Price for Mollusc Preparations; Snails, Other than Sea Snails, Prepared or Preserved in Luxembourg - 2023

Contents:

1. Price for Mollusc Preparations; Snails, Other than Sea Snails, Prepared or Preserved in Luxembourg (CIF) - 2022
2. Price for Mollusc Preparations; Snails, Other than Sea Snails, Prepared or Preserved in Luxembourg (FOB) - 2022
3. Imports of Mollusc Preparations; Snails, Other than Sea Snails, Prepared or Preserved in Luxembourg
4. Exports of Mollusc Preparations; Snails, Other than Sea Snails, Prepared or Preserved in Luxembourg

Price for Mollusc Preparations; Snails, Other than Sea Snails, Prepared or Preserved in Luxembourg (CIF) - 2022

In 2022, the average import price for mollusc preparations; snails, other than sea snails, prepared or preserveds amounted to $14,318 per ton, rising by 8.1% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, continues to indicate a mild decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when the average import price increased by 26%. The import price peaked at $16,791 per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was France ($23,799 per ton), while the price for Portugal ($4,158 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (+6.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Price for Mollusc Preparations; Snails, Other than Sea Snails, Prepared or Preserved in Luxembourg (FOB) - 2022

In 2022, the average export price for mollusc preparations; snails, other than sea snails, prepared or preserveds amounted to $25,972 per ton, growing by 35% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated a remarkable increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +10.0% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the average export price increased by 78%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was France ($27,640 per ton), while the average price for exports to Germany ($14,000 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 France (+10.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Imports of Mollusc Preparations; Snails, Other than Sea Snails, Prepared or Preserved in Luxembourg

In 2022, overseas purchases of mollusc preparations; snails, other than sea snails, prepared or preserveds decreased by -19.3% to 7.6 tons, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. In general, total imports indicated temperate growth from 2019 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.7% over the last three-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports decreased by -21.8% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 47%. As a result, imports attained the peak of 9.7 tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports of remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, imports of mollusc preparations; snails, other than sea snails, prepared or preserveds declined to $109K in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +6.7% over the period from 2019 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 37% against the previous year.

Top Suppliers of Mollusc Preparations; Snails, Other than Sea Snails, Prepared or Preserved to Luxembourg in 2022:

1. Belgium (3.8 tons)
2. Portugal (2.8 tons)
3. France (0.9 tons)

Exports of Mollusc Preparations; Snails, Other than Sea Snails, Prepared or Preserved in Luxembourg

Exports of mollusc preparations; snails, other than sea snails, prepared or preserveds from Luxembourg contracted dramatically to 107 kg in 2022, with a decrease of -24.1% on 2021 figures. Overall, exports showed a significant curtailment. The smallest decline of -18.3% was in 2020.

In value terms, exports of mollusc preparations; snails, other than sea snails, prepared or preserveds stood at $2.8K in 2022. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a sharp reduction.

Top Export Markets for Mollusc Preparations; Snails, Other than Sea Snails, Prepared or Preserved from Luxembourg in 2022:

1. France (89.0 kg)
2. Belgium (17.0 kg)
3. Germany (1.0 kg)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform