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Frozen Fish Prices in China

China Frozen Fish Export Price in September 2022

In September 2022, the frozen fish price amounted to $4,460 per ton (FOB, China), declining by -3.1% against the previous month. In general, the export price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in March 2022 an increase of 14% month-to-month. The export price peaked at $4,637 per ton in June 2022; however, from July 2022 to September 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In September 2022, the country with the highest price was Hong Kong SAR ($7,685 per ton), while the average price for exports to Indonesia ($1,963 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From January 2022 to September 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to France (+4.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

China Frozen Fish Export Prices by Type

Prices varied noticeably by the product type; the product with the highest price was frozen fish meat ($5,786 per ton), while the average price for exports of frozen whole fish ($2,924 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From January 2022 to September 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for the following types: frozen fish meat (+1.2%), while the prices for the other products experienced mixed trend patterns.

China Frozen Fish Exports

In September 2022, approximately 114K tons of frozen fish were exported from China; which is down by -2.3% on the previous month. Overall, exports saw a perceptible decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in March 2022 when exports increased by 42% against the previous month. The exports peaked at 134K tons in January 2022; however, from February 2022 to September 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, frozen fish exports shrank to $507M (IndexBox estimates) in September 2022. Over the period under review, exports recorded a noticeable curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in March 2022 with an increase of 63% against the previous month. The exports peaked at 613K tons in January 2022; however, from February 2022 to September 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

China Frozen Fish Exports by Type

Frozen fish fillet (55K tons), frozen whole fish (51K tons) and frozen fish meat (7.7K tons) were the main products of frozen fish exports from China.

From January 2022 to September 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the major product types, was attained by frozen fish meat (with a CAGR of +0.4%), while the other products experienced a decline.

In value terms, frozen fish fillet ($312M) remains the largest type of frozen fish exported from China, comprising 62% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by frozen whole fish ($150M), with a 30% share of total exports.

From January 2022 to September 2022, the average monthly rate of growth in terms of the export volume of frozen fish fillet was relatively modest. With regard to the other exported products, the following average monthly rates of growth were recorded: frozen whole fish (-7.3% per month) and frozen fish meat (+1.7% per month).

China Frozen Fish Exports by Country

The United States (13K tons), Germany (12K tons) and Japan (12K tons) were the main destinations of frozen fish exports from China, with a combined 32% share of total exports. Indonesia, South Korea, Thailand, the Philippines, the UK, Malaysia, Canada, France, Russia and Hong Kong SAR lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 46%.

From January 2022 to September 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Indonesia (with a CAGR of +7.2%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the United States ($87M), Japan ($73M) and Germany ($49M) were the largest markets for frozen fish exported from China worldwide, together accounting for 41% of total exports. These countries were followed by the UK, South Korea, the Philippines, Canada, Thailand, Indonesia, Hong Kong SAR, France, Malaysia and Russia, which together accounted for a further 40%.

Among the main countries of destination, Canada, with a CAGR of +4.7%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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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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15. Exports And Growth
16. Export Prices And Growth
17. Market Size And Growth
18. Per Capita Consumption
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20. Import Prices
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22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
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25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
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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