EU: Market for Fresh Or Chilled Salmonoids Fillets 2025

Market Size for Fresh Or Chilled Salmonoids Fillets in the EU

The EU market for fresh or chilled salmonoids fillets totaled $X in 2022, leveling off at the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +4.5% 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 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Fresh Or Chilled Salmonoids Fillets in the EU

In value terms, fresh or chilled salmonoids fillets production amounted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +4.6% 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 the production volume increased by 44%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Fresh Or Chilled Salmonoids Fillets

Exports in the EU

Fresh or chilled salmonoids fillets exports shrank rapidly to X tons in 2022, with a decrease of -29.7% compared with the year before. Over the period under review, exports saw a abrupt slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 48% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, fresh or chilled salmonoids fillets exports dropped significantly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports recorded a slight reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 85%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X, and then dropped notably in the following year.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Spain (X tons) and Greece (X tons) were the key exporters of fresh or chilled salmonoids fillets in the European Union, together constituting 47% of total exports. Sweden (X tons) held the next position in the ranking, followed by the Netherlands (X tons), the Czech Republic (X tons), Poland (X tons) and France (X tons). All these countries together took approx. 41% share of total exports. Estonia (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Estonia (with a CAGR of +43.9%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Spain ($X), Greece ($X) and the Czech Republic ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2022, with a combined 57% share of total exports. The Netherlands, Sweden, Poland, France and Estonia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 33%.

Among the main exporting countries, Estonia, with a CAGR of +50.2%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in the European Union stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by 4.5% against the previous year. Export price indicated a temperate increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +4.9% 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 export price increased by +39.4% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the export price increased by 28% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the maximum in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

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 the Czech Republic ($X per ton), while Estonia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by France (+9.9%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Fresh Or Chilled Salmonoids Fillets

Imports in the EU

In 2022, overseas purchases of fresh or chilled salmonoids fillets decreased by -9.5% to X tons, falling for the third year in a row after two years of growth. Overall, imports recorded a deep downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of 19% 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 remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, fresh or chilled salmonoids fillets imports rose slightly to $X in 2022. In general, imports saw a slight reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 36%. The level of import peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

The purchases of the six major importers of fresh or chilled salmonoids fillets, namely Portugal, Italy, Spain, Poland, Greece and the Czech Republic, represented more than two-thirds of total import. France (X tons) took a minor share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for the Czech Republic (with a CAGR of +49.3%), 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 the European Union were Portugal ($X), Spain ($X) and Italy ($X), together accounting for 55% of total imports. Poland, Greece, the Czech Republic and France lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 32%.

In terms of the main importing countries, Poland, with a CAGR of +47.7%, recorded 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 import price in the European Union amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 12% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +4.9%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the import price increased by 34% against the previous year. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

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 France ($X per ton), while Greece ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain (+6.9%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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