EU: Fish Parts Market 2024

Fish Parts Market Size in the EU

After three years of decline, the EU fish parts market increased by X% to $X in 2022. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Fish Parts Production in the EU

In value terms, fish parts production fell slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production continues to indicate a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Fish Parts Exports

Exports in the EU

For the fourth consecutive year, the European Union recorded growth in overseas shipments of fish heads, tails and maws, which increased by X% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate prominent growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, fish parts exports contracted to $X in 2022. Overall, exports showed a strong increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2021, and then declined slightly in the following year.

Exports by Country

In 2022, the Netherlands (X tons) and Portugal (X tons) were the major exporters of fish heads, tails and maws in the European Union, together recording approx. X% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Poland (X tons), Denmark (X tons) and Lithuania (X tons), together making up a X% share of total exports. Spain (X tons) and Germany (X tons) took a little share of total exports.

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

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) remains the largest fish parts supplier in the European Union, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Spain ($X), with an X% share of total exports. It was followed by Denmark, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in the Netherlands stood at X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Spain (X% per year) and Denmark (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in the European Union stood at $X per ton in 2022, which is down by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price saw a abrupt curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 an increase of X%. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Spain ($X per ton), while Portugal ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (X%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Fish Parts Imports

Imports in the EU

In 2022, fish parts imports in the European Union soared to X tons, increasing by X% compared with 2021 figures. Total imports indicated slight growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume 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, imports increased by X% against 2016 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, fish parts imports rose remarkably to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, saw a perceptible curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons) and Portugal (X tons) represented the major importers of fish heads, tails and maws in 2022, finishing at approx. X% and X% of total imports, respectively. Denmark (X tons) held an X% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Belgium (X%). Spain (X tons), Latvia (X tons) and Estonia (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the key importing countries, was attained by Estonia (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest fish parts importing markets in the European Union were the Netherlands ($X), Belgium ($X) and Portugal ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports. Denmark, Spain, Estonia and Latvia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Among the main importing countries, Denmark, with a CAGR of X%, recorded 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

The import price in the European Union stood at $X per ton in 2022, dropping by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price recorded a pronounced curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the import price increased by X%. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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 Belgium ($X per ton), while Latvia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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