Austria: Market for Dried Or Salted Fish 2025

Market Size for Dried Or Salted Fish in Austria

The Austrian dried or salted fish market surged to $X in 2021, rising by 22% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption posted a pronounced increase. Dried or salted fish consumption peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Dried Or Salted Fish in Austria

In value terms, dried or salted fish production soared to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production showed a pronounced expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 142% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Dried Or Salted Fish

Exports from Austria

In 2021, approx. X kg of dried or salted fish were exported from Austria; with an increase of 10% on 2020. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a deep slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 69% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, dried or salted fish exports soared to $X in 2021. Overall, exports, however, showed a abrupt slump. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Germany (X kg) was the main destination for dried or salted fish exports from Austria, with a 44% share of total exports. Moreover, dried or salted fish exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the Czech Republic (X kg), twofold. Hungary (X kg) ranked third in terms of total exports with an 18% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Germany stood at -3.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Czech Republic (-2.8% per year) and Hungary (-5.3% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for dried or salted fish exports from Austria, comprising 49% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the Czech Republic ($X), with a 16% share of total exports. It was followed by Hungary, with a 15% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Germany was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Czech Republic (-7.5% per year) and Hungary (-7.9% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average dried or salted fish export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, with an increase of 33% against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the average export price increased by 59% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum in 2021 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was Poland ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the Czech Republic ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Poland (+10.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Dried Or Salted Fish

Imports into Austria

In 2021, supplies from abroad of dried or salted fish increased by 20% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after five years of decline. Overall, imports, however, recorded a deep setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 99%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, dried or salted fish imports declined slightly to $X in 2021. In general, imports, however, showed a noticeable descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by 40% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Sweden (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Denmark (X tons) were the main suppliers of dried or salted fish imports to Austria, together accounting for 88% of total imports. These countries were followed by the Netherlands, Italy and France, which together accounted for a further 11%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by France (with a CAGR of +91.8%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of dried or salted fish to Austria, comprising 51% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Sweden ($X), with a 15% share of total imports. It was followed by Denmark, with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Germany stood at +17.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Sweden (0.0% per year) and Denmark (+2.3% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average dried or salted fish import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, declining by -21.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, recorded a mild expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when the average import price increased by 65%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2020 to 2021, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while the price for Sweden ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Poland (+14.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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