Price for Molluscs; Octopus (Octopus Spp.), Frozen, Dried, Salted or in Brine in Peru - 2022

Contents:

1. Price for Molluscs; Octopus (Octopus Spp.), Frozen, Dried, Salted or in Brine in Peru (CIF) - 2022
2. Price for Molluscs; Octopus (Octopus Spp.), Frozen, Dried, Salted or in Brine in Peru (FOB) - 2022
3. Imports of Molluscs; Octopus (Octopus Spp.), Frozen, Dried, Salted or in Brine in Peru
4. Exports of Molluscs; Octopus (Octopus Spp.), Frozen, Dried, Salted or in Brine in Peru

Price for Molluscs; Octopus (Octopus Spp.), Frozen, Dried, Salted or in Brine in Peru (CIF) - 2022

The average import price for molluscs; octopus (octopus spp.), frozen, dried, salted or in brine stood at $6,082 per ton in 2022, dropping by -9.4% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when the average import price increased by 18%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $6,711 per ton in 2021, and then dropped in the following year.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Chile amounted to +0.3% per year.

Price for Molluscs; Octopus (Octopus Spp.), Frozen, Dried, Salted or in Brine in Peru (FOB) - 2022

In 2022, the average export price for molluscs; octopus (octopus spp.), frozen, dried, salted or in brine amounted to $1,000 per ton, with a decrease of -74.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price faced a deep setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the average export price increased by 19%. The export price peaked at $5,795 per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($1,000 per ton), while the average price for exports to Spain totaled $1,000 per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Italy (+7.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Imports of Molluscs; Octopus (Octopus Spp.), Frozen, Dried, Salted or in Brine in Peru

In 2022, imports of molluscs; octopus (octopus spp.), frozen, dried, salted or in brine into Peru surged to 1.3 tons, with an increase of 71% on 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a deep reduction.

In value terms, imports of molluscs; octopus (octopus spp.), frozen, dried, salted or in brine soared to $7.9K in 2022. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt setback.

Top Suppliers of Molluscs; Octopus (Octopus Spp.), Frozen, Dried, Salted or in Brine to Peru in 2022:

1. Chile (1.3 tons)

Exports of Molluscs; Octopus (Octopus Spp.), Frozen, Dried, Salted or in Brine in Peru

For the third year in a row, Peru recorded decline in overseas shipments of molluscs; octopus (octopus spp.), frozen, dried, salted or in brine, which decreased by 99.9% to 2 kg in 2022. In general, exports continue to indicate a precipitous slump. The smallest decline of -8.9% was in 2021.

In value terms, exports of molluscs; octopus (octopus spp.), frozen, dried, salted or in brine declined rapidly to $2 in 2022. Overall, exports saw a precipitous contraction. The smallest decline of -35.9% was in 2021.

Top Export Markets for Molluscs; Octopus (Octopus Spp.), Frozen, Dried, Salted or in Brine from Peru in 2022:

1. United States (1.0 kg)
2. Spain (1.0 kg)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform