Price for Mollusc Preparations; Octopus, Prepared or Preserved in Argentina - 2022

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1. Price for Mollusc Preparations; Octopus, Prepared or Preserved in Argentina (CIF) - 2022
2. Imports of Mollusc Preparations; Octopus, Prepared or Preserved in Argentina

Price for Mollusc Preparations; Octopus, Prepared or Preserved in Argentina (CIF) - 2022

The average import price for mollusc preparations; octopus, prepared or preserveds stood at $19,274 per ton in 2022, with a decrease of -10.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, continues to indicate tangible growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the average import price increased by 42%. The import price peaked at $29,042 per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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 Spain ($25,205 per ton), while the price for China ($7,499 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain (+13.7%).

Imports of Mollusc Preparations; Octopus, Prepared or Preserved in Argentina

For the fourth year in a row, Argentina recorded growth in supplies from abroad of mollusc preparations; octopus, prepared or preserveds, which increased by 303% to 4 tons in 2022. Overall, imports recorded a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 1,042%. Over the period under review, imports of reached the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, imports of mollusc preparations; octopus, prepared or preserveds surged to $77K in 2022. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 710%. Over the period under review, imports of reached the maximum in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Top Suppliers of Mollusc Preparations; Octopus, Prepared or Preserved to Argentina in 2022:

1. Spain (2219.0 kg)
2. China (919.0 kg)
3. United States (816.0 kg)
4. Germany (25.0 kg)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform