Price for Molluscs; Octopus (Octopus Spp.), Live, Fresh or Chilled in the United Arab Emirates - 2022

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  1. Price for Molluscs; Octopus (Octopus Spp.), Live, Fresh or Chilled in the United Arab Emirates (CIF) - 2022
  2. Price for Molluscs; Octopus (Octopus Spp.), Live, Fresh or Chilled in the United Arab Emirates (FOB) - 2022
  3. Imports of Molluscs; Octopus (Octopus Spp.), Live, Fresh or Chilled in the United Arab Emirates
  4. Exports of Molluscs; Octopus (Octopus Spp.), Live, Fresh or Chilled in the United Arab Emirates

Price for Molluscs; Octopus (Octopus Spp.), Live, Fresh or Chilled in the United Arab Emirates (CIF) - 2022

In 2022, the average import price for molluscs; octopus (octopus spp.), live, fresh or chilleds amounted to $7,713 per ton, picking up by 37% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated buoyant growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +9.7% 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 molluscs; octopus (octopus spp.), live, fresh or chilleds increased by +40.6% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 an increase of 66%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $8,613 per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, import prices remained at a 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 Greece ($18,332 per ton), while the price for Oman ($1,270 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Morocco (+19.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Price for Molluscs; Octopus (Octopus Spp.), Live, Fresh or Chilled in the United Arab Emirates (FOB) - 2022

In 2022, the average export price for molluscs; octopus (octopus spp.), live, fresh or chilleds amounted to $9,980 per ton, remaining stable against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a perceptible descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the average export price increased by 46% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $12,244 per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Maldives ($10,206 per ton), while the average price for exports to Seychelles ($2,368 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 Egypt (+24.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Molluscs; Octopus (Octopus Spp.), Live, Fresh or Chilled in the United Arab Emirates

In 2022, supplies from abroad of molluscs; octopus (octopus spp.), live, fresh or chilleds decreased by -26.1% to 11 tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year rising trend. In general, imports, however, recorded a significant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when imports increased by 411% against the previous year.

In value terms, imports of molluscs; octopus (octopus spp.), live, fresh or chilleds totaled $81K in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a significant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 226%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Import of Molluscs; Octopus (Octopus Spp.), Live, Fresh or Chilled in the United Arab Emirates (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
MexicoN/A1.5N/A30.0347.2%
Greece0.1N/AN/A14.5425.4%
MoroccoN/AN/A0.210.45100.0%
Japan0.92.45.37.3100.9%
Spain1.62.31.46.559.6%
PakistanN/A0.72.84.5153.5%
India2.34.05.62.41.4%
Oman0.10.32.41.6152.0%
France6.13.54.10.9-47.2%
Yemen1.35.41.2N/A-3.9%
South Korea2.415.22.0N/A-8.7%
Netherlands1.88.011.0N/A147.2%
Others2.719.144.23.25.8%
Total19.262.580.281.361.8%

Top Suppliers of Molluscs; Octopus (Octopus Spp.), Live, Fresh or Chilled to the United Arab Emirates in 2022:

  1. Mexico (2.5 tons)
  2. Pakistan (2.1 tons)
  3. Oman (1.3 tons)
  4. India (1.1 tons)
  5. Morocco (0.9 tons)
  6. Greece (0.8 tons)
  7. Japan (0.7 tons)
  8. Spain (0.6 tons)
  9. France (0.1 tons)

Exports of Molluscs; Octopus (Octopus Spp.), Live, Fresh or Chilled in the United Arab Emirates

In 2022, exports of molluscs; octopus (octopus spp.), live, fresh or chilleds from the United Arab Emirates dropped sharply to 1.2 tons, with a decrease of -47.4% on the year before. In general, exports, however, posted resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 1,755% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of 2.4 tons, and then plummeted in the following year.

In value terms, exports of molluscs; octopus (octopus spp.), live, fresh or chilleds fell sharply to $12K in 2022. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a strong increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 2,030% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $24K, and then dropped significantly in the following year.

Export of Molluscs; Octopus (Octopus Spp.), Live, Fresh or Chilled in the United Arab Emirates (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Maldives0.20.919.111.7288.2%
Kuwait0.10.10.80.458.7%
JordanN/AN/A0.40.3-25.0%
SeychellesN/AN/A0.1N/A0%
Egypt6.3N/AN/AN/A0%
Saudi Arabia1.4N/A3.4N/A55.8%
Others0.10.10.1N/A0.0%
Total8.11.123.812.515.6%

Top Export Markets for Molluscs; Octopus (Octopus Spp.), Live, Fresh or Chilled from the United Arab Emirates in 2022:

  1. Maldives (1143.0 kg)
  2. Kuwait (47.0 kg)
  3. Jordan (30.0 kg)
  4. Seychelles (19.0 kg)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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