China: Market for Frozen Fish And Seafood 2025

Market Size for Frozen Fish And Seafood in China

The Chinese frozen fish and seafood market reached $X in 2022, surging by X% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Production of Frozen Fish And Seafood in China

In value terms, frozen fish and seafood production rose slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Frozen fish and seafood production peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Frozen Fish And Seafood

Exports from China

After five years of decline, overseas shipments of frozen fish and seafood increased by X% to X tons in 2022. Overall, exports, however, saw a perceptible decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, frozen fish and seafood exports rose markedly to $X in 2022. In general, exports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Japan (X tons), South Korea (X tons) and the United States (X tons) were the main destinations of frozen fish and seafood exports from China, together accounting for X% of total exports. The Philippines, Germany, Thailand, Indonesia, the UK, Spain, Malaysia, Canada, France and Vietnam lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Vietnam (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for frozen fish and seafood exported from China were Japan ($X), the United States ($X) and South Korea ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports. The Philippines, Thailand, Germany, the UK, Canada, Spain, Malaysia, Vietnam, France and Indonesia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

The Philippines, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average frozen fish and seafood export price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. The export price peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Indonesia ($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 the Philippines (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Frozen Fish And Seafood

Imports into China

After two years of decline, overseas purchases of frozen fish and seafood increased by X% to X tons in 2022. In general, total imports indicated a measured expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume 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. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, frozen fish and seafood imports surged to $X in 2022. Overall, imports continue to indicate a prominent increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of X%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

Russia (X tons), Ecuador (X tons) and Vietnam (X tons) were the main suppliers of frozen fish and seafood imports to China, together comprising X% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Ecuador (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Ecuador ($X), Russia ($X) and India ($X) constituted the largest frozen fish and seafood suppliers to China, together comprising X% of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, Ecuador, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to 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

In 2022, the average frozen fish and seafood import price amounted to $X per ton, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated strong growth from 2012 to 2022: its price 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, frozen fish and seafood import price increased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Canada ($X per ton), while the price for Russia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by India (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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