Netherlands: Preserved Salmon Market 2024

Preserved Salmon Market Size in the Netherlands

The Dutch preserved salmon market declined notably to $X in 2021, reducing by -16.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated moderate growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.5% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption decreased by -29.3% against 2017 indices. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Preserved Salmon Production in the Netherlands

In value terms, preserved salmon production soared to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, recorded a slight downturn. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Preserved Salmon Exports

Exports from the Netherlands

In 2021, overseas shipments of salmon (prepared or preserved) increased by 28% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after four years of decline. Overall, exports enjoyed a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by 484%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, preserved salmon exports surged to $X in 2021. In general, exports showed a significant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by 669%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Belgium (X tons), Germany (X tons) and the UK (X tons) were the main destinations of preserved salmon exports from the Netherlands, with a combined 78% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Ireland, the United States, Denmark and Liechtenstein, which together accounted for a further 18%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Liechtenstein (with a CAGR of +407.2%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Belgium ($X), Germany ($X) and the UK ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for preserved salmon exported from the Netherlands worldwide, together accounting for 78% of total exports. These countries were followed by Ireland, Liechtenstein, the United States and Denmark, which together accounted for a further 18%.

Liechtenstein, with a CAGR of +477.5%, recorded 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

In 2021, the average preserved salmon export price amounted to $X per ton, growing by 5.9% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.5%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of 32%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Liechtenstein ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Denmark ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Liechtenstein (+13.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Preserved Salmon Imports

Imports into the Netherlands

In 2021, approx. X tons of salmon (prepared or preserved) were imported into the Netherlands; shrinking by -55.3% against 2020 figures. Overall, imports showed a pronounced contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 212%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons, and then dropped dramatically in the following year.

In value terms, preserved salmon imports reduced markedly to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 164% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X, and then shrank dramatically in the following year.

Imports by Country

The United States (X tons), China (X tons) and Thailand (X tons) were the main suppliers of preserved salmon imports to the Netherlands, together accounting for 78% of total imports. Belgium, Germany, Denmark and France lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 21%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for France (with a CAGR of +16.4%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the United States ($X), Belgium ($X) and Thailand ($X) constituted the largest preserved salmon suppliers to the Netherlands, with a combined 71% share of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, Thailand, with a CAGR of +15.2%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average preserved salmon import price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 29% against the previous year. Over the last nine-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of +4.6%. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (+13.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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