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

Market Size for Smoked Fish Other than Salmon and Herring in Pakistan

The Pakistani market for smoked fish other than salmon and herring contracted modestly to $X in 2021, approximately mirroring the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, recorded a buoyant expansion. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Smoked Fish Other than Salmon and Herring in Pakistan

In value terms, production of smoked fish other than salmon and herring shrank modestly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, recorded a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 107% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production of hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Smoked Fish Other than Salmon and Herring

Exports from Pakistan

In 2021, overseas shipments of smoked fish other than salmon and herring decreased by -81.9% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Over the period under review, exports showed a abrupt decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 256%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2020, and then shrank sharply in the following year.

In value terms, exports of smoked fish other than salmon and herring reduced rapidly to $X in 2021. Overall, exports showed a deep contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 123%. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs at $X in 2020, and then reduced dramatically in the following year.

Exports by Country

Hong Kong SAR (X tons), Vietnam (X tons) and Bangladesh (X tons) were the main destinations of exports of smoked fish other than salmon and herring from Pakistan, with a combined 85% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Bangladesh (with a CAGR of +21.2%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, Vietnam ($X), Sri Lanka ($X) and Bangladesh ($X) were the largest markets for smoked fish other than salmon and herring exported from Pakistan worldwide, together comprising 91% of total exports.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Bangladesh, with a CAGR of +16.2%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average export price for smoked fish other than salmon and herring amounted to $X per ton, declining by -18.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a deep slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the average export price increased by 61%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was Sri Lanka ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Hong Kong SAR ($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 China (+7.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Imports of Smoked Fish Other than Salmon and Herring

Imports into Pakistan

In 2021, supplies from abroad of smoked fish other than salmon and herring decreased by -10% to X kg, falling for the fourth consecutive year after three years of growth. Overall, imports continue to indicate a dramatic descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by 164%. Imports peaked at X kg in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, imports of smoked fish other than salmon and herring dropped to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports faced a dramatic curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when imports increased by 229% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Nigeria (X kg) constituted the largest supplier of smoked fish other than salmon and herring to Pakistan, with a 89% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of smoked fish other than salmon and herring from Nigeria exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Thailand (X kg), eightfold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Nigeria totaled +4.3%.

In value terms, Nigeria ($X) constituted the largest supplier of smoked fish other than salmon and herring to Pakistan, comprising 94% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Thailand ($X), with a 6% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Nigeria amounted to +13.6%.

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for smoked fish other than salmon and herring stood at $X per ton in 2021, remaining constant against the previous year. In general, the import price enjoyed a buoyant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 an increase of 45% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Nigeria ($X per ton), while the price for Thailand amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Nigeria (+9.4%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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