Price for Mollusc Preparations; Snails, Other than Sea Snails, Prepared or Preserved in Lithuania - 2023

Contents:

1. Price for Mollusc Preparations; Snails, Other than Sea Snails, Prepared or Preserved in Lithuania (FOB) - 2023
2. Price for Mollusc Preparations; Snails, Other than Sea Snails, Prepared or Preserved in Lithuania (CIF) - 2022
3. Exports of Mollusc Preparations; Snails, Other than Sea Snails, Prepared or Preserved in Lithuania
4. Imports of Mollusc Preparations; Snails, Other than Sea Snails, Prepared or Preserved in Lithuania

Price for Mollusc Preparations; Snails, Other than Sea Snails, Prepared or Preserved in Lithuania (FOB) - 2023

The average export price for mollusc preparations; snails, other than sea snails, prepared or preserveds stood at $16,450 per ton in November 2023, declining by -8.5% against the previous month. In general, the export price, however, saw buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in July 2023 when the average export price increased by 638% against the previous month. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $17,986 per ton in October 2023, and then fell in the following month.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination: the country with the highest price was France ($24,039 per ton), while the average price for exports to Japan amounted to $15,070 per ton.

From November 2022 to November 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Hong Kong SAR (+2.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Price for Mollusc Preparations; Snails, Other than Sea Snails, Prepared or Preserved in Lithuania (CIF) - 2022

In 2022, the average import price for mollusc preparations; snails, other than sea snails, prepared or preserveds amounted to $7,916 per ton, dropping by -52.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 127%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $17,591 per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was France ($21,238 per ton), while the price for Ukraine ($5,326 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by France (+11.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Exports of Mollusc Preparations; Snails, Other than Sea Snails, Prepared or Preserved in Lithuania

In 2022, exports of mollusc preparations; snails, other than sea snails, prepared or preserveds from Lithuania soared to 750 tons, growing by 75% against 2021. In general, exports recorded a significant expansion. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, exports of mollusc preparations; snails, other than sea snails, prepared or preserveds skyrocketed to $6M in 2022. Overall, total exports indicated a prominent expansion from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +9.4% over the last three-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +57.4% against 2020 indices. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Top Export Markets for Mollusc Preparations; Snails, Other than Sea Snails, Prepared or Preserved from Lithuania in 2022:

1. Japan (397.4 tons)
2. Ukraine (295.9 tons)
3. France (36.0 tons)
4. Czech Republic (20.0 tons)

Imports of Mollusc Preparations; Snails, Other than Sea Snails, Prepared or Preserved in Lithuania

In 2022, approx. 46 tons of mollusc preparations; snails, other than sea snails, prepared or preserveds were imported into Lithuania; rising by 1,291% compared with the previous year. Overall, imports showed measured growth.

In value terms, imports of mollusc preparations; snails, other than sea snails, prepared or preserveds soared to $364K in 2022. Over the period under review, imports posted a prominent increase.

Top Suppliers of Mollusc Preparations; Snails, Other than Sea Snails, Prepared or Preserved to Lithuania in 2022:

1. North Macedonia (20.8 tons)
2. Ukraine (20.0 tons)
3. France (2.7 tons)
4. Latvia (1.9 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform