Price for Mollusc Preparations; Mussels, Prepared or Preserved in Austria - 2023

Contents:

1. Price for Mollusc Preparations; Mussels, Prepared or Preserved in Austria (CIF) - 2023
2. Price for Mollusc Preparations; Mussels, Prepared or Preserved in Austria (FOB) - 2022
3. Imports of Mollusc Preparations; Mussels, Prepared or Preserved in Austria
4. Exports of Mollusc Preparations; Mussels, Prepared or Preserved in Austria

Price for Mollusc Preparations; Mussels, Prepared or Preserved in Austria (CIF) - 2023

In August 2023, the average import price for mollusc preparations; mussels, prepared or preserveds amounted to $7,970 per ton, with an increase of 36% against the previous month. Over the period under review, import price indicated tangible growth from November 2022 to August 2023: its price increased at an average monthly rate of +3.4% over the last nine-month period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on August 2023 figures, import price for mollusc preparations; mussels, prepared or preserveds increased by +35.8% against July 2023 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in January 2023 an increase of 42% m-o-m. The import price peaked at $8,296 per ton in April 2023; however, from May 2023 to August 2023, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin: the country with the highest price was Italy ($11,972 per ton), while the price for the Netherlands ($4,232 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From November 2022 to August 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain (+6.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Price for Mollusc Preparations; Mussels, Prepared or Preserved in Austria (FOB) - 2022

The average export price for mollusc preparations; mussels, prepared or preserveds stood at $8,470 per ton in 2022, with an increase of 5.9% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.8%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 an increase of 9.3% against the previous year. The export price peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Switzerland ($11,923 per ton), while the average price for exports to Slovakia ($5,154 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 Hong Kong SAR (+6.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Mollusc Preparations; Mussels, Prepared or Preserved in Austria

In 2022, supplies from abroad of mollusc preparations; mussels, prepared or preserveds increased by 3.1% to 354 tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Over the period under review, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, imports of mollusc preparations; mussels, prepared or preserveds shrank to $2M in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +2.2% over the period from 2019 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 8.5%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $2.1M, and then declined slightly in the following year.

Top Suppliers of Mollusc Preparations; Mussels, Prepared or Preserved to Austria in 2022:

1. Spain (142.7 tons)
2. Denmark (95.6 tons)
3. Germany (41.1 tons)
4. Italy (38.8 tons)
5. Ireland (13.7 tons)
6. Netherlands (13.1 tons)
7. Belgium (8.7 tons)

Exports of Mollusc Preparations; Mussels, Prepared or Preserved in Austria

For the third year in a row, Austria recorded decline in shipments abroad of mollusc preparations; mussels, prepared or preserveds, which decreased by -31.7% to 18 tons in 2022. In general, exports showed a dramatic slump. The smallest decline of -9% was in 2020.

In value terms, exports of mollusc preparations; mussels, prepared or preserveds fell notably to $155K in 2022. Overall, exports recorded a deep downturn. The smallest decline of -8.5% was in 2020.

Top Export Markets for Mollusc Preparations; Mussels, Prepared or Preserved from Austria in 2022:

1. Germany (10.3 tons)
2. France (1.7 tons)
3. Switzerland (1.7 tons)
4. Greece (1.2 tons)
5. Italy (1.1 tons)
6. Hungary (0.9 tons)
7. Serbia (0.6 tons)
8. Czech Republic (0.1 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform