U.S. - Frozen Catfish - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights
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Frozen Catfish Price in the United States - 2023

Contents:

  1. Frozen Catfish Price in the United States (CIF) - 2023
  2. Frozen Catfish Price in the United States (FOB) - 2022
  3. Frozen Catfish Imports in the United States
  4. Frozen Catfish Exports in the United States

Frozen Catfish Price in the United States (CIF) - 2023

The average frozen catfish import price stood at $2,648 per ton in September 2023, surging by 9.3% against the previous month. Overall, the import price, however, showed a noticeable curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in February 2023 an increase of 23% against the previous month. The import price peaked at $3,731 per ton in September 2022; however, from October 2022 to September 2023, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin: the country with the highest price was Thailand ($5,888 per ton), while the price for China ($2,037 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From September 2022 to September 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (-0.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Frozen Catfish Price in the United States (FOB) - 2022

The average frozen catfish export price stood at $3,641 per ton in 2022, picking up by 8.1% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, recorded a slight curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 54% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $4,105 per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Bahamas ($8,852 per ton), while the average price for exports to Equatorial Guinea ($2,205 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Mexico (+14.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Frozen Catfish Imports in the United States

In 2022, frozen catfish imports into the United States surged to 2.9K tons, increasing by 50% compared with the previous year's figure. In general, imports showed significant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 185%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

In value terms, frozen catfish imports surged to $11M in 2022. Over the period under review, imports showed a significant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 179% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Import of Frozen Catfish in the United States (Million USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Vietnam2.05.14.89.065.1%
China0.10.20.81.5146.6%
OthersN/A0.50.10.1-55.3%
Total2.15.85.710.772.1%

Top Suppliers of Frozen Catfish to the United States in 2022:

  1. Vietnam (2089.9 tons)
  2. China (756.8 tons)

Frozen Catfish Exports in the United States

In 2022, shipments abroad of frozen catfish increased by 152% to 330 tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Over the period under review, exports enjoyed a temperate increase. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, frozen catfish exports surged to $1.2M in 2022. Overall, exports recorded resilient growth. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Export of Frozen Catfish in the United States (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Mexico34633314863422.4%
Equatorial GuineaN/AN/AN/A1980%
Costa RicaN/A7.229.898.5269.9%
Turks and Caicos Islands57.213.755.474.99.4%
Saint Maarten (Dutch part)N/A13.25.745.685.9%
Aruba12114.19.934.1-34.4%
Cayman Islands5.8N/AN/A19.249.0%
Colombia82.5N/AN/AN/A0%
Vietnam16.924.0121N/A167.6%
AustraliaN/A27.0N/AN/A0%
Others15740.070.698.8-14.3%
Total7854724411,20315.3%

Top Export Markets for Frozen Catfish from the United States in 2022:

  1. Mexico (175.5 tons)
  2. Equatorial Guinea (89.6 tons)
  3. Costa Rica (19.8 tons)
  4. Turks and Caicos Islands (9.6 tons)
  5. Aruba (7.1 tons)
  6. Cayman Islands (6.6 tons)
  7. Saint Maarten (Dutch part) (6.0 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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      1. Key Findings In 2023
      2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
      3. Market Value, 2012–2023
      4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
      5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
      6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
      7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
      8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
      9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
      10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
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      1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
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      5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
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      7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
      8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
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      10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
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      12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
      13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
      14. Production Volume And Growth
      15. Exports And Growth
      16. Export Prices And Growth
      17. Market Size And Growth
      18. Per Capita Consumption
      19. Imports And Growth
      20. Import Prices
      21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
      22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
      23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
      24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
      25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
      26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
      27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
      28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
      29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
      30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
      31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
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      33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
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