Austria: Preserved Fish Fillet Market 2024

Preserved Fish Fillet Market Size in Austria

After two years of growth, the Austrian preserved fish fillet market decreased by -6.5% to $X in 2021. Overall, consumption, however, posted a strong expansion. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2020, and then reduced in the following year.

Preserved Fish Fillet Production in Austria

In value terms, preserved fish fillet production fell to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, showed significant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the production volume increased by 637%. Preserved fish fillet production peaked at $X in 2020, and then fell in the following year.

Preserved Fish Fillet Exports

Exports from Austria

In 2021, approx. X tons of fish fillets (dried, salted or in brine, but not smoked) were exported from Austria; increasing by 18% compared with the year before. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a deep setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 103%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, preserved fish fillet exports surged to $X in 2021. In general, exports, however, recorded a pronounced shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 104% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons) was the main destination for preserved fish fillet exports from Austria, accounting for a 75% share of total exports. Moreover, preserved fish fillet exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Italy (X kg), more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Slovakia (X kg), with a 6.8% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Germany stood at -5.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Italy (-20.1% per year) and Slovakia (+25.1% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for fish fillets (dried, salted or in brine, but not smoked) exports from Austria, comprising 67% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Italy ($X), with a 9.3% share of total exports. It was followed by the Czech Republic, with a 9.1% 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: Italy (-15.8% per year) and the Czech Republic (+32.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average preserved fish fillet export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, growing by 13% against the previous year. Over the last nine-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of +5.3%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the average export price increased by 32% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure in 2021 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was the Czech Republic ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Poland ($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 (+15.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Preserved Fish Fillet Imports

Imports into Austria

In 2021, approx. X tons of fish fillets (dried, salted or in brine, but not smoked) were imported into Austria; with a decrease of -10.4% compared with the previous year's figure. Overall, imports showed a sharp curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 35% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, preserved fish fillet imports expanded to $X in 2021. In general, imports faced a abrupt decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 53% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Germany (X tons), Spain (X tons) and Denmark (X tons) were the main suppliers of preserved fish fillet imports to Austria, with a combined 93% share of total imports. The Netherlands, China, Greece, Norway and Poland lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 6.7%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for the Netherlands (with a CAGR of +54.2%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest preserved fish fillet suppliers to Austria were Germany ($X), Spain ($X) and Denmark ($X), with a combined 94% share of total imports. China, the Netherlands, Greece, Norway and Poland lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 5.9%.

Among the main suppliers, the Netherlands, with a CAGR of +53.1%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average preserved fish fillet import price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 13% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated buoyant growth from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +7.0% over the last nine years. 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 +28.0% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the average import price increased by 48%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+18.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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