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Molluscs Market

Molluscs market: get new datasets provided by an Ai-driven market research tool. Information provide market size, consumption, companies, trade, market prices, production, imports, and exports. Here is a breakdown by region, including Russia, EU, China, Latin America, the U.S., Africa, the Middle East, and the U.K. Market dynamics and outlook to 2030 are also provided in the snapshots.

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Molluscs - World's Largest Markets

Rating	Country
1	China
2	India
3	Spain
4	Japan
5	United States

In value terms, the largest molluscs markets worldwide were China, India and Spain, with a combined 17% share of the global market. These countries were followed by Japan, the United States, Indonesia, Italy, Brazil, South Korea, Russia, Pakistan, Thailand and Peru, which together accounted for a further 26%.

Peru (+143.6% per year) recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to market size, among the main consuming countries over the period under review, while molluscs market for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Molluscs Prices

Lowest Prices - FOB - Top Exporters

COUNTRY	2018	2019	2020	CAGR, 2018-2020
COUNTRY	USD per ton			CAGR, 2018-2020
Peru	2391	2217	2007	-8.4%
Russia	2425	2537	2359	-1.4%
Argentina	2822	2854	2670	-2.7%
United States	3758	3785	3145	-8.5%
Indonesia	3027	3002	3585	8.8%
India	4079	3863	3846	-2.9%
New Zealand	4550	4782	4629	0.9%
Spain	5731	5218	5938	1.8%
Vietnam	6331	5722	6173	-1.3%
China	6010	6427	6229	1.8%
Mauritania	10126	8553	6480	-20.0%
Morocco	11702	8078	6554	-25.2%
Thailand	7858	6501	6738	-7.4%
Average	5106	4744	4649	-4.6%

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin; the country with the highest price was Thailand ($6,738 per ton), while Peru ($2,007 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2018 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Indonesia, while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Highest Prices - CIF - Top Importers

COUNTRY	2018	2019	2020	CAGR, 2018-2020
COUNTRY	USD per ton			CAGR, 2018-2020
Hong Kong SAR	8780	9509	10431	9.0%
France	9098	8779	7161	-11.3%
Japan	7774	6842	6292	-10.0%
Italy	6126	5907	5801	-2.7%
Vietnam	5471	5239	5416	-0.5%
Portugal	5776	5315	5282	-4.4%
United States	6718	6437	5213	-11.9%
Spain	5321	4647	4783	-5.2%
Taiwan (Chinese)	3991	4105	4205	2.6%
South Korea	3935	3625	4003	0.9%
Malaysia	4276	4067	3228	-13.1%
Thailand	2808	3035	2885	1.4%
China	2902	2697	2467	-7.8%
Average	5035	4684	4512	-5.3%

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest price was Hong Kong SAR ($10,431 per ton), while China ($2,467 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2018 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Hong Kong SAR, while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Molluscs - Top Importers

COUNTRY	2018	2019	2020	CAGR, 2018-2020
COUNTRY	billion USD			CAGR, 2018-2020
Spain	2.7	2.3	1.4	-27.2%
Japan	1.2	1	0.9	-14.5%
Italy	2.3	2.2	0.9	-38.5%
China	1.2	1.5	0.9	-14.3%
South Korea	1	0.9	0.7	-14.0%

In value terms, the largest molluscs importing markets worldwide were Spain ($1.4B), Japan ($895M) and Italy ($872M), together accounting for 37% of global imports. These countries were followed by China, South Korea, the United States, Thailand, Hong Kong SAR, Taiwan (Chinese), France, Portugal, Vietnam and Malaysia, which together accounted for a further 48%.

Taiwan (Chinese) saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other global leaders experienced a decline in the imports figures.

Molluscs - Top Exporters

COUNTRY	2018	2019	2020	CAGR, 2018-2020
COUNTRY	billion USD			CAGR, 2018-2020
China	3.6	3.3	2.3	-20.0%
Morocco	0.8	0.7	0.7	-6.1%
Spain	1.3	1.3	0.7	-30.3%
India	1	1	0.5	-28.7%
Vietnam	0.8	0.7	0.5	-19.2%

In value terms, China ($2.3B) remains the largest molluscs supplier worldwide, comprising 26% of global exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Morocco ($722M), with a 8.2% share of global exports. It was followed by Spain, with a 7.5% share.

From 2018 to 2020, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in China amounted to -20.0%. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Morocco (-6.1% per year) and Spain (-30.3% per year).

Molluscs - Market Forecast

Driven by rising demand for molluscs worldwide, the market is expected to start an upward consumption trend over the next decade. The performance of the market is forecast to increase slightly, with an anticipated CAGR of for the period from 2020 to 2030, which is projected to bring the market volume to by the end of 2030.

Molluscs - Product Coverage

HS 030722 - Molluscs; scallops, whether in shell or not, including queen scallops of the genera Pecten, Chlamys or Placopecten, frozen
HS 030729 - Molluscs; scallops, whether in shell or not, including queen scallops of the genera Pecten, Chlamys or Placopecten, frozen, dried, salted, in brine, or smoked, cooked or not before or during the smoking process
HS 030732 - Molluscs; mussels (Mytilus spp., Perna spp.), whether in shell or not, frozen
HS 030739 - Molluscs; mussels (Mytilus spp., Perna spp.), whether in shell or not, frozen, dried, salted, in brine, or smoked, cooked or not before or during the smoking process
HS 030743 - Molluscs; cuttle fish and squid, whether in shell or not, includes flours, meals, and pellets of molluscs, fit for human consumption, frozen
HS 030749 - Molluscs; cuttle fish and squid, whether in shell or not, includes flours, meals, and pellets of molluscs, fit for human consumption, dried, salted, in brine, or smoked, cooked or not before or during the smoking process
HS 030752 - Molluscs; octopus (Octopus spp.), frozen
HS 030759 - Molluscs; octopus (Octopus spp.), frozen, dried, salted, in brine, or smoked, cooked or not before or during the smoking process
HS 030799 - Molluscs; n.e.c. in heading 0307, whether in shell or not, other than live, fresh or chilled, includes flours, meals, and pellets of molluscs, fit for human consumption

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the global molluscs market. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

Prodcom 10203200 - Molluscs (scallops, mussels, cuttle fish, squid and octopus), frozen, dried, smoked, salted or in brine

Country coverage:

Worldwide - the report contains statistical data for 200 countries and includes detailed profiles of the 50 largest consuming countries:

+ the largest producing countries

Data coverage:

Global market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Global production, split by region and country
Global trade (exports and imports)
Export and import prices
Market trends, drivers and restraints
Key market players and their profiles

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1. INTRODUCTION

Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
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4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
2. CONSUMPTION BY COUNTRY
3. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
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1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. GLOBAL PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
2. PRODUCTION BY COUNTRY
8. GLOBAL IMPORTS
The Largest Importers on The Market and How They Succeed
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. GLOBAL EXPORTS
The Largest Exporters on The Market and How They Succeed
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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11. COUNTRY PROFILES

The Largest Markets And Their Profiles
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- United States
- China
- Japan
- Germany
- United Kingdom
- France
- Brazil
- Italy
- Russian Federation
- India
- Canada
- Australia
- Republic of Korea
- Spain
- Mexico
- Indonesia
- Netherlands
- Turkey
- Saudi Arabia
- Switzerland
- Sweden
- Nigeria
- Poland
- Belgium
- Argentina
- Norway
- Austria
- Thailand
- United Arab Emirates
- Colombia
- Denmark
- South Africa
- Malaysia
- Israel
- Singapore
- Egypt
- Philippines
- Finland
- Chile
- Ireland
- Pakistan
- Greece
- Portugal
- Kazakhstan
- Algeria
- Czech Republic
- Qatar
- Peru
- Romania
- Vietnam
LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2023
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
3. Market Value, 2012–2023
4. Per Capita Consumption, By Country, 2018–2023
5. Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
6. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
7. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
8. Import Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
9. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
10. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
11. Export Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
2. Market Value, 2012–2023
3. Consumption, By Country, 2023
4. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
5. Market Value Forecast to 2030
6. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
7. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
8. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
9. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
10. Production Volume And Growth
11. Exports And Growth
12. Export Prices And Growth
13. Market Size And Growth
14. Per Capita Consumption
15. Imports And Growth
16. Import Prices
17. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
18. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
19. Production, By Country, 2023
20. Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
21. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
22. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
23. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
24. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
25. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
26. Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2023
27. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
28. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
29. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
30. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
31. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
32. Export Prices, 2012–2023