Eastern Europe: Frozen Catfish Market 2022

Frozen Catfish Market Size in Eastern Europe

In 2020, the East European frozen catfish market increased by X% to $X, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption, however, showed a drastic downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2020, consumption failed to regain the momentum.

Frozen Catfish Production in Eastern Europe

In value terms, frozen catfish production surged to $X in 2020 estimated in export prices. Overall, production, however, saw a deep downturn. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2020, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production By Country in Eastern Europe

Poland (X tons) constituted the country with the largest volume of frozen catfish production, comprising approx. X% of total volume. Moreover, frozen catfish production in Poland exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Lithuania (X tons), threefold.

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual growth rate of volume in Poland was relatively modest.

Frozen Catfish Exports

Exports in Eastern Europe

In 2020, shipments abroad of frozen catfish increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Overall, exports, however, recorded a perceptible descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, exports hit record highs at X tons in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2020, exports failed to regain the momentum.

In value terms, frozen catfish exports surged to $X in 2020. In general, exports, however, showed a perceptible curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, exports hit record highs at $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2020, exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Latvia (X tons) and Russia (X tons) were the major exporters of frozen catfish in 2020, finishing at near X% and X% of total exports, respectively. It was distantly followed by the Czech Republic (X tons) and Ukraine (X tons), together comprising a X% share of total exports. Poland (X tons) and Lithuania (X tons) held a little share of total exports.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main exporting countries, was attained by Ukraine (+X% per year), while exports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Latvia ($X), Russia ($X) and the Czech Republic ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2020, together comprising X% of total exports. Poland, Ukraine and Lithuania lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X (+X% per year) 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 2020, the frozen catfish export price in Eastern Europe amounted to $X per ton, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2020, export prices failed to regain the momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin; the country with the highest price was the Czech Republic ($X per ton), while Ukraine ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Russia, while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Frozen Catfish Imports

Imports in Eastern Europe

In 2020, purchases abroad of frozen catfish increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. In general, imports, however, recorded a drastic downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2020, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, frozen catfish imports rose modestly to $X in 2020. Overall, imports, however, saw a deep reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of X% year-to-year. The level of import peaked at $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2020, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Russia represented the key importing country with an import of about X tons, which recorded X% of total imports. Ukraine (X tons) occupied a X% share (based on tons) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Moldova (X%) and Belarus (X%). The following importers - the Czech Republic (X tons) and Latvia (X tons) - together made up X% of total imports.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the leading importing countries, was attained by Moldova (+X% per year), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Russia ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported frozen catfish in Eastern Europe, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Ukraine ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Moldova, with a X% share.

In Russia, frozen catfish imports shrank by an average annual rate of -X% over the period from 2007-2020. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Ukraine (-X% per year) and Moldova (+X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2020, the frozen catfish import price in Eastern Europe amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of -X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded a noticeable downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 an increase of X% year-to-year. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2020, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest price was the Czech Republic ($X per ton), while Ukraine ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belarus, while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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