Lithuania: Snail Market 2024

Snail Market Size in Lithuania

The Lithuanian snail market skyrocketed to $X in 2022, increasing by X% against the previous year. Overall, consumption recorded a prominent increase. Snail consumption peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Snail Production in Lithuania

In value terms, snail production reduced to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Snail production peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Snail Exports

Exports from Lithuania

In 2022, shipments abroad of snails (except sea snails) increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after three years of decline. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a strong expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

In value terms, snail exports rose sharply to $X in 2022. In general, exports showed a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

France (X tons), the Czech Republic (X tons) and Romania (X tons) were the main destinations of snail exports from Lithuania, together accounting for X% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by France (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, France ($X) remains the key foreign market for snails (except sea snails) exports from Lithuania, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the Czech Republic ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Romania, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to France totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Czech Republic (X% per year) and Romania (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average snail export price amounted to $X per ton, stabilizing at the previous year. Overall, export price indicated a mild expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, snail export price increased by X% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

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 France ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the Czech Republic ($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 Italy (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Snail Imports

Imports into Lithuania

In 2022, overseas purchases of snails (except sea snails) decreased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year rising trend. Overall, imports, however, saw buoyant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when imports increased by X%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then dropped rapidly in the following year.

In value terms, snail imports reduced remarkably to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, enjoyed a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2021, and then fell markedly in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Ukraine (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of snail to Lithuania, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, snail imports from Ukraine exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Belarus (X tons), threefold. Turkey (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Ukraine stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Belarus (X% per year) and Turkey (X% per year).

In value terms, Ukraine ($X) constituted the largest supplier of snails (except sea snails) to Lithuania, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Turkey ($X), with an X% share of total imports. It was followed by Romania, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Ukraine totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Turkey (X% per year) and Romania (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average snail import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, jumping by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price showed a pronounced increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Turkey ($X per ton), while the price for Belarus ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Ukraine (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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