South Africa: Frozen Fish Liver Market 2020

Frozen Fish Liver Market Size in South Africa

The revenue of the frozen fish liver market in South Africa amounted to $X in 2017, jumping by X% against the previous year. Overall, frozen fish liver consumption continues to indicate a skyrocketing growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008, with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the frozen fish liver market reached its peak figure level in 2017, and is expected to retain its growth in the immediate term.

Frozen Fish Liver Production in South Africa

In 2017, the amount of frozen fish livers and roes produced in South Africa amounted to X tons, stabilizing at the previous year. The total output volume increased an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007 to 2017; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013, with an increase of X% against the previous year. South Africa frozen fish liver production peaked in 2017, and is expected to retain its growth in the immediate term.

Frozen Fish Liver Exports from South Africa

In 2017, the amount of frozen fish livers and roes exported from South Africa stood at X tons, dropping by -X% against the previous year. In general, frozen fish liver exports continue to indicate a deep setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015, with an increase of -X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the frozen fish liver exports attained its maximum volume of X tons in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

In value terms, frozen fish liver exports totaled $X in 2017. Overall, frozen fish liver exports continue to indicate an abrupt contraction. South Africa exports peaked of $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

Frozen Fish Liver Exports by Country from South Africa

In 2017, Russia (X tons), distantly followed by Iceland (X tons), the U.S. (X tons) and China (X tons) were the key exporters of frozen fish livers and roes, together comprising X% of total exports. Norway (X tons), New Zealand (X tons), South Korea (X tons) and Canada (X tons) took the weak share of total exports.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of exports, amongst the main exporting countries, was attained by Iceland (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest frozen fish liver markets worldwide were the U.S. ($X), Russia ($X) and Iceland ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports.

Iceland (+X% per year) recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to exports, among the main exporting countries over the last decade, while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the exports figures.

Frozen Fish Liver Export Prices by Country in South Africa

In 2017, the frozen fish liver export price in South Africa amounted to $X per ton, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. Overall, frozen fish liver export price continues to indicate a mild setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014, when the export prices increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices for frozen fish livers and roes reached its maximum level of $X per ton in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

There were significant differences in the average export prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2017, the country with the highest export price was Canada ($X per kg), while New Zealand ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of export prices was attained by Canada (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Frozen Fish Liver Imports into South Africa

Frozen fish liver imports into South Africa amounted to X tons in 2017, shrinking by -X% against the previous year. Overall, frozen fish liver imports continue to indicate a sharp decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017, when it surged by -X% against the previous year. South Africa imports peaked of X tons in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

In value terms, frozen fish liver imports stood at $X in 2017. In general, frozen fish liver imports continue to indicate a dramatic curtailment. Over the period under review, the frozen fish liver imports reached its maximum level of $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

Frozen Fish Liver Imports by Country into South Africa

Japan represented the main importer of frozen fish livers and roes in the world, with the volume of imports recording X tons, which was approx. X% of total imports in 2017. South Korea (X tons) occupied a X% share (based on tons) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Lithuania (X%) and China (X%). Vietnam (X tons), Russia (X tons), Spain (X tons), Taiwan, Chinese (X tons), Denmark (X tons) and New Zealand (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of imports, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by New Zealand (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the imports figures.

In value terms, Japan ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported frozen fish livers and roes into South Africa, making up X% of global imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by South Korea ($X), with a X% share of global imports. It was followed by China, with a X% share.

In Japan, frozen fish liver imports decreased by an average annual rate of -X% over the period from 2007-2017. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: South Korea (-X% per year) and China (-X% per year).

Frozen Fish Liver Import Prices by Country in South Africa

In 2017, the frozen fish liver import price in South Africa amounted to $X per ton, flattening at the previous year. In general, frozen fish liver import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. South Africa import price peaked of $X per ton in 2007; afterwards, it flattened through to 2017.

Import prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest import price was Japan ($X per ton), while New Zealand ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of import prices was attained by Spain (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform