Price for Molluscs; Octopus (Octopus Spp.), Live, Fresh or Chilled in South Africa - 2023
Contents:
- Price for Molluscs; Octopus (Octopus Spp.), Live, Fresh or Chilled in South Africa (FOB) - 2022
- Price for Molluscs; Octopus (Octopus Spp.), Live, Fresh or Chilled in South Africa (CIF) - 2022
- Exports of Molluscs; Octopus (Octopus Spp.), Live, Fresh or Chilled in South Africa
- Imports of Molluscs; Octopus (Octopus Spp.), Live, Fresh or Chilled in South Africa
Price for Molluscs; Octopus (Octopus Spp.), Live, Fresh or Chilled in South Africa (FOB) - 2022
The average export price for molluscs; octopus (octopus spp.), live, fresh or chilleds stood at $8,708 per ton in 2022, rising by 113% against the previous year. In general, the export price enjoyed a slight expansion. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.
Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Nigeria ($14,200 per ton), while the average price for exports to Democratic Republic of the Congo totaled $9,171 per ton.
From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Mauritius (+2.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.
Price for Molluscs; Octopus (Octopus Spp.), Live, Fresh or Chilled in South Africa (CIF) - 2022
In 2022, the average import price for molluscs; octopus (octopus spp.), live, fresh or chilleds amounted to $971 per ton, approximately reflecting the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a abrupt slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the average import price increased by 4.6%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $5,846 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 Mozambique ($1,112 per ton), while the price for China amounted to $392 per ton.
From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Botswana (+39.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.
Exports of Molluscs; Octopus (Octopus Spp.), Live, Fresh or Chilled in South Africa
In 2022, overseas shipments of molluscs; octopus (octopus spp.), live, fresh or chilleds were finally on the rise to reach 785 kg for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a sharp downturn.
In value terms, exports of molluscs; octopus (octopus spp.), live, fresh or chilleds soared to $6.8K in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a dramatic decrease.
| Export of Molluscs; Octopus (Octopus Spp.), Live, Fresh or Chilled in South Africa (Thousand USD) | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COUNTRY | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | CAGR, 2019-2022 |
| Democratic Republic of the Congo | 2.1 | 0.3 | N/A | 6.4 | 45.0% |
| Nigeria | N/A | N/A | N/A | 0.3 | 0% |
| Namibia | 1.8 | 0.4 | 0.1 | N/A | -76.4% |
| Mauritius | 16.2 | 3.7 | 0.8 | N/A | -77.8% |
| Portugal | 4.0 | 0.9 | 0.2 | N/A | -77.6% |
| Angola | 4.7 | 1.0 | 0.2 | N/A | -79.4% |
| Australia | 24.5 | 4.2 | 0.7 | N/A | -83.1% |
| Others | 1.5 | 0.2 | N/A | 0.1 | -59.5% |
| Total | 54.8 | 10.7 | 2.0 | 6.8 | -50.1% |
Top Export Markets for Molluscs; Octopus (Octopus Spp.), Live, Fresh or Chilled from South Africa in 2022:
- Democratic Republic of the Congo (700.0 kg)
- Nigeria (20.0 kg)
Imports of Molluscs; Octopus (Octopus Spp.), Live, Fresh or Chilled in South Africa
Imports of molluscs; octopus (octopus spp.), live, fresh or chilleds into South Africa totaled 659 kg in 2022, approximately mirroring the previous year's figure. In general, imports continue to indicate a dramatic downturn. The smallest decline of -71% was in 2020.
In value terms, imports of molluscs; octopus (octopus spp.), live, fresh or chilleds stood at $640 in 2022. Over the period under review, imports recorded a significant decrease. The smallest decline of -80.6% was in 2020.
| Import of Molluscs; Octopus (Octopus Spp.), Live, Fresh or Chilled in South Africa (Thousand USD) | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COUNTRY | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | CAGR, 2019-2022 |
| Mozambique | 3.1 | 1.2 | N/A | 0.6 | -42.2% |
| China | 0.2 | 0.1 | N/A | 0.1 | -20.6% |
| Botswana | 3.3 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 0% |
| Others | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 0% |
| Total | 6.6 | 1.3 | N/A | 0.6 | -55.0% |
Top Suppliers of Molluscs; Octopus (Octopus Spp.), Live, Fresh or Chilled to South Africa in 2022:
- Mozambique (528.0 kg)
- China (130.0 kg)
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