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Hong Kong SAR, China - Dried Or Salted Fish - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights

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Price for Dried or Salted Fish in Hong Kong SAR - 2023

Price for Dried or Salted Fish in Hong Kong SAR (CIF) - 2023

In September 2023, the average dried or salted fish import price amounted to $14,021 per ton, growing by 15% against the previous month. In general, the import price, however, showed a slight decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in January 2023 an increase of 120% m-o-m. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $24,582 per ton. From February 2023 to September 2023, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In September 2023, the country with the highest price was South Korea ($66,146 per ton), while the price for Bangladesh ($3,008 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 South Korea (+16.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Price for Dried or Salted Fish in Hong Kong SAR (FOB) - 2023

In September 2023, the average dried or salted fish export price amounted to $17,287 per ton, rising by 8.4% against the previous month. Over the period under review, the export price, however, recorded a slight slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in July 2023 an increase of 41% against the previous month. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $27,713 per ton. From August 2023 to September 2023, the the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In September 2023, the country with the highest price was Canada ($34,669 per ton), while the average price for exports to Macao SAR ($14,729 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From September 2022 to September 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Canada (+8.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Dried or Salted Fish in Hong Kong SAR

For the third consecutive year, Hong Kong SAR recorded decline in supplies from abroad of dried or salted fish, which decreased by -4.9% to 931 tons in 2022. Overall, imports recorded a deep downturn.

In value terms, dried or salted fish imports dropped to $11M in 2022. In general, imports recorded a deep downturn.

Import of Dried or Salted Fish in Hong Kong SAR (Million USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
Japan	1.9	2.5	2.6	3.7	24.9%
Vietnam	2.7	2.5	2.1	1.3	-21.6%
Thailand	2.8	1.7	1.7	1.2	-24.6%
China	0.5	0.3	0.6	0.9	21.6%
South Korea	0.2	0.4	0.6	0.6	44.2%
Bangladesh	1.3	1.0	0.5	0.5	-27.3%
Indonesia	0.6	0.2	0.7	0.5	-5.9%
Pakistan	0.1	N/A	N/A	0.1	0.0%
Taiwan (Chinese)	0.3	0.5	0.1	0.1	-30.7%
Others	7.3	6.0	3.5	2.1	-34.0%
Total	17.7	15.1	12.4	11.0	-14.7%

Top Suppliers of Dried or Salted Fish to Hong Kong SAR in 2022:

Japan (254.7 tons)
Vietnam (136.0 tons)
China (113.8 tons)
Thailand (110.1 tons)
Bangladesh (89.2 tons)
Pakistan (50.5 tons)
South Korea (45.0 tons)
Indonesia (29.7 tons)
Taiwan (Chinese) (9.9 tons)

Exports of Dried or Salted Fish in Hong Kong SAR

For the third consecutive year, Hong Kong SAR recorded decline in shipments abroad of dried or salted fish, which decreased by -24.2% to 297 tons in 2022. Over the period under review, exports faced a drastic downturn. The smallest decline of -9.6% was in 2021.

In value terms, dried or salted fish exports shrank to $3.5M in 2022. Overall, exports showed a abrupt contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 7.3% against the previous year.

Export of Dried or Salted Fish in Hong Kong SAR (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
Macao SAR	2,086	1,490	1,390	1,150	-18.0%
China	261	279	390	812	46.0%
Canada	831	684	725	603	-10.1%
United States	1,079	759	1,267	484	-23.5%
Australia	97.8	109	117	201	27.1%
Vietnam	796	1.0	N/A	N/A	-99.9%
Others	762	498	209	234	-32.5%
Total	5,914	3,819	4,098	3,485	-16.2%

Top Export Markets for Dried or Salted Fish from Hong Kong SAR in 2022:

China (118.2 tons)
Macao SAR (79.0 tons)
United States (45.0 tons)
Canada (36.5 tons)
Australia (9.8 tons)

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Product coverage:

Prodcom 10202350 - Dried fish, whether or not salted, fish, salted but not dried, fish in brine (excluding fillets, smoked, heads, tails and maws)

Country coverage:

Hong Kong SAR

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Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
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Trade (exports and imports) in Hong Kong SAR, China
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Market trends, drivers and restraints
Key market players and their profiles

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A Quick Overview of Market Performance
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Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
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Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
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5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
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Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
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7. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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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
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