Japan: Frozen Fish Liver Market 2020

Frozen Fish Liver Market Size in Japan

The revenue of the frozen fish liver market in Japan amounted to $X in 2017, rising by X% against the previous year. Overall, frozen fish liver consumption continues to indicate a skyrocketing growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015, when market value increased by X% year-to-year. Japan frozen fish liver consumption peaked in 2017, and is likely to continue its growth in the immediate term.

Frozen Fish Liver Production in Japan

In 2017, approx. X kg of frozen fish livers and roes were produced in Japan; approximately equating the previous year. In general, frozen fish liver production continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern.

Frozen Fish Liver Exports from Japan

In 2017, the amount of frozen fish livers and roes exported from Japan totaled X tons, increasing by X% against the previous year. In general, frozen fish liver exports continue to indicate a strong increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Japan exports peaked in 2017, and are likely to continue its growth in the near future.

In value terms, frozen fish liver exports totaled $X in 2017. Overall, frozen fish liver exports continue to indicate an outstanding growth. Over the period under review, the frozen fish liver exports attained its peak figure level in 2017, and are expected to retain its growth in the immediate term.

Frozen Fish Liver Exports by Country from Japan

In 2017, Russia (X tons), distantly followed by Iceland (X tons), the U.S. (X tons) and China (X tons) represented the key exporters of frozen fish livers and roes, together comprising X% of total exports. Norway (X tons), New Zealand (X tons), South Korea (X tons) and Canada (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of exports, amongst the main exporting countries, was attained by Japan (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the U.S. ($X), Russia ($X) and Iceland ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2017, together accounting for X% of total exports. These countries were followed by Canada, China, South Korea, Norway, New Zealand and Japan, which together accounted for a further X%.

Among the main exporting countries , Japan (+X% per year) recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to exports, over the last decade, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Frozen Fish Liver Export Prices by Country in Japan

In 2017, the frozen fish liver export price in Japan amounted to $X per ton, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. Overall, the export price indicated a remarkable growth from 2007 to 2017: its price increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2017 figures, the frozen fish liver export price increased by +X% against 2014 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013, when it surged by X% year-to-year. In that year, the export prices for frozen fish livers and roes reached their peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2017, growth of the export prices for frozen fish livers and roes stood at a somewhat lower level.

Export prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest export price was Canada ($X per kg), while New Zealand ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of export prices was attained by Canada (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Frozen Fish Liver Imports into Japan

In 2017, the amount of frozen fish livers and roes imported into Japan totaled X tons, declining by -X% against the previous year. Overall, frozen fish liver imports continue to indicate a drastic slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016, when it surged by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the frozen fish liver imports reached its peak figure volume of X tons in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

In value terms, frozen fish liver imports stood at $X in 2017. In general, frozen fish liver imports continue to indicate a deep deduction. Over the period under review, the frozen fish liver imports attained its maximum level of $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

Frozen Fish Liver Imports by Country into Japan

Japan was the largest importing country with an import of about X tons, which accounted for X% of total imports. South Korea (X tons) occupied a X% share (based on tons) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Lithuania (X%) and China (X%). The following importers - Vietnam (X tons), Russia (X tons), Spain (X tons), Taiwan, Chinese (X tons), Denmark (X tons) and New Zealand (X tons) together made up X% of total imports.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of imports, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by New Zealand (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the imports figures.

In value terms, Japan ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported frozen fish livers and roes into Japan, making up X% of global imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by South Korea ($X), with a X% share of global imports. It was followed by China, with a X% share.

In Japan, frozen fish liver imports declined by an average annual rate of -X% over the period from 2007-2017. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: South Korea (-X% per year) and China (-X% per year).

Frozen Fish Liver Import Prices by Country in Japan

The frozen fish liver import price in Japan stood at $X per ton in 2017, reducing by -X% against the previous year. Overall, frozen fish liver import price continues to indicate a deep downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014, an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the import prices for frozen fish livers and roes reached its maximum level of $X per kg in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

There were significant differences in the average import prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2017, the country with the highest import price was Taiwan, Chinese ($X per ton), while New Zealand ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of import prices was attained by Spain (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform