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View PricingSignificant Increase in Frozen Freshwater Fish Costs in Brazil, Reaching $4,915 per Ton
Brazil Frozen Freshwater Fish Export Price in September 2024
In September 2024, the frozen freshwater fish price stood at $4,915 per ton (FOB, Brazil), increasing by 48% against the previous month. Overall, export price indicated a mild increase from December 2023 to September 2024: its price increased at an average monthly rate of +1.7% over the last nine months. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on September 2024 figures, frozen freshwater fish export price increased by +47.8% against August 2024 indices. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.
There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In September 2024, the country with the highest price was Canada ($6,600 per ton), while the average price for exports to Cote d'Ivoire ($1,356 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From December 2023 to September 2024, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Canada (+4.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

COUNTRY | Export Price of Frozen Freshwater Fish in Brazil (USD per ton) | |||||||||
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Dec 2023 | Jan 2024 | Feb 2024 | Mar 2024 | Apr 2024 | May 2024 | Jun 2024 | Jul 2024 | Aug 2024 | Sep 2024 | |
Canada | 4,431 | 3,348 | 5,228 | N/A | N/A | 4,845 | N/A | 3,499 | 3,538 | 6,600 |
United States | 5,342 | 5,417 | 4,910 | 4,048 | 4,616 | 4,285 | 5,202 | 5,246 | 4,770 | 5,872 |
South Korea | 3,590 | 4,117 | 3,737 | 3,275 | 3,727 | 2,386 | 4,145 | 3,237 | 3,558 | 3,619 |
China | 3,405 | 3,746 | 3,929 | 3,439 | 3,008 | 3,405 | 2,894 | 3,067 | 2,304 | 3,574 |
Gabon | 1,666 | 1,737 | 1,729 | 1,639 | 1,706 | 1,740 | 1,753 | 1,750 | 1,713 | 1,780 |
Cote d'Ivoire | 1,659 | N/A | 1,349 | 1,800 | 1,800 | 1,372 | N/A | 1,379 | 1,456 | 1,356 |
Peru | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 1,998 | 2,265 | 2,349 | 2,009 | N/A | N/A |
Average | 4,211 | 4,208 | 3,468 | 3,135 | 3,076 | 2,942 | 4,112 | 3,735 | 3,325 | 4,915 |
Brazil Frozen Freshwater Fish Exports
In December 2024, overseas shipments of frozen freshwater fish were finally on the rise to reach 2.6K tons after two months of decline. Over the period under review, total exports indicated modest growth from December 2023 to December 2024: its volume increased at an average monthly rate of +1.7% over the last twelve months. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on December 2024 figures, exports decreased by -24.7% against September 2024 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in September 2024 when exports increased by 78% month-to-month. As a result, the exports attained the peak of 3.4K tons. From October 2024 to December 2024, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.
In value terms, frozen freshwater fish exports expanded sharply to $9.9M (IndexBox estimates) in December 2024. In general, exports showed modest growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in September 2024 with an increase of 163% month-to-month. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $17M. From October 2024 to December 2024, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.
Brazil Frozen Freshwater Fish Exports by Country
The United States (2.3K tons) was the main destination for frozen freshwater fish exports from Brazil, with a 66% share of total exports. Moreover, frozen freshwater fish exports to the United States exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, China (232 tons), tenfold. Gabon (219 tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 6.4% share.
From December 2023 to September 2024, the average monthly growth rate of volume to the United States stood at +7.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average monthly rates of exports growth: China (+1.3% per month) and Gabon (-2.6% per month).
In value terms, the United States ($13M) remains the key foreign market for frozen freshwater fish exports from Brazil, comprising 79% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Canada ($975K), with a 5.8% share of total exports. It was followed by China, with a 4.9% share.
From December 2023 to September 2024, the average monthly growth rate of value to the United States stood at +8.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average monthly rates of exports growth: Canada (+11.6% per month) and China (+1.8% per month).
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the frozen freshwater fish market in Brazil. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.
Product coverage:
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
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LIST OF TABLES
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- Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2024
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- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
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LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
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- Market Volume Forecast to 2030
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- Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
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- Production Volume And Growth
- Exports And Growth
- Export Prices And Growth
- Market Size And Growth
- Per Capita Consumption
- Imports And Growth
- Import Prices
- Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024