Price for Mollusc Preparations; Clams, Cockles and Arkshells, Prepared or Preserved in Chile - 2023

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1. Price for Mollusc Preparations; Clams, Cockles and Arkshells, Prepared or Preserved in Chile (FOB) - 2022
2. Price for Mollusc Preparations; Clams, Cockles and Arkshells, Prepared or Preserved in Chile (CIF) - 2022
3. Exports of Mollusc Preparations; Clams, Cockles and Arkshells, Prepared or Preserved in Chile
4. Imports of Mollusc Preparations; Clams, Cockles and Arkshells, Prepared or Preserved in Chile

Price for Mollusc Preparations; Clams, Cockles and Arkshells, Prepared or Preserved in Chile (FOB) - 2022

In 2022, the average export price for mollusc preparations; clams, cockles and arkshells, prepared or preserveds amounted to $6,944 per ton, growing by 5.6% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 an increase of 15% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $9,309 per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Spain ($7,978 per ton), while the average price for exports to the United States ($4,701 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 Argentina (+1.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Price for Mollusc Preparations; Clams, Cockles and Arkshells, Prepared or Preserved in Chile (CIF) - 2022

In 2022, the average import price for mollusc preparations; clams, cockles and arkshells, prepared or preserveds amounted to $3,061 per ton, rising by 8.6% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, recorded a drastic downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 48% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $11,747 per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for China amounted to -11.8% per year.

Exports of Mollusc Preparations; Clams, Cockles and Arkshells, Prepared or Preserved in Chile

In 2022, shipments abroad of mollusc preparations; clams, cockles and arkshells, prepared or preserveds was finally on the rise to reach 250 tons after two years of decline. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt slump.

In value terms, exports of mollusc preparations; clams, cockles and arkshells, prepared or preserveds surged to $1.7M in 2022. Overall, exports, however, showed a deep slump.

Top Export Markets for Mollusc Preparations; Clams, Cockles and Arkshells, Prepared or Preserved from Chile in 2022:

1. Spain (150.9 tons)
2. United States (64.1 tons)
3. Argentina (34.9 tons)

Imports of Mollusc Preparations; Clams, Cockles and Arkshells, Prepared or Preserved in Chile

After three years of growth, purchases abroad of mollusc preparations; clams, cockles and arkshells, prepared or preserveds decreased by -48% to 161 tons in 2022. In general, imports, however, saw significant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 555%. As a result, imports attained the peak of 310 tons, and then shrank markedly in the following year.

In value terms, imports of mollusc preparations; clams, cockles and arkshells, prepared or preserveds contracted significantly to $493K in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 661%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $874K, and then shrank significantly in the following year.

Top Suppliers of Mollusc Preparations; Clams, Cockles and Arkshells, Prepared or Preserved to Chile in 2022:

1. China (161.1 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform