France: Frozen Catfish Market 2022

Frozen Catfish Market Size in France

In 2020, the French frozen catfish market decreased by -X% to $X for the first time since 2016, thus ending a three-year rising trend. In general, the total consumption indicated a noticeable increase from 2007 to 2020: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last thirteen years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the market value increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2019, and then declined notably in the following year.

Frozen Catfish Exports

Exports from France

Frozen catfish exports from France surged to X tons in 2020, picking up by X% on 2019. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a deep slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by X% y-o-y. As a result, exports reached the peak of X tons. from 2014 to 2020, the growth exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, frozen catfish exports soared to $X in 2020. Overall, exports, however, recorded a noticeable shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by X% y-o-y. As a result, exports reached the peak of $X. from 2014 to 2020, the growth exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons), the UK (X tons) and Belgium (X tons) were the main destinations of frozen catfish exports from France, together comprising X% of total exports. These countries were followed by Portugal, Sweden and Luxembourg, which together accounted for a further X 2007 to 2020, the biggest increases were in Sweden, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for frozen catfish exports from France, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by the UK ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Belgium, with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the Netherlands amounted to -X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the UK (+X% per year) and Belgium (-X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2020, the average frozen catfish export price amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of -X% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, saw a slight expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 an increase of X% y-o-y. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2020, export prices failed to regain the momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2020, the country with the highest price was Portugal ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Luxembourg ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Portugal, while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Frozen Catfish Imports

Imports into France

In 2020, purchases abroad of frozen catfish decreased by -X% to X tons for the first time since 2015, thus ending a four-year rising trend. In general, total imports indicated measured growth from 2007 to 2020: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last thirteen years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2020 figures, imports increased by +X% against 2015 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by X% year-to-year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2019, and then declined in the following year.

In value terms, frozen catfish imports contracted dramatically to $X in 2020. Overall, total imports indicated temperate growth from 2007 to 2020: its value 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. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2019, and then declined notably in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2020, Vietnam (X tons) constituted the largest frozen catfish supplier to France, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, frozen catfish imports from Vietnam exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Indonesia (X tons), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by Belgium (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Vietnam stood at +X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Indonesia (+X% per year) and Belgium (+X% per year).

In value terms, Vietnam ($X) constituted the largest supplier of frozen catfish to France, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Belgium ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Indonesia, with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Vietnam amounted to +X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Belgium (+X% per year) and Indonesia (+X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average frozen catfish import price stood at $X per ton in 2020, reducing by -X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a pronounced downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 an increase of X% y-o-y. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2020, import prices failed to regain the momentum.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2020, the countries with the highest prices were Belgium ($X per ton) and the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the price for Vietnam ($X per ton) and Indonesia ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Indonesia, while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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