Benelux: Frozen Whole Fish Market 2024

Frozen Whole Fish Market Size in Benelux

The Benelux frozen whole fish market declined to $X in 2023, falling by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2022 to 2023, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Frozen Whole Fish Production in Benelux

In value terms, frozen whole fish production shrank to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. The total production indicated notable growth from 2012 to 2023: its value 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, production increased by X% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2023, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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Frozen Whole Fish Exports

Exports in Benelux

In 2023, exports of frozen whole fish in Benelux rose modestly to X tons, growing by X% on 2022. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2023; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X%. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2023, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, frozen whole fish exports declined to $X in 2023. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2023; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2022, and then contracted in the following year.

Exports by Country

The biggest shipments were from the Netherlands (X tons), together finishing at X% of total export.

The Netherlands was also the fastest-growing in terms of the frozen whole fish exports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2023. The shares of the largest exporters remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) also remains the largest frozen whole fish supplier in Benelux.

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

Export Prices by Country

In 2023, the export price in Benelux amounted to $X per ton, waning by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2022 when the export price increased by X%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton, and then reduced in the following year.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for the Netherlands.

From 2012 to 2023, the rate of growth in terms of prices for the Netherlands amounted to X% per year.

Frozen Whole Fish Imports

Imports in Benelux

Frozen whole fish imports was estimated at X tons in 2023, picking up by X% against 2022. In general, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2023 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

In value terms, frozen whole fish imports fell to $X in 2023. Overall, imports enjoyed a measured increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of X%. The level of import peaked at $X in 2022, and then dropped modestly in the following year.

Imports by Country

The Netherlands prevails in imports structure, amounting to X tons, which was approx. X% of total imports in 2023. Belgium (X tons) held a minor share of total imports.

The Netherlands experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of imports of frozen whole fish. Belgium experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. The shares of the largest importers remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported frozen whole fish in Benelux, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Belgium ($X), with a X% share of total imports.

In the Netherlands, frozen whole fish imports increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2023.

Import Prices by Country

In 2023, the import price in Benelux amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by X% against the previous year. Import price indicated notable growth 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, frozen whole fish import price increased by X% against 2018 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the import price increased by X%. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2022, and then shrank in the following year.

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 Belgium ($X per ton), while the Netherlands 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%).

Source: IndexBox Platform