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

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Molluscs Price in Spain - 2023

Molluscs Price in Spain (CIF) - 2023

In August 2023, the average molluscs import price amounted to $5,952 per ton, growing by 13% against the previous month. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in January 2023 when the average import price increased by 18% month-to-month. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $7,335 per ton. From February 2023 to August 2023, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In August 2023, the country with the highest price was Mauritania ($11,425 per ton), while the price for Chile ($2,722 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 Morocco (+0.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Molluscs Price in Spain (FOB) - 2023

The average molluscs export price stood at $7,024 per ton in August 2023, approximately equating the previous month. Overall, the export price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in May 2023 when the average export price increased by 8.1% against the previous month. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $7,169 per ton in June 2023; however, from July 2023 to August 2023, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination: the country with the highest price was the United States ($11,536 per ton), while the average price for exports to China ($3,310 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From August 2022 to August 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Germany (+2.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Molluscs Imports in Spain

Molluscs imports into Spain stood at 347K tons in 2022, surging by 4.3% compared with 2021 figures. Over the period under review, imports saw a slight increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 13%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, molluscs imports amounted to $2.2B in 2022. Overall, total imports indicated a prominent expansion from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +8.6% over the last three-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +52.8% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 37% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Import of Molluscs in Spain (Million USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
Morocco	416	385	701	585	12.0%
Mauritania	242	155	236	320	9.8%
Falkland Islands (Malvinas)	232	232	253	281	6.6%
India	132	147	166	247	23.2%
Peru	183	140	117	166	-3.2%
China	136	80.3	97.5	118	-4.6%
Portugal	53.9	41.0	54.8	60.5	3.9%
Chile	17.0	21.0	21.1	52.7	45.8%
Others	272	210	282	324	6.0%
Total	1,684	1,411	1,928	2,155	8.6%

Top Suppliers of Molluscs to Spain in 2022:

Falkland Islands (Malvinas) (69.4K tons)
Morocco (56.1K tons)
Peru (49.6K tons)
India (38.1K tons)
Mauritania (26.4K tons)
China (25.0K tons)
Chile (18.0K tons)
Portugal (10.1K tons)

Molluscs Exports in Spain

In 2022, approx. 160K tons of molluscs (scallops, mussels, cuttle fish, squid and octopus) were exported from Spain; with an increase of 10% on 2021. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.3% from 2019 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 31%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

In value terms, molluscs exports expanded sharply to $1.1B in 2022. Overall, total exports indicated prominent growth from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +10.1% over the last three years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +60.6% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 50% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Export of Molluscs in Spain (Million USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
Italy	297	284	429	403	10.7%
Portugal	144	130	167	148	0.9%
United States	66.0	28.7	95.2	92.6	11.9%
France	43.5	44.1	50.6	66.8	15.4%
Morocco	17.8	22.4	29.4	46.0	37.2%
Germany	35.0	28.1	33.4	39.3	3.9%
Greece	24.3	12.3	27.2	35.9	13.9%
Croatia	28.3	20.8	35.6	34.1	6.4%
China	31.3	6.7	5.2	31.2	-0.1%
South Korea	0.4	3.5	0.5	14.6	231.7%
Others	105	78.8	116	147	11.9%
Total	793	659	990	1,059	10.1%

Top Export Markets for Molluscs from Spain in 2022:

Italy (55.7K tons)
Portugal (23.0K tons)
Morocco (10.9K tons)
China (10.6K tons)
France (10.1K tons)
United States (8.5K tons)
Croatia (6.2K tons)
Greece (5.4K tons)
Germany (4.8K tons)
South Korea (4.7K tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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Product coverage:

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

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Spain

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25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
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27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
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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