Price for Mollusc Preparations; Octopus, Prepared or Preserved in South Africa - 2024

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

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

In 2022, the average export price for mollusc preparations; octopus, prepared or preserveds amounted to $7,990 per ton, increasing by 170% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price enjoyed strong growth. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Nigeria ($12,536 per ton), while the average price for exports to Namibia ($2,398 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Nigeria (+80.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

The average import price for mollusc preparations; octopus, prepared or preserveds stood at $4,638 per ton in 2022, shrinking by -59% against the previous year. In general, the import price saw a noticeable curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when the average import price increased by 2,064%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $21,643 per ton. From 2021 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

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 ($6,143 per ton), while the price for China ($1,158 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain (+15.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Exports of Mollusc Preparations; Octopus, Prepared or Preserved in South Africa

In 2022, exports of mollusc preparations; octopus, prepared or preserveds from South Africa skyrocketed to 3.2 tons, increasing by 362% against the previous year's figure. Overall, exports continue to indicate a significant increase. 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; octopus, prepared or preserveds soared to $25K in 2022. Over the period under review, exports saw significant growth. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Export of Mollusc Preparations; Octopus, Prepared or Preserved in South Africa (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Democratic Republic of the CongoN/AN/A0.323.87833.3%
Nigeria0.3N/A0.31.467.1%
Namibia1.31.21.40.2-46.4%
Ghana1.3N/AN/AN/A0%
OthersN/AN/AN/AN/A0%
Total2.91.22.025.4106.1%

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

  1. Democratic Republic of the Congo (3.0 tons)
  2. Nigeria (0.1 tons)
  3. Namibia (0.1 tons)

Imports of Mollusc Preparations; Octopus, Prepared or Preserved in South Africa

After three years of growth, supplies from abroad of mollusc preparations; octopus, prepared or preserveds decreased by -81.9% to 486 kg in 2022. In general, imports, however, posted a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 19,036%. As a result, imports attained the peak of 2.7 tons, and then declined sharply in the following year.

In value terms, imports of mollusc preparations; octopus, prepared or preserveds declined dramatically to $2.3K in 2022. Overall, imports, however, showed a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 30,200%.

Import of Mollusc Preparations; Octopus, Prepared or Preserved in South Africa (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Hong Kong SARN/AN/AN/A1.70%
SpainN/A0.130.30.4100.0%
ChinaN/AN/AN/A0.20%
OthersN/A0.2N/AN/A0%
TotalN/A0.330.32.3176.9%

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

  1. Hong Kong SAR (277.0 kg)
  2. China (139.0 kg)
  3. Spain (70.0 kg)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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