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China: Snail Market 2024

Snail Market Size in China

The Chinese snail market fell markedly to $X in 2022, reducing by -57.5% against the previous year. In general, consumption showed a perceptible downturn. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Snail Production in China

In value terms, snail production reached $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, showed a slight reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 93%. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Snail Exports

Exports from China

In 2022, exports of snails (except sea snails) from China contracted notably to X tons, shrinking by -23.9% on the previous year. Over the period under review, exports saw a deep slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 245%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, snail exports contracted to $X in 2022. Overall, exports faced a abrupt curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 314% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

The United States (X tons) was the main destination for snail exports from China, with a 16% share of total exports. Moreover, snail exports to the United States exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, South Africa (X kg), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to the United States stood at +19.6%.

In value terms, the United States ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for snails (except sea snails) exports from China, comprising 38% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by South Africa ($X), with a 0.3% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the United States totaled +11.4%.

Export Prices by Country

The average snail export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, jumping by 16% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when the average export price increased by 98%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2017 to 2022, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to South Africa totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Macao SAR (+0.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Snail Imports

Imports into China

In 2022, approx. X tons of snails (except sea snails) were imported into China; which is down by -69.8% on the year before. In general, imports showed a mild decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by 311% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, snail imports declined markedly to $X in 2022. Overall, imports recorded a abrupt downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 157%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

South Korea (X tons), Mauritania (X tons) and Canada (X tons) were the main suppliers of snail imports to China, together comprising 94% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Mauritania (with a CAGR of +51.8%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest snail suppliers to China were South Korea ($X), Canada ($X) and Mauritania ($X), with a combined 90% share of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, Mauritania, with a CAGR of +41.9%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average snail import price amounted to $X per ton, surging by 14% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, recorded a deep downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the average import price increased by 20%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2017 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Thailand ($X per ton), while the price for South Korea ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (+16.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for snails (except sea snails) in the world?

The countries with the highest volumes of snail consumption in 2020 were France, Spain and Morocco, together comprising 62% of global consumption.

What are the largest producers of snails (except sea snails) in the world?

The country with the largest volume of snail production was Morocco, comprising approx. 25% of total volume. Moreover, snail production in Morocco exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Hungary, threefold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by Spain, with an 8.9% share.

What are the leading suppliers of snails (except sea snails) to China?

In value terms, the largest snail suppliers to China were Myanmar, Thailand and Mauritania, with a combined 53% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Senegal, Canada, South Korea and Pakistan, which together accounted for a further 37%.

What are the leading importers of snails (except sea snails) from China?

In value terms, Malaysia, the United States and Taiwan Chinese) were the largest markets for snail exported from China worldwide, together comprising 95% of total exports.

What is the average export price for snails (except sea snails) in China?

In 2020, the average snail export price amounted to $2,773 per ton, growing by 42% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for snails (except sea snails) in China?

The average snail import price stood at $1,663 per ton in 2020, with a decrease of -10.3% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the snail 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:

FCL 1176 - Snails o/t sea snails

Country coverage:

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. INTRODUCTION

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1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
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2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
2. MARKET STRUCTURE
3. TRADE BALANCE
4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
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1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION

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
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
2. Market Value, 2012–2023
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
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