Central Asia: Molluscs Market 2024

Molluscs Market Size in Central Asia

The Central Asian molluscs market reached $X in 2023, remaining stable against the previous year. The total consumption indicated a strong expansion from 2012 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, consumption decreased by X% against 2021 indices. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Molluscs Production in Central Asia

In value terms, molluscs production totaled $X in 2023 estimated in export price. The total production indicated resilient growth from 2012 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, production decreased by X% against 2021 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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Molluscs Exports

Exports in Central Asia

Molluscs exports declined rapidly to X kg in 2023, waning by X% against the previous year's figure. In general, exports faced a sharp curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2022 when exports increased by X%. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, molluscs exports contracted rapidly to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, exports faced a sharp curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Kazakhstan (X kg) represented roughly X% of total exports in 2023.

Kazakhstan was also the fastest-growing in terms of the molluscs (scallops, mussels, cuttle fish, squid and octopus) exports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2023. The shares of the largest exporters remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Kazakhstan ($X) also remains the largest molluscs supplier in Central Asia.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Kazakhstan amounted to X%.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Central Asia stood at $X per ton in 2023, rising by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed perceptible growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the export price increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2018 to 2023, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Kazakhstan.

From 2012 to 2023, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Kazakhstan amounted to X% per year.

Molluscs Imports

Imports in Central Asia

Molluscs imports reached X tons in 2023, therefore, remained relatively stable against the year before. Overall, imports posted a perceptible increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked in 2023 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, molluscs imports shrank to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, imports recorded slight growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X in 2022, and then contracted slightly in the following year.

Imports by Country

Kazakhstan dominates imports structure, accounting for X tons, which was near X% of total imports in 2023. It was distantly followed by Uzbekistan (X tons), generating a X% share of total imports. The following importers - Mongolia (X tons) and Turkmenistan (X tons) - each reached a X% share of total imports.

Imports into Kazakhstan increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023. At the same time, Uzbekistan (X%), Turkmenistan (X%) and Mongolia (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Uzbekistan emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Central Asia, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2023. Uzbekistan (X p.p.) and Turkmenistan (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Kazakhstan ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported molluscs (scallops, mussels, cuttle fish, squid and octopus) in Central Asia, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Uzbekistan ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Turkmenistan, with a X% share.

In Kazakhstan, molluscs imports remained relatively stable over the period from 2012-2023. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Uzbekistan (X% per year) and Turkmenistan (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2023, the import price in Central Asia amounted to $X per ton, falling by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw a perceptible curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2022 when the import price increased by X%. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2023, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Turkmenistan ($X per ton), while Kazakhstan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Uzbekistan (X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform