Netherlands: Market for Fresh Or Chilled Salmonoids Fillets 2025

Market Size for Fresh Or Chilled Salmonoids Fillets in the Netherlands

The Dutch market for fresh or chilled salmonoids fillets expanded slightly to $X in 2022, with an increase of 2.5% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +6.1% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Fresh Or Chilled Salmonoids Fillets in the Netherlands

In value terms, fresh or chilled salmonoids fillets production totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +6.0% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 45% against the previous year. Fresh or chilled salmonoids fillets production peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Fresh Or Chilled Salmonoids Fillets

Exports from the Netherlands

Fresh or chilled salmonoids fillets exports from the Netherlands contracted sharply to X tons in 2022, waning by -81.7% compared with the previous year. Overall, exports saw a deep downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by 820% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then declined notably in the following year.

In value terms, fresh or chilled salmonoids fillets exports reduced dramatically to $X in 2022. In general, exports showed a abrupt decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 550% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2021, and then shrank sharply in the following year.

Exports by Country

Belgium (X tons) was the main destination for fresh or chilled salmonoids fillets exports from the Netherlands, with a 40% share of total exports. Moreover, fresh or chilled salmonoids fillets exports to Belgium exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Italy (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Germany (X tons), with a 15% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Belgium amounted to +49.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Italy (+21.9% per year) and Germany (-25.1% per year).

In value terms, Belgium ($X), Italy ($X) and Germany ($X) constituted the largest markets for fresh or chilled salmonoids fillets exported from the Netherlands worldwide, with a combined 72% share of total exports.

Belgium, with a CAGR of +53.6%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for fresh or chilled salmonoids fillets stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by 10% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated a tangible expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.5% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, fresh or chilled salmonoids fillets export price increased by +36.3% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when the average export price increased by 38% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Israel ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the UK ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Italy (+6.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Fresh Or Chilled Salmonoids Fillets

Imports into the Netherlands

For the fourth consecutive year, the Netherlands recorded decline in supplies from abroad of fresh or chilled salmonoids fillets, which decreased by -3.4% to X tons in 2022. In general, imports faced a abrupt contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when imports increased by 282%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, fresh or chilled salmonoids fillets imports reduced notably to $X in 2022. Overall, imports showed a abrupt setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of 430%. Imports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Germany (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of fresh or chilled salmonoids fillets to the Netherlands, accounting for a 68% share of total imports. Moreover, fresh or chilled salmonoids fillets imports from Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, France (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was held by Denmark (X kg), with a 0.8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Germany amounted to +76.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: France (+19.6% per year) and Denmark (-48.0% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of fresh or chilled salmonoids fillets to the Netherlands, comprising 71% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by France ($X), with a 25% share of total imports. It was followed by Denmark, with a 0.8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Germany totaled +74.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: France (+15.4% per year) and Denmark (-45.7% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for fresh or chilled salmonoids fillets stood at $X per ton in 2022, shrinking by -17.8% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated a pronounced increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +4.1% 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 2015 an increase of 39%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Iceland ($X per ton), while the price for France ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Denmark (+4.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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