Price for Mollusc Preparations; Clams, Cockles and Arkshells, Prepared or Preserved in Belgium - 2023

Contents:

1. Price for Mollusc Preparations; Clams, Cockles and Arkshells, Prepared or Preserved in Belgium (CIF) - 2023
2. Price for Mollusc Preparations; Clams, Cockles and Arkshells, Prepared or Preserved in Belgium (FOB) - 2022
3. Imports of Mollusc Preparations; Clams, Cockles and Arkshells, Prepared or Preserved in Belgium
4. Exports of Mollusc Preparations; Clams, Cockles and Arkshells, Prepared or Preserved in Belgium

Price for Mollusc Preparations; Clams, Cockles and Arkshells, Prepared or Preserved in Belgium (CIF) - 2023

The average import price for mollusc preparations; clams, cockles and arkshells, prepared or preserveds stood at $1,813 per ton in October 2023, shrinking by -29.1% against the previous month. Overall, the import price showed a perceptible decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in July 2023 an increase of 27% against the previous month. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $3,648 per ton. From August 2023 to October 2023, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for Vietnam.

From October 2022 to October 2023, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Spain amounted to +17.7% per month.

Price for Mollusc Preparations; Clams, Cockles and Arkshells, Prepared or Preserved in Belgium (FOB) - 2022

In 2022, the average export price for mollusc preparations; clams, cockles and arkshells, prepared or preserveds amounted to $3,907 per ton, with an increase of 10% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.9%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the average export price increased by 11%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Portugal ($13,563 per ton), while the average price for exports to Luxembourg ($3,003 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 Spain (+21.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Mollusc Preparations; Clams, Cockles and Arkshells, Prepared or Preserved in Belgium

Imports of mollusc preparations; clams, cockles and arkshells, prepared or preserveds into Belgium skyrocketed to 653 tons in 2022, increasing by 147% compared with the previous year. Overall, imports recorded a significant expansion. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, imports of mollusc preparations; clams, cockles and arkshells, prepared or preserveds surged to $2.1M in 2022. In general, imports enjoyed a significant increase. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Top Suppliers of Mollusc Preparations; Clams, Cockles and Arkshells, Prepared or Preserved to Belgium in 2022:

1. Vietnam (400.8 tons)
2. Portugal (62.5 tons)
3. Italy (54.4 tons)
4. Netherlands (52.8 tons)
5. Denmark (48.4 tons)
6. Spain (25.5 tons)
7. Germany (5.3 tons)

Exports of Mollusc Preparations; Clams, Cockles and Arkshells, Prepared or Preserved in Belgium

In 2022, the amount of mollusc preparations; clams, cockles and arkshells, prepared or preserveds exported from Belgium stood at 304 tons, picking up by 9.4% against the previous year's figure. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +7.0% from 2019 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by 15%. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, exports of mollusc preparations; clams, cockles and arkshells, prepared or preserveds soared to $1.2M in 2022. Over the period under review, total exports indicated a remarkable increase from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +17.8% 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 +63.3% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 25% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Top Export Markets for Mollusc Preparations; Clams, Cockles and Arkshells, Prepared or Preserved from Belgium in 2022:

1. Germany (60.5 tons)
2. Luxembourg (53.5 tons)
3. United Kingdom (53.4 tons)
4. France (44.8 tons)
5. Netherlands (36.7 tons)
6. Denmark (11.7 tons)
7. Portugal (8.4 tons)
8. Poland (7.3 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform