China: Frozen Fish Fillet Market 2025

Frozen Fish Fillet Market Size in China

The Chinese frozen fish fillet market rose significantly to $X in 2022, picking up by 7.4% against the previous year. In general, consumption showed significant growth. Frozen fish fillet consumption peaked at $X in 2020; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Frozen Fish Fillet Production in China

In value terms, frozen fish fillet production reached $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the production volume increased by 27% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2017 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Frozen Fish Fillet Exports

Exports from China

In 2022, after four years of decline, there was significant growth in overseas shipments of frozen fish fillet, when their volume increased by 12% to X tons. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a perceptible descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by 33% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, frozen fish fillet exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, saw a slight downturn. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

The United States (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Japan (X tons) were the main destinations of frozen fish fillet exports from China, together accounting for 58% of total exports. The UK, France, Canada, South Korea, Spain, the Netherlands, Poland, Russia, Brazil and Mexico lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 32%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Canada (with a CAGR of +1.6%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the United States ($X), Japan ($X) and Germany ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for frozen fish fillet exported from China worldwide, together accounting for 59% of total exports. The UK, Canada, France, Spain, the Netherlands, South Korea, Poland, Russia, Brazil and Mexico lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 30%.

Canada, with a CAGR of +4.1%, recorded 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

The average frozen fish fillet export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by 15% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.2%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of 27%. The export price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Poland ($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 Brazil (+5.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Frozen Fish Fillet Imports

Imports into China

In 2022, purchases abroad of frozen fish fillet was finally on the rise to reach X tons after two years of decline. Overall, imports continue to indicate a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by 122% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, frozen fish fillet imports soared to $X in 2022. In general, imports recorded a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by 150% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Vietnam (X tons) was the main supplier of frozen fish fillet to China, accounting for a 94% share of total imports. It was followed by Russia (X tons), with a 2.5% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Vietnam totaled +46.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Russia (+95.3% per year) and the United States (+3.2% per year).

In value terms, Vietnam ($X) constituted the largest supplier of frozen fish fillet to China, comprising 87% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Russia ($X), with a 3.5% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Vietnam stood at +46.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Russia (+98.0% per year) and the United States (+7.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average frozen fish fillet import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by 20% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, recorded a noticeable contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the average import price increased by 25%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the price for Vietnam ($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 United States (+3.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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