Eastern Europe: Frozen Freshwater Fish Market 2024

Frozen Freshwater Fish Market Size in Eastern Europe

The East European frozen freshwater fish market shrank modestly to $X in 2022, leveling off at the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Frozen Freshwater Fish Production in Eastern Europe

In value terms, frozen freshwater fish production contracted slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total production indicated a tangible increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production decreased by X% against 2017 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Frozen Freshwater Fish Exports

Exports in Eastern Europe

In 2022, approx. X tons of frozen freshwater fish were exported in Eastern Europe; reducing by X% compared with 2021 figures. Over the period under review, exports showed a abrupt descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by X%. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, frozen freshwater fish exports reduced remarkably to $X in 2022. In general, exports continue to indicate a abrupt slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Russia (X tons) represented the major exporter of frozen freshwater fish, creating X% of total exports. Estonia (X tons) held a X% share (based on physical terms) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by Poland (X%), Latvia (X%) and Lithuania (X%). Ukraine (X tons) and Belarus (X tons) held a relatively small share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Ukraine (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Russia ($X), Estonia ($X) and Lithuania ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2022, together comprising X% of total exports. Poland, Latvia, Ukraine and Belarus lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Among the main exporting countries, Ukraine, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Eastern Europe amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 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 2017 when the export price increased by X%. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Lithuania ($X per ton), while Russia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Frozen Freshwater Fish Imports

Imports in Eastern Europe

In 2022, approx. X tons of frozen freshwater fish were imported in Eastern Europe; waning by X% compared with the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a abrupt shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, frozen freshwater fish imports dropped to $X in 2022. In general, imports saw a noticeable curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Russia (X tons), distantly followed by Ukraine (X tons), Poland (X tons), Lithuania (X tons) and Bulgaria (X tons) were the largest importers of frozen freshwater fish, together comprising X% of total imports. The following importers - Estonia (X tons) and Latvia (X tons) - each resulted at a X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Ukraine (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

In Russia, frozen freshwater fish imports shrank by an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Ukraine (X% per year) and Poland (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Eastern Europe stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by 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 was the most pronounced in 2019 an increase of X%. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Russia ($X per ton), while Estonia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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