EU: Freshwater Fish Market 2024

Freshwater Fish Market Size in the EU

The EU freshwater fish market surged to $X in 2023, picking up by X% against the previous year. The total consumption indicated a strong expansion from 2012 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, consumption increased by X% against 2020 indices. The level of consumption peaked in 2023 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Freshwater Fish Production in the EU

In value terms, freshwater fish production stood at $X in 2023 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being observed in certain years. As a result, production reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Freshwater Fish Exports

Exports in the EU

In 2023, approx. X tons of freshwater fish were exported in the European Union; which is down by X% against the previous year. In general, exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2023, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, freshwater fish exports rose modestly to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2022 to 2023, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2023, the Czech Republic (X tons), distantly followed by Denmark (X tons), France (X tons), Italy (X tons), Spain (X tons) and Hungary (X tons) were the major exporters of freshwater fish, together comprising X% of total exports. The Netherlands (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2023, the biggest increases were recorded for France (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, France ($X), Italy ($X) and Denmark ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2023, with a combined X% share of total exports.

In terms of the main exporting countries, Italy, 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 2023, the export price in the European Union amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2023, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs in 2023 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the Czech Republic ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Hungary (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Freshwater Fish Imports

Imports in the EU

In 2023, the amount of freshwater fish imported in the European Union was estimated at X tons, growing by X% against the previous year's figure. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2023; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum in 2023 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, freshwater fish imports skyrocketed to $X in 2023. Total imports indicated a strong expansion from 2012 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, imports increased by X% against 2020 indices. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2023, Spain (X tons), France (X tons) and Germany (X tons) represented the major importer of freshwater fish in the European Union, making up X% of total import. Austria (X tons) took the next position in the ranking, followed by Italy (X tons) and Romania (X tons). All these countries together held approx. X% share of total imports. Poland (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2023, the biggest increases were recorded for Spain (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest freshwater fish importing markets in the European Union were Spain ($X), France ($X) and Germany ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports.

Spain, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in the European Union stood at $X per ton in 2023, rising by X% against the previous year. Over the last eleven years, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by France (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform