Global Snail Market 2023

Snail Market Size

In 2021, the global snail market decreased by -4.6% to $X, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +1.2% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the global market hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Snail Production

In value terms, snail production reached $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +2.0% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. As a result, production attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Snail Exports

Exports

In 2021, shipments abroad of snails (except sea snails) decreased by -4.4% to X tons, falling for the third year in a row after two years of growth. Over the period under review, exports showed a slight shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 13%. The global exports peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, snail exports rose significantly to $X in 2021. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +2.9% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 20%. The global exports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2021, Morocco (X tons), Turkey (X tons), Hungary (X tons) and Poland (X tons) represented the main exporter of snails (except sea snails) in the world, making up 73% of total export. The following exporters - India (X tons), Indonesia (X tons), Lithuania (X tons), Ukraine (X tons), Romania (X tons) and North Macedonia (X tons) - each amounted to a 12% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the key exporting countries, was attained by Ukraine (with a CAGR of +98.8%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest snail supplying countries worldwide were Morocco ($X), Romania ($X) and Turkey ($X), together accounting for 30% of global exports. Lithuania, Hungary, Poland, Indonesia, Ukraine, India and North Macedonia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 27%.

In terms of the main exporting countries, Ukraine, with a CAGR of +119.6%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average snail export price amounted to $X per ton, jumping by 20% against the previous year. Over the last nine-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of +4.4%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the average export price increased by 23% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum in 2021 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Ukraine (+10.4%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Snail Imports

Imports

For the third consecutive year, the global market recorded decline in overseas purchases of snails (except sea snails), which decreased by -40.6% to X tons in 2021. Overall, imports showed a perceptible shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 23% against the previous year. Over the period under review, global imports reached the maximum at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, snail imports rose significantly to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +2.2% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 20% against the previous year. Over the period under review, global imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Spain (X tons) was the main importer of snails (except sea snails), creating 46% of total imports. China (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total imports with a 9.2% share, followed by Portugal (7.4%) and France (7.3%). The following importers - Bosnia and Herzegovina (X tons), Italy (X tons), Lithuania (X tons), the Czech Republic (X tons), Romania (X tons), Taiwan (Chinese) (X tons) and Malaysia (X tons) - together made up 20% 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, Bosnia and Herzegovina (+30.7%), Lithuania (+21.8%), the Czech Republic (+14.7%), China (+13.0%), Portugal (+7.0%), Malaysia (+4.3%) and Italy (+3.5%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Bosnia and Herzegovina emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in the world, with a CAGR of +30.7% from 2012-2021. Romania experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Taiwan (Chinese) (-3.9%) and France (-23.1%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Spain (+18 p.p.), China (+7.2 p.p.), Portugal (+4.7 p.p.), Bosnia and Herzegovina (+4.1 p.p.), Lithuania (+3.1 p.p.), the Czech Republic (+2.2 p.p.) and Italy (+2.1 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the global imports from 2012-2021, the share of France (-44.1 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, France ($X), Spain ($X) and Italy ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2021, with a combined 54% share of global imports. Romania, China, the Czech Republic, Lithuania, Portugal, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Taiwan (Chinese) and Malaysia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 30%.

In terms of the main importing countries, Bosnia and Herzegovina, with a CAGR of +40.1%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average snail import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, increasing by 80% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate buoyant growth. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while Spain ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by France (+25.7%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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