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Pakistan: Frozen Fish Fillet Market 2025

Frozen Fish Fillet Market Size in Pakistan

In 2022, the Pakistani frozen fish fillet market increased by 126% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. In general, consumption saw a significant increase. Frozen fish fillet consumption peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Frozen Fish Fillet Production in Pakistan

In value terms, frozen fish fillet production totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the production volume increased by 290,002,800%. Frozen fish fillet production peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Frozen Fish Fillet Exports

Exports from Pakistan

In 2022, overseas shipments of frozen fish fillet increased by 41% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Overall, exports recorded a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 88% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, frozen fish fillet exports soared to $X in 2022. In general, exports saw resilient growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 83%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Saudi Arabia (X tons) was the main destination for frozen fish fillet exports from Pakistan, accounting for a 50% share of total exports. Moreover, frozen fish fillet exports to Saudi Arabia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Singapore (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Taiwan (Chinese) (X tons), with a 13% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Saudi Arabia stood at +41.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Singapore (+91.3% per year) and Taiwan (Chinese) (+12.8% per year).

In value terms, Saudi Arabia ($X) remains the key foreign market for frozen fish fillet exports from Pakistan, comprising 50% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Singapore ($X), with a 17% share of total exports. It was followed by Taiwan (Chinese), with a 6.4% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Saudi Arabia amounted to +49.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Singapore (+81.4% per year) and Taiwan (Chinese) (+15.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average frozen fish fillet export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by 3.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the average export price increased by 48%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Japan ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Thailand ($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 Indonesia (+6.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Frozen Fish Fillet Imports

Imports into Pakistan

After two years of decline, overseas purchases of frozen fish fillet increased by 137% to X tons in 2022. Overall, imports posted a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 205,821%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

In value terms, frozen fish fillet imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, imports saw a significant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when imports increased by 143,971% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Vietnam (X tons) constituted the largest frozen fish fillet supplier to Pakistan, accounting for a approx. 36% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Vietnam amounted to +9.0%.

In value terms, Vietnam ($X) constituted the largest supplier of frozen fish fillet to Pakistan.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Vietnam stood at +6.9%.

Import Prices by Country

The average frozen fish fillet import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by 96% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed pronounced growth. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Vietnam amounted to -2.0% per year.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for frozen fish fillet in the world?

The countries with the highest volumes of in 2021 were the United States, Vietnam and Germany, together comprising 43% of global consumption. These countries were followed by China, the UK, Japan, France, Poland, Spain, Italy, Mexico, Russia and Greenland, which together accounted for a further 34%.

What are the largest producers of frozen fish fillet in the world?

The countries with the highest volumes of in 2021 were Vietnam, China and the United States, together comprising 53% of global production. Germany, Norway, the UK, Chile, Russia, Greenland, Argentina, Iceland, Namibia and France lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 31%.

What are the leading suppliers of frozen fish fillet to Pakistan?

In value terms, Vietnam constituted the largest supplier of frozen fish fillet to Pakistan.

What are the leading importers of frozen fish fillet from Pakistan?

In value terms, Thailand emerged as the key foreign market for frozen fish fillet exports from Pakistan, comprising 80% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Taiwan Chinese), with a 20% share of total exports.

What is the average export price for frozen fish fillet in Pakistan?

The average frozen fish fillet export price stood at $1,197 per ton in 2021, waning by -29.8% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for frozen fish fillet in Pakistan?

In 2021, the average frozen fish fillet import price amounted to $3,493 per ton, dropping by -2.6% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the frozen fish fillet market in Pakistan. 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:

Prodcom 10201400 - Frozen fish fillets

Country coverage:

Pakistan

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

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1. INTRODUCTION

Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
2. MARKET STRUCTURE
3. TRADE BALANCE
4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
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1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2024
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
3. Market Value, 2012–2024
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2024
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 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 Of Destination, 2012–2024
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
2. Market Value, 2012–2024
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2024
8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
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, 2012–2024
22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
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 Of Origin, 2012–2024
29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
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 Of Destination, 2012–2024