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China - Frozen Whole Fish - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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Jul 17, 2023

China Imports $493M of Frozen Whole Fish in April 2023, Up 3%

China Frozen Whole Fish Imports

In April 2023, purchases abroad of frozen whole fish increased by 21% to 274K tons, rising for the third month in a row after two months of decline. In general, total imports indicated a measured increase from April 2022 to April 2023: its volume increased at an average monthly rate of +4.8% over the last twelve months. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on April 2023 figures, imports increased by +140.9% against January 2023 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in March 2023 when imports increased by 45% m-o-m. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure in April 2023.

In value terms, frozen whole fish imports expanded modestly to $493M (IndexBox estimates) in April 2023. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a tangible increase from April 2022 to April 2023: its value increased at an average monthly rate of +3.1% over the last twelve months. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on April 2023 figures, imports increased by +76.0% against January 2023 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in March 2023 with an increase of 39% against the previous month.

COUNTRYImport Value of Frozen Whole Fish in China (million USD)
Apr 2022May 2022Jun 2022Jul 2022Aug 2022Sep 2022Oct 2022Nov 2022Dec 2022Jan 2023Feb 2023Mar 2023Apr 2023
Russia12616517415117316016218815476.9122219230
United States34.828.632.865.272.648.594.311354.328.814.423.150.3
Norway40.531.827.148.449.354.738.660.367.212.828.037.831.6
India10.410.613.311.15.74.629.043.053.130.730.023.621.1
Indonesia10.714.214.516.515.616.412.417.921.012.59.314.317.6
Vietnam12.214.819.125.013.513.610.46.611.73.48.318.212.1
Pakistan4.96.58.19.53.82.79.011.613.07.45.85.110.5
Malaysia6.08.68.89.27.47.26.49.911.16.02.47.08.0
Japan7.56.36.66.45.13.63.35.29.77.78.610.56.1
New Zealand10.57.87.85.75.54.210.021.413.94.57.46.06.0
Others79.889.810412011191.112012213689.211111699.8
Total343384416468463407496599545280347481493

Imports by Country

In April 2023, Russia (179K tons) constituted the largest supplier of frozen whole fish to China, with a 65% share of total imports. Moreover, frozen whole fish imports from Russia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the United States (19K tons), ninefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by India (12K tons), with a 4.3% share.

From April 2022 to April 2023, the average monthly growth rate of volume from Russia stood at +7.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average monthly rates of imports growth: the United States (+2.1% per month) and India (+5.1% per month).

In value terms, Russia ($230M) constituted the largest supplier of frozen whole fish to China, comprising 47% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by the United States ($50M), with a 10% share of total imports. It was followed by Norway, with a 6.4% share.

From April 2022 to April 2023, the average monthly rate of growth in terms of value from Russia totaled +5.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average monthly rates of imports growth: the United States (+3.1% per month) and Norway (-2.1% per month).

Import Prices by Country

In April 2023, the frozen whole fish price amounted to $1,795 per ton (CIF, China), waning by -15% against the previous month. In general, the import price showed a slight decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in July 2022 when the average import price increased by 14% month-to-month. The import price peaked at $2,932 per ton in October 2022; however, from November 2022 to April 2023, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin: the country with the highest price was Norway ($3,283 per ton), while the price for Russia ($1,282 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From April 2022 to April 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Japan (+4.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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    The Largest Import Supplying Countries

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    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY

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  11. 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

  12. 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

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