Benelux: Battered Fish Fillet Market 2025

Battered Fish Fillet Market Size in Benelux

The Benelux battered fish fillet market fell to $X in 2021, dropping by -8.1% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +1.5% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Battered Fish Fillet Production in Benelux

In value terms, battered fish fillet production reduced to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 7.5% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2021, production growth failed to regain momentum.

Battered Fish Fillet Exports

Exports in Benelux

In 2021, shipments abroad of fish fillets in batter or breadcrumbs was finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Total exports indicated prominent growth from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +10.1% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, battered fish fillet exports soared to $X in 2021. Total exports indicated a buoyant increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +10.7% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands was the largest exporter of fish fillets in batter or breadcrumbs in Benelux, with the volume of exports accounting for X tons, which was near 74% of total exports in 2021. It was distantly followed by Belgium (X tons), committing a 26% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, average annual rates of growth with regard to battered fish fillet exports from the Netherlands stood at +8.3%. At the same time, Belgium (+18.0%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Belgium emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Benelux, with a CAGR of +18.0% from 2012-2021. While the share of Belgium (+12 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2021, the share of the Netherlands (-11.8 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) remains the largest battered fish fillet supplier in Benelux, comprising 76% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Belgium ($X), with a 24% share of total exports.

In the Netherlands, battered fish fillet exports expanded at an average annual rate of +9.5% over the period from 2012-2021.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Benelux stood at $X per ton in 2021, reducing by -6.3% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of 15% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while Belgium amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (+1.1%).

Battered Fish Fillet Imports

Imports in Benelux

In 2021, the amount of fish fillets in batter or breadcrumbs imported in Benelux soared to X tons, jumping by 22% on the previous year. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.8% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, battered fish fillet imports soared to $X in 2021. Total imports indicated strong growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.0% 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 +73.8% against 2015 indices. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Belgium represented the major importing country with an import of around X tons, which recorded 60% of total imports. It was distantly followed by the Netherlands (X tons), comprising a 38% share of total imports. Luxembourg (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Belgium (with a CAGR of +7.5%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest battered fish fillet importing markets in Benelux were Belgium ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and Luxembourg ($X).

Among the main importing countries, Belgium, with a CAGR of +9.1%, recorded the highest growth rate of 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

The import price in Benelux stood at $X per ton in 2021, rising by 2% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.1%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of 8.2% against the previous year. The level of import peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Luxembourg ($X per ton), while Belgium ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (+1.5%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform