Prepared land snails exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Turkey exported prepared land snails worth $3.1 million (266 tonnes). It ranks 8th of 58 countries for exports of this product. Value fell 27% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 6% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $4.8 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3.1M | 266 t |
| 2023 | $4.2M | 418 t |
| 2022 | $4.3M | 483 t |
| 2021 | $4.5M | 515 t |
| 2020 | $4.4M | 510 t |
| 2019 | $4.5M | 567 t |
| 2018 | $3.4M | 411 t |
| 2017 | $4.8M | 589 t |
Where Turkey exports prepared land snails to
France alone took 94% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $2.9M | 94% |
| Italy | $92K | 3% |
| Germany | $79K | 2.5% |
| Canada | $15K | 0.5% |
| United Kingdom | $9K | 0.3% |
| Estonia | $6K | 0.2% |
| Guatemala | $2K | 0.1% |
| Iceland | $0K | 0% |
| Spain | $0K | 0% |
| Japan | $0K | 0% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $11.73 per kg, close to the world average of $10.00.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey prepared land snails exports (HS 1605.58): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 1605.58: Mollusc preparations: snails, other than sea snails, prepared or preserved.
Common questions
What is the value of prepared land snails exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported prepared land snails worth $3.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 266 tonnes. That ranks it 8th of 58 countries worldwide, with 4% of world exports. The value was down 27% on 2023.
Which countries buy prepared land snails from Turkey?
France was the largest buyer with 94% of the value ($2.9 million), followed by Italy (3%) and Germany (3%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 10 buyer countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 259% on the year.
What is the average export price of prepared land snails per kg?
The average declared export value was about $11.73 per kg in 2024, 17% above the world average of $10.00 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of prepared land snails from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $4.8 million in 2017 to $3.1 million in 2024, a fall of 35%. The peak was 2017 at $4.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for prepared land snails?
The HS code for prepared land snails is subheading 1605.58. It sits in HS chapter 16 (meat, fish, crustaceans, molluscs or other aquatic invertebrates, or insects; preparations thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1605 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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