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China: Frozen Catfish Fillets Market 2021

Frozen Catfish Fillets Market Size in China

The Chinese frozen catfish fillets market dropped modestly to $X in 2020, declining by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Frozen catfish fillets consumption peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2020, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Frozen Catfish Fillets Production in China

In value terms, frozen catfish fillets production fell to $X in 2020 estimated in export prices. In general, production showed a deep downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when the production volume increased by X% year-to-year. Frozen catfish fillets production peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2020, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Frozen Catfish Fillets Exports

Exports from China

After three years of decline, shipments abroad of frozen catfish fillets increased by X% to X tons in 2020. In general, exports, however, saw a perceptible contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Exports peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2020, exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, frozen catfish fillets exports surged to $X in 2020. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a abrupt curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2020, exports failed to regain the momentum.

Exports by Country

The U.S. (X tons) was the main destination for frozen catfish fillets exports from China, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, frozen catfish fillets exports to the U.S. exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Australia (X tons), ninefold.

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the U.S. amounted to -X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Australia (+X% per year) and Hong Kong SAR (-X% per year).

In value terms, the U.S. ($X) remains the key foreign market for frozen catfish fillets exports from China, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Australia ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the U.S. amounted to -X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Australia (+X% per year) and Hong Kong SAR (-X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2020, the average frozen catfish fillets export price amounted to $X per ton, reducing by -X% against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a slight setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the average export price increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2020, export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest price was the U.S. ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Hong Kong SAR ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Australia, while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Frozen Catfish Fillets Imports

Imports into China

For the fourteenth year in a row, China recorded growth in overseas purchases of frozen catfish fillets, which increased by X% to X tons in 2020. Over the period under review, imports enjoyed a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by X% y-o-y. Imports peaked in 2020 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

In value terms, frozen catfish fillets imports reduced remarkably to $X in 2020. In general, imports saw a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when imports increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2019, and then declined dramatically in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2020, Vietnam (X tons) was the main supplier of frozen catfish fillets to China, accounting for a approx. X% share of total imports.

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual growth rate of volume from Vietnam amounted to +X%.

In value terms, Vietnam ($X) constituted the largest supplier of frozen catfish fillets to China.

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Vietnam amounted to +X%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2020, the average frozen catfish fillets import price amounted to $X per ton, declining by -X% against the previous year. In general, the import price recorded a slight curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. from 2019 to 2020, the growth in terms of the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for Vietnam.

From 2007 to 2020, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Vietnam amounted to -X% per year.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for frozen catfish fillets in the world?

The country with the largest volume of frozen catfish fillets consumption was China, comprising approx. 25% of total volume. Moreover, frozen catfish fillets consumption in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, India, twofold. The U.S. ranked third in terms of total consumption with a 7.9% share.

What are the largest producers of frozen catfish fillets in the world?

Vietnam remains the largest frozen catfish fillets producing country worldwide, accounting for 31% of total volume. Moreover, frozen catfish fillets production in Vietnam exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, India, threefold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by China, with a 11% share.

What are the leading suppliers of frozen catfish fillets to China?

In value terms, Vietnam constituted the largest supplier of frozen catfish fillets to China.

What are the leading importers of frozen catfish fillets from China?

In value terms, the U.S. remains the key foreign market for frozen catfish fillets exports from China, comprising 89% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Australia, with a 9.8% share of total exports.

What is the average export price for frozen catfish fillets in China?

The average frozen catfish fillets export price stood at $6,111 per ton in 2020, with a decrease of -3% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for frozen catfish fillets in China?

In 2020, the average frozen catfish fillets import price amounted to $1,657 per ton, falling by -22.9% against the previous year.

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1. INTRODUCTION

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A Quick Overview of Market Performance
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
2. MARKET STRUCTURE
3. TRADE BALANCE
4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
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Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
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5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
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Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2023
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
3. Market Value, 2012–2023
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
2. Market Value, 2012–2023
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
14. Production Volume And Growth
15. Exports And Growth
16. Export Prices And Growth
17. Market Size And Growth
18. Per Capita Consumption
19. Imports And Growth
20. Import Prices
21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023