Price for Fish; Live, Bluefin Tunas (Thunnus Thynnus) in Japan - 2022

Contents:

1. Price for Fish; Live, Bluefin Tunas (Thunnus Thynnus) in Japan (CIF) - 2022
2. Price for Fish; Live, Bluefin Tunas (Thunnus Thynnus) in Japan (FOB) - 2022
3. Imports of Fish; Live, Bluefin Tunas (Thunnus Thynnus) in Japan
4. Exports of Fish; Live, Bluefin Tunas (Thunnus Thynnus) in Japan

Price for Fish; Live, Bluefin Tunas (Thunnus Thynnus) in Japan (CIF) - 2022

The average import price for fish; live, bluefin tunas (thunnus thynnus)s stood at $24,928 per ton in 2022, picking up by 66% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the average import price increased by 72%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Tunisia ($25,300 per ton), while the price for Canada totaled $3,059 per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Tunisia (+8.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Price for Fish; Live, Bluefin Tunas (Thunnus Thynnus) in Japan (FOB) - 2022

The average export price for fish; live, bluefin tunas (thunnus thynnus)s stood at $22,288 per ton in 2022, picking up by 39% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded pronounced growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 49% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was South Korea ($28,419 per ton), while the average price for exports to Malaysia ($2,298 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Bahrain (+30.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Fish; Live, Bluefin Tunas (Thunnus Thynnus) in Japan

In 2022, overseas purchases of fish; live, bluefin tunas (thunnus thynnus)s decreased by -48.9% to 234 tons, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. In general, imports recorded a deep reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 55% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of 683 tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, imports of fish; live, bluefin tunas (thunnus thynnus)s reduced rapidly to $5.8M in 2022. Overall, imports, however, posted significant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 166% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $7.9M. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Top Suppliers of Fish; Live, Bluefin Tunas (Thunnus Thynnus) to Japan in 2022:

1. Tunisia (230.1 tons)
2. Canada (2.7 tons)

Exports of Fish; Live, Bluefin Tunas (Thunnus Thynnus) in Japan

In 2022, the amount of fish; live, bluefin tunas (thunnus thynnus)s exported from Japan surged to 496 kg, increasing by 33% on 2021. Overall, exports, however, saw a significant decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when exports increased by 1,161% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of 43 tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, exports of fish; live, bluefin tunas (thunnus thynnus)s soared to $11K in 2022. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a precipitous setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 1,780% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $459K. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Top Export Markets for Fish; Live, Bluefin Tunas (Thunnus Thynnus) from Japan in 2022:

1. South Korea (365.0 kg)
2. Malaysia (104.0 kg)
3. Bahrain (15.0 kg)
4. Czech Republic (12.0 kg)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform