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Argentina - Molluscs (Scallops, Mussels, Cuttle Fish, Squid And Octopus) - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights

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Molluscs Price in Argentina - 2023

Molluscs Price in Argentina (FOB) - 2022

In 2022, the average molluscs export price amounted to $2,146 per ton, rising by 4.2% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, recorded a noticeable downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of 73% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $3,127 per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

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 Spain ($3,117 per ton), while the average price for exports to Singapore ($1,997 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 Singapore (+12.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Molluscs Price in Argentina (CIF) - 2022

The average molluscs import price stood at $6,718 per ton in 2022, growing by 28% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated noticeable growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +4.8% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, molluscs import price increased by +32.7% against 2020 indices. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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 Portugal ($9,894 per ton), while the price for Uruguay ($1,881 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Portugal (+6.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Molluscs Exports in Argentina

In 2022, approx. 146K tons of molluscs (scallops, mussels, cuttle fish, squid and octopus) were exported from Argentina; jumping by 29% compared with the year before. In general, total exports indicated a significant increase from 2019 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +20.3% over the last three-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +74.3% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 74%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, molluscs exports soared to $313M in 2022. Overall, total exports indicated a buoyant expansion from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +14.5% over the last three years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports decreased by -19.5% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 87% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $389M. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Export of Molluscs in Argentina (Million USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
South Korea	14.5	50.5	60.2	72.5	71.0%
China	117	195	59.6	56.2	-21.7%
Thailand	7.6	26.2	25.7	54.5	92.8%
Singapore	N/A	N/A	17.0	37.1	118.2%
Spain	26.1	40.2	27.2	30.3	5.1%
Vietnam	3.6	13.3	2.6	14.2	58.0%
Japan	10.4	14.5	9.2	11.9	4.6%
Norway	9.0	12.7	9.2	8.1	-3.5%
Italy	6.4	12.4	6.3	6.4	0.0%
Others	14.0	24.6	15.3	22.1	16.4%
Total	208	389	232	313	14.6%

Top Export Markets for Molluscs from Argentina in 2022:

South Korea (36.1K tons)
China (27.0K tons)
Thailand (25.7K tons)
Singapore (18.6K tons)
Spain (9.7K tons)
Vietnam (6.4K tons)
Japan (5.4K tons)
Norway (4.2K tons)
Italy (2.7K tons)

Molluscs Imports in Argentina

In 2022, molluscs imports into Argentina dropped sharply to 1K tons, shrinking by -15.4% compared with the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, imports showed a perceptible curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 31%. As a result, imports attained the peak of 1.2K tons, and then contracted significantly in the following year.

In value terms, molluscs imports rose rapidly to $6.8M in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +4.5% from 2019 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 36%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Import of Molluscs in Argentina (Million USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
Spain	3.5	3.0	4.4	4.3	7.1%
Portugal	0.2	0.1	0.6	0.9	65.1%
Peru	1.0	0.9	0.7	0.9	-3.5%
Chile	0.9	0.4	0.5	0.7	-8.0%
Ecuador	0.3	N/A	N/A	N/A	0%
Uruguay	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	0%
Others	N/A	0.2	N/A	N/A	0%
Total	6.0	4.6	6.3	6.8	4.3%

Top Suppliers of Molluscs to Argentina in 2022:

Spain (525.6 tons)
Peru (210.6 tons)
Chile (164.2 tons)
Portugal (88.6 tons)
Uruguay (23.6 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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Product coverage:

Prodcom 10203200 - Molluscs (scallops, mussels, cuttle fish, squid and octopus), frozen, dried, smoked, salted or in brine

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Argentina

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Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in Argentina
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23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
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27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023