Price for Mollusc Preparations; Mussels, Prepared or Preserved in Kazakhstan - 2022

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1. Price for Mollusc Preparations; Mussels, Prepared or Preserved in Kazakhstan (CIF) - 2022
2. Imports of Mollusc Preparations; Mussels, Prepared or Preserved in Kazakhstan

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

In 2022, the average import price for mollusc preparations; mussels, prepared or preserveds amounted to $4,078 per ton, increasing by 9.3% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated a mild expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +1.0% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, import price for mollusc preparations; mussels, prepared or preserveds increased by +7.2% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 an increase of 47%. The import price peaked at $4,776 per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Russia ($4,445 per ton), while the price for China ($3,006 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+14.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

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

For the fourth consecutive year, Kazakhstan recorded growth in supplies from abroad of mollusc preparations; mussels, prepared or preserveds, which increased by 21% to 130 tons in 2022. Over the period under review, imports recorded a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 81% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of attained the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, imports of mollusc preparations; mussels, prepared or preserveds surged to $531K in 2022. In general, imports showed a significant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by 87% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

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

1. Russia (93.8 tons)
2. China (18.5 tons)
3. Belarus (17.8 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform