Netherlands: Market for Frozen, Dried And Smoked Fish 2024

Market Size for Frozen, Dried And Smoked Fish in the Netherlands

In 2023, after two years of growth, there was decline in the Dutch market for frozen, dried and smoked fish, when its value decreased by X% to $X. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2023; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Frozen, dried and smoked fish consumption peaked at $X in 2022, and then shrank in the following year.

Production of Frozen, Dried And Smoked Fish in the Netherlands

In value terms, frozen, dried and smoked fish production declined modestly to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. Overall, the total production indicated strong growth 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, production increased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2023, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Frozen, Dried And Smoked Fish

Exports from the Netherlands

In 2023, the amount of frozen, dried and smoked fish exported from the Netherlands stood at X tons, rising by X% on 2022. The total export 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 2014 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum in 2023 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

In value terms, frozen, dried and smoked fish exports rose modestly to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a remarkable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of X%. The exports peaked in 2023 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Nigeria (X tons) was the main destination for frozen, dried and smoked fish exports from the Netherlands, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, frozen, dried and smoked fish exports to Nigeria exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Germany (X tons), twofold. Spain (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Nigeria stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (X% per year) and Spain (X% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X), Spain ($X) and France ($X) were the largest markets for frozen, dried and smoked fish exported from the Netherlands worldwide, together comprising X% of total exports. Portugal, Belgium, Italy, Nigeria, Poland, China, Denmark, Egypt, Malta and Cameroon lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Portugal, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for frozen, dried and smoked fish stood at $X per ton in 2023, approximately mirroring the previous year. In general, export price indicated a perceptible expansion from 2012 to 2023: its price 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, frozen, dried and smoked fish export price increased by X% against 2015 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 an increase of X%. The export price peaked in 2023 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Cameroon ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Portugal (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Frozen, Dried And Smoked Fish

Imports into the Netherlands

In 2023, approx. X tons of frozen, dried and smoked fish were imported into the Netherlands; approximately mirroring the year before. Overall, total imports indicated a modest increase from 2012 to 2023: its volume 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, imports increased by X% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum in 2023 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, frozen, dried and smoked fish imports shrank slightly to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, imports recorded a strong expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2022, and then shrank in the following year.

Imports by Country

Germany (X tons), Norway (X tons) and Lithuania (X tons) were the main suppliers of frozen, dried and smoked fish imports to the Netherlands, with a combined X% share of total imports.

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

In value terms, Iceland ($X), Norway ($X) and Russia ($X) constituted the largest frozen, dried and smoked fish suppliers to the Netherlands, with a combined X% share of total imports. Germany, China, Faroe Islands, Belgium, the United States, Vietnam, Denmark, the UK, Lithuania and France lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Lithuania, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2023, the average import price for frozen, dried and smoked fish amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated a measured increase from 2012 to 2023: its price 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, frozen, dried and smoked fish import price increased by X% against 2016 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2022 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton, and then contracted in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Iceland ($X per ton), while the price for Lithuania ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform