EU: Snail Market Overview 2021

Snail Market Size in the EU

The EU snail market expanded sharply to $X in 2019, surging by X% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008 with an increase of X% y-o-y. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2009 to 2019, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Snail Production in the EU

In value terms, snail production expanded significantly to $X in 2019 estimated in export prices. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2019; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2008 with an increase of X% year-to-year. The level of production peaked in 2019 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Production By Country in the EU

Spain (X tonnes) constituted the country with the largest volume of snail production, comprising approx. X% of total volume. Moreover, snail production in Spain exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, France (X tonnes), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by Bulgaria (X tonnes), with a X% share.

In Spain, snail production expanded at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007-2019. The remaining producing countries recorded the following average annual rates of production growth: France (+X% per year) and Bulgaria (-X% per year).

Snail Exports

Exports in the EU

In 2019, the amount of snails (except sea snails) exported in the European Union contracted markedly to X tonnes, falling by -X% on 2018 figures. In general, exports continue to indicate a perceptible curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, exports reached the maximum at X tonnes in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2019, exports failed to regain the momentum.

In value terms, snail exports contracted sharply to $X in 2019. Overall, exports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, exports hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2019, exports failed to regain the momentum.

Exports by Country

Romania was the main exporter of snails (except sea snails) in the European Union, with the volume of exports finishing at X tonnes, which was near X% of total exports in 2019. It was distantly followed by Lithuania (X tonnes), the UK (X tonnes), Bulgaria (X tonnes), France (X tonnes), the Czech Republic (X tonnes) and Spain (X tonnes), together mixing up a X% share of total exports.

Exports from Romania increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2019. At the same time, the UK (+X%), Lithuania (+X%) and the Czech Republic (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, the UK emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in the European Union, with a CAGR of +X% from 2007-2019. France experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Bulgaria (-X%) and Spain (-X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Romania (+X p.p.), the UK (+X p.p.), Lithuania (+X p.p.), France (+X p.p.) and the Czech Republic (+X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2007-2019, the share of Spain (-X p.p.) and Bulgaria (-X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, the largest snail supplying countries in the European Union were Romania ($X), Lithuania ($X) and France ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports. These countries were followed by the UK, the Czech Republic, Bulgaria and Spain, which together accounted for a further X terms of the main exporting countries, the UK recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2019, the snail export price in the European Union amounted to $X per tonne, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2007 to 2019, it increased at an average annual rate of +X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008 an increase of X% y-o-y. The level of export peaked at $X per tonne in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2019, export prices failed to regain the momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin; the country with the highest price was the Czech Republic ($X per tonne), while Spain ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Snail Imports

Imports in the EU

In 2019, supplies from abroad of snails (except sea snails) decreased by -X% to X tonnes for the first time since 2016, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tonnes in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2019, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, snail imports declined to $X in 2019. In general, imports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when imports increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2019, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2019, Spain (X tonnes) represented the main importer of snails (except sea snails), achieving X% of total imports. Portugal (X tonnes) ranks second in terms of the total imports with a X% share, followed by France (X%) and Lithuania (X%). The following importers - Romania (X tonnes), Italy (X tonnes) and the Czech Republic (X tonnes) - together made up X% of total imports.

Spain experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of imports of snails (except sea snails). At the same time, Lithuania (+X%), Portugal (+X%) and Romania (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Lithuania emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in the European Union, with a CAGR of +X% from 2007-2019. The Czech Republic experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, France (-X%) and Italy (-X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Portugal (+X p.p.), Spain (+X p.p.) and Lithuania (+X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while France and Italy saw its share reduced by -X% and -X% from 2007 to 2019, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, France ($X), Spain ($X) and Italy ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2019, with a combined X% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Romania, Portugal, the Czech Republic and Lithuania, which together accounted for a further X terms of the main importing countries, the Czech Republic 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 2019, the snail import price in the European Union amounted to $X per tonne, with an increase of X% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2008 an increase of X% y-o-y. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per tonne. From 2009 to 2019, the growth in terms of the import prices failed to regain the momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per tonne), while Spain ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Czech Republic, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox AI Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for snails (except sea snails) in the the EU?

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The country with the largest volume of snail consumption was Spain (17K tonnes), accounting for 63% of total volume. Moreover, snail consumption in Spain exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, France (3K tonnes), sixfold. Portugal (2K tonnes) ranked third in terms of total consumption with a 7.4% share.

What are the largest producers of snails (except sea snails) in the the EU?

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The country with the largest volume of snail production was Spain (6.5K tonnes), accounting for 46% of total volume. Moreover, snail production in Spain exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, France (1.7K tonnes), fourfold. Bulgaria (1.3K tonnes) ranked third in terms of total production with a 9.1% share.

What are the leading suppliers of snails (except sea snails) in the the EU?

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In value terms, the largest snail supplying countries in the European Union were Romania ($5.4M), Lithuania ($3.8M) and France ($3.3M), together comprising 54% of total exports. These countries were followed by the UK, the Czech Republic, Bulgaria and Spain, which together accounted for a further 24%.

What are the leading importers of snails (except sea snails) in the the EU?

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In value terms, the largest snail importing markets in the European Union were France ($14M), Spain ($12M) and Italy ($4.8M), with a combined 68% share of total imports. Romania, Portugal, the Czech Republic and Lithuania lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 24%.

What is the average export price for snails (except sea snails) in the the EU?

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In 2019, the snail export price in the European Union amounted to $5,277 per tonne, rising by 3.3% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for snails (except sea snails) in the the EU?

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The snail import price in the European Union stood at $2,622 per tonne in 2019, rising by 7.9% against the previous year.