Netherlands: Overview of the Market for Fish Fats And Oils 2021

Market Size for Fish Fats And Oils in the Netherlands

In 2019, after three years of growth, there was significant decline in the Dutch fish fat and oil market, when its value decreased by -X% to $X. Overall, the total consumption indicated a measured increase from 2007 to 2019: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last twelve-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2019 figures, consumption increased by +X% against 2015 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2008 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2009 to 2019, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Fish Fats And Oils in the Netherlands

In value terms, fish fat and oil production contracted markedly to $X in 2019 estimated in export prices. In general, production, however, enjoyed significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the production volume increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2019, production failed to regain the momentum.

Exports of Fish Fats And Oils

Exports from the Netherlands

After two years of growth, overseas shipments of fish fats and oils decreased by -X% to X tonnes in 2019. In general, exports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2011 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, exports attained the peak of X tonnes. From 2012 to 2019, the growth exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, fish fat and oil exports declined slightly to $X in 2019. Overall, exports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2008 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, exports hit record highs at $X in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2019, exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Belgium (X tonnes), France (X tonnes) and Germany (X tonnes) were the main destinations of fish fat and oil exports from the Netherlands, with a combined X% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Poland, the UK, Italy and Austria, which together accounted for a further X 2007 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Poland (+X% per year), while exports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for fish fat and oil exported from the Netherlands were France ($X), Belgium ($X) and Germany ($X), together comprising X% of total exports. Poland, the UK, Italy and Austria lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average fish fat and oil export price stood at $X per tonne in 2019, dropping by -X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2008 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per tonne in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2019, export prices failed to regain the momentum.

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

From 2007 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Austria, while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Fish Fats And Oils

Imports into the Netherlands

In 2019, imports of fish fats and oils into the Netherlands expanded notably to X tonnes, growing by X% against 2018. In general, imports, however, showed a slight setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008 with an increase of X% y-o-y. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tonnes. From 2009 to 2019, the growth imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, fish fat and oil imports rose remarkably to $X in 2019. Overall, imports, however, recorded a modest increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2019, imports failed to regain the momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2019, France (X tonnes) constituted the largest supplier of fish fat and oil to the Netherlands, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, fish fat and oil imports from France exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Morocco (X tonnes), twofold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by the UK (X tonnes), with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2019, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from France totaled +X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Morocco (+X% per year) and the UK (-X% per year).

In value terms, France ($X) constituted the largest supplier of fish fat and oil to the Netherlands, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Morocco ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by the UK, with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2019, the average annual growth rate of value from France stood at +X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Morocco (+X% per year) and the UK (+X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2019, the average fish fat and oil import price amounted to $X per tonne, standing approx. at the previous year. Overall, import price indicated tangible growth from 2007 to 2019: its price increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last twelve-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2019 figures, fish fat and oil import price increased by +X% against 2016 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2011 when the average import price increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $X per tonne in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2019, import prices failed to regain the momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin; the country with the highest price was Ukraine ($X per tonne), while the price for Denmark ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by France, while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox AI Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for fish fats and oils in the world?

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China (659K tonnes) constituted the country with the largest volume of fish fat and oil consumption, accounting for 15% of total volume. Moreover, fish fat and oil consumption in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, Norway (327K tonnes), twofold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by the U.S. (302K tonnes), with a 6.9% share.

What are the largest producers of fish fats and oils in the world?

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The countries with the highest volumes of fish fat and oil production in 2019 were China (634K tonnes), the U.S. (369K tonnes) and India (272K tonnes), together comprising 29% of global production. Norway, Peru, Japan, Russia, Brazil, Mexico, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Indonesia and Nigeria lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 29%.

What are the leading suppliers of fish fats and oils to the Netherlands?

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In value terms, France ($16M) constituted the largest supplier of fish fat and oil to the Netherlands, comprising 28% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Morocco ($5.3M), with a 9.6% share of total imports. It was followed by the UK, with a 6.8% share.

What are the leading importers of fish fats and oils from the Netherlands?

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In value terms, the largest markets for fish fat and oil exported from the Netherlands were France ($8.2M), Belgium ($6.7M) and Germany ($6M), together comprising 50% of total exports. Poland, the UK, Italy and Austria lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 25%.

What is the average export price for fish fats and oils in the Netherlands?

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In 2019, the average fish fat and oil export price amounted to $3,234 per tonne, with a decrease of -2.6% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for fish fats and oils in the Netherlands?

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The average fish fat and oil import price stood at $2,423 per tonne in 2019, almost unchanged from the previous year.