Australia: Market for Frozen, Dried And Smoked Fish 2025

Market Size for Frozen, Dried And Smoked Fish in Australia

In 2022, the Australian market for frozen, dried and smoked fish increased by X% to $X, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, consumption reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Production of Frozen, Dried And Smoked Fish in Australia

In value terms, frozen, dried and smoked fish production declined to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, continues to indicate a pronounced descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Frozen, Dried And Smoked Fish

Exports from Australia

In 2022, overseas shipments of frozen, dried and smoked fish decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, frozen, dried and smoked fish exports contracted to $X in 2022. In general, exports saw a perceptible slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Japan (X tons) was the main destination for frozen, dried and smoked fish exports from Australia, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, frozen, dried and smoked fish exports to Japan exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, China (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Thailand (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Japan amounted to X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: China (X% per year) and Thailand (X% per year).

In value terms, Japan ($X) remains the key foreign market for frozen, dried and smoked fish exports from Australia, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the United States ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by China, with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Japan totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United States (X% per year) and China (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average export price for frozen, dried and smoked fish amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of X% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, showed a perceptible curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Vietnam ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Indonesia (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Frozen, Dried And Smoked Fish

Imports into Australia

In 2022, overseas purchases of frozen, dried and smoked fish increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after four years of decline. Overall, imports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Imports peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, frozen, dried and smoked fish imports surged to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Vietnam (X tons) constituted the largest frozen, dried and smoked fish supplier to Australia, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, frozen, dried and smoked fish imports from Vietnam exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, New Zealand (X tons), threefold. Finland (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Vietnam totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: New Zealand (X% per year) and Finland (X% per year).

In value terms, Vietnam ($X) constituted the largest supplier of frozen, dried and smoked fish to Australia, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by New Zealand ($X), with an X% share of total imports. It was followed by Denmark, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Vietnam totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: New Zealand (X% per year) and Denmark (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average import price for frozen, dried and smoked fish amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Denmark ($X per ton), while the price for Finland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Vietnam (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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