Germany: Preserved Tuna Market 2024

Preserved Tuna Market Size in Germany

The German preserved tuna market contracted dramatically to $X in 2021, waning by -18.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption saw a pronounced setback. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Preserved Tuna Production in Germany

In value terms, preserved tuna production declined to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production continues to indicate a deep downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 40% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Preserved Tuna Exports

Exports from Germany

Preserved tuna exports from Germany fell to X tons in 2021, reducing by -2% compared with the year before. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 16% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, preserved tuna exports reduced slightly to $X in 2021. In general, exports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 27%. The exports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Austria (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and Belgium (X tons) were the main destinations of preserved tuna exports from Germany, with a combined 54% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Poland, France, Denmark, Romania, Finland, the Czech Republic, Hungary, Slovenia, the UK and Switzerland, which together accounted for a further 38%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by France (with a CAGR of +15.4%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Austria ($X), Belgium ($X) and the Netherlands ($X) constituted the largest markets for preserved tuna exported from Germany worldwide, together comprising 54% of total exports. These countries were followed by France, Poland, Denmark, Romania, Finland, the Czech Republic, Hungary, Slovenia, the UK and Switzerland, which together accounted for a further 38%.

Among the main countries of destination, France, with a CAGR of +16.9%, 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

In 2021, the average preserved tuna export price amounted to $X per ton, standing approx. at the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a mild contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 an increase of 17%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2021, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Switzerland ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Romania ($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 the UK (+7.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Preserved Tuna Imports

Imports into Germany

In 2021, the amount of tuna (prepared or preserved) imported into Germany reduced dramatically to X tons, with a decrease of -25.8% compared with the previous year. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 33%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons, and then fell sharply in the following year.

In value terms, preserved tuna imports dropped rapidly to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when imports increased by 39% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2020, and then shrank notably in the following year.

Imports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons), Papua New Guinea (X tons) and the Philippines (X tons) were the main suppliers of preserved tuna imports to Germany, with a combined 60% share of total imports. Italy, Ecuador, Vietnam, Ghana, Spain, Thailand and Indonesia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 32%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Ghana (with a CAGR of +24.3%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest preserved tuna suppliers to Germany were the Netherlands ($X), Papua New Guinea ($X) and the Philippines ($X), with a combined 58% share of total imports. Italy, Ecuador, Spain, Vietnam, Ghana, Thailand and Indonesia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 33%.

Among the main suppliers, Ghana, with a CAGR of +20.2%, recorded the highest growth rate of 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

The average preserved tuna import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, growing by 4.9% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the average import price increased by 14% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Spain ($X per ton), while the price for Indonesia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain (+2.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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