Belgium: Market for Dried Or Salted Fish 2025

Market Size for Dried Or Salted Fish in Belgium

The Belgian dried or salted fish market reached $X in 2021, stabilizing at the previous year. In general, consumption showed a slight reduction. Dried or salted fish consumption peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Dried Or Salted Fish in Belgium

In value terms, dried or salted fish production expanded to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, saw a perceptible contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 19%. Dried or salted fish production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Dried Or Salted Fish

Exports from Belgium

In 2021, the amount of dried or salted fish exported from Belgium dropped to X tons, with a decrease of -9.7% compared with 2020 figures. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 238% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, dried or salted fish exports contracted to $X in 2021. In general, exports, however, showed perceptible growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by 107% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

France (X tons) was the main destination for dried or salted fish exports from Belgium, accounting for a 64% share of total exports. Moreover, dried or salted fish exports to France exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Luxembourg (X tons), fourfold. Germany (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 7.9% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to France stood at +5.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Luxembourg (+8.4% per year) and Germany (-1.4% per year).

In value terms, France ($X) remains the key foreign market for dried or salted fish exports from Belgium, comprising 59% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Luxembourg ($X), with a 21% share of total exports. It was followed by Germany, with an 8.8% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to France totaled +4.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Luxembourg (+8.6% per year) and Germany (-3.5% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average dried or salted fish export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, surging by 7.1% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, continues to indicate a mild downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the average export price increased by 28%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major overseas markets. In 2021, the countries with the highest prices were Luxembourg ($X per ton) and Germany ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the Netherlands ($X per ton) and France ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Italy (+7.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Imports of Dried Or Salted Fish

Imports into Belgium

In 2021, approx. X tons of dried or salted fish were imported into Belgium; reducing by -9.6% on 2020 figures. Overall, total imports indicated a resilient expansion from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +6.8% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +4.3% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by 51%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, dried or salted fish imports amounted to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +1.5% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by 43%. Imports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons), Portugal (X tons) and France (X tons) were the main suppliers of dried or salted fish imports to Belgium, with a combined 94% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Portugal (with a CAGR of +23.7%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) constituted the largest supplier of dried or salted fish to Belgium, comprising 61% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Portugal ($X), with an 18% share of total imports. It was followed by France, with a 7.6% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from the Netherlands amounted to +3.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Portugal (+15.8% per year) and France (-7.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average dried or salted fish import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, increasing by 14% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, showed a abrupt slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when the average import price increased by 17%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices stood 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 France ($X per ton), while the price for Portugal ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Norway (+53.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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