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Molluscs Prices in China

China Molluscs Export Price in September 2022

In September 2022, the molluscs price amounted to $6,300 per ton (FOB, China), which is down by -1.7% against the previous month. In general, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in March 2022 when the average export price increased by 8.3% against the previous month. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $7,837 per ton. From April 2022 to September 2022, the the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In September 2022, the country with the highest price was Hong Kong SAR ($10.8 per kg), while the average price for exports to the UK ($4,160 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From January 2022 to September 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Spain (+2.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

China Molluscs Exports

In September 2022, overseas shipments of molluscs (scallops, mussels, cuttle fish, squid and octopus) decreased by -3.6% to 31K tons, falling for the fourth month in a row after three months of growth. Over the period under review, exports saw a deep slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in March 2022 when exports increased by 84% m-o-m. The exports peaked at 54K tons in January 2022; however, from February 2022 to September 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, molluscs exports declined to $198M (IndexBox estimates) in September 2022. Overall, exports continue to indicate a abrupt slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in March 2022 when exports increased by 99% month-to-month. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at 358K tons in January 2022; however, from February 2022 to September 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

China Molluscs Exports by Country

Japan (4.4K tons), Thailand (4K tons) and the United States (3K tons) were the main destinations of molluscs exports from China, with a combined 36% share of total exports. These countries were followed by South Korea, the Philippines, Spain, Australia, Vietnam, Hong Kong SAR, Taiwan (Chinese), Malaysia, Italy and the UK, which together accounted for a further 45%.

From January 2022 to September 2022, the biggest increases were in Vietnam (with a CAGR of +10.2%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, Thailand ($27M), Japan ($25M) and the United States ($20M) appeared to be the largest markets for molluscs exported from China worldwide, with a combined 36% share of total exports. These countries were followed by South Korea, the Philippines, Hong Kong SAR, Taiwan (Chinese), Vietnam, Spain, Australia, Malaysia, Italy and the UK, which together accounted for a further 49%.

Vietnam, with a CAGR of +5.4%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the molluscs market in China. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

Prodcom 10203200 - Molluscs (scallops, mussels, cuttle fish, squid and octopus), frozen, dried, smoked, salted or in brine

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China

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Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in China
Export and import prices
Market trends, drivers and restraints
Key market players and their profiles

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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
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The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2023
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
3. Market Value, 2012–2023
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
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1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
2. Market Value, 2012–2023
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5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
14. Production Volume And Growth
15. Exports And Growth
16. Export Prices And Growth
17. Market Size And Growth
18. Per Capita Consumption
19. Imports And Growth
20. Import Prices
21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023