Northern America: Battered Fish Fillet Market 2025

Battered Fish Fillet Market Size in Northern America

The North American battered fish fillet market was estimated at $X in 2021, growing by 1.9% against the previous year. The total consumption indicated a buoyant increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +8.7% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption decreased by -2.3% against 2019 indices. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Battered Fish Fillet Production in Northern America

In value terms, battered fish fillet production expanded modestly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total production indicated a strong expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +8.7% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production decreased by -2.7% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 35% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2021, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Battered Fish Fillet Exports

Exports in Northern America

After three years of decline, overseas shipments of fish fillets in batter or breadcrumbs increased by 16% to X tons in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a mild curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by 60% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, battered fish fillet exports soared to $X in 2021. In general, exports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by 33% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Canada represented the major exporting country with an export of around X tons, which accounted for 62% of total exports. It was distantly followed by the United States (X tons), comprising a 38% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main exporting countries, was attained by Canada (with a CAGR of +3.0%).

In value terms, the largest battered fish fillet supplying countries in Northern America were Canada ($X) and the United States ($X).

Canada, with a CAGR of +1.8%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among the main exporting countries over the period under review.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Northern America stood at $X per ton in 2021, leveling off at the previous year. Over the last nine-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.5%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 13% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the peak figure in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while Canada stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (+3.9%).

Battered Fish Fillet Imports

Imports in Northern America

In 2021, the amount of fish fillets in batter or breadcrumbs imported in Northern America declined to X tons, which is down by -9% on 2020 figures. Over the period under review, imports, however, posted resilient growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of 36%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, battered fish fillet imports shrank to $X in 2021. Total imports indicated a measured expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.8% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +10.8% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when imports increased by 26% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2021, the United States (X tons) was the largest importer of fish fillets in batter or breadcrumbs, creating 85% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Canada (X tons), making up a 15% share of total imports.

The United States was also the fastest-growing in terms of the fish fillets in batter or breadcrumbs imports, with a CAGR of +9.9% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, Canada (+1.6%) displayed positive paces of growth. While the share of the United States (+11 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2021, the share of Canada (-11.1 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, the United States ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported fish fillets in batter or breadcrumbs in Northern America, comprising 77% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Canada ($X), with a 23% share of total imports.

In the United States, battered fish fillet imports expanded at an average annual rate of +3.7% over the period from 2012-2021.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Northern America stood at $X per ton in 2021, with an increase of 9.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, recorded a abrupt descent. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Canada ($X per ton), while the United States totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Canada (-1.5%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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