Greece: Freshwater Fish Market 2024

Freshwater Fish Market Size in Greece

The Greek freshwater fish market fell to $X in 2022, which is down by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated a noticeable expansion 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, consumption decreased by X% against 2019 indices. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Freshwater Fish Production in Greece

In value terms, freshwater fish production dropped modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output 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 throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of X%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

Freshwater Fish Exports

Exports from Greece

In 2022, shipments abroad of freshwater fish increased by X% to X tons, rising for the third consecutive year after three years of decline. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a perceptible decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, freshwater fish exports soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a mild downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Italy (X tons), Romania (X tons) and Albania (X tons) were the main destinations of freshwater fish exports from Greece, together comprising X% of total exports. Tunisia, Bulgaria, Malta and Spain lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

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

In value terms, Italy ($X) remains the key foreign market for freshwater fish exports from Greece, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Tunisia ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Spain, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Italy amounted to X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Tunisia (X% per year) and Spain (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average freshwater fish export price amounted to $X per ton, waning by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, continues to indicate moderate growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Spain ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Romania ($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 Malta (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Freshwater Fish Imports

Imports into Greece

In 2022, imports of freshwater fish into Greece reduced dramatically to X tons, shrinking by X% compared with 2021. Overall, imports saw a perceptible decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of X%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then dropped sharply in the following year.

In value terms, freshwater fish imports expanded remarkably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports showed a perceptible reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Italy (X tons) constituted the largest freshwater fish supplier to Greece, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, freshwater fish imports from Italy exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, France (X tons), sixfold. Bulgaria (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Italy stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: France (X% per year) and Bulgaria (X% per year).

In value terms, France ($X) constituted the largest supplier of freshwater fish to Greece, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Italy ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Bulgaria, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from France amounted to X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (X% per year) and Bulgaria (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average freshwater fish import price amounted to $X per ton, rising by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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 France ($X per ton), while the price for Italy ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

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