Benelux: Snail Market 2024

Snail Market Size in Benelux

The Benelux snail market skyrocketed to $X in 2022, with an increase of 60% against the previous year. The total consumption indicated buoyant growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by +63.4% against 2019 indices. As a result, consumption attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Snail Production in Benelux

In value terms, snail production rose slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +1.8% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 16% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Snail Exports

Exports in Benelux

In 2022, snail exports in Benelux fell markedly to X tons, declining by -81.3% compared with the previous year. In general, exports saw a abrupt descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when exports increased by 19%. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, snail exports contracted remarkably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports faced a deep downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by 20% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2021, and then reduced remarkably in the following year.

Exports by Country

The shipments of the two major exporters of snails (except sea snails), namely Belgium and the Netherlands, represented more than two-thirds of total export.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Belgium (with a CAGR of -17.1%).

In value terms, Belgium ($X) and the Netherlands ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2022.

Belgium, with a CAGR of -16.2%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of the main exporting countries over the period under review.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Benelux amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of -9.8% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.8%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the export price increased by 31%. Over the period under review, the export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per ton), while the Netherlands stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (+2.0%).

Snail Imports

Imports in Benelux

In 2022, approx. X tons of snails (except sea snails) were imported in Benelux; picking up by 32% compared with the previous year's figure. Total imports indicated a notable expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +115.9% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 64% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, snail imports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, imports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 42% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons) and Belgium (X tons) prevails in imports structure, together mixing up 96% of total imports. Luxembourg (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for the Netherlands (with a CAGR of +28.4%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline in the imports figures.

In value terms, the largest snail importing markets in Benelux were Belgium ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and Luxembourg ($X).

Among the main importing countries, the Netherlands, with a CAGR of +20.2%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline in the imports figures.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Benelux stood at $X per ton in 2022, waning by -11.9% against the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate a perceptible descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 an increase of 70% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Luxembourg ($X per ton), while the Netherlands ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Luxembourg (+0.7%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform