Asia-Pacific: Market for Jellyfish, Dried, Salted Or In Brine, Smoked 2025

Market Size for Jellyfish, Dried, Salted Or In Brine, Smoked in Asia-Pacific

The Asia-Pacific market for jellyfish, dried, salted or in brine, smoked fell to $X in 2022, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. The total consumption indicated a noticeable increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.1% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by +68.4% against 2017 indices. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Production of Jellyfish, Dried, Salted Or In Brine, Smoked in Asia-Pacific

In value terms, production of jellyfish, dried, salted or in brine, smoked rose modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +1.5% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 22% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production of hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Jellyfish, Dried, Salted Or In Brine, Smoked

Exports in Asia-Pacific

In 2022, the amount of jellyfish, dried, salted or in brine, smoked exported in Asia-Pacific stood at X tons, growing by 3.8% on the year before. Total exports indicated a prominent increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +5.7% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +81.8% against 2017 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 76% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the exports of failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, exports of jellyfish, dried, salted or in brine, smoked reduced modestly to $X in 2022. Total exports indicated resilient growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +50.5% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 55% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X, and then reduced modestly in the following year.

Exports by Country

In 2022, South Korea (X tons), distantly followed by Malaysia (X tons), China (X tons), Thailand (X tons), Japan (X tons), Indonesia (X tons) and Pakistan (X tons) were the key exporters of jellyfish, dried, salted or in brine, smoked, together mixing up 94% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for South Korea (with a CAGR of +104.5%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest jellyfish, dried, salted or in brine, smoked supplying countries in Asia-Pacific were China ($X), Japan ($X) and South Korea ($X), with a combined 61% share of total exports.

South Korea, with a CAGR of +77.1%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Asia-Pacific amounted to $X per ton, declining by -6.7% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 an increase of 32% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2017 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while Pakistan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Indonesia (+10.9%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Jellyfish, Dried, Salted Or In Brine, Smoked

Imports in Asia-Pacific

In 2022, imports of jellyfish, dried, salted or in brine, smoked in Asia-Pacific fell to X tons, with a decrease of -7.6% on 2021 figures. Overall, imports, however, posted a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when imports increased by 114%. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2021, and then fell in the following year.

In value terms, imports of jellyfish, dried, salted or in brine, smoked shrank modestly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, enjoyed a prominent expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 84% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X, and then declined modestly in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X tons) represented the key importer of jellyfish, dried, salted or in brine, smoked, making up 54% of total imports. It was distantly followed by South Korea (X tons) and Malaysia (X tons), together generating a 40% share of total imports. The following importers - Japan (X tons) and Taiwan (Chinese) (X tons) - each reached a 3.8% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the leading importing countries, was attained by Malaysia (with a CAGR of +35.7%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, China ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported jellyfish, dried, salted or in brine, smoked in Asia-Pacific, comprising 54% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by South Korea ($X), with a 26% share of total imports. It was followed by Malaysia, with a 7.8% share.

In China, imports of jellyfish, dried, salted or in brine, smoked increased at an average annual rate of +20.9% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: South Korea (+8.1% per year) and Malaysia (+31.2% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Asia-Pacific stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of 4.2% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, continues to indicate a mild downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of 39% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Japan ($X per ton), while Malaysia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Taiwan (Chinese) (+2.8%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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