Slovakia: Snail Market 2025

Snail Market Size in Slovakia

In 2022, the Slovak snail market increased by 14% to $X, rising for the third year in a row after three years of decline. Overall, consumption enjoyed a strong increase. Snail consumption peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Snail Production in Slovakia

In value terms, snail production reduced to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, the total production indicated a moderate increase from 2012 to 2022: its value 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, production increased by +43.5% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 29% against the previous year. Snail production peaked at $X in 2021, and then dropped in the following year.

Snail Exports

Exports from Slovakia

In 2022, snail exports from Slovakia dropped remarkably to X kg, shrinking by -90.1% on the year before. Over the period under review, exports showed a dramatic curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when exports increased by 277,400%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, snail exports shrank markedly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports recorded a sharp descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 225,200%. The exports peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Italy (X kg) was the main destination for snail exports from Slovakia, with a 99% share of total exports. It was followed by the Netherlands (X kg), with a 0.7% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Italy amounted to -26.6%.

In value terms, Italy ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for snails (except sea snails) exports from Slovakia, comprising 100% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the Netherlands ($X), with a 0.4% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Italy stood at -28.0%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average snail export price amounted to $X per ton, remaining constant against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a mild contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the average export price increased by 254% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the Netherlands stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the Netherlands (-1.6%).

Snail Imports

Imports into Slovakia

In 2022, the amount of snails (except sea snails) imported into Slovakia soared to X tons, increasing by 78% against 2021 figures. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a significant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 26,398% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, snail imports surged to $X in 2022. In general, imports saw a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 2,125%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Ukraine (X tons) was the main snail supplier to Slovakia, with a approx. 100% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Ukraine stood at +79.1%.

In value terms, Ukraine ($X) constituted the largest supplier of snails (except sea snails) to Slovakia.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Ukraine amounted to +240.7%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average snail import price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 81% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, continues to indicate a pronounced decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 an increase of 250%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2021 to 2022, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for Ukraine.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Ukraine amounted to +90.2% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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