Germany: Market for Dried Or Smoked Fish 2025

Market Size for Dried Or Smoked Fish in Germany

In 2021, the German dried or smoked fish market decreased by -15.4% to $X, falling for the third consecutive year after three years of growth. In general, consumption recorded a perceptible shrinkage. Dried or smoked fish consumption peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Dried Or Smoked Fish in Germany

In value terms, dried or smoked fish production dropped rapidly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production showed a deep reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 12% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Dried Or Smoked Fish

Exports from Germany

In 2021, shipments abroad of dried or smoked fish was finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2016, thus ending a four-year declining trend. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.3% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by 19% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, dried or smoked fish exports stood at $X in 2021. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +3.8% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 20% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Italy (X tons), Portugal (X tons) and Austria (X tons) were the main destinations of dried or smoked fish exports from Germany, with a combined 50% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Spain, Switzerland, Belgium, the Netherlands, France, Greece, the United States, Denmark, Sweden and the UK, which together accounted for a further 41%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by the United States (with a CAGR of +85.3%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for dried or smoked fish exported from Germany were Italy ($X), Austria ($X) and Portugal ($X), with a combined 51% share of total exports. Switzerland, Belgium, Spain, the Netherlands, the United States, France, Greece, Sweden, Denmark and the UK lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 40%.

Among the main countries of destination, the United States, with a CAGR of +82.4%, saw the highest growth rate of 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

In 2021, the average dried or smoked fish export price amounted to $X per ton, dropping by -1.9% against the previous year. Over the last nine years, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.4%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the average export price increased by 12% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Spain ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Portugal (+5.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Dried Or Smoked Fish

Imports into Germany

In 2021, overseas purchases of dried or smoked fish decreased by -6.5% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year rising trend. In general, imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by 6.6%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, dried or smoked fish imports dropped to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +1.3% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being observed in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 16%. Imports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Poland (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of dried or smoked fish to Germany, accounting for a 51% share of total imports. Moreover, dried or smoked fish imports from Poland exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Norway (X tons), fivefold. Lithuania (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with an 8% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Poland was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Norway (-3.1% per year) and Lithuania (+0.3% per year).

In value terms, Poland ($X) constituted the largest supplier of dried or smoked fish to Germany, comprising 59% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Norway ($X), with a 9.2% share of total imports. It was followed by Lithuania, with a 9% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Poland totaled +1.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Norway (-2.4% per year) and Lithuania (+3.3% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average dried or smoked fish import price amounted to $X per ton, dropping by -2.7% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.8%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the average import price increased by 16%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably country of origin: the country with the highest price was Poland ($X per ton), while the price for Iceland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (+9.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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