Snails are most actively exported to Western European countries: France, Spain, Portugal, Italy. In addition, snail meat is increasingly attracting the attention of countries such as Japan, the United States and Arab countries. According to the Ukrainian Export Promotion Office, in 2018 most snails suitable for food were imported by such countries as France, Spain, Italy, China, Portugal, and the United States.
Ready-to-eat or canned snails in 2018 were mostly imported by France, Japan, USA, Belgium, Germany and Canada.