Sub Product
Dried Achatina Snail, Dried African Giant Snail, Dried Burgundy Snail, Dried Helix Snail, +1
Raw Materials
Fresh Snail
HS Code
050800
Last Updated
2026-05-09
Key takeaways for search and sourcing teams
- Dried Snail market coverage spans 106 countries.
- 78 exporter companies and 59 importer companies are indexed in the global supply chain intelligence network for this product.
- 72 supplier-linked transactions are summarized across the top 8 countries.
- 0 premium suppliers and 0 catalog items are currently listed.
- Wholesale sample entries: 0; farmgate sample entries: 0.
- Latest reference year in this page dataset is 2024.
- Page data last updated on 2026-05-09.
Global Supplier Transactions, Export Activity, and Price Benchmarks for Dried Snail
Analyze 72 supplier-linked transactions across the top 8 countries, with monthly unit-price benchmarks to track export competitiveness and sourcing risk for Dried Snail.
Dried Snail Country YoY Change in Supplier Transactions and Export Momentum
Compare positive and negative YoY shifts in Dried Snail to identify accelerating supplier markets and weakening export corridors.
Top YoY shifts for Dried Snail: Vietnam (+113.7%), France (+81.6%), Mexico (-36.8%).
Dried Snail Country-Level Supplier Transaction and Unit Price Summary
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In 2025-11, countries with visible Dried Snail transaction unit prices: France (15.00 USD / kg), Lithuania (1.52 USD / kg), Ecuador (1.04 USD / kg), Mexico (0.39 USD / kg), Vietnam (0.22 USD / kg).
| Country | YoY Change | Transaction Count | 2025-06 | 2025-07 | 2025-08 | 2025-09 | 2025-10 | 2025-11 | 2025-12 | 2026-01 | 2026-02 | 2026-03 | 2026-04 | 2026-05 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vietnam | +113.7% | 11 | - (-) | - (-) | 0.70 USD / kg (210 kg) | 20.00 USD / kg (163.6 kg) | 0.30 USD / kg (4,950 kg) | 0.22 USD / kg (135 kg) | ||||||
| Mexico | -36.8% | 11 | 11.23 USD / kg (32,603.84 kg) | 13.00 USD / kg (11,300 kg) | 11.00 USD / kg (41 kg) | - (-) | 9.10 USD / kg (258 kg) | 0.39 USD / kg (4,990 kg) | ||||||
| Japan | - | 1 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | ||||||
| Ecuador | +3.3% | 33 | - (-) | 0.74 USD / kg (8,849.5 kg) | 0.99 USD / kg (5,630.52 kg) | 1.06 USD / kg (26,243.69 kg) | 0.99 USD / kg (2,346 kg) | 1.04 USD / kg (17,203.26 kg) | ||||||
| France | +81.6% | 8 | 19.66 USD / kg (194.4 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | 39.59 USD / kg (230.4 kg) | - (-) | 15.00 USD / kg (54 kg) | ||||||
| Lithuania | - | 4 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | 1.52 USD / kg (80,000 kg) | ||||||
| Peru | - | 2 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | 1.07 USD / kg (240 kg) | - (-) | ||||||
| Fiji | - | 2 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | 0.20 USD / kg (5,000 kg) | - (-) | - (-) |
Dried Snail Global Supply Chain Coverage
137 companies
78 exporters and 59 importers are mapped for Dried Snail.
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Dried Snail Export Supplier Intelligence, Trade Flows, and Price Signals
78 exporter companies are mapped in Tridge Supply Chain Intelligence for Dried Snail. Exporters and importers can use company profiles and analytics to evaluate supplier coverage, trading activity, and route opportunities.
Dried Snail Top Exporters and Supplier Profiles
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(Vietnam)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-04-07
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Food PackagingBrokers And Trade AgenciesBeverage ManufacturingFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: TradeFood Manufacturing
(Vietnam)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-04-07
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: Trade
Exporting Countries: Vietnam
Supplying Products: Dried Snail
(South Korea)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-04-07
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: Trade
Exporting Countries: Vietnam
Supplying Products: Dried Snail
(Senegal)
Latest Export Transaction: 2025-06-06
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: OthersFood Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleTrade
Exporting Countries: Vietnam
Supplying Products: Dried Snail
(Turkiye)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-04-07
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: LogisticsTrade
(South Korea)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-04-07
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: Trade
Dried Snail Global Exporter Coverage
78 companies
Exporter company count is a key signal for Dried Snail supply depth and sourcing optionality.
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Top Exporting Countries for Dried Snail (HS Code 050800) in 2024
For Dried Snail in 2024, compare export volume and value across the top 10 supplier countries to map core supply structure.
| Rank | Country | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Japan | 15,017,666 kg | 32,616,366.653 USD |
| 2 | Myanmar [Burma] | 16,041,075 kg | 12,722,272.405 USD |
| 3 | Netherlands | 82,316,467 kg | 8,779,545.097 USD |
| 4 | United Kingdom | 3,710,695 kg | 5,021,821.032 USD |
| 5 | Turkiye | 6,555,802 kg | 4,910,245 USD |
| 6 | India | 2,715,945.077 kg | 4,452,353.273 USD |
| 7 | Italy | 2,139,289.101 kg | 3,327,550.461 USD |
| 8 | Hong Kong | 43,058 kg | 2,891,122.686 USD |
| 9 | United States | 2,503,402 kg | 2,548,764 USD |
| 10 | Lithuania | 296,742.2 kg | 2,138,135 USD |
Dried Snail Export Trade Flow and Partner Country Summary
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Dried Snail Import Buyer Intelligence, Demand Signals, and Price Benchmarks
59 importer companies are mapped for Dried Snail demand intelligence. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to prioritize buyers, distributors, and downstream demand partners by market.
Dried Snail Top Buyers, Importers, and Demand Partners
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(China)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-01-16
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: OthersFreight Forwarding And IntermodalBrokers And Trade Agencies
Value Chain Roles: -
(Libya)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-04-07
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: -
(Vietnam)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-01-12
Recently Import Partner Companies: 6
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: China, Vietnam, Malaysia
(Japan)
Latest Import Transaction: 2025-10-06
Employee Size: 101 - 500 Employees
Industries: Food ManufacturingFood Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: -
(United Arab Emirates)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-04-07
Employee Size: 101 - 500 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 1M - 5M
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: Pakistan, Bangladesh
(United States)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-04-07
Employee Size: 1 - 10 Employees
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: -
Global Importer Coverage
59 companies
Importer company count highlights the current depth of demand-side visibility for Dried Snail.
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Top Import Demand Countries for Dried Snail (HS Code 050800) in 2024
For Dried Snail in 2024, compare import volume and value across the top 10 demand countries to identify priority markets.
| Rank | Country | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hong Kong | 21,271 kg | 17,945,053.083 USD |
| 2 | United States | 2,319,888 kg | 11,562,409 USD |
| 3 | Japan | 5,216,642 kg | 6,849,608.832 USD |
| 4 | India | 2,810,561 kg | 6,027,507.524 USD |
| 5 | Italy | 6,308,563.305 kg | 3,845,979.193 USD |
| 6 | South Korea | 6,936,460.558 kg | 3,833,320 USD |
| 7 | Germany | 8,627,753.507 kg | 3,541,102.924 USD |
| 8 | Romania | 515,573.465 kg | 3,468,919.96 USD |
| 9 | United Kingdom | 5,949,489.671 kg | 3,231,516.974 USD |
| 10 | Canada | 2,252,121.189 kg | 2,045,332.45 USD |
Dried Snail Import Trade Flow and Origin Country Summary
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Classification
Product TypeProcessed Food
Product FormDried
Industry PositionProcessed/Value-Added Food Product
Market
Dried snail is a niche, shelf-stable mollusc product traded internationally, commonly reported in customs statistics under HS 030760 (snails other than sea snails, including dried). UN Comtrade-reported trade (via WITS) shows a supply base spanning North Africa and Europe, with Morocco the largest single exporter by value in 2024 and additional export supply from countries such as Lithuania, Romania, Serbia, Ukraine, Türkiye, and France. Demand is concentrated in European markets where snails are part of traditional cuisine (notably France, Spain, and Italy), with smaller import markets in North America and parts of Asia. Market access is strongly shaped by food safety, sanitary controls, and documentation/traceability requirements, while physical quality hinges on drying effectiveness and moisture protection through logistics.
Major Producing Countries
- MoroccoMajor origin in international trade; also the top UN Comtrade-reported exporter by value for HS 030760 in 2024 (via WITS).
- TurkiyeRegularly appears among leading exporters in UN Comtrade-reported HS 030760 trade (via WITS).
- UkraineAppears among leading exporters in UN Comtrade-reported HS 030760 trade (via WITS).
- RomaniaAppears among leading exporters and importers in UN Comtrade-reported HS 030760 trade (via WITS), consistent with regional supply and processing/re-export activity.
- SerbiaAppears among leading exporters in UN Comtrade-reported HS 030760 trade (via WITS).
Major Exporting Countries
- MoroccoTop exporter by value in 2024 for HS 030760: about USD 13.53M and 9.47M kg (UN Comtrade via WITS).
- LithuaniaAmong top exporters by value in 2024 for HS 030760: about USD 8.01M (UN Comtrade via WITS).
- RomaniaAmong top exporters by value in 2024 for HS 030760: about USD 7.47M (UN Comtrade via WITS).
- SerbiaAmong top exporters by value in 2024 for HS 030760: about USD 6.14M (UN Comtrade via WITS).
- UkraineAmong top exporters by value in 2024 for HS 030760: about USD 5.92M (UN Comtrade via WITS).
- TurkiyeAmong top exporters by value in 2024 for HS 030760: about USD 5.03M (UN Comtrade via WITS).
- FranceAmong top exporters by value in 2024 for HS 030760: about USD 5.04M (UN Comtrade via WITS).
Major Importing Countries
- FranceTop importer by value in 2024 for HS 030760: about USD 23.69M (UN Comtrade via WITS).
- SpainMajor importer by value and volume in 2024 for HS 030760: about USD 15.35M and 10.12M kg (UN Comtrade via WITS).
- RomaniaAmong top importers by value in 2024 for HS 030760: about USD 7.98M (UN Comtrade via WITS).
- ItalyAmong top importers by value in 2024 for HS 030760: about USD 7.41M (UN Comtrade via WITS).
- PortugalNotable importer by value in 2024 for HS 030760: about USD 3.31M (UN Comtrade via WITS).
- United StatesSmaller but visible import market in 2024 for HS 030760: about USD 2.00M (UN Comtrade via WITS).
Specification
Major VarietiesHelix pomatia (Burgundy/Roman snail) — commonly used for escargot-type products, Cornu aspersum (garden snail; often referenced in heliciculture), Achatina spp. (giant African snails; used in some markets)
Physical Attributes
- Typically traded as whole snails (with or without shell) or snail meat, dried to a firm/chewy texture after rehydration
- Quality-sensitive to visible foreign matter (sand/shell fragments), uniformity of pieces, and odor
Compositional Metrics
- Buyer specifications commonly focus on moisture/water-activity control (to prevent mold), salt level when applicable, and microbiological criteria aligned to destination-market requirements
- Traceability parameters (species declaration, origin, lot coding) are commonly required for import clearance and buyer QA programs
Grades
- Whole vs. pieces/meat-only presentations
- Size/weight class or count-based sorting (where traded as whole)
- Cleanliness/defect tolerance (shell fragments, sand, discoloration, off-odors)
Packaging
- Moisture-barrier packaging (sealed pouches or liners) inside cartons for export
- Labels commonly include product description, net weight, lot/batch ID, and country of origin; some markets require scientific name for mollusc products
ProcessingTypically requires soaking/rehydration and further cooking before consumptionDrying method and pre-cook/heat-treatment steps materially affect texture, flavor, and food-safety risk profile
Supply Chain
Value Chain
- Collection/farming or procurement of live/raw snails -> purging/holding (to reduce gut contents) -> washing -> heat treatment (e.g., blanch/boil) -> shelling (optional) -> drying (sun or controlled hot-air) -> sorting/foreign-matter control -> sealed moisture-barrier packaging -> ambient export logistics
Demand Drivers
- Traditional culinary demand in parts of Europe (e.g., escargot-style consumption) and related foodservice demand
- Shelf-stable animal-protein ingredient use in soups/stews and specialty/ethnic cuisines
- Convenience and reduced cold-chain needs versus fresh/frozen snail products
Temperature
- Typically shipped and stored as a shelf-stable dry product; temperature control is less critical than protection from moisture and pests
- Heat exposure can accelerate oxidation/quality loss in dried animal products; cool, dry storage is commonly specified by buyers
Atmosphere Control
- Sealed packaging and moisture/oxygen management (e.g., barrier films; optional inert gas flushing depending on buyer specs) are used to protect quality during longer transit
Shelf Life
- Shelf life depends primarily on final moisture control and packaging integrity; moisture ingress can drive mold risk, off-odors, and loss of commercial grade
Risks
Food Safety HighImporting markets can block or delay shipments due to sanitary non-compliance (microbiological contamination, improper heat treatment, poor drying leading to mold, or documentation gaps). This is amplified where destination markets apply veterinary/SPS border controls for animal-origin foods, making border rejection a rapid, high-impact disruption to trade.Implement HACCP-based controls across purging, heat treatment, drying, and foreign-matter management; validate drying targets, use accredited microbiological testing, and ensure export documentation and lot traceability meet destination requirements.
Quality Degradation MediumMoisture ingress during storage or transit can cause mold growth, off-odors, and texture degradation, turning a shelf-stable product into a reject-risk shipment.Use moisture-barrier packaging, verified seal integrity, desiccant where appropriate, and humidity-managed warehousing; audit packaging performance under expected transit conditions.
Biodiversity MediumWhere supply relies on wild collection, localized overharvesting and habitat change can constrain availability and trigger tighter harvesting rules, especially for high-demand edible species.Increase share of farmed/heliciculture supply where feasible, document legal harvest practices, and maintain origin-level monitoring for harvesting restrictions.
Traceability MediumNiche, high-touch supply chains create vulnerability to species/origin misdeclaration, complicating compliance and raising buyer rejection risk.Strengthen chain-of-custody documentation, require supplier species declarations, and apply periodic verification (e.g., lab-based spec checks where appropriate).
Sustainability
- Wild-harvest pressure and habitat impacts where supply relies on collection from free-living populations; some species (e.g., Helix pomatia) have regulated harvesting/protection frameworks in parts of Europe
- Traceability to species and origin is important for both sustainability claims and compliance screening
Labor & Social
- Informal or seasonal labor risks in collection-based supply chains (worker protections, fair pay, and traceability to primary collectors)
- Food fraud/adulteration incentives in niche products (species substitution or undeclared origins) can create downstream compliance and reputational risks
FAQ
Which countries are the largest exporters of snails (including dried) in recent UN Comtrade-reported trade?For HS 030760 (snails other than sea snails, including dried forms), UN Comtrade-reported data via WITS for 2024 lists Morocco as the top exporter by value, followed by Lithuania, Romania, Serbia, Ukraine, with Türkiye and France also among the leading exporters.
What trade classification is commonly used for dried snail in global trade statistics?A common customs classification is HS 030760, defined as snails other than sea snails, whether in shell or not, and covering live, fresh, chilled, frozen, dried, salted/in brine, or smoked forms (HS 2012 description).
Why is border compliance a major risk for dried snail exports into the EU?The EU applies veterinary border controls for animal products entering the Union, requiring specific checks at Border Control Posts and issuance of the relevant entry documentation through systems such as TRACES; non-compliance can result in delays or rejection at the border.
Sources
Dried Snail Country Coverage for Suppliers, Export Flows, and Prices
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All country market pages: France, Turkiye, Spain, Morocco, Italy, Lithuania, Romania, Serbia, Ukraine, United States, Indonesia, Portugal, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Vietnam, China, Japan, Czechia, Saudi Arabia, Thailand, Singapore, Hong Kong, Mexico, Netherlands, India, Myanmar [Burma], South Korea, Germany, United Kingdom, Tunisia, Argentina, Canada, Belgium, United Arab Emirates, Poland, Tanzania, Kazakhstan, Denmark, Switzerland, Slovakia, Sri Lanka, Austria, Senegal, Ivory Coast, Madagascar, Bulgaria, Malaysia, Brazil, Fiji, Norway, Australia, Ireland, Sweden, Chile, Greece, Uganda, South Africa, Croatia, Mozambique, Burkina Faso, Kenya, Hungary, Macedonia, Bahamas, Azerbaijan, Barbados, Bahrain, Benin, Bermuda, Botswana, Belize, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cyprus, Ecuador, Estonia, Finland, Gambia, Guatemala, Honduras, Iran, Iceland, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Lesotho, Luxembourg, Latvia, Moldova, Montenegro, Macao, Malta, Mauritius, Maldives, Namibia, Nigeria, Nicaragua, Nepal, Panama, Peru, Philippines, Pakistan, Qatar, Slovenia, Swaziland, Uzbekistan, Zambia
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