Benelux: Fresh Fish Fillet Market 2024

Fresh Fish Fillet Market Size in Benelux

The Benelux fresh fish fillet market surged to $X in 2023, rising by X% against the previous year. The total consumption indicated a prominent increase from 2012 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, consumption attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Fresh Fish Fillet Production in Benelux

In value terms, fresh fish fillet production amounted to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. The total production indicated perceptible growth from 2012 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, production decreased by X% against 2021 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, production failed to regain momentum.

Fresh Fish Fillet Exports

Exports in Benelux

In 2023, approx. X tons of fresh or chilled fish fillets were exported in Benelux; increasing by X% against 2022 figures. In general, exports posted resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum in 2023 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, fresh fish fillet exports soared to $X in 2023. Overall, exports saw a prominent increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2023 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands was the major exporting country with an export of around X tons, which recorded X% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Belgium (X tons), generating a X% share of total exports.

The Netherlands was also the fastest-growing in terms of the fresh or chilled fish fillets exports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2023. Belgium experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. While the share of the Netherlands (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2023, the share of Belgium (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) remains the largest fresh fish fillet supplier in Benelux, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Belgium ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in the Netherlands stood at X%.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Benelux stood at $X per ton in 2023, picking up by X% against the previous year. Export price indicated a strong expansion from 2012 to 2023: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, fresh fish fillet export price increased by X% against 2015 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the export price increased by X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked in 2023 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major exporting countries. In 2023, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while Belgium amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (X%).

Fresh Fish Fillet Imports

Imports in Benelux

Fresh fish fillet imports rose sharply to X tons in 2023, growing by X% compared with 2022. Total imports indicated notable growth from 2012 to 2023: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, imports increased by X% against 2015 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked in 2023 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, fresh fish fillet imports soared to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, imports recorded a prominent increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked in 2023 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

The Netherlands was the key importer of fresh or chilled fish fillets in Benelux, with the volume of imports accounting for X tons, which was approx. X% of total imports in 2023. It was distantly followed by Belgium (X tons), making up a X% share of total imports. Luxembourg (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the leading importing countries, was attained by the Netherlands (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the imports figures.

In value terms, the largest fresh fish fillet importing markets in Benelux were the Netherlands ($X), Belgium ($X) and Luxembourg ($X).

Among the main importing countries, the Netherlands, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2023, the import price in Benelux amounted to $X per ton, rising by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2023, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, import prices attained the maximum in 2023 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2023, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Luxembourg ($X per ton), while the Netherlands ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Luxembourg (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform