EU: Snail Market Overview 2020

Snail Market Size in the EU

The EU snail market expanded sharply to $X in 2019, surging by X% against the previous year. The total consumption indicated mild growth from 2007 to 2019: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last twelve years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2019 figures, consumption increased by +X% against 2017 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2009; however, from 2010 to 2019, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Snail Production in the EU

In value terms, snail production reduced to $X in 2019 estimated in export prices. In general, production continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2008 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2010; however, from 2011 to 2019, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production By Country in the EU

The country with the largest volume of snail production was Bulgaria (X tonnes), accounting for X% of total volume. Moreover, snail production in Bulgaria exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Romania (X tonnes), threefold. Poland (X tonnes) ranked third in terms of total production with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2019, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume in Bulgaria was relatively modest. The remaining producing countries recorded the following average annual rates of production growth: Romania (+X% per year) and Poland (-X% per year).

Snail Exports

Exports in the EU

In 2019, the amount of snails (except sea snails) exported in the European Union fell to X tonnes, with a decrease of -X% compared with 2018. In general, exports showed a mild reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X% year-to-year. The volume of export peaked at X tonnes in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2019, exports failed to regain the momentum.

In value terms, snail exports reduced to $X in 2019. Overall, exports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2019, exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2019, Bulgaria (X tonnes) and Romania (X tonnes) represented the main exporters of snails (except sea snails) in the European Union, together accounting for near X% of total exports. France (X tonnes) held the next position in the ranking, followed by Lithuania (X tonnes), Poland (X tonnes), Belgium (X tonnes) and the Czech Republic (X tonnes). All these countries together occupied approx. X% share of total exports.

From 2007 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the key exporting countries, was attained by Romania, while exports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Romania ($X), France ($X) and Lithuania ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2019, with a combined X% share of total exports. Belgium, the Czech Republic, Bulgaria and Poland lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X terms of the main exporting countries, Belgium 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

The snail export price in the European Union stood at $X per tonne in 2019, remaining constant against the previous year. Over the last twelve-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of +X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008 when the export price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export prices hit record highs at $X per tonne in 2010; however, from 2011 to 2019, export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2019, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per tonne), while Bulgaria ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

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

Snail Imports

Imports in the EU

In 2019, the amount of snails (except sea snails) imported in the European Union rose slightly to X tonnes, surging by X% on 2018 figures. Total imports indicated slight growth from 2007 to 2019: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last twelve years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2019 figures, imports increased by +X% against 2017 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2008 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X tonnes in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2019, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, snail imports expanded modestly to $X in 2019. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007 to 2019; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by X% y-o-y. The level of import peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2019, imports failed to regain the momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2019, France (X tonnes) and Portugal (X tonnes) represented the main importers of snails (except sea snails) in the European Union, together making up X% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Spain (X tonnes), Italy (X tonnes), the Czech Republic (X tonnes) and Romania (X tonnes), together creating a X% share of total imports. Hungary (X tonnes) held a little share of total imports.

From 2007 to 2019, the biggest increases were in Hungary, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, France ($X), Spain ($X) and Italy ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2019, with a combined X% share of total imports. Romania, Portugal, the Czech Republic and Hungary lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main importing countries 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, rising by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the import price increased by X% year-to-year. The level of import peaked in 2019 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2019, the country with the highest price was Spain ($X per tonne), while Portugal ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Romania, 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 countries with the highest volumes of snail consumption in 2019 were France (2.3K tonnes), Portugal (2.3K tonnes) and Spain (1.2K tonnes), with a combined 64% share of total consumption. Italy, Bulgaria, the Czech Republic, Poland and the UK lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 28%.

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

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Bulgaria (2.1K tonnes) constituted the country with the largest volume of snail production, accounting for 42% of total volume. Moreover, snail production in Bulgaria exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Romania (724 tonnes), threefold. Poland (711 tonnes) ranked third in terms of total production with a 14% share.

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

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In value terms, Romania ($5.4M), France ($4.1M) and Lithuania ($3.8M) were the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2019, with a combined 47% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Belgium, the Czech Republic, Bulgaria and Poland, which together accounted for a further 31%.

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

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In value terms, France ($23M), Spain ($12M) and Italy ($4.8M) constituted the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2019, with a combined 72% share of total imports. Romania, Portugal, the Czech Republic and Hungary lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 19%.

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

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The snail export price in the European Union stood at $4,906 per tonne in 2019, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year.

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

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In 2019, the snail import price in the European Union amounted to $5,551 per tonne, surging by 1.9% against the previous year.