Chile: Frozen Freshwater Fish Market 2024

Frozen Freshwater Fish Market Size in Chile

In 2022, the Chilean frozen freshwater fish market increased by X% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Frozen freshwater fish consumption peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Frozen Freshwater Fish Production in Chile

In value terms, frozen freshwater fish production shrank modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Frozen Freshwater Fish Exports

Exports from Chile

For the eighth year in a row, Chile recorded decline in overseas shipments of frozen freshwater fish, which decreased by X% to X tons in 2022. Overall, exports continue to indicate a abrupt decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, frozen freshwater fish exports contracted dramatically to $X in 2022. In general, exports showed a abrupt shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Japan (X tons), Spain (X tons) and the Dominican Republic (X tons) were the main destinations of frozen freshwater fish exports from Chile, with a combined X% share of total exports. Poland, Lithuania, Colombia, the United States, China and Brazil lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Colombia (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, Spain ($X), Japan ($X) and the Dominican Republic ($X) constituted the largest markets for frozen freshwater fish exported from Chile worldwide, together comprising X% of total exports. Poland, the United States, Lithuania, Colombia, Brazil and China lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Colombia, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average frozen freshwater fish export price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 an increase of X%. The export price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Spain ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the Dominican Republic ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Russia (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Frozen Freshwater Fish Imports

Imports into Chile

In 2022, supplies from abroad of frozen freshwater fish increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Overall, imports, however, saw a pronounced downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, frozen freshwater fish imports soared to $X in 2022. In general, imports enjoyed a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, New Zealand (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of frozen freshwater fish to Chile, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, frozen freshwater fish imports from New Zealand exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, South Korea (X tons), threefold. Argentina (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from New Zealand totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: South Korea (X% per year) and Argentina (X% per year).

In value terms, New Zealand ($X) constituted the largest supplier of frozen freshwater fish to Chile, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by South Korea ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Argentina, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from New Zealand totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: South Korea (X% per year) and Argentina (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average frozen freshwater fish import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, remaining constant against the previous year. Overall, the import price enjoyed a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the highest price was recorded for prices from Senegal ($X per ton) and New Zealand ($X per ton), while the price for China ($X per ton) and Argentina ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

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

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