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Nepal: Market for Frozen Fish And Seafood 2025

Market Size for Frozen Fish And Seafood in Nepal

The Nepalese frozen fish and seafood market reached $X in 2022, growing by X% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Production of Frozen Fish And Seafood in Nepal

In value terms, frozen fish and seafood production rose remarkably to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the production volume increased by X%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Frozen Fish And Seafood

Exports from Nepal

In 2021, shipments abroad of frozen fish and seafood decreased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. In general, exports recorded a abrupt downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, frozen fish and seafood exports amounted to $X in 2021. Overall, exports showed a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

The Dominican Republic (X tons) was the main destination for frozen fish and seafood exports from Nepal, accounting for a X% share of total exports. It was followed by China (X kg), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to the Dominican Republic was relatively modest.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to the Dominican Republic was relatively modest.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average frozen fish and seafood export price amounted to $X per ton, remaining stable against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the Dominican Republic ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to China stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to China (X%).

Imports of Frozen Fish And Seafood

Imports into Nepal

In 2022, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in overseas purchases of frozen fish and seafood, when their volume increased by X% to X tons. In general, imports showed a resilient expansion. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, frozen fish and seafood imports surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports saw a buoyant increase. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Vietnam (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of frozen fish and seafood to Nepal, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, frozen fish and seafood imports from Vietnam exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, India (X tons), sixfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Vietnam totaled X%.

In value terms, Vietnam ($X) constituted the largest supplier of frozen fish and seafood to Nepal, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by India ($X), with a X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Vietnam totaled X%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average frozen fish and seafood import price amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by X% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated temperate growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the average import price increased by X%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then fell remarkably in the following year.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was India ($X per ton), while the price for Vietnam totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by India (X%).

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This report provides an in-depth analysis of the market for frozen fish and seafood in Nepal. 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 10201330 - Frozen whole salt water fish
Prodcom 10201360 - Frozen whole fresh water fish
Prodcom 10201400 - Frozen fish fillets
Prodcom 10201500 - Frozen fish meat without bones (excluding fillets)
Prodcom 10201600 - Frozen fish livers and roes

Country coverage:

Nepal

Data coverage:

Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in Nepal
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 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 TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
2. MARKET STRUCTURE
3. TRADE BALANCE
4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
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 Exports
This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
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
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
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, 2012–2024
3. Market Value, 2012–2024
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2024
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 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 Of Destination, 2012–2024
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
2. Market Value, 2012–2024
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2024
8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
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, 2012–2024
22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
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 Of Origin, 2012–2024
29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
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 Of Destination, 2012–2024