Price for Fish; Live, Eels (Anguilla Spp.) in Belgium - 2023

Contents:

1. Price for Fish; Live, Eels (Anguilla Spp.) in Belgium (CIF) - 2023
2. Price for Fish; Live, Eels (Anguilla Spp.) in Belgium (FOB) - 2022
3. Imports of Fish; Live, Eels (Anguilla Spp.) in Belgium
4. Exports of Fish; Live, Eels (Anguilla Spp.) in Belgium

Price for Fish; Live, Eels (Anguilla Spp.) in Belgium (CIF) - 2023

In July 2023, the average import price for fish; live, eels (anguilla spp.)s amounted to $15,602 per ton, declining by -2.4% against the previous month. Over the last twelve months, it increased at an average monthly rate of +1.5%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in September 2022 when the average import price increased by 11% m-o-m. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $15,992 per ton in June 2023, and then reduced modestly in the following month.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In July 2023, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($16,045 per ton), while the price for Canada ($14,329 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From July 2022 to July 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by New Zealand (+3.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Price for Fish; Live, Eels (Anguilla Spp.) in Belgium (FOB) - 2022

In 2022, the average export price for fish; live, eels (anguilla spp.)s amounted to $21,283 per ton, surging by 34% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed a moderate increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the average export price increased by 152%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $21,750 per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was France ($41,250 per ton), while the average price for exports to the Netherlands ($15,622 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 France (+17.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Fish; Live, Eels (Anguilla Spp.) in Belgium

In 2022, approx. 247 tons of fish; live, eels (anguilla spp.)s were imported into Belgium; growing by 21% against the previous year's figure. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +6.5% over the period from 2019 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, fish; live, eels (anguilla spp.) imports skyrocketed to $3.4M in 2022. Overall, total imports indicated a strong expansion from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +11.3% over the last three-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +59.3% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 29%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Top Suppliers of Fish; Live, Eels (Anguilla Spp.) to Belgium in 2022:

1. Netherlands (161.9 tons)
2. Canada (36.4 tons)
3. United States (34.1 tons)
4. Denmark (12.8 tons)

Exports of Fish; Live, Eels (Anguilla Spp.) in Belgium

After three years of growth, shipments abroad of fish; live, eels (anguilla spp.)s decreased by -99.3% to 60 kg in 2022. In general, exports, however, recorded a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when exports increased by 12,000%.

In value terms, fish; live, eels (anguilla spp.) exports dropped markedly to $1.3K in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, posted a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 9,202% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $142K, and then dropped markedly in the following year.

Top Export Markets for Fish; Live, Eels (Anguilla Spp.) from Belgium in 2022:

1. Netherlands (45.0 kg)
2. Luxembourg (7.0 kg)
3. Germany (4.0 kg)
4. France (4.0 kg)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform