Australia and Oceania: Frozen Freshwater Fish Market 2025

Frozen Freshwater Fish Market Size in Australia and Oceania

The frozen freshwater fish market in Australia and Oceania reached $X in 2021, increasing by 4% against the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Frozen Freshwater Fish Production in Australia and Oceania

In value terms, frozen freshwater fish production expanded modestly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, showed a mild curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the production volume increased by 14% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Frozen Freshwater Fish Exports

Exports in Australia and Oceania

In 2021, after three years of decline, there was significant growth in shipments abroad of frozen freshwater fish, when their volume increased by 60% to X tons. Overall, exports saw a temperate increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 89% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, frozen freshwater fish exports soared to $X in 2021. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +3.7% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

New Zealand dominates exports structure, recording X tons, which was near 95% of total exports in 2021. Australia (X tons) held a little share of total exports.

New Zealand was also the fastest-growing in terms of the frozen freshwater fish exports, with a CAGR of +3.9% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, Australia (+1.1%) displayed positive paces of growth. New Zealand (+3.8 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, New Zealand ($X) remains the largest frozen freshwater fish supplier in Australia and Oceania, comprising 94% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Australia ($X), with a 5.3% share of total exports.

In New Zealand, frozen freshwater fish exports expanded at an average annual rate of +3.9% over the period from 2012-2021.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in Australia and Oceania amounted to $X per ton, standing approx. at the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of 79% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Australia ($X per ton), while New Zealand totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Australia (+0.8%).

Frozen Freshwater Fish Imports

Imports in Australia and Oceania

In 2021, overseas purchases of frozen freshwater fish increased by 3.1% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Total imports indicated moderate growth from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.6% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +6.8% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 21% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, frozen freshwater fish imports rose sharply to $X in 2021. Total imports indicated a buoyant increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +8.2% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +103.6% against 2012 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 25%. The level of import peaked in 2021 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Australia (X tons) was the main importer of frozen freshwater fish, generating 63% of total imports. It was distantly followed by New Zealand (X tons), Fiji (X tons) and Papua New Guinea (X tons), together achieving a 29% share of total imports. Guam (X tons) held a little share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, average annual rates of growth with regard to frozen freshwater fish imports into Australia stood at +2.9%. At the same time, Guam (+39.4%), Papua New Guinea (+15.1%), New Zealand (+8.3%) and Fiji (+8.2%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Guam emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Australia and Oceania, with a CAGR of +39.4% from 2012-2021. While the share of New Zealand (+4.1 p.p.), Papua New Guinea (+3.4 p.p.), Guam (+2.3 p.p.) and Fiji (+2.1 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2021, the share of Australia (-10.5 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, Australia ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported frozen freshwater fish in Australia and Oceania, comprising 69% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by New Zealand ($X), with a 21% share of total imports. It was followed by Fiji, with a 2.7% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Australia stood at +6.3%. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: New Zealand (+19.5% per year) and Fiji (+8.6% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the import price in Australia and Oceania amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 9% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.4%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the import price increased by 22% against the previous year. The level of import peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was New Zealand ($X per ton), while Fiji ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by New Zealand (+10.4%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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