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

Contents:

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

Price for Mollusc Preparations; Mussels, Prepared or Preserved in Finland (CIF) - 2022

The average import price for mollusc preparations; mussels, prepared or preserveds stood at $4,827 per ton in 2022, with a decrease of -13.9% against the previous year. In general, the import price saw a pronounced curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the average import price increased by 17% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $6,781 per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Spain ($7,455 per ton), while the price for Denmark ($4,614 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Sweden (+3.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

In 2022, the average export price for mollusc preparations; mussels, prepared or preserveds amounted to $9,914 per ton, reducing by -13.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated measured growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, export price for mollusc preparations; mussels, prepared or preserveds increased by +18.1% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the average export price increased by 39% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $16,959 per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Russia ($11,992 per ton), while the average price for exports to Brazil ($6,250 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 Latvia (-1.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

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

In 2022, purchases abroad of mollusc preparations; mussels, prepared or preserveds decreased by -2.5% to 74 tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year rising trend. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.2% over the period from 2019 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 13%. As a result, imports attained the peak of 76 tons, and then declined modestly in the following year.

In value terms, imports of mollusc preparations; mussels, prepared or preserveds dropped sharply to $356K in 2022. In general, imports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 17%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $424K, and then shrank dramatically in the following year.

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

1. Denmark (52.4 tons)
2. Netherlands (16.8 tons)
3. Spain (2.6 tons)

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

In 2022, approx. 256 kg of mollusc preparations; mussels, prepared or preserveds were exported from Finland; reducing by -29.7% against the previous year. In general, exports showed a deep reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 64% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of 364 kg, and then fell markedly in the following year.

In value terms, exports of mollusc preparations; mussels, prepared or preserveds fell rapidly to $2.5K in 2022. Overall, exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 113%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $4.2K, and then fell markedly in the following year.

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

1. Russia (119.0 kg)
2. Peru (85.0 kg)
3. Estonia (39.0 kg)
4. Brazil (8.0 kg)
5. Sweden (5.0 kg)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform