Belgium: Market for Frozen, Dried And Smoked Fish 2025

Market Size for Frozen, Dried And Smoked Fish in Belgium

In 2022, the Belgian market for frozen, dried and smoked fish decreased by X% to $X, falling for the fourth consecutive year after three years of growth. In general, consumption showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Frozen, Dried And Smoked Fish in Belgium

In value terms, frozen, dried and smoked fish production reduced sharply to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production recorded a abrupt curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Frozen, dried and smoked fish production peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Frozen, Dried And Smoked Fish

Exports from Belgium

In 2022, approx. X tons of frozen, dried and smoked fish were exported from Belgium; with an increase of X% compared with the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, exports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, frozen, dried and smoked fish exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, exports saw a noticeable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

France (X tons) was the main destination for frozen, dried and smoked fish exports from Belgium, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, frozen, dried and smoked fish exports to France exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the Netherlands (X tons), twofold. Germany (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to France was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Netherlands (X% per year) and Germany (X% per year).

In value terms, France ($X) remains the key foreign market for frozen, dried and smoked fish exports from Belgium, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the Netherlands ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Germany, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to France stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Netherlands (X% per year) and Germany (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for frozen, dried and smoked fish stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the average export price increased by X%. The export price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Denmark ($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 Poland (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Frozen, Dried And Smoked Fish

Imports into Belgium

In 2022, overseas purchases of frozen, dried and smoked fish increased by X% to X tons, rising for the third year in a row after two years of decline. In general, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by X%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, frozen, dried and smoked fish imports rose markedly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a perceptible expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by X% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

India (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and Vietnam (X tons) were the main suppliers of frozen, dried and smoked fish imports to Belgium, together comprising X% of total imports. Ecuador, China, Germany, Lithuania, France, Bangladesh, Denmark, Poland, Chile and Luxembourg lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Luxembourg (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest frozen, dried and smoked fish suppliers to Belgium were India ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and Vietnam ($X), together comprising X% of total imports. Bangladesh, Lithuania, Ecuador, Germany, France, Denmark, Poland, China, Luxembourg and Chile lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Luxembourg, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average import price for frozen, dried and smoked fish amounted to $X per ton, rising by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 an increase of X%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Luxembourg ($X per ton), while the price for China ($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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