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Frozen Freshwater Fish Market Size in Argentina
After three years of decline, the Argentinian frozen freshwater fish market increased by 70% to $X in 2021. Overall, the total consumption indicated strong growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.2% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, consumption attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.
Frozen Freshwater Fish Production in Argentina
In value terms, frozen freshwater fish production rose rapidly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, saw a pronounced contraction. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.
Frozen Freshwater Fish Exports
Exports from Argentina
In 2021, approx. X tons of frozen freshwater fish were exported from Argentina; dropping by -15.5% on 2020. In general, exports recorded a noticeable contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 21% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.
In value terms, frozen freshwater fish exports declined to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports recorded a abrupt setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when exports increased by 19% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.
Exports by Country
Cameroon (X tons), Nigeria (X tons) and Bolivia (X tons) were the main destinations of frozen freshwater fish exports from Argentina, with a combined 38% share of total exports. Colombia, Ghana, Cote d'Ivoire, Brazil, Congo, Gabon, Russia, Senegal, China and Angola lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 47%.
From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Senegal (with a CAGR of +63.9%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
In value terms, the largest markets for frozen freshwater fish exported from Argentina were Cameroon ($X), Nigeria ($X) and Bolivia ($X), together accounting for 33% of total exports. These countries were followed by Ghana, Colombia, Cote d'Ivoire, Brazil, Russia, Gabon, Congo, Senegal, China and Angola, which together accounted for a further 45%.
Senegal, with a CAGR of +72.3%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
Export Prices by Country
The average frozen freshwater fish export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, growing by 3.9% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, continues to indicate a mild decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of 7.9% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.
Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was Russia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Colombia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Senegal (+5.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.
Frozen Freshwater Fish Imports
Imports into Argentina
In 2021, imports of frozen freshwater fish into Argentina contracted markedly to X tons, which is down by -58.5% against the year before. Overall, imports, however, saw significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by 2,143%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.
In value terms, frozen freshwater fish imports dropped sharply to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded significant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 717% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.
Imports by Country
In 2021, Brazil (X tons) constituted the largest frozen freshwater fish supplier to Argentina, accounting for a 72% share of total imports. Moreover, frozen freshwater fish imports from Brazil exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Germany (X tons), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by the United States (X kg), with a 7.9% share.
From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Brazil stood at +12.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (+45.6% per year) and the United States (-14.2% per year).
In value terms, Brazil ($X) constituted the largest supplier of frozen freshwater fish to Argentina, comprising 58% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Germany ($X), with a 28% share of total imports. It was followed by the United States, with a 9.6% share.
From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Brazil totaled +5.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (+35.8% per year) and the United States (-13.0% per year).
Import Prices by Country
In 2021, the average frozen freshwater fish import price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 44% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, continues to indicate a deep contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 an increase of 47% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.
Prices varied noticeably country of origin: the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the price for Brazil ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (+3.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
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8. IMPORTS
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The Largest Destinations for Exports
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LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2024
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Market Value, 2012–2024
- Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
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LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Market Value, 2012–2024
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
- Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
- Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
- Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2024
- Market Volume Forecast to 2030
- Market Value Forecast to 2030
- Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
- Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
- Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
- Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
- Production Volume And Growth
- Exports And Growth
- Export Prices And Growth
- Market Size And Growth
- Per Capita Consumption
- Imports And Growth
- Import Prices
- Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
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