EU: Frozen Catfish Fillets Market 2021

Frozen Catfish Fillets Market Size in the EU

In 2020, the EU frozen catfish fillets market decreased by -X% to $X, falling for the second consecutive year after three years of growth. Overall, consumption continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the market value increased by X% y-o-y. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2020, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Frozen Catfish Fillets Production in the EU

In value terms, frozen catfish fillets production reduced to $X in 2020 estimated in export prices. Over the period under review, production, however, continues to indicate a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. from 2019 to 2020, production growth failed to regain the momentum.

Production By Country in the EU

Germany (X tons) constituted the country with the largest volume of frozen catfish fillets production, comprising approx. X% of total volume. Moreover, frozen catfish fillets production in Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Poland (X tons), threefold. Spain (X tons) ranked third in terms of total production with a X% share.

In Germany, frozen catfish fillets production expanded at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007-2020. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Poland (+X% per year) and Spain (+X% per year).

Frozen Catfish Fillets Exports

Exports in the EU

In 2020, overseas shipments of frozen catfish fillets decreased by -X% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. Overall, exports continue to indicate a abrupt decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2020, exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, frozen catfish fillets exports dropped markedly to $X in 2020. In general, exports saw a deep slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2020, exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands represented the key exporter of frozen catfish fillets in the European Union, with the volume of exports accounting for X tons, which was approx. X% of total exports in 2020. Germany (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total exports with a X% share, followed by Belgium (X%), Poland (X%) and Spain (X%). Portugal (X tons) and Denmark (X tons) held a relatively small share of total exports.

Exports from the Netherlands decreased at an average annual rate of -X% from 2007 to 2020. At the same time, Denmark (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Denmark emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in the European Union, with a CAGR of +X% from 2007-2020. By contrast, Poland (-X%), Spain (-X%), Germany (-X%), Portugal (-X%) and Belgium (-X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. The Netherlands (+X p.p.), Poland (+X p.p.) and Denmark (+X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Portugal, Belgium and Germany saw its share reduced by -X%, -X% and -X% from 2007 to 2020, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) remains the largest frozen catfish fillets supplier in the European Union, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Germany ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Belgium, with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual growth rate of value in the Netherlands amounted to -X%. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (-X% per year) and Belgium (-X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The frozen catfish fillets export price in the European Union stood at $X per ton in 2020, flattening at the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the export price increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2019, and then dropped modestly in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2020, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while Portugal ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Frozen Catfish Fillets Imports

Imports in the EU

For the thirteenth year in a row, the European Union recorded decline in overseas purchases of frozen catfish fillets, which decreased by -X% to X tons in 2020. Overall, imports saw a abrupt slump. The smallest decline of -X% was in 2013. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2020, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, frozen catfish fillets imports contracted notably to $X in 2020. In general, imports recorded a deep slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2020, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2020, the Netherlands (X tons), distantly followed by Germany (X tons), Spain (X tons), Italy (X tons), Poland (X tons), Belgium (X tons) and Portugal (X tons) were the key importers of frozen catfish fillets, together constituting X% of total imports. The following importers - France (X tons), Greece (X tons), Hungary (X tons), Romania (X tons) and Austria (X tons) - together made up X% of total imports.

From 2007 to 2020, the biggest increases were in Hungary, while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline in the imports figures.

In value terms, the largest frozen catfish fillets importing markets in the European Union were the Netherlands ($X), Germany ($X) and Spain ($X), together comprising X% of total imports. Belgium, Italy, Poland, Portugal, France, Austria, Hungary, Greece and Romania lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline in the imports figures.

Import Prices by Country

The frozen catfish fillets import price in the European Union stood at $X per ton in 2020, with a decrease of -X% against the previous year. In general, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2019, and then contracted in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2020, the country with the highest price was Austria ($X per ton), while Romania ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

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