Ireland: Fish Parts Market 2025

Fish Parts Market Size in Ireland

In 2022, the Irish fish parts market increased by 28% to $X for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Over the period under review, consumption, however, continues to indicate a deep setback. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Fish Parts Production in Ireland

In value terms, fish parts production stood at less than $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, continues to indicate a abrupt slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 13% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Fish Parts Exports

Exports from Ireland

In 2022, overseas shipments of fish heads, tails and maws decreased by 0% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. In general, exports saw a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 20,754%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, fish parts exports totaled $X in 2022. Overall, exports continue to indicate a deep setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when exports increased by 23,162%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Belarus (X tons) was the main destination for fish parts exports from Ireland, with a 65% share of total exports. Moreover, fish parts exports to Belarus exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Denmark (X tons), twofold. The UK (X kg) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 2.4% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Belarus was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Denmark (0.0% per year) and the UK (-26.9% per year).

In value terms, Belarus ($X), Denmark ($X) and the UK ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for fish parts exported from Ireland worldwide, together comprising 99.9% of total exports.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Belarus, with a CAGR of 0.0%, 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 mixed trend patterns.

Export Prices by Country

The average fish parts export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, flattening at the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a abrupt descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when the average export price increased by 44%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the highest price was recorded for prices to the UK ($X per ton) and Denmark ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Belarus ($X per ton) and the United States ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the UK (-9.7%).

Fish Parts Imports

Imports into Ireland

In 2022, supplies from abroad of fish heads, tails and maws decreased by 0% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after three years of growth. In general, imports continue to indicate a sharp setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 2,545%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, fish parts imports amounted to $X in 2022. Overall, imports recorded a dramatic downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 2,485%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the UK (X tons) was the main fish parts supplier to Ireland, with a 95% share of total imports. It was followed by Nigeria (X kg), with a 1.8% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from the UK totaled -21.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Nigeria (0.0% per year) and Singapore (0.0% per year).

In value terms, the UK ($X) constituted the largest supplier of fish heads, tails and maws to Ireland, comprising 56% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Singapore ($X), with a 27% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from the UK totaled -33.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Singapore (0.0% per year) and Nigeria (0.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average fish parts import price amounted to $X per ton, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. In general, the import price saw a abrupt decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when the average import price increased by 82%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2016 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Singapore ($X per ton), while the price for the UK ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by India (+302.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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