Price for Mollusc Preparations; Clams, Cockles and Arkshells, Prepared or Preserved in the United States - 2023
Contents:
- Price for Mollusc Preparations; Clams, Cockles and Arkshells, Prepared or Preserved in the United States (CIF) - 2023
- Price for Mollusc Preparations; Clams, Cockles and Arkshells, Prepared or Preserved in the United States (FOB) - 2023
- Imports of Mollusc Preparations; Clams, Cockles and Arkshells, Prepared or Preserved in the United States
- Exports of Mollusc Preparations; Clams, Cockles and Arkshells, Prepared or Preserved in the United States
Price for Mollusc Preparations; Clams, Cockles and Arkshells, Prepared or Preserved in the United States (CIF) - 2023
In December 2023, the average import price for mollusc preparations; clams, cockles and arkshells, prepared or preserveds amounted to $2,251 per ton, shrinking by -2% against the previous month. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a mild decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in August 2023 an increase of 20% against the previous month. The import price peaked at $2,590 per ton in January 2023; however, from February 2023 to December 2023, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.
There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In December 2023, the country with the highest price was Chile ($5,840 per ton), while the price for China ($1,616 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From December 2022 to December 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (+5.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.
Price for Mollusc Preparations; Clams, Cockles and Arkshells, Prepared or Preserved in the United States (FOB) - 2023
In December 2023, the average export price for mollusc preparations; clams, cockles and arkshells, prepared or preserveds amounted to $4,703 per ton, declining by -17.1% against the previous month. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in February 2023 an increase of 46% against the previous month. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $5,672 per ton in November 2023, and then contracted dramatically in the following month.
Average prices varied somewhat for the major foreign markets. In December 2023, the highest price was recorded for prices to Aruba ($5,044 per ton) and Canada ($4,847 per ton), while the average price for exports to Singapore ($3,658 per ton) and Mexico ($4,811 per ton) were amongst the lowest.
From December 2022 to December 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Japan (+9.8%), 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 the United States
In 2022, the amount of mollusc preparations; clams, cockles and arkshells, prepared or preserveds imported into the United States declined to 17K tons, approximately equating 2021. In general, imports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 79%. As a result, imports reached the peak of 17K tons, and then reduced slightly in the following year.
In value terms, imports of mollusc preparations; clams, cockles and arkshells, prepared or preserveds reached $44M in 2022. Overall, total imports indicated perceptible growth from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.9% 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 +66.0% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 65% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.
| Import of Mollusc Preparations; Clams, Cockles and Arkshells, Prepared or Preserved in the United States (Million USD) | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COUNTRY | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | CAGR, 2019-2022 |
| China | 23.0 | 12.0 | 21.2 | 22.1 | -1.3% |
| Vietnam | 7.6 | 5.6 | 11.3 | 11.0 | 13.1% |
| Indonesia | 4.3 | 5.4 | 6.0 | 4.5 | 1.5% |
| Chile | 2.3 | 1.1 | 0.9 | 1.7 | -9.6% |
| Thailand | 1.9 | 1.3 | 2.6 | 1.7 | -3.6% |
| Netherlands | N/A | N/A | 0.2 | 1.4 | 600.0% |
| Others | 1.3 | 1.2 | 1.8 | 1.7 | 9.4% |
| Total | 40.5 | 26.6 | 44.0 | 44.2 | 3.0% |
Top Suppliers of Mollusc Preparations; Clams, Cockles and Arkshells, Prepared or Preserved to the United States in 2022:
- China (10.5K tons)
- Vietnam (3.3K tons)
- Indonesia (1.3K tons)
- Thailand (0.5K tons)
- Netherlands (0.4K tons)
- Chile (0.3K tons)
Exports of Mollusc Preparations; Clams, Cockles and Arkshells, Prepared or Preserved in the United States
Exports of mollusc preparations; clams, cockles and arkshells, prepared or preserveds from the United States dropped significantly to 978 tons in 2022, with a decrease of -15.2% on the previous year's figure. In general, exports continue to indicate a deep setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 27%.
In value terms, exports of mollusc preparations; clams, cockles and arkshells, prepared or preserveds rose sharply to $4.3M in 2022. Overall, exports saw a abrupt setback.
| Export of Mollusc Preparations; Clams, Cockles and Arkshells, Prepared or Preserved in the United States (Million USD) | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COUNTRY | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | CAGR, 2019-2022 |
| Canada | 4.3 | 1.8 | 1.2 | 1.7 | -26.6% |
| Australia | 0.5 | 0.9 | 1.3 | 0.9 | 21.6% |
| Mexico | 0.6 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.8 | 10.1% |
| Japan | 1.1 | 0.4 | 0.9 | 0.7 | -14.0% |
| Others | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.0% |
| Total | 6.8 | 3.7 | 4.0 | 4.3 | -14.2% |
Top Export Markets for Mollusc Preparations; Clams, Cockles and Arkshells, Prepared or Preserved from the United States in 2022:
- Canada (353.6 tons)
- Japan (258.0 tons)
- Australia (177.8 tons)
- Mexico (153.2 tons)
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