Belgium - Fish Heads, Tails and Maws - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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Fish Parts Market Size in Belgium
The Belgian fish parts market dropped to $X in 2022, with a decrease of -11.4% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). Over the period under review, consumption continues to indicate a abrupt downturn. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.
Fish Parts Exports
Exports from Belgium
In 2022, overseas shipments of fish heads, tails and maws were finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year declining trend. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a noticeable contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 38% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.
In value terms, fish parts exports shrank to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, showed a pronounced shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 37%. The exports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.
Exports by Country
Luxembourg (X tons) was the main destination for fish parts exports from Belgium, accounting for a approx. 98% share of total exports.
From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Luxembourg stood at -4.3%.
In value terms, Luxembourg ($X) also remains the key foreign market for fish heads, tails and maws exports from Belgium.
From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Luxembourg totaled -2.9%.
Export Prices by Country
In 2022, the average fish parts export price amounted to $X per ton, waning by -13.2% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.5%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 an increase of 18% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.
As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Luxembourg.
From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Luxembourg amounted to +1.5% per year.
Fish Parts Imports
Imports into Belgium
For the third year in a row, Belgium recorded decline in purchases abroad of fish heads, tails and maws, which decreased by -2% to X tons in 2022. Overall, imports continue to indicate a abrupt downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when imports increased by 74% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.
In value terms, fish parts imports reduced to $X in 2022. In general, imports showed a abrupt decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 20% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.
Imports by Country
In 2022, the Netherlands (X tons) was the main supplier of fish parts to Belgium, with a 97% share of total imports. Moreover, fish parts imports from the Netherlands exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, France (X tons), more than tenfold.
From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from the Netherlands amounted to +3.4%.
In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) constituted the largest supplier of fish heads, tails and maws to Belgium, comprising 96% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by France ($X), with a 4.3% share of total imports.
From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from the Netherlands totaled +4.6%.
Import Prices by Country
In 2022, the average fish parts import price amounted to $X per ton, reducing by -9.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw a perceptible shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the average import price increased by 37%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.
Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while the price for the Netherlands stood at $X per ton.
From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the UK (+6.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.
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This report provides an in-depth analysis of the fish parts market in Belgium. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.
Product coverage:
- Prodcom 10204250 - Fish heads, tails and maws, other edible fish offal: dried, s alted or in brine, smoked
Country coverage:
- Belgium
Data coverage:
- Market volume and value
- Per Capita consumption
- Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
- Trade (exports and imports) in Belgium
- Export and import prices
- Market trends, drivers and restraints
- Key market players and their profiles
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1. INTRODUCTION
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- REPORT DESCRIPTION
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2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A Quick Overview of Market Performance
- KEY FINDINGS
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE
- MARKET STRUCTURE
- TRADE BALANCE
- PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
- MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
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4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT
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5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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- TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
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6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS
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7. PRODUCTION
The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
- PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
- IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
- IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
- EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
- EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
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10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS
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LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2024
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Market Value, 2012–2024
- Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
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LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Market Value, 2012–2024
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
- Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
- Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
- Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2024
- Market Volume Forecast to 2030
- Market Value Forecast to 2030
- Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
- Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
- Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
- Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
- Production Volume And Growth
- Exports And Growth
- Export Prices And Growth
- Market Size And Growth
- Per Capita Consumption
- Imports And Growth
- Import Prices
- Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
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