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France - Frozen Fish And Seafood - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights
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France - Frozen Fish And Seafood - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights

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Jul 30, 2024

Significant Decline in France's Frozen Fish and Seafood Imports to $2.6B in 2023

France Frozen Fish and Seafood Imports

After two years of growth, purchases abroad of frozen fish and seafood decreased by -11.9% to 396K tons in 2023. Over the period under review, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 7.7%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at 449K tons in 2022, and then fell in the following year.

In value terms, frozen fish and seafood imports declined to $2.6B (IndexBox estimates) in 2023. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by 14%. Imports peaked at $3B in 2022, and then declined in the following year.France Frozen Fish and Seafood Imports By Country (Million USD)

COUNTRYImport Value of Frozen Fish and Seafood in France (million USD)
20132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Spain93.690.094.4116136158147186217231226
Netherlands74.759.252.159.565.256.456.5173249255210
Belgium36.836.733.434.432.928.725.3158183231206
Ecuador229256228234232228227210280247200
China182179177201255223228182161211186
United Kingdom89.673.780.299.512086.683.895.1140168156
United States177164175184214230201180172180134
India13317214112613411410186.111515994.7
Others1,3851,4261,2491,2991,4271,4211,3631,0561,1331,2931,147
Total2,4012,4562,2302,3542,6162,5462,4322,3262,6502,9742,559

Imports by Country

China (39K tons), Spain (36K tons) and Ecuador (33K tons) were the main suppliers of frozen fish and seafood imports to France, together comprising 27% of total imports. the Netherlands, the United States, Belgium, the UK and India lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 32%.

From 2013 to 2023, the biggest increases were recorded for Belgium (with a CAGR of +19.6%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest frozen fish and seafood suppliers to France were Spain ($226M), the Netherlands ($210M) and Belgium ($206M), with a combined 25% share of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, Belgium, with a CAGR of +18.8%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports by Type

Frozen fish fillet (136K tons), frozen crustaceans (125K tons) and frozen whole fish (62K tons) were the main products of frozen fish and seafood imports to France, with a combined 82% share of total imports.

From 2013 to 2023, the biggest increases were recorded for frozen crustaceans (with a CAGR of +2.0%), while purchases for the other products experienced a decline.

In value terms, frozen fish and seafood with the largest imports in France were frozen crustaceans ($992M), frozen fish fillet ($934M) and molluscs (scallops, mussels, cuttle fish, squid and octopus) ($313M), together comprising 87% of total imports.

Import Prices by Country

In 2023, the frozen fish and seafood price stood at $6,470 per ton (CIF, France), declining by -2.3% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when the average import price increased by 7.6%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $6,624 per ton in 2022, and then dropped modestly in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2023, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Denmark ($10,311 per ton), while the price for Russia ($4,183 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2013 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Denmark (+5.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the market for frozen fish and seafood in France. 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:

  • Prodcom 10201330 - Frozen whole salt water fish
  • Prodcom 10201360 - Frozen whole fresh water fish
  • Prodcom 10201400 - Frozen fish fillets
  • Prodcom 10201500 - Frozen fish meat without bones (excluding fillets)
  • Prodcom 10201600 - Frozen fish livers and roes

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    • Market volume and value
    • Per Capita consumption
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    • Trade (exports and imports) in France
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    • Key market players and their profiles

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      Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects

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      The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

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      The Largest Import Supplying Countries

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      3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY

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      5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
      6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
      7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
      8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
      9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
      10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024

    12. LIST OF FIGURES

      1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
      2. Market Value, 2012–2024
      3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
      4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
      5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
      6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
      7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2024
      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, 2012–2024
      22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
      23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
      24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
      25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
      26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
      27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
      28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
      29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
      30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
      31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
      32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
      33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
      34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024

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