France: Preserved Fish Fillet Market 2024

Preserved Fish Fillet Market Size in France

In 2022, the French preserved fish fillet market increased by X% to $X, rising for the third consecutive year after five years of decline. In general, consumption, however, recorded a abrupt descent. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Preserved Fish Fillet Production in France

In value terms, preserved fish fillet production dropped to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, saw a deep contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Preserved Fish Fillet Exports

Exports from France

In 2022, preserved fish fillet exports from France skyrocketed to X tons, jumping by X% compared with the previous year. In general, exports, however, saw a deep setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, preserved fish fillet exports expanded notably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, faced a deep setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Malta (X tons), Switzerland (X tons) and Cameroon (X tons) were the main destinations of preserved fish fillet exports from France, together comprising X% of total exports.

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

In value terms, the largest markets for preserved fish fillet exported from France were Switzerland ($X), Cameroon ($X) and New Caledonia ($X), together accounting for X% of total exports.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Switzerland, with a CAGR of X%, saw 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 average preserved fish fillet export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, which is down by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated pronounced growth from 2012 to 2022: its price 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, preserved fish fillet export price increased by X% against 2014 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2021, and then reduced sharply in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Malta ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to New Caledonia (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Preserved Fish Fillet Imports

Imports into France

In 2022, approx. X tons of fish fillets (dried, salted or in brine, but not smoked) were imported into France; rising by X% against 2021. Overall, imports showed a resilient increase. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, preserved fish fillet imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a buoyant 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, imports increased by X% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons), China (X tons) and Spain (X tons) were the main suppliers of preserved fish fillet imports to France, together comprising X% of total imports.

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

In value terms, China ($X), Spain ($X) and the Netherlands ($X) were the largest preserved fish fillet suppliers to France, with a combined X% share of total imports. Portugal, Denmark and Canada lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Canada, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average preserved fish fillet import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, declining by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a noticeable downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Canada (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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