EU: Snail Market 2024

Snail Market Size in the EU

The EU snail market was finally on the rise to reach $X in 2022, after three years of decline. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Snail Production in the EU

In value terms, snail production reduced to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the production volume increased by X%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X, and then contracted in the following year.

Snail Exports

Exports in the EU

In 2022, overseas shipments of snails (except sea snails) decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the fourth consecutive year after two years of growth. Overall, exports showed a abrupt slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when exports increased by X%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, snail exports declined remarkably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports showed a mild shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Hungary prevails in exports structure, resulting at X tons, which was approx. X% of total exports in 2022. Ireland (X tons) took an X% share (based on physical terms) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by Lithuania (X%) and Poland (X%). The following exporters - Bulgaria (X tons), France (X tons) and Romania (X tons) - each resulted at a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to snail exports from Hungary stood at X%. At the same time, Ireland (X%), Lithuania (X%) and Romania (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Ireland emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in the European Union, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. By contrast, France (X%), Bulgaria (X%) and Poland (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Hungary (X p.p.), Ireland (X p.p.), Lithuania (X p.p.), Romania (X p.p.) and France (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Poland saw its share reduced by X% from 2012 to 2022, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the largest snail supplying countries in the European Union were Lithuania ($X), Ireland ($X) and Hungary ($X), together accounting for X% of total exports.

Ireland, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in the European Union stood at $X per ton in 2022, jumping by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of X%. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

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

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

Snail Imports

Imports in the EU

In 2022, the amount of snails (except sea snails) imported in the European Union fell to X tons, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. In general, imports recorded a abrupt descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, snail imports declined to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by X%. The level of import peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Spain (X tons) represented the key importer of snails (except sea snails), constituting X% of total imports. Portugal (X tons) held a X% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by France (X%) and Italy (X%). The Czech Republic (X tons), Lithuania (X tons) and Romania (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Spain experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of imports of snails (except sea snails). At the same time, the Czech Republic (X%), Lithuania (X%), Portugal (X%) and Italy (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, the Czech Republic emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in the European Union, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Romania (X%) and France (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Spain (X p.p.), Portugal (X p.p.), Italy (X p.p.), the Czech Republic (X p.p.) and Lithuania (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2022, the share of France (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the largest snail importing markets in the European Union were France ($X), Spain ($X) and Italy ($X), together comprising X% of total imports. Romania, Portugal, the Czech Republic and Lithuania lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Among the main importing countries, the Czech Republic, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in the European Union amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price enjoyed a strong increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Romania ($X per ton), while Spain ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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