United Kingdom - Frozen Whole Fish - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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Frozen Whole Fish Price in the UK - 2023

Contents:

  1. Frozen Whole Fish Price in the UK (CIF) - 2023
  2. Frozen Whole Fish Price in the UK (FOB) - 2022
  3. Frozen Whole Fish Imports in the UK
  4. Frozen Whole Fish Exports in the UK

Frozen Whole Fish Price in the UK (CIF) - 2023

In May 2023, the average frozen whole fish import price amounted to $3,819 per ton, leveling off at the previous month. In general, the import price continues to indicate a slight decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in August 2022 when the average import price increased by 24% m-o-m. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $5,133 per ton. From September 2022 to May 2023, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin: the country with the highest price was Turkey ($7,496 per ton), while the price for Sweden ($970 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From May 2022 to May 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Iceland (+3.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Frozen Whole Fish Price in the UK (FOB) - 2022

The average frozen whole fish export price stood at $1,778 per ton in 2022, shrinking by -6.6% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.5%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the average export price increased by 30% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $1,903 per ton, and then dropped in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($3,454 per ton), while the average price for exports to Nigeria ($704 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 the Netherlands (+7.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Frozen Whole Fish Imports in the UK

In 2022, supplies from abroad of frozen whole fish decreased by -10.8% to 48K tons, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. In general, imports showed a abrupt descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 1% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of 59K tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, frozen whole fish imports dropped modestly to $212M in 2022. Over the period under review, imports showed a noticeable setback. The smallest decline of -2.7% was in 2021.

Import of Frozen Whole Fish in the UK (Million USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Norway97.694.194.01000.8%
Myanmar12.314.416.418.514.6%
China8.09.38.89.55.9%
Faroe Islands6.53.54.48.710.2%
Iceland9.38.410.18.1-4.5%
Bangladesh8.09.311.76.9-4.8%
Turkey0.21.47.15.6203.7%
India4.86.87.25.33.4%
Ireland2.95.25.44.818.3%
Vietnam3.64.54.24.36.1%
Argentina3.53.12.93.4-1.0%
Indonesia3.23.63.53.31.0%
Netherlands14.618.08.82.3-46.0%
Others62.542.133.430.5-21.3%
Total237224218212-3.6%

Top Suppliers of Frozen Whole Fish to the UK in 2022:

  1. Norway (20.7K tons)
  2. Myanmar (3.9K tons)
  3. China (3.4K tons)
  4. Ireland (2.5K tons)
  5. Iceland (2.3K tons)
  6. Vietnam (1.5K tons)
  7. Faroe Islands (1.4K tons)
  8. India (1.4K tons)
  9. Argentina (1.4K tons)
  10. Bangladesh (1.2K tons)
  11. Turkey (0.9K tons)
  12. Indonesia (0.8K tons)
  13. Netherlands (0.3K tons)

Frozen Whole Fish Exports in the UK

In 2022, approx. 111K tons of frozen whole fish were exported from the UK; picking up by 5.5% on the year before. Over the period under review, exports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 6.2% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of 117K tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, frozen whole fish exports reduced slightly to $197M in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +6.8% from 2019 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 16%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $200M, and then dropped in the following year.

Export of Frozen Whole Fish in the UK (Million USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Netherlands37.843.528.936.7-1.0%
Lithuania5.14.839.818.453.4%
China11.311.99.612.32.9%
France15.614.017.711.1-10.7%
Vietnam8.87.73.79.21.5%
Philippines7.07.09.79.19.1%
Ukraine3.15.79.88.841.6%
Japan2.60.76.08.850.1%
Nigeria1.41.76.48.582.4%
United States1.44.67.17.776.5%
Canada2.00.82.46.850.4%
Thailand2.54.03.74.319.8%
NicaraguaN/AN/AN/A3.40%
Others63.065.155.151.8-6.3%
Total1621722001976.7%

Top Export Markets for Frozen Whole Fish from the UK in 2022:

  1. Netherlands (26.3K tons)
  2. Nigeria (12.1K tons)
  3. Lithuania (8.6K tons)
  4. Philippines (6.4K tons)
  5. Ukraine (5.9K tons)
  6. China (5.7K tons)
  7. France (5.3K tons)
  8. Vietnam (4.8K tons)
  9. Canada (3.3K tons)
  10. Nicaragua (3.3K tons)
  11. Japan (3.0K tons)
  12. Thailand (2.5K tons)
  13. United States (2.2K tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the frozen whole fish market in the UK. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

  • Prodcom 10201330 - Frozen whole salt water fish
  • Prodcom 10201360 - Frozen whole fresh water fish
  • Prodcom 10201600 - Frozen fish livers and roes

Country coverage:

  • United Kingdom

Data coverage:

  • Market volume and value
  • Per Capita consumption
  • Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
  • Trade (exports and imports) in the UK
  • Export and import prices
  • Market trends, drivers and restraints
  • Key market players and their profiles

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  1. 1. INTRODUCTION

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    A Quick Overview of Market Performance

    1. KEY FINDINGS
    2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
  3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

    Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects

    1. MARKET SIZE
    2. MARKET STRUCTURE
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    4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
    5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
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    Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

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    1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
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  7. 7. PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
  8. 8. IMPORTS

    The Largest Import Supplying Countries

    1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
  9. 9. EXPORTS

    The Largest Destinations for Exports

    1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
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    3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
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    The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

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  11. LIST OF TABLES

    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
  12. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    2. Market Value, 2012–2023
    3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
    4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
    5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
    6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
    7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
    8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
    9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
    10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
    11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
    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
    32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
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