Czech Republic: Snail Market 2024

Snail Market Size in the Czech Republic

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in the Czech snail market, when its value decreased by X% to $X. Overall, consumption, however, continues to indicate significant growth. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X, and then declined in the following year.

Snail Production in the Czech Republic

In value terms, snail production contracted dramatically to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, the total production indicated a temperate expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production increased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the production volume increased by X%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X, and then fell notably in the following year.

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Snail Exports

Exports from the Czech Republic

In 2022, overseas shipments of snails (except sea snails) decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the fourth year in a row after three years of growth. Overall, exports recorded a sharp setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by X%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, snail exports contracted dramatically to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports showed a noticeable slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by X%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

France (X tons) was the main destination for snail exports from the Czech Republic, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, snail exports to France exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Italy (X tons), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to France amounted to X%.

In value terms, France ($X) remains the key foreign market for snails (except sea snails) exports from the Czech Republic, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Italy ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to France amounted to X%.

Export Prices by Country

The average snail export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, dropping by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, saw a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 an increase of X%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton, and then dropped remarkably in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to France stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Italy (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Snail Imports

Imports into the Czech Republic

In 2022, approx. X tons of snails (except sea snails) were imported into the Czech Republic; shrinking by X% on 2021. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate strong growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, snail imports contracted markedly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, enjoyed a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X, and then fell sharply in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Lithuania (X tons) constituted the largest snail supplier to the Czech Republic, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, snail imports from Lithuania exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Serbia (X tons), fivefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Poland (X tons), with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Lithuania stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Serbia (X% per year) and Poland (X% per year).

In value terms, Lithuania ($X) constituted the largest supplier of snails (except sea snails) to the Czech Republic, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Serbia ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Poland, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Lithuania stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Serbia (X% per year) and Poland (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average snail import price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate prominent growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2021 to 2022, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Serbia ($X per ton), while the price for Poland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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