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

Contents:

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

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

The average import price for mollusc preparations; mussels, prepared or preserveds stood at $3,847 per ton in September 2023, surging by 9.5% against the previous month. Over the period from December 2022 to September 2023, it increased at an average monthly rate of +1.6%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in April 2023 when the average import price increased by 28% month-to-month. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $4,663 per ton in May 2023; however, from June 2023 to September 2023, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From December 2022 to September 2023, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Chile amounted to +3.0% per month.

Price for Mollusc Preparations; Mussels, Prepared or Preserved in Belgium (FOB) - 2023

The average export price for mollusc preparations; mussels, prepared or preserveds stood at $4,036 per ton in September 2023, with an increase of 13% against the previous month. Over the last nine-month period, it increased at an average monthly rate of +2.3%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in April 2023 an increase of 40% against the previous month. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $4,253 per ton. From May 2023 to September 2023, the the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In September 2023, the country with the highest price was the UK ($10,170 per ton), while the average price for exports to Lebanon ($4,009 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From December 2022 to September 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Switzerland (+9.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

In 2022, approx. 2.3K tons of mollusc preparations; mussels, prepared or preserveds were imported into Belgium; increasing by 26% compared with 2021 figures. Over the period under review, imports recorded significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 42% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

In value terms, imports of mollusc preparations; mussels, prepared or preserveds amounted to $8.4M in 2022. Overall, imports recorded a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 56%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Import of Mollusc Preparations; Mussels, Prepared or Preserved in Belgium (Million USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Chile0.92.32.44.368.4%
Netherlands2.02.22.22.23.2%
France0.10.12.71.0115.4%
Spain0.30.30.50.410.1%
Others0.10.20.20.571.0%
Total3.55.28.08.433.9%

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

  1. Chile (1487.9 tons)
  2. Netherlands (498.4 tons)
  3. France (133.5 tons)
  4. Spain (119.7 tons)

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

In 2022, exports of mollusc preparations; mussels, prepared or preserveds from Belgium surged to 1.1K tons, growing by 31% against 2021. In general, exports saw significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 52%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, exports of mollusc preparations; mussels, prepared or preserveds fell modestly to $4.3M in 2022. Over the period under review, exports saw a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 126% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $4.3M, leveling off in the following year.

Export of Mollusc Preparations; Mussels, Prepared or Preserved in Belgium (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
United Kingdom14.311.92,5441,199337.7%
Netherlands19229015973556.4%
France10481644.772691.1%
Germany3522213164407.7%
Poland12517329933739.2%
Denmark20.112.7352201115.4%
Latvia12268.11061230.3%
Lithuania24.297.216576.346.6%
Others3282093144339.7%
Total1,2821,8994,2994,27049.3%

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

  1. Netherlands (256.5 tons)
  2. France (204.6 tons)
  3. United Kingdom (169.3 tons)
  4. Germany (131.3 tons)
  5. Poland (109.6 tons)
  6. Denmark (76.5 tons)
  7. Latvia (47.8 tons)
  8. Lithuania (24.8 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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