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Croatia - Molluscs (Scallops, Mussels, Cuttle Fish, Squid And Octopus) - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights

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Molluscs Price in Croatia - 2023

Molluscs Price in Croatia (CIF) - 2023

In August 2023, the average molluscs import price amounted to $6,096 per ton, falling by -2% against the previous month. Over the period from August 2022 to August 2023, it increased at an average monthly rate of +1.4%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in April 2023 when the average import price increased by 23% month-to-month. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $7,087 per ton. From May 2023 to August 2023, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In August 2023, the country with the highest price was Italy ($9,006 per ton), while the price for Greece ($4,295 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From August 2022 to August 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Portugal (+3.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Molluscs Price in Croatia (FOB) - 2023

In August 2023, the average molluscs export price amounted to $8,120 per ton, falling by -4% against the previous month. Over the period under review, the export price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in May 2023 an increase of 16% against the previous month. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $8,933 per ton. From June 2023 to August 2023, the the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major overseas markets. In August 2023, the countries with the highest prices were Italy ($10,890 per ton) and Montenegro ($9,419 per ton), while the average price for exports to Slovenia ($7,585 per ton) and Bulgaria ($7,797 per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From August 2022 to August 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Bosnia and Herzegovina (+4.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Molluscs Imports in Croatia

In 2022, molluscs imports into Croatia reached 11K tons, growing by 3.5% compared with the year before. In general, imports, however, saw a slight downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 68% against the previous year.

In value terms, molluscs imports rose remarkably to $61M in 2022. Overall, total imports indicated a strong increase from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +9.1% over the last three years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +106.6% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by 81%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

Import of Molluscs in Croatia (Million USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
Spain	31.5	20.7	40.7	40.9	9.1%
Slovenia	5.8	3.1	4.3	6.3	2.8%
Netherlands	1.8	1.1	1.8	4.1	31.6%
Italy	2.4	1.4	2.3	2.4	0.0%
Portugal	1.3	0.6	1.1	1.9	13.5%
United States	0.3	N/A	0.1	1.2	58.7%
New Zealand	0.3	0.6	0.1	0.8	38.7%
South Africa	1.6	1.1	1.5	0.6	-27.9%
Others	2.5	1.0	1.9	3.3	9.7%
Total	47.4	29.8	53.8	61.5	9.1%

Top Suppliers of Molluscs to Croatia in 2022:

Spain (7.3K tons)
Slovenia (1.0K tons)
Netherlands (0.7K tons)
Portugal (0.5K tons)
Italy (0.3K tons)
United States (0.3K tons)
New Zealand (0.2K tons)
South Africa (0.1K tons)

Molluscs Exports in Croatia

In 2022, approx. 1.7K tons of molluscs (scallops, mussels, cuttle fish, squid and octopus) were exported from Croatia; approximately reflecting the previous year's figure. In general, exports showed a abrupt setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 16%.

In value terms, molluscs exports expanded notably to $13M in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +4.1% over the period from 2019 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 22% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Export of Molluscs in Croatia (Million USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
Slovenia	8.1	6.5	7.6	8.7	2.4%
Serbia	1.0	1.1	1.3	1.3	9.1%
Italy	1.0	1.0	1.3	1.2	6.3%
Montenegro	0.5	0.3	0.3	0.7	11.9%
Slovakia	0.3	0.2	0.3	0.3	0.0%
Bosnia and Herzegovina	0.2	0.2	0.3	0.3	14.5%
Spain	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.2	26.0%
Others	0.7	0.7	1.1	0.7	0.0%
Total	11.9	10.1	12.3	13.4	4.0%

Top Export Markets for Molluscs from Croatia in 2022:

Slovenia (1087.3 tons)
Serbia (149.1 tons)
Italy (130.1 tons)
Montenegro (81.7 tons)
Bosnia and Herzegovina (52.1 tons)
Slovakia (46.3 tons)
Spain (40.7 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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

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Croatia

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15. Exports And Growth
16. Export Prices And Growth
17. Market Size And Growth
18. Per Capita Consumption
19. Imports And Growth
20. Import Prices
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22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023