Eastern Europe: Frozen Catfish Fillets Market 2021

Frozen Catfish Fillets Market Size in Eastern Europe

The East European frozen catfish fillets market fell markedly to $X in 2020, with a decrease of -X% against the previous year. Overall, consumption saw a perceptible decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. from 2009 to 2020, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Frozen Catfish Fillets Production in Eastern Europe

In value terms, frozen catfish fillets production declined remarkably to $X in 2020 estimated in export prices. The total production indicated a measured increase from 2007 to 2020: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last thirteen years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2019, and then declined dramatically in the following year.

Production By Country in Eastern Europe

The country with the largest volume of frozen catfish fillets production was Russia (X tons), accounting for X% of total volume. Moreover, frozen catfish fillets production in Russia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Poland (X tons), fourfold. The Czech Republic (X tons) ranked third in terms of total production with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual growth rate of volume in Russia amounted to +X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Poland (+X% per year) and the Czech Republic (-X% per year).

Frozen Catfish Fillets Exports

Exports in Eastern Europe

In 2020, the amount of frozen catfish fillets exported in Eastern Europe shrank remarkably to X tons, waning by -X% compared with 2019 figures. Over the period under review, exports recorded a abrupt descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X% y-o-y. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2020, exports failed to regain the momentum.

In value terms, frozen catfish fillets exports contracted rapidly to $X in 2020. Overall, exports recorded a abrupt shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2020, exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2020, Poland (X tons) was the major exporter of frozen catfish fillets, creating X% of total exports. Estonia (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total exports with a X% share, followed by Russia (X%), the Czech Republic (X%) and Slovakia (X%). Lithuania (X tons) and Hungary (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Exports from Poland decreased at an average annual rate of -X% from 2007 to 2020. At the same time, Estonia (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Estonia emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Eastern Europe, with a CAGR of +X% from 2007-2020. Hungary and Russia experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Slovakia (-X%), Lithuania (-X%) and the Czech Republic (-X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2007 to 2020, the share of Poland, Estonia, Russia and Hungary increased by +X%, +X%, +X% and +X% percentage points, while Lithuania (-X p.p.) and the Czech Republic (-X p.p.) saw their share reduced. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Poland ($X) remains the largest frozen catfish fillets supplier in Eastern Europe, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Estonia ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by the Czech Republic, with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual growth rate of value in Poland amounted to -X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Estonia (+X% per year) and the Czech Republic (-X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The frozen catfish fillets export price in Eastern Europe stood at $X per ton in 2020, dropping by -X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 an increase of X% year-to-year. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2019, and then shrank in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin; the country with the highest price was Slovakia ($X per ton), while Russia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Slovakia, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Frozen Catfish Fillets Imports

Imports in Eastern Europe

In 2020, supplies from abroad of frozen catfish fillets was finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2016, thus ending a three-year declining trend. Overall, imports, however, recorded a deep reduction. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2020, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, frozen catfish fillets imports shrank rapidly to $X in 2020. In general, imports, however, faced a deep reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2020, imports failed to regain the momentum.

Imports by Country

Russia was the main importing country with an import of about X tons, which accounted for X% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Poland (X tons), Hungary (X tons), Romania (X tons) and Ukraine (X tons), together comprising a X% share of total imports. The following importers - Estonia (X tons) and Lithuania (X tons) - together made up X% of total imports.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the leading importing countries, was attained by Estonia, while imports for the other leaders experienced a decline in the imports figures.

In value terms, Russia ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported frozen catfish fillets in Eastern Europe, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Poland ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Ukraine, with a X% share.

In Russia, frozen catfish fillets imports shrank by an average annual rate of -X% over the period from 2007-2020. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Poland (-X% per year) and Ukraine (-X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The frozen catfish fillets import price in Eastern Europe stood at $X per ton in 2020, which is down by -X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2019, and then reduced rapidly in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest price was Ukraine ($X per ton), while Romania ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Estonia, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

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