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France - Frozen Whole Fish - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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Dec 22, 2023

France's September 2023 Import of Frozen Whole Fish Soars, Reaching $17M

France Frozen Whole Fish Imports

After two months of decline, overseas purchases of frozen whole fish increased by 9.9% to 4.6K tons in September 2023. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in November 2022 when imports increased by 28% m-o-m. As a result, imports attained the peak of 6.5K tons. From December 2022 to September 2023, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, frozen whole fish imports expanded rapidly to $17M (IndexBox estimates) in September 2023. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a slight shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in November 2022 with an increase of 26% m-o-m. As a result, imports reached the peak of $23M. From December 2022 to September 2023, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.France Frozen Whole Fish Imports By Country (Million USD)

COUNTRYImport Value of Frozen Whole Fish in France (million USD)
Sep 2022Oct 2022Nov 2022Dec 2022Jan 2023Feb 2023Mar 2023Apr 2023May 2023Jun 2023Jul 2023Aug 2023Sep 2023
Netherlands3.03.72.82.63.12.73.32.02.51.72.02.24.3
Spain1.42.12.40.61.60.91.11.61.52.61.01.01.7
United Kingdom0.70.52.11.41.52.81.81.51.40.90.80.90.8
United States5.85.77.43.83.80.92.12.72.72.24.81.30.4
Vietnam0.80.50.60.40.80.70.30.40.30.30.30.50.4
China0.70.30.70.51.20.90.60.61.40.91.00.90.4
IcelandN/AN/A< 0.1N/AN/A2.1< 0.1N/A< 0.10.4N/AN/AN/A
Others6.25.97.48.35.65.38.77.77.99.810.18.98.6
Total18.718.623.517.717.616.217.816.517.718.920.015.716.7

Imports by Country

In September 2023, the Netherlands (1.2K tons) constituted the largest supplier of frozen whole fish to France, with a 25% share of total imports. Moreover, frozen whole fish imports from the Netherlands exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the UK (407 tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Spain (384 tons), with an 8.3% share.

From September 2022 to September 2023, the average monthly growth rate of volume from the Netherlands was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average monthly rates of imports growth: the UK (-2.1% per month) and Spain (-2.4% per month).

In value terms, the Netherlands ($4.3M) constituted the largest supplier of frozen whole fish to France, comprising 26% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Spain ($1.7M), with a 10% share of total imports. It was followed by the UK, with a 4.9% share.

From September 2022 to September 2023, the average monthly growth rate of value from the Netherlands amounted to +3.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average monthly rates of imports growth: Spain (+1.4% per month) and the UK (+0.9% per month).

Import Prices by Country

In September 2023, the frozen whole fish price amounted to $3,612 per ton (CIF, France), with a decrease of -3.1% against the previous month. In general, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in March 2023 when the average import price increased by 26% against the previous month. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $4,474 per ton in July 2023; however, from August 2023 to September 2023, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In September 2023, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($17,960 per ton), while the price for Chile ($1,188 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From September 2022 to September 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (+10.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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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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