Price for Mollusc Preparations; Snails, Other than Sea Snails, Prepared or Preserved in the UK - 2023

Contents:

1. Price for Mollusc Preparations; Snails, Other than Sea Snails, Prepared or Preserved in the UK (CIF) - 2022
2. Price for Mollusc Preparations; Snails, Other than Sea Snails, Prepared or Preserved in the UK (FOB) - 2022
3. Imports of Mollusc Preparations; Snails, Other than Sea Snails, Prepared or Preserved in the UK
4. Exports of Mollusc Preparations; Snails, Other than Sea Snails, Prepared or Preserved in the UK

Price for Mollusc Preparations; Snails, Other than Sea Snails, Prepared or Preserved in the UK (CIF) - 2022

The average import price for mollusc preparations; snails, other than sea snails, prepared or preserveds stood at $15,070 per ton in 2022, picking up by 16% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, recorded a pronounced decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when the average import price increased by 77%. The import price peaked at $18,569 per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat 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 Greece ($26,106 per ton), while the price for Portugal ($3,365 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Vietnam (+8.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Price for Mollusc Preparations; Snails, Other than Sea Snails, Prepared or Preserved in the UK (FOB) - 2022

The average export price for mollusc preparations; snails, other than sea snails, prepared or preserveds stood at $13,857 per ton in 2022, leveling off at the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed a notable increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the average export price decreased by 99.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $18,470 per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Macao SAR ($20,000 per ton), while the average price for exports to the Netherlands ($12,500 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 the Netherlands (-4.1%).

Imports of Mollusc Preparations; Snails, Other than Sea Snails, Prepared or Preserved in the UK

In 2022, after three years of growth, there was significant decline in purchases abroad of mollusc preparations; snails, other than sea snails, prepared or preserveds, when their volume decreased by -33.1% to 17 tons. Overall, total imports indicated a temperate expansion from 2019 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.6% over the last three-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 45%. As a result, imports reached the peak of 25 tons, and then dropped notably in the following year.

In value terms, imports of mollusc preparations; snails, other than sea snails, prepared or preserveds reduced markedly to $254K in 2022. In general, imports recorded a perceptible reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 23%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $328K, and then contracted notably in the following year.

Top Suppliers of Mollusc Preparations; Snails, Other than Sea Snails, Prepared or Preserved to the UK in 2022:

1. France (12.2 tons)
2. Portugal (2.0 tons)
3. Greece (1.3 tons)
4. Poland (1.0 tons)

Exports of Mollusc Preparations; Snails, Other than Sea Snails, Prepared or Preserved in the UK

In 2022, approx. 7 kg of mollusc preparations; snails, other than sea snails, prepared or preserveds were exported from the UK; almost unchanged from the previous year's figure. Overall, exports showed a dramatic setback. The smallest decline of 99.9% was in 2021.

In value terms, exports of mollusc preparations; snails, other than sea snails, prepared or preserveds stood at $97 in 2022. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a dramatic decrease. The smallest decline of 99.9% was in 2021.

Top Export Markets for Mollusc Preparations; Snails, Other than Sea Snails, Prepared or Preserved from the UK in 2022:

1. Netherlands (2.0 kg)
2. Ireland (1.0 kg)
3. Macao SAR (1.0 kg)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform