Netherlands: Market for Smoked Fish Other than Salmon and Herring 2025

Market Size for Smoked Fish Other than Salmon and Herring in the Netherlands

The Dutch market for smoked fish other than salmon and herring shrank remarkably to $X in 2021, falling by -38.2% against the previous year. In general, consumption recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X, and then contracted markedly in the following year.

Production of Smoked Fish Other than Salmon and Herring in the Netherlands

In value terms, production of smoked fish other than salmon and herring dropped remarkably to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 99% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X, and then contracted remarkably in the following year.

Exports of Smoked Fish Other than Salmon and Herring

Exports from the Netherlands

In 2021, shipments abroad of smoked fish other than salmon and herring increased by 14% to X tons, rising for the third year in a row after two years of decline. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a slight descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 24%. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, exports of smoked fish other than salmon and herring surged to $X in 2021. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the exports of reached the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Belgium (X tons), Germany (X tons) and France (X tons) were the main destinations of exports of smoked fish other than salmon and herring from the Netherlands, with a combined 83% share of total exports. The UK, Italy, Spain and Greece lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 8.9%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Italy (with a CAGR of +24.2%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, Belgium ($X), Germany ($X) and France ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for smoked fish other than salmon and herring exported from the Netherlands worldwide, together accounting for 80% of total exports. Italy, the UK, Spain and Greece lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 9.8%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Italy, with a CAGR of +23.5%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average export price for smoked fish other than salmon and herring amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 9.6% against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Greece ($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 Spain (+8.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Smoked Fish Other than Salmon and Herring

Imports into the Netherlands

For the third consecutive year, the Netherlands recorded decline in overseas purchases of smoked fish other than salmon and herring, which decreased by -44.7% to X tons in 2021. In general, imports continue to indicate a pronounced downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when imports increased by 73%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2017 to 2021, the growth of imports of remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, imports of smoked fish other than salmon and herring fell to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports recorded a slight reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when imports increased by 98% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2017 to 2021, the growth of imports of failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Denmark (X tons), Turkey (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main suppliers of imports of smoked fish other than salmon and herring to the Netherlands, with a combined 73% share of total imports. Iceland, Ireland, Vietnam, Ecuador, Belgium and the UK lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 19%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Iceland (with a CAGR of +106.9%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Denmark ($X), Turkey ($X) and Germany ($X) appeared to be the largest smoked fish other than salmon and herring suppliers to the Netherlands, together accounting for 73% of total imports. These countries were followed by Vietnam, Belgium, Iceland, Ireland, Ecuador and the UK, which together accounted for a further 17%.

Iceland, with a CAGR of +125.8%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers 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 import price for smoked fish other than salmon and herring amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 54% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.0%. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Vietnam (+21.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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