Middle East: Snail Market 2024

Snail Market Size in the Middle East

In 2022, after three years of decline, there was significant growth in the Middle Eastern snail market, when its value increased by X% to $X. Overall, consumption saw a remarkable increase. As a result, consumption attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Snail Production in the Middle East

In value terms, snail production reduced slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production continues to indicate a tangible expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Snail Exports

Exports in the Middle East

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in shipments abroad of snails (except sea snails), when their volume decreased by X% to X tons. In general, exports showed a slight decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, snail exports dropped notably to $X in 2022. Overall, exports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Turkey (X tons) represented roughly X% of total exports in 2022.

Turkey was also the fastest-growing in terms of the snails (except sea snails) exports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2022. The shares of the largest exporters remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Turkey ($X) also remains the largest snail supplier in the Middle East.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Turkey was relatively modest.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in the Middle East amounted to $X per ton, which is down by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when the export price increased by X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Turkey.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Turkey amounted to X% per year.

Snail Imports

Imports in the Middle East

In 2022, overseas purchases of snails (except sea snails) increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after three years of decline. Overall, imports, however, saw a deep reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, snail imports soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a drastic downturn. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Israel was the largest importer of snails (except sea snails) in the Middle East, with the volume of imports amounting to X tons, which was approx. X% of total imports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Turkey (X tons), the United Arab Emirates (X tons) and Saudi Arabia (X tons), together achieving a X% share of total imports. Oman (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Israel experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of imports of snails (except sea snails). At the same time, Oman (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Oman emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in the Middle East, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. By contrast, the United Arab Emirates (X%), Turkey (X%) and Saudi Arabia (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Israel (X p.p.), the United Arab Emirates (X p.p.), Saudi Arabia (X p.p.) and Oman (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Turkey saw its share reduced by X% from 2012 to 2022, respectively.

In value terms, Israel ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported snails (except sea snails) in the Middle East, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the United Arab Emirates ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Saudi Arabia, with a X% share.

In Israel, snail imports remained relatively stable over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: the United Arab Emirates (X% per year) and Saudi Arabia (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in the Middle East amounted to $X per ton, surging by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate a remarkable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the import price increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2021 to 2022, the import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Saudi Arabia (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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