Belgium: Frozen Freshwater Fish Market 2025

Frozen Freshwater Fish Market Size in Belgium

The Belgian frozen freshwater fish market skyrocketed to $X in 2021, rising by 33% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption saw a buoyant increase. Frozen freshwater fish consumption peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Frozen Freshwater Fish Production in Belgium

In value terms, frozen freshwater fish production surged to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production showed a resilient expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the production volume increased by 105%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Frozen Freshwater Fish Exports

Exports from Belgium

Frozen freshwater fish exports from Belgium fell sharply to X tons in 2021, reducing by -19.6% against the previous year. In general, exports, however, posted a tangible expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 2,365%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons, and then fell notably in the following year.

In value terms, frozen freshwater fish exports dropped to $X in 2021. Overall, exports, however, saw a measured increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 1,517% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

France (X tons) was the main destination for frozen freshwater fish exports from Belgium, accounting for a 49% share of total exports. Moreover, frozen freshwater fish exports to France exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the Netherlands (X tons), twofold. Spain (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 20% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to France amounted to +9.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Netherlands (-1.7% per year) and Spain (+5.4% per year).

In value terms, France ($X) remains the key foreign market for frozen freshwater fish exports from Belgium, comprising 56% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the Netherlands ($X), with a 21% share of total exports. It was followed by Spain, with a 17% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to France totaled +10.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Netherlands (-4.2% per year) and Spain (+3.5% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average frozen freshwater fish export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, rising by 9.3% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, continues to indicate a slight slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the average export price increased by 82% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2018 to 2021, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Cote d'Ivoire ($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 France (+0.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Frozen Freshwater Fish Imports

Imports into Belgium

In 2021, supplies from abroad of frozen freshwater fish decreased by -16.1% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate moderate growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 388%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons, and then fell dramatically in the following year.

In value terms, frozen freshwater fish imports dropped slightly to $X in 2021. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a moderate increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 250%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X, and then declined modestly in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2021, China (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of frozen freshwater fish to Belgium, accounting for a 41% share of total imports. Moreover, frozen freshwater fish imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the Netherlands (X tons), fourfold. Myanmar (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 9.6% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China stood at +7.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Netherlands (+0.8% per year) and Myanmar (+69.5% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of frozen freshwater fish to Belgium, comprising 33% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the Netherlands ($X), with a 13% share of total imports. It was followed by France, with a 13% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from China amounted to +8.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Netherlands (+0.4% per year) and France (+27.2% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average frozen freshwater fish import price amounted to $X per ton, rising by 14% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Pakistan (+5.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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