EU: Frozen Catfish Market 2022

Frozen Catfish Market Size in the EU

The EU frozen catfish market dropped to $X in 2020, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. In general, consumption showed a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. from 2014 to 2020, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Frozen Catfish Production in the EU

In value terms, frozen catfish production dropped markedly to $X in 2020 estimated in export prices. Over the period under review, production, however, continues to indicate a perceptible descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. from 2014 to 2020, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Production By Country in the EU

The country with the largest volume of frozen catfish production was Denmark (X tons), accounting for X% of total volume. Moreover, frozen catfish production in Denmark exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Poland (X tons), more than tenfold.

In Denmark, frozen catfish production remained relatively stable over the period from 2007-2020.

Frozen Catfish Exports

Exports in the EU

In 2020, approx. X tons of frozen catfish were exported in the European Union; growing by X% on the year before. In general, exports, however, recorded a noticeable reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2020, exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, frozen catfish exports rose markedly to $X in 2020. Overall, exports, however, recorded a abrupt contraction. The level of export peaked at $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2020, exports failed to regain the momentum.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands represented the largest exporter of frozen catfish in the European Union, with the volume of exports resulting at X tons, which was near X% of total exports in 2020. It was distantly followed by Belgium (X tons), mixing up a X% share of total exports. The following exporters - Latvia (X tons) and Denmark (X tons) - together made up X% of total exports.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the leading exporting countries, was attained by Latvia, while exports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) remains the largest frozen catfish supplier in the European Union, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Belgium ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Latvia, with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual growth rate of value in the Netherlands amounted to +X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Belgium (+X% per year) and Latvia (+X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2020, the frozen catfish export price in the European Union amounted to $X per ton, approximately mirroring the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a pronounced decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the export price increased by X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2020, export prices failed to regain the momentum.

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

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

Frozen Catfish Imports

Imports in the EU

In 2020, imports of frozen catfish in the European Union soared to X tons, increasing by X% compared with the previous year. Total imports indicated a noticeable increase from 2007 to 2020: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last thirteen-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2020 figures, imports increased by +X% against 2018 indices. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, frozen catfish imports skyrocketed to $X in 2020. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2020; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2020, the Netherlands (X tons), France (X tons), Belgium (X tons) and Sweden (X tons) was the major importer of frozen catfish in the European Union, committing X% of total import. Germany (X tons) ranks next in terms of the total imports with a X% share, followed by Italy (X%). The Czech Republic (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2007 to 2020, the biggest increases were in Sweden, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X), France ($X) and Belgium ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2020, with a combined X% share of total imports. Germany, Sweden, Italy and the Czech Republic lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X 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 2020, the frozen catfish import price in the European Union amounted to $X per ton, declining by -X% against the previous year. In general, the import price showed a pronounced curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 an increase of X% y-o-y. 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 Germany ($X per ton), while Sweden ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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