France: Frozen Fish Market 2024

Frozen Fish Market Size in France

The French frozen fish market rose notably to $X in 2022, picking up by X% against the previous year. The market 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. As a result, consumption attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Frozen Fish Production in France

In value terms, frozen fish production contracted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Frozen fish production peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Frozen Fish Exports

Exports from France

For the fourth consecutive year, France recorded decline in overseas shipments of frozen fish, which decreased by X% to X tons in 2022. Overall, exports showed a abrupt setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of X%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, frozen fish exports dropped to $X in 2022. In general, exports continue to indicate a abrupt slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Spain (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main destinations of frozen fish exports from France, together accounting for X% of total exports. Poland, Cote d'Ivoire, Morocco, Portugal, Ghana, Italy, Colombia, Denmark, Belgium and Ecuador lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Morocco (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Poland ($X), Germany ($X) and Spain ($X) were the largest markets for frozen fish exported from France worldwide, with a combined X% share of total exports. Italy, the Netherlands, Belgium, Denmark, Ghana, Cote d'Ivoire, Portugal, Morocco, Colombia and Ecuador lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Morocco, with a CAGR of X%, recorded 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 average frozen fish export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. The export price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Colombia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Poland (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Frozen Fish Imports

Imports into France

In 2022, overseas purchases of frozen fish increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after three years of decline. Overall, imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, frozen fish imports rose notably 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 remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

China (X tons), the United States (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) were the main suppliers of frozen fish imports to France, with a combined X% share of total imports. Germany, Russia, Spain, the UK, Poland, Belgium, Denmark, Vietnam, Chile and Sweden lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Sweden (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest frozen fish suppliers to France were China ($X), the United States ($X) and the Netherlands ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports. Germany, Russia, Spain, Poland, Denmark, Sweden, Belgium, Chile, Vietnam and the UK lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Sweden, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average frozen fish import price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the average import price increased by X%. The import price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Denmark ($X per ton), while the price for the UK ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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