Price for Reptiles; Live (Including Snakes and Turtles) in Italy - 2023

Contents:

1. Price for Reptiles; Live (Including Snakes and Turtles) in Italy (FOB) - 2023
2. Price for Reptiles; Live (Including Snakes and Turtles) in Italy (CIF) - 2022
3. Exports of Reptiles; Live (Including Snakes and Turtles) in Italy
4. Imports of Reptiles; Live (Including Snakes and Turtles) in Italy

Price for Reptiles; Live (Including Snakes and Turtles) in Italy (FOB) - 2023

In November 2023, the average export price for reptiles; live (including snakes and turtles)s amounted to $20.3 per unit, with an increase of 47% against the previous month. In general, the export price showed a measured expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in September 2023 an increase of 267% against the previous month. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $39.5 per unit. From October 2023 to November 2023, the the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination: the country with the highest price was Spain ($25.8 per unit), while the average price for exports to Poland ($7.3 per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From November 2022 to November 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Ireland (+23.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Price for Reptiles; Live (Including Snakes and Turtles) in Italy (CIF) - 2022

The average import price for reptiles; live (including snakes and turtles)s stood at $14 per unit in 2022, rising by 34% against the previous year. In general, the import price posted significant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 an increase of 188%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

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 El Salvador ($35 per unit), while the price for the United States ($2.2 per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+31.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Exports of Reptiles; Live (Including Snakes and Turtles) in Italy

For the third consecutive year, Italy recorded decline in overseas shipments of reptiles; live (including snakes and turtles)s, which decreased by -40.5% to 37K units in 2022. Overall, exports faced a precipitous contraction. The smallest decline of -12.3% was in 2021. The exports peaked at 94K units in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, exports of reptiles; live (including snakes and turtles)s rose remarkably to $1.6M in 2022. Over the period under review, total exports indicated prominent growth from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +14.1% over the last three-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +53.8% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 44% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of reached the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

Top Export Markets for Reptiles; Live (Including Snakes and Turtles) from Italy in 2022:

1. Spain (17.3K units)
2. Czech Republic (5.0K units)
3. Portugal (2.8K units)
4. Greece (2.3K units)
5. Netherlands (1.8K units)
6. Cyprus (1.5K units)
7. Malta (1.3K units)
8. Slovakia (0.8K units)
9. Hungary (0.7K units)
10. France (0.4K units)

Imports of Reptiles; Live (Including Snakes and Turtles) in Italy

In 2022, imports of reptiles; live (including snakes and turtles)s into Italy dropped dramatically to 56K units, waning by -34.7% compared with the previous year. Over the period under review, imports showed a precipitous decline. The smallest decline of -8.6% was in 2021. Imports peaked at 373K units in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, imports of reptiles; live (including snakes and turtles)s dropped to $769K in 2022. In general, imports saw a abrupt descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 25% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of reached the peak figure at $978K in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Top Suppliers of Reptiles; Live (Including Snakes and Turtles) to Italy in 2022:

1. United States (28.8K units)
2. China (17.6K units)
3. Uzbekistan (4.8K units)
4. El Salvador (1.9K units)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform