Latin America and the Caribbean: Fresh Fish Liver Market 2020

Fresh Fish Liver Market Size in Latin America and the Caribbean

The revenue of the fresh fish liver market in Latin America and the Caribbean amounted to $X in 2017, dropping by -X% against the previous year. The fresh fish liver consumption continues to indicate a drastic decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2008, when it surged by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the fresh fish liver market reached its maximum level of $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

Fresh Fish Liver Production in Latin America and the Caribbean

In 2017, approx. X tons of fresh or chilled fish livers and roes were produced in Latin America and the Caribbean; approximately reflecting the previous year. The fresh fish liver production continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014, with an increase of X% y-o-y. The volume of fresh fish liver production peaked of X tons in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

Fresh Fish Liver Exports

Exports in Latin America and the Caribbean

In 2017, approx. X tons of fresh or chilled fish livers and roes were exported in Latin America and the Caribbean; increasing by X% against the previous year. The fresh fish liver exports continue to indicate a remarkable increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016, when exports increased by X% y-o-y. The volume of exports peaked in 2017, and are expected to retain its growth in the near future.

In value terms, fresh fish liver exports totaled $X in 2017. The total export value increased an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007 to 2017; however, the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. In that year, the fresh fish liver exports attained their peak level, and are likely to continue its growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Peru dominates fresh fish liver exports structure, resulting at X tons, which was near X% of total exports in 2017. It was distantly followed by Ecuador (X tons), generating X% share of total exports.

From 2007 to 2017, average annual rates of growth with regard to fresh fish liver exports from Peru stood at +X%. At the same time, Ecuador (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Ecuador emerged as the fastest growing exporter in Latin America and the Caribbean, with a CAGR of +X% from 2007-2017. While the share of Ecuador (-X%) and Peru (-X%) decreased significantly, the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Peru ($X) remains the largest fresh fish liver supplier in Latin America and the Caribbean, making up X% of global exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Ecuador ($X), with a X% share of global exports.

From 2007 to 2017, the average annual growth rate of value in Peru totaled +X%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2017, the fresh fish liver export price in Latin America and the Caribbean amounted to $X per kg, waning by -X% against the previous year. The fresh fish liver export price continues to indicate a deep setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2012, when the export prices increased by -X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the export prices for fresh or chilled fish livers and roes attained its peak figure level of $X per kg in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

Average export prices varied somewhat amongst the major exporting countries. In 2017, the country with the highest export price was Ecuador ($X per kg), while Peru ($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 Ecuador (-X% per year).

Fresh Fish Liver Imports

Imports in Latin America and the Caribbean

In 2017, the amount of fresh or chilled fish livers and roes imported in Latin America and the Caribbean totaled X tons, going down by -X% against the previous year. The fresh fish liver imports continue to indicate an abrupt reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017, with an increase of -X% y-o-y. The volume of imports peaked of X tons in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

In value terms, fresh fish liver imports totaled $X in 2017. The fresh fish liver imports continue to indicate a deep drop. The level of imports peaked of $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

Imports by Country

Bahamas (X tons) and Argentina (X tons) represented roughly X% of total imports of fresh or chilled fish livers and roes in 2017. Bolivia (X tons) ranks second in terms of the global imports with a X% share, followed by the Dominican Republic (X%) and Peru (X%). The following importers - Honduras (X kg) and Aruba (X kg) 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 Bolivia (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest fresh fish liver markets worldwide were Bahamas ($X), Argentina ($X) and Bolivia ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports.

Argentina (+X% per year) experienced the highest growth rate of imports, among the main importing countriesover the last decade, while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the imports figures.

Import Prices by Country

The fresh fish liver import price in Latin America and the Caribbean stood at $X per ton in 2017, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. Over the period from 2007 to 2017, it increased at an average annual rate of +X%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2012, when the import prices increased by X% against the previous year. The level of import price peaked of $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

There were significant differences in the average import prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2017, the country with the highest import price was the Dominican Republic ($X per ton), while Peru ($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 Aruba (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform