World - Flours, Meals And Pellets Of Fish - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights
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Fish meals and pellet market

Fish meals and pellet market: download the latest information powered by an Ai-driven BI tool. Datasets include consumption, exports, market prices, market size, companies, production, trade, and imports. Here is a breakdown by region, including Russia, the U.S., the Middle East, the U.K., China, Africa, EU, and Latin America. Market insights and outlook to 2030 are also provided in the reports.

Fish Meals and Pellet - World's Largest Markets

RatingCountry
1China
2Japan
3United States
4India
5Russia

In value terms, China led the market, alone. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Japan. It was followed by the United States.

In China, the fish meals and pellet market increased at an average annual rate of +6.9% over the period from 2018-2020. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Japan (-9.3% per year) and the United States (+8.9% per year).

Fish Meals And Pellet Prices

Lowest Prices - FOB - Top Exporters

COUNTRY201820192020CAGR,
2018-2020
USD per ton
Pakistan938976728-11.9%
South Africa155014071501-1.6%
Latvia11561187151314.4%
Myanmar15021395186911.6%
Angola700848734611-18.9%
United States36074302570225.7%
China783556237749-0.6%
Norway52296375781322.2%
Denmark116671124910806-3.8%
Indonesia1026412109111874.4%
Vietnam6710105641183232.8%
Peru779286221261827.3%
Canada1462314580163465.7%
Average46564962746726.6%

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2020, the country with the highest price was Canada ($16,346 per ton), while Pakistan ($728 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2018 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Vietnam, while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Highest Prices - CIF - Top Importers

COUNTRY201820192020CAGR,
2018-2020
USD per ton
China10097179802283650.4%
Japan1198111545127093.0%
Russia9238103711154511.8%
Denmark8003132521149119.8%
Germany16082124279614-22.7%
France9701105779209-2.6%
United Kingdom5387753063258.4%
Sweden4992566859529.2%
Malaysia288629012597-5.1%
Democratic People's Republic of Korea1400140014000.0%
Guatemala80405300934-65.9%
Canada19151593857-33.1%
Namibia4244244240.0%
Average683471476676-1.2%

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2020, the country with the highest price was China ($22,836 per ton), while Namibia ($424 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2018 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+50.4% per year), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Fish Meals and Pellet - Top Importers

COUNTRY201820192020CAGR,
2018-2020
million USD
Japan129120106-9.5%
United Kingdom3.23.130206.6%
Sweden14142223.6%
China12192130.5%
Denmark5.6111879.1%

In value terms, Japan ($106M) constitutes the largest market for imported flours, meals and pellets of fish worldwide, comprising 36% of global imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by the UK ($30M), with a 10% share of global imports. It was followed by Sweden, with a 7.5% share.

From 2018 to 2020, the average annual growth rate of value in Japan amounted to -9.5%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: the UK (+206.6% per year) and Sweden (+23.6% per year).

Fish Meals and Pellet - Top Exporters

COUNTRY201820192020CAGR,
2018-2020
million USD
China708357-10.0%
Indonesia24344434.7%
Vietnam2.81.939269.5%
Denmark191817-5.8%
Canada211717-10.2%

In value terms, China ($57M), Indonesia ($44M) and Vietnam ($39M) constituted the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2020, together comprising 55% of global exports.

In terms of the main exporting countries, Vietnam (+269.5% per year) saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Fish Meals and Pellet - Market Forecast

Driven by increasing demand for fish meals and pellet worldwide, the market is expected to continue an upward consumption trend over the next decade. Market performance is forecast to decelerate, expanding with an anticipated CAGR of for the period from 2020 to 2030, which is projected to bring the market volume to by the end of 2030.

Fish Meals and Pellet - Product Coverage

  • HS 030510 - Fish; flours, meals and pellets, fit for human consumption
  • HS 030520 - Fish; livers, roes and milt of fish, dried, smoked, salted or in brine

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the global market for fish meals and pellet. 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 10202200 - Flours, meals and pellets of fish, fit for human consumption, f ish livers and roes, dried, smoked, salted or in brine

Country coverage:

Worldwide - the report contains statistical data for 200 countries and includes detailed profiles of the 50 largest consuming countries:

  • USA
  • China
  • Japan
  • Germany
  • United Kingdom
  • France
  • Brazil
  • Italy
  • Russian Federation
  • India
  • Canada
  • Australia
  • Republic of Korea
  • Spain
  • Mexico
  • Indonesia
  • Netherlands
  • Turkey
  • Saudi Arabia
  • Switzerland
  • Sweden
  • Nigeria
  • Poland
  • Belgium
  • Argentina
  • Norway
  • Austria
  • Thailand
  • United Arab Emirates
  • Colombia
  • Denmark
  • South Africa
  • Malaysia
  • Israel
  • Singapore
  • Egypt
  • Philippines
  • Finland
  • Chile
  • Ireland
  • Pakistan
  • Greece
  • Portugal
  • Kazakhstan
  • Algeria
  • Czech Republic
  • Qatar
  • Peru
  • Romania
  • Vietnam

+ the largest producing countries

Data coverage:

  • Global market volume and value
  • Per Capita consumption
  • Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
  • Global production, split by region and country
  • Global trade (exports and imports)
  • Export and import prices
  • Market trends, drivers and restraints
  • Key market players and their profiles

Reasons to buy this report:

  • Take advantage of the latest data
  • Find deeper insights into current market developments
  • Discover vital success factors affecting the market

This report is designed for manufacturers, distributors, importers, and wholesalers, as well as for investors, consultants and advisors.

In this report, you can find information that helps you to make informed decisions on the following issues:

  1. How to diversify your business and benefit from new market opportunities
  2. How to load your idle production capacity
  3. How to boost your sales on overseas markets
  4. How to increase your profit margins
  5. How to make your supply chain more sustainable
  6. How to reduce your production and supply chain costs
  7. How to outsource production to other countries
  8. How to prepare your business for global expansion

While doing this research, we combine the accumulated expertise of our analysts and the capabilities of artificial intelligence. The AI-based platform, developed by our data scientists, constitutes the key working tool for business analysts, empowering them to discover deep insights and ideas from the marketing data.

  1. 1. INTRODUCTION

    Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business

    1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
    2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND THE AI PLATFORM
    3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
    4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
  2. 2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

    A Quick Overview of Market Performance

    1. KEY FINDINGS
    2. MARKET TRENDSThis Chapter is Available Only for the Professional EditionPRO
  3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

    Understanding the Current State of The Market and its Prospects

    1. MARKET SIZE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    2. MARKET STRUCTURE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    3. TRADE BALANCE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2035
  4. 4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCTS FOR DIVERSIFICATION

    Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

    1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
    2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
    3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCTS
    4. MOST TRADED PRODUCTS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCTS FOR EXPORTS
  5. 5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

    Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

    1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
    3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
    4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
  6. 6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

    Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Export

    1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
    3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
    4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
  7. 7. PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
  8. 8. IMPORTS

    The Largest Import Supplying Countries

    1. IMPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
  9. 9. EXPORTS

    The Largest Destinations for Exports

    1. EXPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
    3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
  10. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

    The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

  11. LIST OF TABLES

    1. Key Findings In 2024
    2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    3. Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    4. Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    7. Import Prices, By Country, 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, 2012–2024
  12. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    2. Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    7. Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    8. Market Volume Forecast to 2035
    9. Market Value Forecast to 2035
    10. Market Size and Growth, By Product
    11. Average Per Capita Consumption, By Product
    12. Exports and Growth, By Product
    13. Export Prices and Growth, By Product
    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: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    22. Production, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    23. Imports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    24. Imports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    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, 2012–2024
    29. Exports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    30. Exports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    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, 2012–2024
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