Africa: Snail Market 2024

Snail Market Size in Africa

In 2022, the African snail market was finally on the rise to reach $X after two years of decline. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, consumption attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Snail Production in Africa

In value terms, snail production amounted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of X%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Snail Exports

Exports in Africa

In 2022, approx. X tons of snails (except sea snails) were exported in Africa; with a decrease of X% compared with the previous year's figure. In general, exports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, snail exports reduced to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Morocco prevails in exports structure, accounting for X tons, which was approx. X% of total exports in 2022. The following exporters - Senegal (X tons), Algeria (X tons) and Tunisia (X tons) - each accounted for an X% share of total exports.

Morocco experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of exports of snails (except sea snails). At the same time, Senegal (X%) and Algeria (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Senegal emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Africa, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. Tunisia experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. While the share of Senegal (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2022, the share of Morocco (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Morocco ($X) remains the largest snail supplier in Africa, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Tunisia ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Algeria, with a X% share.

In Morocco, snail exports expanded at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Tunisia (X% per year) and Algeria (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Africa amounted to $X per ton, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2020; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Tunisia ($X per ton), while Morocco ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Morocco (X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Snail Imports

Imports in Africa

In 2022, the amount of snails (except sea snails) imported in Africa declined remarkably to X tons, waning by X% compared with the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, imports saw a abrupt decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, snail imports fell to $X in 2022. In general, imports recorded a abrupt decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by X%. The level of import peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Ghana was the main importing country with an import of around X tons, which finished at X% of total imports. Namibia (X tons) held the second position in the ranking, followed by Morocco (X tons) and South Africa (X tons). All these countries together held approx. X% share of total imports. Zambia (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to snail imports into Ghana stood at X%. At the same time, South Africa (X%), Morocco (X%), Zambia (X%) and Namibia (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, South Africa emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Africa, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Namibia, Morocco, South Africa and Zambia increased by X, X, X and X percentage points, respectively.

In value terms, the largest snail importing markets in Africa were Morocco ($X), South Africa ($X) and Ghana ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports.

South Africa, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Africa amounted to $X per ton, jumping by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded a tangible expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Zambia ($X per ton), while Ghana ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Ghana (X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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