Price for Mollusc Preparations; Scallops, Including Queen Scallops, Prepared or Preserved in South Africa - 2024

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1. Price for Mollusc Preparations; Scallops, Including Queen Scallops, Prepared or Preserved in South Africa (FOB) - 2022
2. Price for Mollusc Preparations; Scallops, Including Queen Scallops, Prepared or Preserved in South Africa (CIF) - 2022
3. Exports of Mollusc Preparations; Scallops, Including Queen Scallops, Prepared or Preserved in South Africa
4. Imports of Mollusc Preparations; Scallops, Including Queen Scallops, Prepared or Preserved in South Africa

Price for Mollusc Preparations; Scallops, Including Queen Scallops, Prepared or Preserved in South Africa (FOB) - 2022

The average export price for mollusc preparations; scallops, including queen scallops, prepared or preserveds stood at $6,143 per ton in 2022, with a decrease of -83.6% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, showed a notable expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the average export price increased by 59% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $37,479 per ton in 2021, and then contracted markedly in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Democratic Republic of the Congo ($29,000 per ton), while the average price for exports to Mozambique amounted to $5,000 per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Zambia (+30.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Price for Mollusc Preparations; Scallops, Including Queen Scallops, Prepared or Preserved in South Africa (CIF) - 2022

In 2022, the average import price for mollusc preparations; scallops, including queen scallops, prepared or preserveds amounted to $4,500 per ton, with a decrease of -20.4% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 an increase of 97% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $16,961 per ton. From 2016 to 2022, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Japan ($6,000 per ton), while the price for China totaled $3,000 per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (-3.6%).

Exports of Mollusc Preparations; Scallops, Including Queen Scallops, Prepared or Preserved in South Africa

For the third consecutive year, South Africa recorded decline in overseas shipments of mollusc preparations; scallops, including queen scallops, prepared or preserveds, which decreased by -97.5% to 21 kg in 2022. Overall, exports continue to indicate a dramatic curtailment. The smallest decline of -2.2% was in 2021.

In value terms, exports of mollusc preparations; scallops, including queen scallops, prepared or preserveds dropped sharply to $129 in 2022. In general, exports faced a sharp decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when exports increased by 14%.

Top Export Markets for Mollusc Preparations; Scallops, Including Queen Scallops, Prepared or Preserved from South Africa in 2022:

1. Mozambique (20.0 kg)
2. Democratic Republic of the Congo (1.0 kg)

Imports of Mollusc Preparations; Scallops, Including Queen Scallops, Prepared or Preserved in South Africa

In 2022, overseas purchases of mollusc preparations; scallops, including queen scallops, prepared or preserveds decreased by -99.8% to 2 kg, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. In general, imports saw a dramatic curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 1,038% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of 5.7 tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports of remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, imports of mollusc preparations; scallops, including queen scallops, prepared or preserveds reduced markedly to $9 in 2022. Overall, imports continue to indicate a precipitous shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 1,846%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $68K. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports of remained at a lower figure.

Top Suppliers of Mollusc Preparations; Scallops, Including Queen Scallops, Prepared or Preserved to South Africa in 2022:

1. Japan (1.0 kg)
2. China (1.0 kg)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform