Australia and Oceania: Frozen Fish Meat Market 2025

Frozen Fish Meat Market Size in Australia and Oceania

In 2021, the frozen fish meat market in Australia and Oceania decreased by -3.5% to $X, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.4% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Frozen Fish Meat Production in Australia and Oceania

In value terms, frozen fish meat production shrank to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production recorded a mild slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the production volume increased by 14%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Frozen Fish Meat Exports

Exports in Australia and Oceania

In 2021, approx. X tons of frozen fish meat were exported in Australia and Oceania; rising by 11% compared with the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a perceptible decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by 24%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, frozen fish meat exports stood at $X in 2021. Overall, exports, however, showed a pronounced downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 15% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2016 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

New Zealand dominates exports structure, finishing at X tons, which was near 97% of total exports in 2021. Australia (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

New Zealand was also the fastest-growing in terms of the frozen fish meat exports, with a CAGR of -2.0% from 2012 to 2021. Australia (-14.6%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2021, the share of New Zealand increased by +8.8 percentage points.

In value terms, New Zealand ($X) remains the largest frozen fish meat supplier in Australia and Oceania, comprising 82% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Australia ($X), with an 18% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in New Zealand stood at -4.0%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in Australia and Oceania amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by -5.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 an increase of 26% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2016 to 2021, the export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Australia ($X per ton), while New Zealand amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Australia (+18.7%).

Frozen Fish Meat Imports

Imports in Australia and Oceania

In 2021, supplies from abroad of frozen fish meat increased by 1.4% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after three years of decline. Overall, imports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when imports increased by 18% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, frozen fish meat imports fell slightly to $X in 2021. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 59% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Australia dominates imports structure, reaching X tons, which was near 87% of total imports in 2021. It was distantly followed by American Samoa (X tons), comprising a 5.9% share of total imports. Guam (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Imports into Australia increased at an average annual rate of +3.4% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, Guam (+38.7%) and American Samoa (+20.0%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Guam emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Australia and Oceania, with a CAGR of +38.7% from 2012-2021. From 2012 to 2021, the share of Australia, American Samoa and Guam increased by +23, +4.8 and +3 percentage points, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Australia ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported frozen fish meat in Australia and Oceania, comprising 85% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Guam ($X), with a 6.4% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Australia was relatively modest. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Guam (+42.1% per year) and American Samoa (+22.4% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Australia and Oceania stood at $X per ton in 2021, declining by -5.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of 34% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2021, the import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Guam (+2.4%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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