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Frozen whole fish market

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

Frozen Whole Fish - World's Largest Markets

Rating	Country
1	Russia
2	China
3	Thailand
4	United States
5	Nigeria

In value terms, Russia, China and Thailand constituted the countries with the highest levels of market value in 2020, with a combined 33% share of the global market. These countries were followed by the United States, Nigeria, Mauritania, South Korea, Egypt, Namibia, Cote d'Ivoire and Ukraine, which together accounted for a further 25%.

In terms of the main consuming countries, Egypt recorded the highest growth rate of market size, over the period under review, while frozen whole fish market for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Frozen Whole Fish Prices

Lowest Prices - FOB - Top Exporters

COUNTRY	2018	2019	2020	CAGR, 2018-2020
COUNTRY	USD per ton			CAGR, 2018-2020
Mauritania	1208	891	664	-25.9%
Senegal	1187	1305	981	-9.1%
Japan	1239	1293	1376	5.4%
Russia	1679	1691	1474	-6.3%
Netherlands	1336	1496	1530	7.0%
Indonesia	1763	1739	1687	-2.2%
South Korea	2325	2042	1746	-13.3%
Spain	2065	1999	1873	-4.8%
Taiwan (Chinese)	n/a	1919	1998	0.0%
Norway	2106	2148	2058	-1.1%
China	2535	2474	2665	2.5%
United States	3265	3039	2922	-5.4%
Chile	4427	3984	3179	-15.3%
Average	2011	1975	1872	-3.5%

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin; the country with the highest price was Chile ($3,179 per ton), while Mauritania ($664 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Highest Prices - CIF - Top Importers

COUNTRY	2018	2019	2020	CAGR, 2018-2020
COUNTRY	USD per ton			CAGR, 2018-2020
Japan	5319	4893	4558	-7.4%
United States	3981	4130	3622	-4.6%
Vietnam	2746	2641	2756	0.2%
Russia	2073	1935	2416	8.0%
Spain	2678	2432	2282	-7.7%
South Korea	2053	1940	1787	-6.7%
China	1969	1983	1780	-4.9%
Egypt	1020	1130	1578	24.4%
Thailand	1600	1797	1562	-1.2%
Netherlands	1649	1774	1507	-4.4%
Ukraine	1210	1320	1346	5.5%
Cote d'Ivoire	1053	998	932	-5.9%
Nigeria	765	786	804	2.5%
Average	1991	2013	1864	-3.2%

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest price was Japan ($4,558 per ton), while Nigeria ($804 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Frozen Whole Fish - Top Importers

COUNTRY	2018	2019	2020	CAGR, 2018-2020
COUNTRY	billion USD			CAGR, 2018-2020
China	4.5	4.9	3.9	-7.2%
Japan	3.4	3.1	2.7	-11.1%
Thailand	2.2	1.7	1.9	-6.5%
South Korea	1.4	1.3	1.2	-8.1%
Nigeria	0.5	0.6	0.9	29.6%

In value terms, the largest frozen whole fish importing markets worldwide were China ($3.9B), Japan ($2.7B) and Thailand ($1.9B), with a combined 37% share of global imports. These countries were followed by South Korea, Nigeria, Vietnam, Spain, the United States, Russia, the Netherlands, Egypt, Cote d'Ivoire and Ukraine, which together accounted for a further 30%.

Among the main importing countries, Egypt recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Frozen Whole Fish - Top Exporters

COUNTRY	2018	2019	2020	CAGR, 2018-2020
COUNTRY	billion USD			CAGR, 2018-2020
China	2.9	2.9	2.4	-9.0%
Russia	2.6	2.5	2.4	-4.0%
Chile	1.8	1.8	1.5	-8.5%
United States	2	1.9	1.5	-14.8%
Norway	1.4	1.5	1.3	-0.5%

In value terms, the largest frozen whole fish supplying countries worldwide were China ($2.4B), Russia ($2.4B) and Chile ($1.5B), together comprising 30% of global exports. These countries were followed by the United States, Norway, Taiwan (Chinese), the Netherlands, Spain, South Korea, Japan, Indonesia, Mauritania and Senegal, which together accounted for a further 38%.

Indonesia saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Frozen Whole Fish - Market Forecast

Driven by rising demand for frozen whole fish worldwide, the market is expected to start an upward consumption trend over the next decade. The performance of the market is forecast to increase slightly, 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.

Frozen Whole Fish - Top Companies

Hainan Guangtai Ocean Breeding Co.,Ltd., Austevoll Seafood ASA, Negocios Industriales Real N.I.R.S.A. S.A, SANFORD LIMITED, Hansung Enterprise Co., Ltd., KURITSYNY, OBSHCHINA, ANGRE, OBSHCHINA, BELY MEDVED, OBSHCHINA, MUKHANE, OBSHCHINA, SEVER, OBSHCHINA, SIDUKU, OBSHCHINA, TILMITIL, OBSHCHINA, CHAIKA, OBSHCHINA, SEMENOVY, OBSHCHINA, ORLAN, OBSHCHINA, AGITUDA, OBSHCHINA, NADEZHDA, OBSHCHINA, ANAPKA, OBSHCHINA, MARIYA, OBSHCHINA, TYLMYN, OBSHCHINA

Frozen Whole Fish - Product Coverage

HS 0303 - Fish; frozen, excluding fish fillets and other fish meat of heading 0304

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the global frozen whole fish market. 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 10201600 - Frozen fish livers and roes

Country coverage:

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

+ 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

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1. INTRODUCTION

Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
2. CONSUMPTION BY COUNTRY
3. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
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1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. GLOBAL PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
2. PRODUCTION BY COUNTRY
8. GLOBAL IMPORTS
The Largest Importers on The Market and How They Succeed
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. GLOBAL EXPORTS
The Largest Exporters on The Market and How They Succeed
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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11. COUNTRY PROFILES

The Largest Markets And Their Profiles
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- United States
- 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
LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2024
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
3. Market Value, 2012–2024
4. Per Capita Consumption, By Country, 2018–2024
5. Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
6. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
7. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
8. Import Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
9. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
10. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
11. Export Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
2. Market Value, 2012–2024
3. Consumption, By Country, 2024
4. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
5. Market Value Forecast to 2030
6. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
7. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
8. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
9. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
10. Production Volume And Growth
11. Exports And Growth
12. Export Prices And Growth
13. Market Size And Growth
14. Per Capita Consumption
15. Imports And Growth
16. Import Prices
17. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
18. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
19. Production, By Country, 2024
20. Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
21. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
22. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
23. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
24. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
25. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
26. Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
27. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
28. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
29. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
30. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
31. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
32. Export Prices, 2012–2024