Price for Fish; Live, Ornamental, Freshwater in Belgium - 2023

Contents:

1. Price for Fish; Live, Ornamental, Freshwater in Belgium (CIF) - 2022
2. Price for Fish; Live, Ornamental, Freshwater in Belgium (FOB) - 2023
3. Imports of Fish; Live, Ornamental, Freshwater in Belgium
4. Exports of Fish; Live, Ornamental, Freshwater in Belgium

Price for Fish; Live, Ornamental, Freshwater in Belgium (CIF) - 2022

The average fish; live, ornamental, freshwater import price stood at $26,312 per ton in 2022, surging by 9.6% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +4.0%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 21%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $29,422 per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Singapore ($193,800 per ton), while the price for France ($10,823 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Singapore (+17.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Price for Fish; Live, Ornamental, Freshwater in Belgium (FOB) - 2023

In June 2023, the average fish; live, ornamental, freshwater export price amounted to $37,191 per ton, increasing by 76% against the previous month. Over the period under review, export price indicated pronounced growth from June 2022 to June 2023: its price increased at an average monthly rate of +4.4% over the last twelve-month period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on June 2023 figures, fish; live, ornamental, freshwater export price increased by +76.1% against May 2023 indices. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination: the country with the highest price was France ($50,218 per ton), while the average price for exports to Germany ($22,387 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From June 2022 to June 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to France (+7.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Imports of Fish; Live, Ornamental, Freshwater in Belgium

In 2022, overseas purchases of fish; live, ornamental, freshwater decreased by -72.3% to 104 tons, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. Overall, imports faced a abrupt curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 166%. As a result, imports reached the peak of 407 tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, fish; live, ornamental, freshwater imports shrank rapidly to $2.7M in 2022. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a abrupt descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when imports increased by 144%.

Top Suppliers of Fish; Live, Ornamental, Freshwater to Belgium in 2022:

1. Israel (53.1 tons)
2. Netherlands (27.6 tons)
3. Germany (8.9 tons)
4. Indonesia (4.9 tons)
5. France (4.8 tons)

Exports of Fish; Live, Ornamental, Freshwater in Belgium

In 2022, overseas shipments of fish; live, ornamental, freshwater decreased by -75% to 73 tons, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 442%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of 338 tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, fish; live, ornamental, freshwater exports declined remarkably to $1M in 2022. Overall, exports, however, enjoyed a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when exports increased by 872%.

Top Export Markets for Fish; Live, Ornamental, Freshwater from Belgium in 2022:

1. France (47.6 tons)
2. Germany (14.6 tons)
3. Netherlands (10.3 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform