MERCOSUR: Market for Smoked Fish Other than Salmon and Herring 2024

Market Size for Smoked Fish Other than Salmon and Herring in MERCOSUR

The MERCOSUR market for smoked fish other than salmon and herring totaled $X in 2022, standing approx. at the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Smoked Fish Other than Salmon and Herring in MERCOSUR

In value terms, production of smoked fish other than salmon and herring stood at $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; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Smoked Fish Other than Salmon and Herring

Exports in MERCOSUR

In 2022, shipments abroad of smoked fish other than salmon and herring increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after eight years of decline. Overall, exports, however, showed a deep contraction. Over the period under review, the exports of reached the peak figure at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, exports of smoked fish other than salmon and herring surged to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, recorded a abrupt curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X%. The level of export peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Chile (X tons) and Ecuador (X tons) prevails in herring structure, together generating X% of total exports. Guyana (X tons) took the next position in the ranking, followed by Suriname (X tons). All these countries together took approx. X% share of total exports. Peru (X tons) took a minor share of total exports.

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

In value terms, Chile ($X) remains the largest smoked fish other than salmon and herring supplier in MERCOSUR, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Ecuador ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Guyana, with an X% share.

In Chile, exports of smoked fish other than salmon and herring shrank by an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Ecuador (X% per year) and Guyana (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in MERCOSUR stood at $X per ton in 2022, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

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 Chile ($X per ton), while Suriname ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Chile (X%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Imports of Smoked Fish Other than Salmon and Herring

Imports in MERCOSUR

In 2022, overseas purchases of smoked fish other than salmon and herring increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Over the period under review, imports posted notable growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports of remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, imports of smoked fish other than salmon and herring surged to $X in 2022. In general, imports recorded temperate growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports of remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Brazil was the key importing country with an import of about X tons, which recorded X% of total imports. Colombia (X tons) held the second position in the ranking, distantly followed by Suriname (X tons). All these countries together held near X% share of total imports. The following importers - Chile (X tons), Ecuador (X tons) and Argentina (X tons) - together made up X% of total imports.

Brazil was also the fastest-growing in terms of the smoked fish other than salmon and herring imports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Suriname (X%) and Colombia (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. By contrast, Chile (X%), Ecuador (X%) and Argentina (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Brazil (X p.p.) and Suriname (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2022, the share of Chile (X p.p.), Colombia (X p.p.), Argentina (X p.p.) and Ecuador (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, Brazil ($X), Colombia ($X) and Chile ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, together comprising X% of total imports.

In terms of the main importing countries, Brazil, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the imports figures.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in MERCOSUR stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the import price increased by X%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2016 to 2022, the import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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