MENA: Snail Market 2024

Snail Market Size in MENA

In 2022, the MENA's snail market increased by X% to $X for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, consumption attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Snail Production in MENA

In value terms, snail production contracted 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 being observed in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the production volume increased by X%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

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Snail Exports

Exports in MENA

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas shipments of snails (except sea snails), when their volume decreased by X% to X tons. In general, exports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, snail exports shrank to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2021, and then contracted in the following year.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Morocco (X tons) represented the key exporter of snails (except sea snails), constituting X% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Turkey (X tons), generating a X% share of total exports. The following exporters - Algeria (X tons) and Tunisia (X tons) - each accounted for a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the leading exporting countries, was attained by Algeria (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the exports figures.

In value terms, Morocco ($X) remains the largest snail supplier in MENA, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Turkey ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Tunisia, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in Morocco stood at X%. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Turkey (X% per year) and Tunisia (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in MENA stood at $X per ton in 2022, standing approx. at the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when the export price increased by X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2020; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Tunisia ($X per ton), while Turkey ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Morocco (X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Snail Imports

Imports in MENA

In 2022, supplies from abroad of snails (except sea snails) increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after three years of decline. In general, imports, however, saw a deep setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by X%. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, snail imports surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a abrupt decline. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Israel was the key importer of snails (except sea snails) in MENA, with the volume of imports reaching X tons, which was near X% of total imports in 2022. Morocco (X tons) held a X% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Turkey (X%) and the United Arab Emirates (X%). Saudi Arabia (X tons), Oman (X tons) and Tunisia (X tons) took a minor share of total imports.

Israel experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of imports of snails (except sea snails). At the same time, Oman (X%) and Morocco (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Oman emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in MENA, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. By contrast, the United Arab Emirates (X%), Turkey (X%), Tunisia (X%) and Saudi Arabia (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Israel (X p.p.), Morocco (X p.p.), the United Arab Emirates (X p.p.), Saudi Arabia (X p.p.) and Oman (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2022, the share of Tunisia (X p.p.) and Turkey (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, Israel ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported snails (except sea snails) in MENA, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by the United Arab Emirates ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Morocco, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in Israel was relatively modest. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United Arab Emirates (X% per year) and Morocco (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in MENA stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price enjoyed prominent growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2021 to 2022, the import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Saudi Arabia ($X per ton), while Turkey ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

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