Italy: Snail Market 2025

Snail Market Size in Italy

In 2022, the Italian snail market increased by 1% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after three years of decline. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated temperate growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.7% 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 +42.4% against 2020 indices. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Snail Production in Italy

In value terms, snail production shrank to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, the total production indicated a strong expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.6% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production increased by +4.2% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the production volume increased by 36%. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2021, and then declined in the following year.

Snail Exports

Exports from Italy

Snail exports from Italy was estimated at X tons in 2022, surging by 4.9% compared with the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when exports increased by 226%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, snail exports expanded to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, showed a abrupt curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when exports increased by 180%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Spain (X tons) was the main destination for snail exports from Italy, accounting for a 76% share of total exports. Moreover, snail exports to Spain exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Georgia (X tons), fivefold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Spain totaled -21.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Georgia (+64.6% per year) and the Netherlands (+15.4% per year).

In value terms, Spain ($X), Georgia ($X) and the Netherlands ($X) constituted the largest markets for snail exported from Italy worldwide, with a combined 90% share of total exports.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Georgia, with a CAGR of +74.7%, recorded 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

In 2022, the average snail export price amounted to $X per ton, almost unchanged from the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, enjoyed a strong increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 158% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton, leveling off in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Georgia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the Netherlands ($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 Spain (+14.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Snail Imports

Imports into Italy

In 2022, imports of snails (except sea snails) into Italy declined to X tons, dropping by -5.4% on the previous year's figure. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.5% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when imports increased by 40% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, snail imports shrank to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, total imports indicated measured growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.1% 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 +42.9% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 41%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X, leveling off in the following year.

Imports by Country

Tunisia (X tons), Algeria (X tons) and Spain (X tons) were the main suppliers of snail imports to Italy, together accounting for 86% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Spain (with a CAGR of +15.2%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Tunisia ($X), Spain ($X) and Algeria ($X) constituted the largest snail suppliers to Italy, with a combined 83% share of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, Spain, with a CAGR of +40.9%, 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

The average snail import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by 4.7% against the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 an increase of 22% against the previous year. The import price peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

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 Spain ($X per ton), while the price for Algeria ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain (+22.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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