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India: Smoked Herring Market 2025

Smoked Herring Market Size in India

The Indian smoked herring market fell modestly to $X in 2022, which is down by -1.7% against the previous year. In general, consumption recorded a perceptible downturn. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Smoked Herring Production in India

In value terms, smoked herring production fell modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production showed a perceptible decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the production volume increased by 26% against the previous year. Smoked herring production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Smoked Herring Exports

Exports from India

In 2022, the amount of smoked herrings exported from India fell modestly to X tons, almost unchanged from the year before. Overall, exports, however, saw a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by 1,127% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, smoked herring exports reduced to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 2,545%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2021, and then contracted in the following year.

Exports by Country

Nepal (X tons) was the main destination for smoked herring exports from India, with a approx. 100% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Nepal stood at +143.6%.

In value terms, Nepal ($X) also remains the key foreign market for smoked herrings exports from India.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Nepal stood at +150.8%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average smoked herring export price amounted to $X per ton, declining by -5.7% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, recorded a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 116% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Nepal.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Nepal amounted to +3.0% per year.

Smoked Herring Imports

Imports into India

In 2022, the amount of smoked herrings imported into India totaled X kg, growing by 3.6% against the year before. In general, imports saw a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when imports increased by 162% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X kg in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, smoked herring imports expanded sharply to $X in 2022. Overall, imports enjoyed a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when imports increased by 119%. Imports peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Norway (X kg) was the main supplier of smoked herring to India, accounting for a approx. 100% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Norway totaled +41.5%.

In value terms, Norway ($X) constituted the largest supplier of smoked herrings to India.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Norway amounted to +30.1%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average smoked herring import price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 1.9% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, saw a deep contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when the average import price increased by 66%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for Norway.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Norway amounted to -8.1% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for smoked herrings in the world?

The countries with the highest volumes of in 2021 were China, the United States and India, with a combined 46% share of global consumption. The Dominican Republic, Japan, Russia, France, Indonesia, Brazil, Bangladesh and Haiti lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 20%.

What are the largest producers of smoked herrings in the world?

The countries with the highest volumes of in 2021 were China, the United States and Canada, with a combined 46% share of global production.

What are the leading suppliers of smoked herrings to India?

In value terms, Norway constituted the largest supplier of smoked herring to India.

What are the leading importers of smoked herrings from India?

In value terms, Nepal remains the key foreign market for smoked herring exports from India.

What is the average export price for smoked herrings in India?

The average smoked herring export price stood at $3,492 per ton in 2021, reducing by -5.1% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for smoked herrings in India?

The average smoked herring import price stood at $3,030 per ton in 2021, rising by 1.9% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the smoked herring market in India. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

Prodcom 10202455 - Smoked herrings (including fillets, excluding heads, tails and maws)

Country coverage:

India

Data coverage:

Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in India
Export and import prices
Market trends, drivers and restraints
Key market players and their profiles

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1. INTRODUCTION

Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND THE AI PLATFORM
3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
2. MARKET TRENDSThis Chapter is Available Only for the Professional EditionPRO
3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
2. MARKET STRUCTURE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
3. TRADE BALANCE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2035
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCTS FOR DIVERSIFICATION

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
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1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCTS
4. MOST TRADED PRODUCTS
5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCTS FOR EXPORTS
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Export
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
8. IMPORTS

The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
9. EXPORTS

The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2024
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
3. Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
4. Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
7. Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
10. Export Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
2. Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
7. Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
8. Market Volume Forecast to 2035
9. Market Value Forecast to 2035
10. Market Size and Growth, By Product
11. Average Per Capita Consumption, By Product
12. Exports and Growth, By Product
13. Export Prices and Growth, By Product
14. Production Volume and Growth
15. Exports and Growth
16. Export Prices and Growth
17. Market Size and Growth
18. Per Capita Consumption
19. Imports and Growth
20. Import Prices
21. Production, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
22. Production, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
23. Imports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
24. Imports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
28. Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
29. Exports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
30. Exports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
34. Export Prices, By Country, 2012–2024