Benelux: Freshwater Fish Market 2024

Freshwater Fish Market Size in Benelux

In 2023, the Benelux freshwater fish market increased by X% to $X, rising for the second consecutive year after three years of decline. Overall, consumption showed a drastic downturn. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2023, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Freshwater Fish Production in Benelux

In value terms, freshwater fish production contracted to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, showed a noticeable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the production volume increased by X%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2022, and then dropped in the following year.

Freshwater Fish Exports

Exports in Benelux

In 2023, shipments abroad of freshwater fish decreased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a three-year rising trend. In general, exports showed a pronounced decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2023, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, freshwater fish exports dropped to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, exports saw a noticeable curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X%. The level of export peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands prevails in exports structure, accounting for X tons, which was near X% of total exports in 2023. Luxembourg (X tons) held the second position in the ranking, followed by Belgium (X tons). All these countries together took approx. X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2023, average annual rates of growth with regard to freshwater fish exports from the Netherlands stood at X%. Luxembourg (X%) and Belgium (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. The Netherlands (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Belgium saw its share reduced by X% from 2012 to 2023, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) remains the largest freshwater fish supplier in Benelux, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Belgium ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

In the Netherlands, freshwater fish exports declined by an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2023. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Belgium (X% per year) and Luxembourg (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Benelux stood at $X per ton in 2023, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2023, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while Luxembourg ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Freshwater Fish Imports

Imports in Benelux

In 2023, approx. X tons of freshwater fish were imported in Benelux; falling by X% compared with the year before. Overall, imports recorded a abrupt shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2023, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, freshwater fish imports rose modestly to $X in 2023. In general, imports recorded a abrupt slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Belgium was the largest importer of freshwater fish in Benelux, with the volume of imports resulting at X tons, which was near X% of total imports in 2023. It was distantly followed by Luxembourg (X tons), creating a X% share of total imports. The Netherlands (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2023, average annual rates of growth with regard to freshwater fish imports into Belgium stood at X%. Luxembourg experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. the Netherlands (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Belgium (X p.p.) and Luxembourg (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while the Netherlands saw its share reduced by X% from 2012 to 2023, respectively.

In value terms, Belgium ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported freshwater fish in Benelux, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Luxembourg ($X), with an X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Belgium amounted to X%. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Luxembourg (X% per year) and the Netherlands (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2023, the import price in Benelux amounted to $X per ton, growing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, showed a perceptible curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the import price increased by X%. Over the period under review, import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while Luxembourg ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Luxembourg (X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform