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Nigeria - Fresh or Chilled Anchovies - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights

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Nigeria: Market for Fresh Or Chilled Anchovies 2025

Market Size for Fresh Or Chilled Anchovies in Nigeria

The Nigerien fresh or chilled anchovies market dropped dramatically to $X in 2021, which is down by -27% against the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, enjoyed a measured increase. Fresh or chilled anchovies consumption peaked at $X in 2020, and then declined dramatically in the following year.

Production of Fresh Or Chilled Anchovies in Nigeria

In value terms, fresh or chilled anchovies production totaled $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, the total production indicated a buoyant increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.7% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production decreased by -6.0% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the production volume increased by 51% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2021, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Fresh Or Chilled Anchovies

Exports from Nigeria

In 2021, after two years of decline, there was decline in overseas shipments of fresh or chilled anchovieses, when their volume decreased by 0% to X kg. In general, exports faced a precipitous shrinkage. The smallest decline of 99.9% was in 2019. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X kg in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, fresh or chilled anchovies exports stood at $X in 2021. Overall, exports showed a precipitous curtailment. The smallest decline of 99.9% was in 2019. The exports peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

From 2016 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to No country was relatively modest.

From 2016 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to No country was relatively modest.

Imports of Fresh Or Chilled Anchovies

Imports into Nigeria

Fresh or chilled anchovies imports into Nigeria stood at X kg in 2020, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year's figure. Overall, imports showed significant growth. The smallest decline of 99.9% was in 2019. Imports peaked in 2020 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, fresh or chilled anchovies imports totaled $X in 2020. In general, imports enjoyed a significant expansion. The smallest decline of 99.9% was in 2019. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2020 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

In 2020, Norway (X kg) was the main fresh or chilled anchovies supplier to Nigeria, accounting for a approx. 100% share of total imports.

From 2018 to 2020, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Norway was relatively modest.

In value terms, Norway ($X) constituted the largest supplier of fresh or chilled anchovieses to Nigeria.

From 2018 to 2020, the average annual growth rate of value from Norway was relatively modest.

Import Prices by Country

In 2020, the average fresh or chilled anchovies import price amounted to $X per ton, remaining stable against the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when the average import price decreased by 99.9%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs in 2020 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for Norway.

From 2018 to 2020, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Norway amounted to 0.0% per year.

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The countries with the highest volumes of in 2021 were Oman, Morocco and Georgia, together accounting for 54% of global consumption. These countries were followed by Italy, Peru, Croatia, Spain, Turkey, Greece, the United Arab Emirates and Germany, which together accounted for a further 35%.
The country with the largest volume of fresh or chilled anchovies production was Oman, comprising approx. 52% of total volume. Moreover, fresh or chilled anchovies production in Oman exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Portugal, fourfold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by Georgia, with a 12% share.
In value terms, Greece, Croatia $561) and Italy $179) were the largest fresh or chilled anchovies suppliers to Nigeria.
The average fresh or chilled anchovies export price stood at $17,188 per ton in 2018, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year.
In 2021, the average fresh or chilled anchovies import price amounted to $21,015 per ton, surging by 1,507% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the market for fresh or chilled anchovies in Nigeria. 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:

    Country coverage:

    • Nigeria

    Data coverage:

    • Market volume and value
    • Per Capita consumption
    • Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
    • Trade (exports and imports) in Nigeria
    • Export and import prices
    • Market trends, drivers and restraints
    • Key market players and their profiles

    Reasons to buy this report:

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    • Find deeper insights into current market developments
    • Discover vital success factors affecting the market

    This report is designed for manufacturers, distributors, importers, and wholesalers, as well as for investors, consultants and advisors.

    In this report, you can find information that helps you to make informed decisions on the following issues:

    1. How to diversify your business and benefit from new market opportunities
    2. How to load your idle production capacity
    3. How to boost your sales on overseas markets
    4. How to increase your profit margins
    5. How to make your supply chain more sustainable
    6. How to reduce your production and supply chain costs
    7. How to outsource production to other countries
    8. How to prepare your business for global expansion

    While doing this research, we combine the accumulated expertise of our analysts and the capabilities of artificial intelligence. The AI-based platform, developed by our data scientists, constitutes the key working tool for business analysts, empowering them to discover deep insights and ideas from the marketing data.

    1. 1. INTRODUCTION

      Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business

      1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
      2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND THE AI PLATFORM
      3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
      4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
    2. 2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

      A Quick Overview of Market Performance

      1. KEY FINDINGS
      2. MARKET TRENDSThis Chapter is Available Only for the Professional EditionPRO
    3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

      Understanding the Current State of The Market and its Prospects

      1. MARKET SIZE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
      2. MARKET STRUCTURE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
      3. TRADE BALANCE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
      4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
      5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2035
    4. 4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCTS FOR DIVERSIFICATION

      Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

      1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
      2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
      3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCTS
      4. MOST TRADED PRODUCTS
      5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCTS FOR EXPORTS
    5. 5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

      Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

      1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
      2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
      3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
      4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
    6. 6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

      Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Export

      1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
      2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
      3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
      4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
      5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
    7. 7. PRODUCTION

      The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

      1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    8. 8. IMPORTS

      The Largest Import Supplying Countries

      1. IMPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
      2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
      3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
    9. 9. EXPORTS

      The Largest Destinations for Exports

      1. EXPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
      2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
      3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
    10. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

      The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

    11. LIST OF TABLES

      1. Key Findings In 2024
      2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
      3. Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
      4. Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
      5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
      6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
      7. Import Prices, By Country, 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, 2012–2024
    12. LIST OF FIGURES

      1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
      2. Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
      3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
      4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
      5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
      6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
      7. Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
      8. Market Volume Forecast to 2035
      9. Market Value Forecast to 2035
      10. Market Size and Growth, By Product
      11. Average Per Capita Consumption, By Product
      12. Exports and Growth, By Product
      13. Export Prices and Growth, By Product
      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: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
      22. Production, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
      23. Imports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
      24. Imports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
      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, 2012–2024
      29. Exports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
      30. Exports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
      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, 2012–2024

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