantly to $52K in 2022. In general, exports recorded a significant curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 0.8%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $255K. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports of remained at a lower figure.

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

1. Italy (341.0 kg)
2. Slovenia (105.0 kg)
3. United Kingdom (72.0 kg)
4. Germany (33.0 kg)
5. China (30.0 kg)
6. Belgium (19.0 kg)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform