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U.S. - Dried Or Smoked Fish - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights

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Price for Dried or Smoked Fish in the United States - 2023

Price for Dried or Smoked Fish in the United States (CIF) - 2023

In July 2023, the average dried or smoked fish import price amounted to $12,416 per ton, rising by 44% against the previous month. Over the last twelve months, it increased at an average monthly rate of +3.3%. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In July 2023, the country with the highest price was Denmark ($28,586 per ton), while the price for Argentina ($2,800 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From July 2022 to July 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (+1.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Price for Dried or Smoked Fish in the United States (FOB) - 2023

The average dried or smoked fish export price stood at $8,837 per ton in July 2023, surging by 9.1% against the previous month. In general, the export price, however, showed a pronounced decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in November 2022 when the average export price increased by 61% month-to-month. The export price peaked at $17,076 per ton in August 2022; however, from September 2022 to July 2023, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination: the country with the highest price was Japan ($19,185 per ton), while the average price for exports to China ($4,697 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From July 2022 to July 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Japan (+4.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Dried or Smoked Fish in the United States

In 2022, approx. 45K tons of dried or smoked fish were imported into the United States; increasing by 21% compared with the previous year's figure. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +9.7% from 2019 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, dried or smoked fish imports soared to $436M in 2022. Over the period under review, total imports indicated buoyant growth from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +13.6% over the last three-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +46.6% against 2019 indices. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Import of Dried or Smoked Fish in the United States (Million USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
China	58.1	57.9	43.6	76.0	9.4%
Netherlands	49.6	71.6	75.7	66.1	10.0%
Canada	43.4	47.6	52.2	62.7	13.0%
Chile	24.6	35.8	38.4	47.0	24.1%
Greece	10.2	7.2	8.8	29.3	42.2%
Poland	9.1	11.8	20.5	28.8	46.8%
Norway	29.5	18.5	20.6	24.9	-5.5%
Denmark	2.0	2.9	7.1	19.0	111.8%
Germany	12.5	16.2	18.7	17.0	10.8%
South Korea	11.7	13.0	15.1	12.3	1.7%
Others	46.9	37.4	47.8	53.4	4.4%
Total	298	320	348	436	13.5%

Top Suppliers of Dried or Smoked Fish to the United States in 2022:

China (15.8K tons)
Canada (8.3K tons)
Netherlands (3.7K tons)
Norway (2.3K tons)
South Korea (2.1K tons)
Chile (2.0K tons)
Greece (1.5K tons)
Poland (1.2K tons)
Denmark (0.8K tons)
Germany (0.7K tons)

Exports of Dried or Smoked Fish in the United States

In 2022, shipments abroad of dried or smoked fish increased by 5.6% to 3.6K tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a drastic downturn.

In value terms, dried or smoked fish exports surged to $30M in 2022. Over the period under review, total exports indicated a pronounced increase from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.7% over the last three years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Export of Dried or Smoked Fish in the United States (Million USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
Japan	4.1	6.6	4.9	7.5	22.3%
Switzerland	1.1	0.5	0.8	4.1	55.0%
Dominican Republic	1.6	0.8	0.9	2.7	19.1%
Canada	1.7	1.0	3.2	2.2	9.0%
Bahamas	1.0	0.8	1.1	1.8	21.6%
Estonia	1.9	1.4	1.0	1.6	-5.6%
Germany	2.9	1.9	0.9	1.1	-27.6%
France	0.6	0.5	0.1	1.0	18.6%
Colombia	0.5	0.1	N/A	0.7	11.9%
Brazil	N/A	N/A	N/A	0.6	0%
Mexico	0.1	0.1	0.2	0.6	81.7%
Saint Kitts and Nevis	0.1	N/A	N/A	0.2	26.0%
China	0.4	0.6	0.1	0.2	-20.6%
Others	10.7	6.9	5.8	5.5	-19.9%
Total	26.7	21.2	19.1	29.8	3.7%

Top Export Markets for Dried or Smoked Fish from the United States in 2022:

Canada (869.0 tons)
Japan (609.9 tons)
Switzerland (290.5 tons)
Estonia (236.5 tons)
Mexico (179.6 tons)
Dominican Republic (154.3 tons)
Bahamas (148.1 tons)
Colombia (130.2 tons)
China (117.2 tons)
Brazil (103.5 tons)
France (77.5 tons)
Saint Kitts and Nevis (69.3 tons)
Germany (58.9 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the market for dried or smoked fish in the U.S.. 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 10202100 - Fish fillets, dried, salted or in brine, but not smoked
Prodcom 10202350 - Dried fish, whether or not salted, fish, salted but not dried, fish in brine (excluding fillets, smoked, heads, tails and maws)
Prodcom 10202425 - Smoked Pacific, Atlantic and Danube salmon (including fillets, e xcluding heads, tails and maws)
Prodcom 10202455 - Smoked herrings (including fillets, excluding heads, tails and maws)
Prodcom 10202485 - Smoked fish (excluding herrings, Pacific, Atlantic and Danube salmon), including fillets, excluding head, tails and maws
Prodcom 10202200 - Flours, meals and pellets of fish, fit for human consumption, f ish livers and roes, dried, smoked, salted or in brine

Country coverage:

United States

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

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2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
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5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
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9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
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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