Netherlands: Fresh Fish Fillet Market 2024

Fresh Fish Fillet Market Size in the Netherlands

In 2022, the Dutch fresh fish fillet market decreased by X% to $X, falling for the third consecutive year after two years of growth. Overall, consumption continues to indicate a noticeable decline. Fresh fish fillet consumption peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Fresh Fish Fillet Production in the Netherlands

In value terms, fresh fish fillet production stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, the total production indicated a prominent 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, production decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Fresh Fish Fillet Exports

Exports from the Netherlands

For the third year in a row, the Netherlands recorded growth in shipments abroad of fresh or chilled fish fillets, which increased by X% to X tons in 2022. Overall, exports continue to indicate a prominent increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

In value terms, fresh fish fillet exports rose significantly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports enjoyed prominent growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

France (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Belgium (X tons) were the main destinations of fresh fish fillet exports from the Netherlands, with a combined X% share of total exports. The United States, Italy, Spain, Israel, Sweden and the UK lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by the United States (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for fresh fish fillet exported from the Netherlands were France ($X), Belgium ($X) and Germany ($X), together comprising X% of total exports. The United States, Italy, Spain, Israel, Sweden and the UK lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, the United States, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average fresh fish fillet export price amounted to $X per ton, growing by X% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated a strong expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price 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, fresh fish fillet export price increased by X% against 2015 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the average export price increased by X%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the highest price was recorded for prices to Belgium ($X per ton) and the United States ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the UK ($X per ton) and Spain ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Belgium (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Fresh Fish Fillet Imports

Imports into the Netherlands

After six years of growth, supplies from abroad of fresh or chilled fish fillets decreased by X% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.

In value terms, fresh fish fillet imports declined to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, saw a prominent expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2021, and then contracted modestly in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Iceland (X tons) constituted the largest fresh fish fillet supplier to the Netherlands, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, fresh fish fillet imports from Iceland exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Turkey (X tons), twofold. Belgium (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 Iceland totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Turkey (X% per year) and Belgium (X% per year).

In value terms, Iceland ($X) constituted the largest supplier of fresh or chilled fish fillets to the Netherlands, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Turkey ($X), with an X% share of total imports. It was followed by Belgium, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Iceland totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Turkey (X% per year) and Belgium (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average fresh fish fillet import price amounted to $X per ton, flattening at the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 an increase of X% against the previous year. The import price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Sri Lanka ($X per ton), while the price for Germany ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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