Australia and Oceania: Preserved Fish Fillet Market 2025

Preserved Fish Fillet Market Size in Australia and Oceania

The preserved fish fillet market in Australia and Oceania rose markedly to $X in 2021, increasing by 5.6% against the previous year. The total consumption indicated a prominent increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +10.0% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption decreased by -1.1% against 2019 indices. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Preserved Fish Fillet Production in Australia and Oceania

In value terms, preserved fish fillet production reached $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total production indicated a buoyant increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +11.1% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production decreased by -3.9% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 156%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Preserved Fish Fillet Exports

Exports in Australia and Oceania

In 2021, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas shipments of fish fillets (dried, salted or in brine, but not smoked), when their volume decreased by -26.3% to X kg. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a significant contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when exports increased by 338% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, preserved fish fillet exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. In general, exports recorded a abrupt slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 368%. The level of export peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The biggest shipments were from New Zealand (X kg), together accounting for 100% of total export.

New Zealand was also the fastest-growing in terms of the fish fillets (dried, salted or in brine, but not smoked) exports, with a CAGR of +26.6% from 2012 to 2021. While the share of New Zealand (+99 p.p.) increased significantly, the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, New Zealand ($X) also remains the largest preserved fish fillet supplier in Australia and Oceania.

In New Zealand, preserved fish fillet exports expanded at an average annual rate of +45.5% over the period from 2012-2021.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Australia and Oceania stood at $X per ton in 2021, picking up by 66% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed a buoyant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 326% against the previous year. The level of export peaked in 2021 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for New Zealand.

From 2012 to 2021, the rate of growth in terms of prices for New Zealand amounted to +15.0% per year.

Preserved Fish Fillet Imports

Imports in Australia and Oceania

In 2021, preserved fish fillet imports in Australia and Oceania declined modestly to X tons, falling by -4.4% compared with 2020 figures. Overall, imports saw a abrupt decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by 31%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, preserved fish fillet imports expanded modestly to $X in 2021. In general, imports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when imports increased by 41% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2012; afterwards, it flattened through to 2021.

Imports by Country

Australia was the major importer of fish fillets (dried, salted or in brine, but not smoked) in Australia and Oceania, with the volume of imports recording X tons, which was near 79% of total imports in 2021. New Zealand (X tons) took the second position in the ranking, followed by New Caledonia (X tons). All these countries together held near 17% share of total imports. Guam (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2021, average annual rates of growth with regard to preserved fish fillet imports into Australia stood at -7.0%. At the same time, New Caledonia (+29.1%), Guam (+24.9%) and New Zealand (+13.3%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, New Caledonia emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Australia and Oceania, with a CAGR of +29.1% from 2012-2021. From 2012 to 2021, the share of New Zealand, New Caledonia and Guam increased by +8.5, +6.2 and +2.4 percentage points, respectively.

In value terms, Australia ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported fish fillets (dried, salted or in brine, but not smoked) in Australia and Oceania, comprising 78% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by New Zealand ($X), with a 10% share of total imports. It was followed by New Caledonia, with a 7.6% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Australia stood at -1.9%. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: New Zealand (+14.3% per year) and New Caledonia (+25.3% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the import price in Australia and Oceania amounted to $X per ton, growing by 7.5% against the previous year. Import price indicated buoyant growth from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +5.5% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, preserved fish fillet import price increased by +78.4% against 2015 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 24%. The level of import peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, major importing countries recorded the following prices: in Guam ($X per ton) and New Caledonia ($X per ton), while New Zealand ($X per ton) and Australia ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Australia (+5.5%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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