Germany: Frozen Eels Market 2022

Frozen Eels Market Size in Germany

The German frozen eels market reached $X in 2020, approximately equating the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). In general, the total consumption indicated tangible growth from 2007 to 2020: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last thirteen years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2020 figures, consumption decreased by -X% against 2016 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. from 2017 to 2020, the growth of the market failed to regain the momentum.

Frozen Eels Exports

Exports from Germany

In 2020, exports of frozen eels from Germany soared to X tons, jumping by X% on 2019. In general, exports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, exports hit record highs at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2020, exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, frozen eels exports shrank to $X in 2020. Overall, exports continue to indicate a pronounced decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, exports attained the peak of $X. from 2016 to 2020, the growth exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Poland (X tons) was the main destination for frozen eels exports from Germany, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, frozen eels exports to Poland exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the Netherlands (X tons), sixfold.

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual growth rate of volume to Poland totaled +X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Netherlands (+X% per year) and Denmark (+X% per year).

In value terms, Poland ($X) remains the key foreign market for frozen eels exports from Germany, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by the Netherlands ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Poland amounted to +X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Netherlands (+X% per year) and Denmark (+X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average frozen eels export price stood at $X per ton in 2020, waning by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a perceptible decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the average export price increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, average export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2020, export prices failed to regain the momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest price was Denmark ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the Netherlands ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the Netherlands, while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Frozen Eels Imports

Imports into Germany

In 2020, overseas purchases of frozen eels increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. In general, total imports indicated moderate growth from 2007 to 2020: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last thirteen years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2020 figures, imports increased by +X% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by X% y-o-y. Imports peaked in 2020 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, frozen eels imports expanded rapidly to $X in 2020. Overall, imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by X% year-to-year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. from 2017 to 2020, the growth imports failed to regain the momentum.

Imports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons), China (X tons) and New Zealand (X tons) were the main suppliers of frozen eels imports to Germany, together accounting for X% of total imports.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by China (+X% per year), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) constituted the largest supplier of frozen eels to Germany, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by China ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by New Zealand, with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from the Netherlands totaled +X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (+X% per year) and New Zealand (-X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2020, the average frozen eels import price amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw a perceptible contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2020, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2020, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the price for New Zealand ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China, while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

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