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Chile: Fish Parts Market 2025

Fish Parts Market Size in Chile

The Chilean fish parts market shrank to $X in 2022, dropping by -3.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption showed a noticeable reduction. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Fish Parts Production in Chile

In value terms, fish parts production declined remarkably to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production showed a abrupt decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the production volume increased by 1,348%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

Fish Parts Exports

Exports from Chile

In 2022, the amount of fish heads, tails and maws exported from Chile skyrocketed to X tons, jumping by 317% against the previous year. In general, exports showed resilient growth. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, fish parts exports surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports saw a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by 128%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

South Korea (X tons) was the main destination for fish parts exports from Chile, accounting for a 70% share of total exports. Moreover, fish parts exports to South Korea exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Hong Kong SAR (X tons), fourfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to South Korea was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Hong Kong SAR (+1.3% per year) and Singapore (+8.6% per year).

In value terms, Hong Kong SAR ($X) remains the key foreign market for fish heads, tails and maws exports from Chile, comprising 56% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Singapore ($X), with a 21% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Hong Kong SAR stood at +3.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Singapore (+15.5% per year) and South Korea (0.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average fish parts export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, dropping by -71.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed a abrupt slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the average export price increased by 1,705% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2021, and then shrank notably in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Hong Kong SAR ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to South Korea ($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 New Zealand (+104.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Fish Parts Imports

Imports into Chile

In 2022, overseas purchases of fish heads, tails and maws were finally on the rise to reach X kg for the first time since 2017, thus ending a four-year declining trend. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a precipitous shrinkage. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X kg in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, fish parts imports soared to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2012; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the UK (X kg) was the main fish parts supplier to Chile, with a 90% share of total imports. Moreover, fish parts imports from the UK exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Spain (X kg), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from the UK stood at -5.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Spain (0.0% per year) and Italy (0.0% per year).

In value terms, the UK ($X) constituted the largest supplier of fish heads, tails and maws to Chile, comprising 89% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Italy ($X), with a 6.5% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from the UK stood at +214.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (0.0% per year) and Spain (0.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average fish parts import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, jumping by 232% against the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the average import price increased by 325% against the previous year. The import price peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while the price for Spain ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the UK (+231.4%).

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for fish heads, tails and maws in the world?

The country with the largest volume of fish parts consumption was Uganda, comprising approx. 23% of total volume. Moreover, fish parts consumption in Uganda exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, China, twofold. The United States ranked third in terms of total consumption with a 9.4% share.

What are the largest producers of fish heads, tails and maws in the world?

The countries with the highest volumes of in 2021 were China, the United States and Iceland, with a combined 40% share of global production. These countries were followed by Indonesia, Tanzania, Brazil, Japan, India, Norway, Belarus, the UK, Mexico and Pakistan, which together accounted for a further 23%.

What are the leading suppliers of fish heads, tails and maws to Chile?

In value terms, the UK $74) constituted the largest supplier of fish parts to Chile.

What are the leading importers of fish heads, tails and maws from Chile?

In value terms, the largest markets for fish parts exported from Chile were Hong Kong SAR, the United States and New Zealand, with a combined 79% share of total exports.

What is the average export price for fish heads, tails and maws in Chile?

The average fish parts export price stood at $36,350 per ton in 2021, with an increase of 14% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for fish heads, tails and maws in Chile?

The average fish parts import price stood at $9,250 per ton in 2021, rising by 6.3% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the fish parts market in Chile. 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:

Chile

Data coverage:

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

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1. INTRODUCTION

Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
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2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
2. MARKET STRUCTURE
3. TRADE BALANCE
4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
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1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2024
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
3. Market Value, 2012–2024
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2024
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 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 Of Destination, 2012–2024
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
2. Market Value, 2012–2024
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2024
8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
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, 2012–2024
22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
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 Of Origin, 2012–2024
29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
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 Of Destination, 2012–2024