Eastern Europe: Market for Fresh Or Chilled Salmonoids Fillets 2025

Market Size for Fresh Or Chilled Salmonoids Fillets in Eastern Europe

In 2022, the East European market for fresh or chilled salmonoids fillets increased by 0.4% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +3.6% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Fresh Or Chilled Salmonoids Fillets in Eastern Europe

In value terms, fresh or chilled salmonoids fillets production reduced to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total production indicated a measured expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.5% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production increased by +1.9% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the production volume increased by 61%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Fresh Or Chilled Salmonoids Fillets

Exports in Eastern Europe

In 2022, fresh or chilled salmonoids fillets exports in Eastern Europe dropped to X tons, shrinking by -8% against 2021. In general, exports, however, showed prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by 91%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2021, and then fell in the following year.

In value terms, fresh or chilled salmonoids fillets exports shrank slightly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, recorded prominent growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 61%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X, and then fell slightly in the following year.

Exports by Country

The Czech Republic (X tons) and Poland (X tons) represented roughly 58% of total exports in 2022. Russia (X tons) ranks next in terms of the total exports with a 17% share, followed by Belarus (14%) and Estonia (8.8%). Latvia (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Latvia (with a CAGR of +97.8%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the Czech Republic ($X), Poland ($X) and Russia ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2022, together comprising 83% of total exports. Belarus, Estonia and Latvia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 17%.

Latvia, with a CAGR of +123.5%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Eastern Europe amounted to $X per ton, growing by 6.1% against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the export price increased by 35% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Latvia (+13.0%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Imports of Fresh Or Chilled Salmonoids Fillets

Imports in Eastern Europe

In 2022, approx. X tons of fresh or chilled salmonoids fillets were imported in Eastern Europe; which is down by -11.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports saw a abrupt downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by 291% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, fresh or chilled salmonoids fillets imports rose slightly to $X in 2022. Overall, imports saw a perceptible decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 239% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Poland was the main importing country with an import of around X tons, which resulted at 47% of total imports. The Czech Republic (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total imports with a 29% share, followed by Russia (17%). The following importers - Estonia (X tons) and Ukraine (X tons) - each reached a 6.2% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Ukraine (with a CAGR of +96.2%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest fresh or chilled salmonoids fillets importing markets in Eastern Europe were Poland ($X), the Czech Republic ($X) and Russia ($X), with a combined 91% share of total imports. Estonia and Ukraine lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 7.4%.

Ukraine, with a CAGR of +93.0%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Eastern Europe amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 15% against the previous year. Import price indicated a noticeable increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +4.6% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, fresh or chilled salmonoids fillets import price increased by +25.7% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of 30% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices attained the maximum in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Estonia ($X per ton), while Russia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Poland (+6.4%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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