Australia and Oceania: Battered Fish Fillet Market 2025

Battered Fish Fillet Market Size in Australia and Oceania

The battered fish fillet market in Australia and Oceania expanded rapidly to $X in 2021, surging by 6.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when the market value increased by 8.2% against the previous year. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2021, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Battered Fish Fillet Production in Australia and Oceania

In value terms, battered fish fillet production rose sharply to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of 11% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Battered Fish Fillet Exports

Exports in Australia and Oceania

In 2021, shipments abroad of fish fillets in batter or breadcrumbs increased by 5.6% to X tons, rising for the fourth consecutive year after three years of decline. In general, exports continue to indicate prominent growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by 114% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, battered fish fillet exports soared to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports posted resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by 93%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

The biggest shipments were from Australia (X tons) and New Zealand (X tons), together amounting to 100% of total export.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Australia (with a CAGR of +24.9%).

In value terms, New Zealand ($X) and Australia ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2021.

New Zealand, with a CAGR of +12.7%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among the main exporting countries over the period under review.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in Australia and Oceania amounted to $X per ton, surging by 21% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, saw a abrupt shrinkage. Over the period under review, the export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was New Zealand ($X per ton), while Australia stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by New Zealand (+2.0%).

Battered Fish Fillet Imports

Imports in Australia and Oceania

In 2021, overseas purchases of fish fillets in batter or breadcrumbs increased by 17% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.6% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 20% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, battered fish fillet imports soared to $X in 2021. Total imports indicated a remarkable increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.7% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +102.1% against 2015 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by 26% against the previous year. The level of import peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

Australia was the major importing country with an import of about X tons, which amounted to 80% of total imports. It was distantly followed by New Zealand (X tons), making up a 14% share of total imports. The following importers - Micronesia (X tons) and Tonga (X tons) - each amounted to a 4% share of total imports.

Australia experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of imports of fish fillets in batter or breadcrumbs. At the same time, Micronesia (+20.7%), New Zealand (+13.2%) and Tonga (+3.0%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Micronesia emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Australia and Oceania, with a CAGR of +20.7% from 2012-2021. While the share of New Zealand (+8.8 p.p.) and Micronesia (+1.7 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2021, the share of Australia (-8.2 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Australia ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported fish fillets in batter or breadcrumbs in Australia and Oceania, comprising 85% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by New Zealand ($X), with a 12% share of total imports. It was followed by Micronesia, with a 0.8% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value in Australia stood at +5.0%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: New Zealand (+14.4% per year) and Micronesia (+16.1% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the import price in Australia and Oceania amounted to $X per ton, surging by 2.2% against the previous year. Import price indicated a tangible increase from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +4.1% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, battered fish fillet import price increased by +44.6% against 2016 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 33% against the previous year. The level of import peaked in 2021 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Australia (+4.5%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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