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Brazil: Fresh Fish Fillet Market 2025

Fresh Fish Fillet Market Size in Brazil

The Brazilian fresh fish fillet market reduced slightly to $X in 2021, remaining constant against the previous year. Overall, consumption saw a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2017 to 2021, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Fresh Fish Fillet Production in Brazil

In value terms, fresh fish fillet production expanded to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production recorded a slight curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the production volume increased by 22%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2017 to 2021, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Fresh Fish Fillet Exports

Exports from Brazil

In 2021, shipments abroad of fresh or chilled fish fillets increased by 2.2% to X tons, rising for the third consecutive year after two years of decline. Overall, exports saw a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by 447%. The exports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, fresh fish fillet exports shrank to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports enjoyed significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of 437% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2017 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

The United States (X tons) was the main destination for fresh fish fillet exports from Brazil, with a 82% share of total exports. Moreover, fresh fish fillet exports to the United States exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, South Africa (X tons), sevenfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Canada (X tons), with a 5.6% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to the United States totaled +30.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: South Africa (+58.7% per year) and Canada (+87.7% per year).

In value terms, the United States ($X) remains the key foreign market for fresh or chilled fish fillets exports from Brazil, comprising 92% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Canada ($X), with a 6.3% share of total exports. It was followed by South Africa, with a 0.9% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the United States amounted to +33.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Canada (+79.7% per year) and South Africa (+80.3% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average fresh fish fillet export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, which is down by -7.4% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the average export price increased by 25%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to South Africa ($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 South Africa (+13.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Fresh Fish Fillet Imports

Imports into Brazil

For the fourth year in a row, Brazil recorded decline in supplies from abroad of fresh or chilled fish fillets, which decreased by -16% to X tons in 2021. In general, imports showed a pronounced contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by 151%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, fresh fish fillet imports expanded markedly to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a notable expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by 254% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Chile (X tons) was the main supplier of fresh fish fillet to Brazil, with a 99% share of total imports. It was followed by China (X tons), with a 1.1% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Chile totaled +1.6%.

In value terms, Chile ($X) constituted the largest supplier of fresh or chilled fish fillets to Brazil, comprising 99% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by China ($X), with a 0.9% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Chile stood at +6.1%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average fresh fish fillet import price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 35% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated a remarkable increase from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +7.0% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 an increase of 41% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Chile ($X per ton), while the price for China amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+6.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

The country with the largest volume of fresh fish fillet consumption was China, accounting for 18% of total volume. Moreover, fresh fish fillet consumption in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, the United States, twofold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by India, with a 7.1% share.
China remains the largest fresh fish fillet producing country worldwide, accounting for 18% of total volume. Moreover, fresh fish fillet production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, India, twofold. Chile ranked third in terms of total production with a 5.8% share.
In value terms, Chile constituted the largest supplier of fresh fish fillet to Brazil, comprising 99% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Vietnam, with a 1.2% share of total imports.
In value terms, the United States remains the key foreign market for fresh fish fillet exports from Brazil, comprising 93% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Canada, with a 4.5% share of total exports.
The average fresh fish fillet export price stood at $6,686 per ton in 2020, approximately equating the previous year.
The average fresh fish fillet import price stood at $7,442 per ton in 2020, which is down by -20.8% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the fresh fish fillet market in Brazil. 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 10201100 - Fresh or chilled fish fillets and other fish meat without bones

Country coverage:

  • Brazil

Data coverage:

  • Market volume and value
  • Per Capita consumption
  • Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
  • Trade (exports and imports) in Brazil
  • Export and import prices
  • Market trends, drivers and restraints
  • Key market players and their profiles

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  1. 1. INTRODUCTION

    Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business

    1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
    2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND THE AI PLATFORM
    3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
    4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
  2. 2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

    A Quick Overview of Market Performance

    1. KEY FINDINGS
    2. MARKET TRENDSThis Chapter is Available Only for the Professional EditionPRO
  3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

    Understanding the Current State of The Market and its Prospects

    1. MARKET SIZE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    2. MARKET STRUCTURE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    3. TRADE BALANCE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2035
  4. 4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCTS FOR DIVERSIFICATION

    Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

    1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
    2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
    3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCTS
    4. MOST TRADED PRODUCTS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCTS FOR EXPORTS
  5. 5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

    Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

    1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
    3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
    4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
  6. 6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

    Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Export

    1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
    3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
    4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
  7. 7. PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
  8. 8. IMPORTS

    The Largest Import Supplying Countries

    1. IMPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
  9. 9. EXPORTS

    The Largest Destinations for Exports

    1. EXPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
    3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
  10. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

    The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

  11. LIST OF TABLES

    1. Key Findings In 2024
    2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    3. Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    4. Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    7. Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
    8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    10. Export Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
  12. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    2. Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    7. Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    8. Market Volume Forecast to 2035
    9. Market Value Forecast to 2035
    10. Market Size and Growth, By Product
    11. Average Per Capita Consumption, By Product
    12. Exports and Growth, By Product
    13. Export Prices and Growth, By Product
    14. Production Volume and Growth
    15. Exports and Growth
    16. Export Prices and Growth
    17. Market Size and Growth
    18. Per Capita Consumption
    19. Imports and Growth
    20. Import Prices
    21. Production, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    22. Production, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    23. Imports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    24. Imports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
    26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    28. Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
    29. Exports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    30. Exports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
    32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    34. Export Prices, By Country, 2012–2024

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