Europe: Freshwater Fish Market 2024

Freshwater Fish Market Size in Europe

The Europe freshwater fish market skyrocketed to $X in 2022, rising by X% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, consumption attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Freshwater Fish Production in Europe

In value terms, freshwater fish production expanded modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Freshwater Fish Exports

Exports in Europe

Freshwater fish exports dropped modestly to X tons in 2022, approximately reflecting 2021. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, freshwater fish exports stood at $X in 2022. The total export 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 observed throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of X%. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

In 2022, the Czech Republic (X tons), distantly followed by France (X tons), Denmark (X tons), Italy (X tons), Spain (X tons) and Hungary (X tons) represented the main exporters of freshwater fish, together making up X% of total exports. The Netherlands (X tons), Norway (X tons), Belarus (X tons), Ukraine (X tons), Poland (X tons), Iceland (X tons) and Greece (X tons) took a relatively small share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main exporting countries, was attained by Ukraine (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest freshwater fish supplying countries in Europe were France ($X), Italy ($X) and the Czech Republic ($X), together accounting for X% of total exports. Denmark, Iceland, Norway, the Netherlands, Spain, Greece, Hungary, Poland, Belarus and Ukraine lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Among the main exporting countries, Ukraine, 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 more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Europe stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the export price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices attained the maximum in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

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 Iceland ($X per ton), while Ukraine ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Freshwater Fish Imports

Imports in Europe

In 2022, approx. X tons of freshwater fish were imported in Europe; with an increase of X% against the previous year. The total import volume 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. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, freshwater fish imports soared to $X in 2022. The total import 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. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

France (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Spain (X tons) represented roughly X% of total imports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Italy (X tons), Austria (X tons) and Romania (X tons), together constituting a X% share of total imports. Russia (X tons), Poland (X tons), Belgium (X tons), Faroe Islands (X tons), Slovakia (X tons) and Portugal (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

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

In value terms, the largest freshwater fish importing markets in Europe were France ($X), Spain ($X) and Germany ($X), together accounting for X% of total imports.

France, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Europe amounted to $X per ton, rising by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price saw 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 in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Portugal ($X per ton), while Romania ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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