Chile: Snail Market 2025

Snail Market Size in Chile

In 2022, the Chilean snail market increased by 0.1% to $X for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. In general, the total consumption indicated a moderate increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.7% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption decreased by -19.5% against 2019 indices. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Snail Production in Chile

In value terms, snail production declined modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production showed a resilient increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 513%. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Snail Exports

Exports from Chile

In 2022, exports of snails (except sea snails) from Chile surged to X tons, increasing by 49% compared with 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a sharp descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by 115,867%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, snail exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, faced a deep contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by 89,695% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Spain (X tons) was the main destination for snail exports from Chile, with a 61% share of total exports. Moreover, snail exports to Spain exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the United States (X kg), twofold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Spain stood at -27.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United States (+28.6% per year) and France (-15.9% per year).

In value terms, the United States ($X), Spain ($X) and France ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for snail exported from Chile worldwide, with a combined 88% share of total exports.

Among the main countries of destination, France, with a CAGR of +10.2%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Export Prices by Country

The average snail export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, standing approx. at the previous year. In general, the export price, however, recorded a strong increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the average export price increased by 508% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Spain ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to France (+31.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Snail Imports

Imports into Chile

In 2016, supplies from abroad of snails (except sea snails) decreased by 0% to X kg, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Over the period under review, imports recorded a sharp slump. The smallest decline of 99.9% was in 2015. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X kg in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2016, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, snail imports amounted to $X in 2016. In general, imports faced a dramatic descent. The smallest decline of 99.9% was in 2015. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2016, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2016, France (X kg) was the main supplier of snail to Chile, accounting for a 93% share of total imports. Moreover, snail imports from France exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the United States (X kg), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2016, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from France totaled -25.5%.

In value terms, France ($X) constituted the largest supplier of snails (except sea snails) to Chile, comprising 93% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by the United States ($X), with a 7.3% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2016, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from France totaled -49.4%.

Import Prices by Country

The average snail import price stood at $X per ton in 2016, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate a dramatic contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the average import price decreased by 99.9%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2016, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2016, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while the price for the United States amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2016, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by France (-32.1%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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