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

Contents:

1. Price for Mollusc Preparations; Octopus, Prepared or Preserved in Croatia (CIF) - 2023
2. Price for Mollusc Preparations; Octopus, Prepared or Preserved in Croatia (FOB) - 2022
3. Imports of Mollusc Preparations; Octopus, Prepared or Preserved in Croatia
4. Exports of Mollusc Preparations; Octopus, Prepared or Preserved in Croatia

Price for Mollusc Preparations; Octopus, Prepared or Preserved in Croatia (CIF) - 2023

The average import price for mollusc preparations; octopus, prepared or preserveds stood at $23,780 per ton in August 2023, surging by 55% against the previous month. Over the period under review, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in January 2023 an increase of 63% against the previous month. The import price peaked at $24,988 per ton in May 2023; however, from June 2023 to August 2023, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In August 2023, the country with the highest price was Slovenia ($24,833 per ton), while the price for Italy ($22,059 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From November 2022 to August 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (+0.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

In 2022, the average export price for mollusc preparations; octopus, prepared or preserveds amounted to $19,554 per ton, with an increase of 7% against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw resilient growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when the average export price increased by 53% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum at $20,972 per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Slovenia ($24,955 per ton), while the average price for exports to Slovakia ($6,267 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 Italy (+15.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

Imports of mollusc preparations; octopus, prepared or preserveds into Croatia skyrocketed to 68 tons in 2022, rising by 63% on the previous year. In general, imports posted a significant increase. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, imports of mollusc preparations; octopus, prepared or preserveds skyrocketed to $1.2M in 2022. Overall, imports posted significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 140% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of attained the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

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

1. Spain (47.4 tons)
2. Italy (19.2 tons)
3. Slovenia (1.1 tons)

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

In 2022, approx. 12 tons of mollusc preparations; octopus, prepared or preserveds were exported from Croatia; picking up by 30% against the year before. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 68% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of reached the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, exports of mollusc preparations; octopus, prepared or preserveds surged to $237K in 2022. In general, exports posted a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 70% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of reached the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

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

1. Slovenia (6.3 tons)
2. Slovakia (2.3 tons)
3. Bosnia and Herzegovina (1.8 tons)
4. Montenegro (1.2 tons)
5. Czech Republic (0.3 tons)
6. Romania (0.2 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform