Global Snail Market By Products Types (Fresh Snail, Canned Snail, Frozen Snail, and Others), Breed Types (Helix Aspersa {Helix Aspersa Maxima, Helix Aspera Muller}, Helix Pomitia, Helix Lucorum, and Others), Distribution Channels (Online, and Offline), End-users (Restaurants, and Retailers), and Region (Asia Pacific, North America, Latin America, Europe, and Middle East & Africa) - Global Industry Analysis, Growth, Share, Size, Trends, and Forecast 2020 – 2027
Snail Market Outlook
The global snail market was valued at USD 549.7 Million in 2019 and is anticipated to reach USD 766.6 Million by 2027, expanding at a CAGR of 4.6% during the forecast period. Snail consumption is common in many countries around the world. Snail ingestion and cultivation are widespread in France, the US, Turkey, China, Indonesia, Italy, Spain, and countries in Africa such as Algeria, Cote d'Ivoire, Nigeria, and Ghana.
Cooked snail, commonly known as Escargot, is a French delicacy and is consumed in many parts of Europe. Cornu aspersum, which is usually known as Helix Aspersa or garden snail, is a species of land snail and terrestrial mollusk in the Helicidae family.
Snail Market Outlook
The top producer countries of the snail are Morocco, Spain, Indonesia, China, and Romania. Morocco has the highest production with, production levels increased by approximately 4.8% annually from 2017-2020. The other countries also indicated moderate growth in terms of snail production across the globe. In 2019, Spain held approximately 28%, of the share of global snail production in the world.
Snail Market Dynamics
Health Benefits Associated with Snail
Snails are rich in iron and calcium and low in fat and cholesterol as opposed to other animal protein sources such as pigs, cattle, and goats. They are eco-friendly, unlike pigs and poultry, neither the snail nor its droppings are offensively odorous. They; therefore, are a healthy choice as table meat and are increasingly recommended by nutritionists, particularly for the elderly and those having chronic diseases that require modified diets.
Recently, the demand for snail meat has increased, due to high consumer awareness about the consequences of high levels of cholesterol and potential association with increased incidences of cardiovascular and other chronic conditions. Hence, increasing awareness regarding health benefits from snails is expected to propel the snail market in the coming years.
Omnichannel Presence of Market Players
Existing players are creating an omnichannel presence in the market to increase their sales globally. A majority of snails are exported by Morocco and Lithuania to Spain and France. Companies in the region use offline channels to market and sell their products to local buyers and use online channels to market and sell products to international buyers.
France, Italy, and several other countries in Europe produce and export snails. China and certain countries in Asia Pacific have produce a large number of snail and snail products, which they export worldwide, to countries such as Australia, using an omnichannel presence. This, in turn, drives the market.
Extinction of Snails to Challenge Market Growth
Snails are a good source of nutrients; however, they can be poisonous if not disinfected or washed properly before cooking. Freshwater snails are considered small yet deadly, as their consumption is responsible for more than 2,00,000 deaths every year. Freshwater snails carry schistosomiasis, a parasitic disease that infects nearly 250 million people worldwide, mostly in Asia, Africa, and Latin America. Snails can transmit diseases such as meningitis. Increasing awareness regarding health risks associated with snail consumption is expected to impede the snail market during the forecast period.
Snails Market Regulatory Outlook
Snail farmers are expected to adhere to strict regulations surrounding food safety and hygiene, which are summarized by the Food Standards Agency (FSA) on their website. Food hygiene legislation is the responsibility of local authority environmental health officers. Snail farmers are expected to contact the local authority for information about compliance before they commence trading.
Food Standards Scotland published guidelines for snail farmers in 2014 about producing, harvesting, and importing land snails for human consumption. Under EC Regulation 853/2004, each premise where food is prepared, such as a building where snails are processed, must be approved as an establishment, where products of animal origin are handled, unless an exemption is applied
Segmental Outlook
The global snail market is segmented on the basis of products types, breed types, distribution channels, end-users, and regions. On the basis of product types, the snail market is categorized as fresh snails, canned snails, frozen snails, and others. The fresh snail segment was estimated to expand at a significant CAGR of 3.7% from 2020 to 2027, owing to increasing use of fresh snails as nutritious food.
Fresh snails are preferred over canned globally, however, in the US the main problem is that it is illegal for restaurants or food companies to import fresh snails. Thus, canned snails are majorly consumed in the US. Frozen snails and canned snails are available in supermarkets across the Mediterranean region. Frozen and canned snails are traded in the region where fresh snails are not found and cannot be transported.
Based on breed types, the snail market is segregated into helix aspersa, helix pomatia, helix lucorum, and others. The helix aspersa segment is further sub-segmented into helix aspersa maxima and helix aspersa muller. The helix aspersa segment accounts for a significant share of the market and is anticipated to expand at a considerable CAGR during the forecast period.
The helix aspersa segment held a key share of the market owing to its wide availability and high demand globally. The sub-segment helix aspersa maxima is projected to expand at a high CAGR during the forecast period. The medium shell size of helix aspersa maxima is usually preferred by consumers. Helix aspersa maxima are voracious and fertile; however, they extract lesser mucin than helix pomatia and achatina fulica.
On the basis of end-users, the market is divided into restaurants and retail. The retail segment constituted a significant market share of in 2019, due to increasing demand for ready-to-eat canned snails globally. The adoption of the online distribution channels by retailers is expected to boost the overall sales of snails the in-retail segment. Increasing demand for snail-based cuisine in Europe and the US is anticipated to propel the restaurant segment during the forecast period.
Based on distribution channels, the market is bifurcated into online and offline. The offline segment accounted for a market share of 66.5% in 2020, due to rise in consumption of snails in restaurants and other places. Many businesses with an online and offline presence (physical stores) view the two channels as a means of increasing sales and revenue and expand their business globally.
E-commerce platforms have the changed the retail distribution sector in two significant ways, with respect to competitive pricing and the market supply structure. Online sales play a major role in how prices are set. The online and offline retail channels face two different types of competition, for instance, online sales are driven by pricing competition, while offline sales are driven by spatial competition.
Regional Outlook
Based on regions, the global Snail market is segmented into North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, and Middle East & Africa. Regions like the Europe and Asia Pacific are propelling in the Snail market, mainly due to high demand of snails in restaurants. Europe is a promising region for the market. The region constituted 68.0% share of the market in 2020.
Demand for snails in the region is expected to rise, due to increasing consumption of canned and frozen snails in Spain and other countries in Europe. The market in Asia Pacific is projected to expand at a CAGR of 6.5% during the forecast period, due to increasing use of snail as protein-rich food in the region.
Key Benefits for Industry Participants & Stakeholders
- In-depth Analysis of the global Snail market
- Historical, Current and Projected Market Size in terms of Value and Volume
- Potential & Niche Segments and Regions Exhibiting Promising Growth Covered
- Industry Drivers, Restraints and Opportunities Covered in the Study
- Recent Industry Trends and Developments
- Competitive Landscape & Strategies of Key Players
- Neutral Perspective on Global Snail Market Performance
Chapter 2 Assumptions and Acronyms Used
Chapter 3 Research Methodology
Chapter 4 Snail Market Overview
4.1 Introduction
4.1.1 Market Taxonomy
4.1.2 Market Definition
4.1.3 Macro-Economic Factors Impacting the Market Growth
4.2 Snail Market Dynamics
4.2.1 Market Drivers
4.2.2 Market Restraints
4.2.3 Market Opportunity
4.3 Snail Market - Supply Chain Analysis
4.3.1 List of Key Suppliers
4.3.2 List of Key Distributors
4.3.3 List of Key Consumers
4.4 Key Forces Shaping the Snail Market
4.4.1 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
4.4.2 Bargaining Power of Buyers
4.4.3 Threat of Substitution
4.4.4 Threat of New Entrants
4.4.5 Competitive Rivalry
4.5 Global Snail Market Size & Forecast, 2017-2027
4.5.1 Snail Market Size and Y-o-Y Growth
4.5.2 Snail Market Absolute $ Opportunity
4.6 Pricing Analysis & Forecast, By Products Types, 2017-2027
4.7 Global Snail Market: Impact Of Key Regulations
4.8 Global Snails Production (Tons), 2017-2020
4.9 Global Snails Market - Import Statistics (HS Code 030760)
4.10 Global Snails Market - Export Statistics (HS Code 030760)
Chapter 5 Global Snail Market Analysis and Forecast By Products Types
5.1 Introduction
5.1.1 Key Market Trends & Growth Opportunities By Products Types
5.1.2 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis By Products Types
5.1.3 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment By Products Types
5.2 Snail Market Size & Volume Forecast By Products Types
5.2.1 Fresh Snail
5.2.2 Canned Snail
5.2.3 Frozen Snail
5.2.4 Others
5.3 Market Attractiveness Analysis By Products Types
Chapter 6 Global Snail Market Analysis and Forecast By Breed Types
6.1 Introduction
6.1.1 Key Market Trends & Growth Opportunities By Breed Types
6.1.2 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis By Breed Types
6.1.3 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment By Breed Types
6.2 Snail Market Size & Volume Forecast By Breed Types
6.2.1 Helix Aspersa
6.2.1.1 Helix Aspersa Maxima
6.2.1.2 Helix Aspera Muller
6.2.2 Helix Pomitia
6.2.3 Helix Lucorum
6.2.4 Others
6.3 Market Attractiveness Analysis By Breed Types
Chapter 7 Global Snail Market Analysis and Forecast By End-users
7.1 Introduction
7.1.1 Key Market Trends & Growth Opportunities By End-users
7.1.2 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis By End-users
7.1.3 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment By End-users
7.2 Snail Market Size & Volume Forecast By End-users
7.2.1 Restaurants
7.2.2 Retails
7.3 Market Attractiveness Analysis By End-users
Chapter 8 Global Snail Market Analysis and Forecast By Distribution Channels
8.1 Introduction
8.1.1 Key Market Trends & Growth Opportunities By Distribution Channels
8.1.2 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis By Distribution Channels
8.1.3 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment By Distribution Channels
8.2 Snail Market Size & Volume Forecast By Distribution Channels
8.2.1 Online
8.2.2 Offline
8.3 Market Attractiveness Analysis By Distribution Channels
Chapter 9 Global Snail Market Analysis and Forecast by Region
9.1 Introduction
9.1.1 Key Market Trends & Growth Opportunities by Region
9.1.2 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Region
9.1.3 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Region
9.2 Snail Market Size & Volume Forecast by Region
9.2.1 North America
9.2.2 Europe
9.2.3 Asia Pacific
9.2.4 Latin America
9.2.5 Middle East & Africa (MEA)
9.3 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Region
Chapter 10 Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) Impact
10.1 Introduction
10.2 Current & Future Impact Analysis
10.3 Economic Impact Analysis
10.4 Government Policies
10.5 Investment Scenario
Chapter 11 North America Snail Analysis and Forecast
11.1 Introduction
11.2 North America Snail Market Size & Volume Forecast by Country
11.2.1 U.S.
11.2.2 Canada
11.3 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Country
11.4 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Country
11.5 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Country
11.6 North America Snail Market Size & Volume Forecast By Products Types
11.6.1 Fresh Snail
11.6.2 Canned Snail
11.6.3 Frozen Snail
11.6.4 Others
11.7 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis By Products Types
11.8 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment By Products Types
11.9 Market Attractiveness Analysis By Products Types
11.10 North America Snail Market Size & Volume Forecast By Breed Types
11.10.1 Helix Aspersa
11.10.1.1 Helix Aspersa Maxima
11.10.1.2 Helix Aspera Muller
11.10.2 Helix Pomitia
11.10.3 Helix Lucorum
11.10.4 Others
11.11 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis By Breed Types
11.12 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment By Breed Types
11.13 Market Attractiveness Analysis By Breed Types
11.14 North America Snail Market Size & Volume Forecast By End-users
11.14.1 Restaurants
11.14.2 Retails
11.15 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis By End-users
11.16 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment By End-users
11.17 Market Attractiveness Analysis By End-users
11.18 North America Snail Market Size & Volume Forecast By Distribution Channels
11.18.1 Online
11.18.2 Offline
11.19 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis By Distribution Channels
11.20 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment By Distribution Channels
11.21 Market Attractiveness Analysis By Distribution Channels
Chapter 12 Europe Snail Analysis and Forecast
12.1 Introduction
12.2 Europe Snail Market Size & Volume Forecast by Country
12.2.1 Germany
12.2.2 France
12.2.3 Italy
12.2.4 U.K.
12.2.5 Spain
12.2.6 Russia
12.2.7 Rest of Europe
12.3 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Country
12.4 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Country
12.5 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Country
12.6 Europe Snail Market Size & Volume Forecast By Products Types
12.6.1 Fresh Snail
12.6.2 Canned Snail
12.6.3 Frozen Snail
12.6.4 Others
12.7 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis By Products Types
12.8 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment By Products Types
12.9 Market Attractiveness Analysis By Products Types
12.10 Europe Snail Market Size & Volume Forecast By Breed Types
12.10.1 Helix Aspersa
12.10.1.1 Helix Aspersa Maxima
12.10.1.2 Helix Aspera Muller
12.10.2 Helix Pomitia
12.10.3 Helix Lucorum
12.10.4 Others
12.11 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis By Breed Types
12.12 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment By Breed Types
12.13 Market Attractiveness Analysis By Breed Types
12.14 Europe Snail Market Size & Volume Forecast By End-users
12.14.1 Restaurants
12.14.2 Retails
12.15 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis By End-users
12.16 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment By End-users
12.17 Market Attractiveness Analysis By End-users
12.18 Europe Snail Market Size & Volume Forecast By Distribution Channels
12.18.1 Online
12.18.2 Offline
12.19 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis By Distribution Channels
12.20 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment By Distribution Channels
12.21 Market Attractiveness Analysis By Distribution Channels
Chapter 13 Asia Pacific Snail Analysis and Forecast
13.1 Introduction
13.2 Asia Pacific Snail Market Size & Volume Forecast by Country
13.2.1 China
13.2.2 Japan
13.2.3 South Korea
13.2.4 India
13.2.5 Australia
13.2.6 South East Asia (SEA)
13.2.7 Rest of Asia Pacific (APAC)
13.3 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Country
13.4 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Country
13.5 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Country
13.6 Asia Pacific Snail Market Size & Volume Forecast By Products Types
13.6.1 Fresh Snail
13.6.2 Canned Snail
13.6.3 Frozen Snail
13.6.4 Others
13.7 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis By Products Types
13.8 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment By Products Types
13.9 Market Attractiveness Analysis By Products Types
13.10 Asia Pacific Snail Market Size & Volume Forecast By Breed Types
13.10.1 Helix Aspersa
13.10.1.1 Helix Aspersa Maxima
13.10.1.2 Helix Aspera Muller
13.10.2 Helix Pomitia
13.10.3 Helix Lucorum
13.10.4 Others
13.11 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis By Breed Types
13.12 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment By Breed Types
13.13 Market Attractiveness Analysis By Breed Types
13.14 Asia Pacific Snail Market Size & Volume Forecast By End-users
13.14.1 Restaurants
13.14.2 Retails
13.15 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis By End-users
13.16 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment By End-users
13.17 Market Attractiveness Analysis By End-users
13.18 Asia Pacific Snail Market Size & Volume Forecast By Distribution Channels
13.18.1 Online
13.18.2 Offline
13.19 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis By Distribution Channels
13.20 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment By Distribution Channels
13.21 Market Attractiveness Analysis By Distribution Channels
Chapter 14 Latin America Snail Analysis and Forecast
14.1 Introduction
14.2 Latin America Snail Market Size & Volume Forecast by Country
14.2.1 Brazil
14.2.2 Mexico
14.2.3 Rest of Latin America (LATAM)
14.3 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Country
14.4 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Country
14.5 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Country
14.6 Latin America Snail Market Size & Volume Forecast By Products Types
14.6.1 Fresh Snail
14.6.2 Canned Snail
14.6.3 Frozen Snail
14.6.4 Others
14.7 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis By Products Types
14.8 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment By Products Types
14.9 Market Attractiveness Analysis By Products Types
14.10 Latin America Snail Market Size & Volume Forecast By Breed Types
14.10.1 Helix Aspersa
14.10.1.1 Helix Aspersa Maxima
14.10.1.2 Helix Aspera Muller
14.10.2 Helix Pomitia
14.10.3 Helix Lucorum
14.10.4 Others
14.11 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis By Breed Types
14.12 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment By Breed Types
14.13 Market Attractiveness Analysis By Breed Types
14.14 Latin America Snail Market Size & Volume Forecast By End-users
14.14.1 Restaurants
14.14.2 Retails
14.15 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis By End-users
14.16 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment By End-users
14.17 Market Attractiveness Analysis By End-users
14.18 Latin America Snail Market Size & Volume Forecast By Distribution Channels
14.18.1 Online
14.18.2 Offline
14.19 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis By Distribution Channels
14.20 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment By Distribution Channels
14.21 Market Attractiveness Analysis By Distribution Channels
Chapter 15 Middle East & Africa (MEA) Snail Analysis and Forecast
15.1 Introduction
15.2 Middle East & Africa (MEA) Snail Market Size & Volume Forecast by Country
15.2.1 South Africa
15.2.2 UAE
15.2.3 Morocco
15.2.4 Rest of Middle East & Africa (MEA)
15.3 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Country
15.4 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Country
15.5 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Country
15.6 Middle East & Africa (MEA) Snail Market Size & Volume Forecast By Products Types
15.6.1 Fresh Snail
15.6.2 Canned Snail
15.6.3 Frozen Snail
15.6.4 Others
15.7 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis By Products Types
15.8 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment By Products Types
15.9 Market Attractiveness Analysis By Products Types
15.10 Middle East & Africa (MEA) Snail Market Size & Volume Forecast By Breed Types
15.10.1 Helix Aspersa
15.10.1.1 Helix Aspersa Maxima
15.10.1.2 Helix Aspera Muller
15.10.2 Helix Pomitia
15.10.3 Helix Lucorum
15.10.4 Others
15.11 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis By Breed Types
15.12 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment By Breed Types
15.13 Market Attractiveness Analysis By Breed Types
15.14 Middle East & Africa (MEA) Snail Market Size & Volume Forecast By End-users
15.14.1 Restaurants
15.14.2 Retails
15.15 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis By End-users
15.16 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment By End-users
15.17 Market Attractiveness Analysis By End-users
15.18 Middle East & Africa (MEA) Snail Market Size & Volume Forecast By Distribution Channels
15.18.1 Online
15.18.2 Offline
15.19 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis By Distribution Channels
15.20 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment By Distribution Channels
15.21 Market Attractiveness Analysis By Distribution Channels
Chapter 16 Competition Landscape
16.1 Snail Market: Competitive Dashboard
16.2 Global Snail Market: Market Share Analysis, 2019
16.3 Company Profiles (Details - Overview, Financials, Developments, Strategy)
16.3.1 Romanzini
16.3.2 Peconic Escargot
16.3.3 Darvėja ltd
16.3.4 Aspersa Snails International
16.3.5 SABAROT WASSNER
16.3.6 Bages Cargol S.L.
16.3.7 SC EGAN PROD SSRL
16.3.8 ESCAL S.A.
16.3.9 Bourgogne Escargots
16.3.10 UAB Gardumeli