Latin America and the Caribbean: Fresh Fish Fillet Market 2024

Fresh Fish Fillet Market Size in Latin America and the Caribbean

The Latin American fresh fish fillet market skyrocketed to $X in 2023, picking up by X% against the previous year. The total consumption indicated a prominent expansion from 2012 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, consumption increased by X% against 2013 indices. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level in 2023 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

Fresh Fish Fillet Production in Latin America and the Caribbean

In value terms, fresh fish fillet production expanded remarkably to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. The total production indicated prominent growth from 2012 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, production decreased by X% against 2021 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2022 to 2023, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Fresh Fish Fillet Exports

Exports in Latin America and the Caribbean

In 2023, overseas shipments of fresh or chilled fish fillets decreased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2017, thus ending a five-year rising trend. Total exports indicated a noticeable expansion from 2012 to 2023: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X%. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2022, and then reduced in the following year.

In value terms, fresh fish fillet exports fell to $X in 2023. Overall, exports, however, posted a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2022, and then shrank in the following year.

Exports by Country

Chile prevails in exports structure, reaching X tons, which was near X% of total exports in 2023. Colombia (X tons) held the second position in the ranking, followed by Honduras (X tons). All these countries together held near X% share of total exports. Costa Rica (X tons) held a little share of total exports.

Exports from Chile increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023. At the same time, Costa Rica (X%), Colombia (X%) and Honduras (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Costa Rica emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Latin America and the Caribbean, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2023. From 2012 to 2023, the share of Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica and Honduras increased by X, X, X and X percentage points, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Chile ($X) remains the largest fresh fish fillet supplier in Latin America and the Caribbean, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Colombia ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Honduras, with a X% share.

In Chile, fresh fish fillet exports increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2023. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Colombia (X% per year) and Honduras (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Latin America and the Caribbean stood at $X per ton in 2023, rising by X% against the previous year. Export price indicated strong growth from 2012 to 2023: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, fresh fish fillet export price increased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the export price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs in 2023 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2023, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Chile ($X per ton), while Honduras ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Chile (X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Fresh Fish Fillet Imports

Imports in Latin America and the Caribbean

In 2023, purchases abroad of fresh or chilled fish fillets decreased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2020, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Overall, imports, however, saw notable growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2023, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, fresh fish fillet imports dropped to $X in 2023. Total imports indicated prominent growth from 2012 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, imports increased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2023, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2023, Colombia (X tons) and the Dominican Republic (X tons) were the key importers of fresh or chilled fish fillets in Latin America and the Caribbean, together creating X% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Uruguay (X tons), Mexico (X tons), Jamaica (X tons), Peru (X tons) and Aruba (X tons), together constituting a X% share of total imports. The following importers - Brazil (X tons), Anguilla (X tons), Chile (X tons) and Guatemala (X tons) - together made up X% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2023, the biggest increases were recorded for Anguilla (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest fresh fish fillet importing markets in Latin America and the Caribbean were Colombia ($X), Mexico ($X) and the Dominican Republic ($X), together accounting for X% of total imports. Uruguay, Jamaica, Aruba, Peru, Brazil, Anguilla, Chile and Guatemala lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Among the main importing countries, Anguilla, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Latin America and the Caribbean stood at $X per ton in 2023, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2023, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the import price increased by X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked in 2023 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2023, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Mexico ($X per ton), while Guatemala ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Brazil (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform