Eastern Europe: Market for Frozen, Dried And Smoked Fish 2025

Market Size for Frozen, Dried And Smoked Fish in Eastern Europe

The East European market for frozen, dried and smoked fish stood at $X in 2022, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. The market 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 in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the market value increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Production of Frozen, Dried And Smoked Fish in Eastern Europe

In value terms, frozen, dried and smoked fish production declined slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being observed in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Frozen, Dried And Smoked Fish

Exports in Eastern Europe

In 2022, the amount of frozen, dried and smoked fish exported in Eastern Europe stood at X tons, surging by X% on the year before. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2020; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

In value terms, frozen, dried and smoked fish exports contracted sharply to $X in 2022. Total exports indicated a moderate expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value 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 pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2021, and then declined notably in the following year.

Exports by Country

Russia dominates exports structure, accounting for X tons, which was approx. X% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Poland (X tons), constituting an X% share of total exports. Estonia (X tons), Lithuania (X tons), Latvia (X tons) and Belarus (X tons) took a little share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to frozen, dried and smoked fish exports from Russia stood at X%. At the same time, Belarus (X%), Poland (X%), Lithuania (X%) and Latvia (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Belarus emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Eastern Europe, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Estonia (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Poland (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2022, the share of Estonia (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

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

Belarus, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of 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, dropping by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the export price increased by X%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton, and then shrank markedly in the following year.

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

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

Imports of Frozen, Dried And Smoked Fish

Imports in Eastern Europe

In 2022, imports of frozen, dried and smoked fish in Eastern Europe contracted to X tons, waning by X% against 2021 figures. In general, imports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, frozen, dried and smoked fish imports dropped modestly to $X in 2022. The total import 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. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X in 2021, and then declined slightly in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Russia (X tons), distantly followed by Poland (X tons), Ukraine (X tons), Belarus (X tons) and Lithuania (X tons) represented the major importers of frozen, dried and smoked fish, together achieving X% of total imports. The following importers - Latvia (X tons) and Romania (X tons) - each resulted at a X% share of total imports.

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

In value terms, the largest frozen, dried and smoked fish importing markets in Eastern Europe were Russia ($X), Poland ($X) and Ukraine ($X), together accounting for X% of total imports. Lithuania, Belarus, Romania and Latvia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Romania, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among 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, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Poland ($X per ton), while Ukraine ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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