Price for Molluscs; Oysters, Whether in Shell or Not, Live, Fresh or Chilled in the United States - 2023

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  1. Price for Molluscs; Oysters, Whether in Shell or Not, Live, Fresh or Chilled in the United States (CIF) - 2023
  2. Price for Molluscs; Oysters, Whether in Shell or Not, Live, Fresh or Chilled in the United States (FOB) - 2023
  3. Imports of Molluscs; Oysters, Whether in Shell or Not, Live, Fresh or Chilled in the United States
  4. Exports of Molluscs; Oysters, Whether in Shell or Not, Live, Fresh or Chilled in the United States

Price for Molluscs; Oysters, Whether in Shell or Not, Live, Fresh or Chilled in the United States (CIF) - 2023

The average import price for molluscs; oysters, whether in shell or not, live, fresh or chilleds stood at $9,878 per ton in September 2023, picking up by 7.8% against the previous month. Overall, the import price recorded a slight expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in August 2023 when the average import price increased by 11% month-to-month. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure in September 2023.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In September 2023, the country with the highest price was Canada ($10,800 per ton), while the price for Mexico amounted to $6,710 per ton.

From December 2022 to September 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Mexico (+3.1%).

Price for Molluscs; Oysters, Whether in Shell or Not, Live, Fresh or Chilled in the United States (FOB) - 2023

The average export price for molluscs; oysters, whether in shell or not, live, fresh or chilleds stood at $7,212 per ton in September 2023, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous month. Over the last nine-month period, it increased at an average monthly rate of +1.4%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in March 2023 when the average export price increased by 9.1% against the previous month. The export price peaked at $7,691 per ton in June 2023; however, from July 2023 to September 2023, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination: the country with the highest price was Hong Kong SAR ($9,573 per ton), while the average price for exports to Malaysia ($6,304 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From December 2022 to September 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Taiwan (Chinese) (+3.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Molluscs; Oysters, Whether in Shell or Not, Live, Fresh or Chilled in the United States

Imports of molluscs; oysters, whether in shell or not, live, fresh or chilleds into the United States skyrocketed to 8.9K tons in 2022, jumping by 25% against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, imports posted a significant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 79% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of attained the maximum in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

In value terms, imports of molluscs; oysters, whether in shell or not, live, fresh or chilleds surged to $77M in 2022. In general, imports saw significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 123% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of attained the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Import of Molluscs; Oysters, Whether in Shell or Not, Live, Fresh or Chilled in the United States (Million USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Canada28.015.940.562.130.4%
Mexico6.97.111.413.224.1%
Others1.41.01.61.52.3%
Total36.424.053.576.828.3%

Top Suppliers of Molluscs; Oysters, Whether in Shell or Not, Live, Fresh or Chilled to the United States in 2022:

  1. Canada (5.9K tons)
  2. Mexico (2.8K tons)

Exports of Molluscs; Oysters, Whether in Shell or Not, Live, Fresh or Chilled in the United States

In 2022, approx. 2.5K tons of molluscs; oysters, whether in shell or not, live, fresh or chilleds were exported from the United States; with an increase of 19% against the year before. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a deep setback.

In value terms, exports of molluscs; oysters, whether in shell or not, live, fresh or chilleds amounted to $17M in 2022. In general, exports, however, saw a abrupt setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 13% against the previous year.

Export of Molluscs; Oysters, Whether in Shell or Not, Live, Fresh or Chilled in the United States (Million USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Canada10.28.29.09.5-2.3%
Hong Kong SAR4.53.63.61.8-26.3%
Singapore1.10.71.31.510.9%
Malaysia1.30.50.51.54.9%
Taiwan (Chinese)0.40.20.41.451.8%
SpainN/AN/AN/A0.30%
Vietnam1.10.1N/AN/A-90.9%
Others2.11.01.51.2-17.0%
Total20.614.416.317.2-5.8%

Top Export Markets for Molluscs; Oysters, Whether in Shell or Not, Live, Fresh or Chilled from the United States in 2022:

  1. Canada (1380.6 tons)
  2. Taiwan (Chinese) (297.4 tons)
  3. Malaysia (236.0 tons)
  4. Hong Kong SAR (210.5 tons)
  5. Singapore (161.4 tons)
  6. Spain (77.4 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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