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

Contents:

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

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

In 2022, the average export price for mollusc preparations; snails, other than sea snails, prepared or preserveds amounted to $8,280 per ton, waning by -4.9% against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a perceptible slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the average export price increased by 19% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $11,542 per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Romania.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Lithuania amounted to +1.8% per year.

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

The average import price for mollusc preparations; snails, other than sea snails, prepared or preserveds stood at $21,705 per ton in 2022, approximately mirroring the previous year. In general, the import price posted a strong expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 an increase of 285%. The import price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($25,214 per ton), while the price for France amounted to $20,871 per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by France (+9.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

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

In 2022, shipments abroad of mollusc preparations; snails, other than sea snails, prepared or preserveds decreased by -49% to 41 tons, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. In general, exports continue to indicate a sharp slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 0.8% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of 81 tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports of remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, exports of mollusc preparations; snails, other than sea snails, prepared or preserveds shrank sharply to $337K in 2022. Over the period under review, exports faced a abrupt decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 20%.

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

1. Romania (40.7 tons)

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

In 2022, the amount of mollusc preparations; snails, other than sea snails, prepared or preserveds imported into Bulgaria expanded sharply to 1.5 tons, rising by 12% on the previous year. In general, total imports indicated measured growth from 2019 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.2% over the last three years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +78.3% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 59% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

In value terms, imports of mollusc preparations; snails, other than sea snails, prepared or preserveds rose markedly to $32K in 2022. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a remarkable increase from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.5% over the last three years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +87.8% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 67%. Over the period under review, imports of attained the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

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

1. France (1291.0 kg)
2. Belgium (182.0 kg)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform