Product intelligence · HS 160558 · 2024 data
Global exports of mollusc preparations: snails, other than sea snails, prepared or preserved totalled $78,121,064 in 2024, a +0.6% change from the previous year. Traded by 67 countries across 542 bilateral corridors, with demand from 126 importing markets. The long-term trend is stable.
Data: OECD BIMTS · Coverage: 1995–2024 · Updated: 2026-07-17
Global trade
$78.1M
+0.6% YoY
3Y / 5Y CAGR
+1.5%
5Y: +3.9%
Supply structure
Diversified
HHI 0.138
Volatility
Low
Score 5/100
In 2024, mollusc preparations: snails, other than sea snails, prepared or preserved trade exhibited modest growth, with global flows reaching $78,121,064 and a three-year compound annual growth rate of +1.5% (five-year: +3.9%). The all-time peak of $78,121,064 was recorded in 2024.
Over the 30-year observation window (1995–2024), 72% of years recorded positive growth, indicating a predominantly expanding market. Trend momentum is steady (+0.0% acceleration).
The supply side is diversified (Herfindahl-Hirschman Index 0.138). The three largest exporters — Romania ($19.3M), France ($15.3M), and Lithuania ($10.9M) — collectively dominate supply flows. The leading exporter has grown at -2.3% over the last three years.
On the demand side, importer concentration is moderately concentrated (HHI 0.235). The three largest import markets are France ($35.2M), Japan ($9.4M), and United States ($6.2M). The largest importing market sources from 20 different supplying countries.
The dominant trade corridor is Romania → France at $18.9M, representing 53.7% of the importer's total demand.
The volatility score for mollusc preparations: snails, other than sea snails, prepared or preserved is 5 out of 100, classified as low. Trade flows are relatively stable compared to other HS6 products, suggesting mature supply chains and predictable demand.
For market entrants, modest but steady demand provides a reasonable entry window. The diversified supply landscape means many competitors but also multiple entry points and buyer relationships to target.
Data confidence is rated "High" based on reporting coverage and consistency across OECD member and partner countries.
Historical evidence
Peak: $78,121,064 in 2024.
| Year | Global trade (USD) | YoY growth |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | $51,387,203 | -24.0% |
| 2016 | $56,032,814 | +9.0% |
| 2017 | $62,396,255 | +11.4% |
| 2018 | $64,218,299 | +2.9% |
| 2019 | $64,395,004 | +0.3% |
| 2020 | $63,956,581 | -0.7% |
| 2021 | $74,722,166 | +16.8% |
| 2022 | $69,913,869 | -6.4% |
| 2023 | $77,645,677 | +11.1% |
| 2024 | $78,121,064 | +0.6% |
Ranked by export value of mollusc preparations: snails, other than sea snails, prepared or preserved in 2024.
Largest import destinations for mollusc preparations: snails, other than sea snails, prepared or preserved.
Largest bilateral export flows for mollusc preparations: snails, other than sea snails, prepared or preserved, ranked by value. Click any country to view its full profile.
| # | Exporter | Importer | Value 2024 | 3Y CAGR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Romania | France | $18.9M | -2.1% |
| 2 | Belgium | France | $5.8M | +2.8% |
| 3 | Greece | France | $3.7M | +7.6% |
| 4 | Türkiye | France | $2.8M | -12.6% |
| 5 | Czechia | France | $2.1M | +0.8% |
| 6 | Bosnia and Herzegovina | France | $1.3M | -13.9% |
| 7 | North Macedonia | France | $1.1M | +859.4% |
| 8 | Lithuania | France | $356.8K | -32.9% |
Showing top 8 of 10 corridors with available data for 2024.
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Data source
OECD Bilateral International Merchandise Trade Statistics (BIMTS). Aggregated from 312M+ reported trade records across 200+ countries and 5,300+ HS6 product codes. Coverage: 1995–2024.
Key indicators
HHI (Herfindahl-Hirschman Index): market concentration, 0 = fully diversified, 1 = single player. CAGR: compound annual growth rate over a stated period. Volatility score: trade value variability, 0–100 scale.
How this page is made
All statistical content on this page is data-driven, composed programmatically from live OECD trade records. No generic AI-generated prose is used. Analytical paragraphs combine real data points with factual interpretation. This page was last refreshed on 2026-07-17.
