Romania: Frozen Fish Fillet Market 2025

Frozen Fish Fillet Market Size in Romania

In 2022, the Romanian frozen fish fillet market increased by 46% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption enjoyed a remarkable increase. As a result, consumption reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Frozen Fish Fillet Production in Romania

In value terms, frozen fish fillet production contracted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production faced a abrupt setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 11% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Frozen Fish Fillet Exports

Exports from Romania

In 2022, shipments abroad of frozen fish fillet increased by 28% to X tons, rising for the fourth consecutive year after six years of decline. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 115% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, frozen fish fillet exports surged to $X in 2022. In general, exports continue to indicate prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 142% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Moldova (X tons), Austria (X tons) and Cyprus (X tons) were the main destinations of frozen fish fillet exports from Romania, with a combined 48% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Austria (with a CAGR of +180.4%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Austria ($X), Sweden ($X) and Moldova ($X) were the largest markets for frozen fish fillet exported from Romania worldwide, together accounting for 44% of total exports.

Austria, with a CAGR of +275.9%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average frozen fish fillet export price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 2.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the average export price increased by 77%. The export price peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Sweden ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Germany ($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 Austria (+34.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Frozen Fish Fillet Imports

Imports into Romania

In 2022, supplies from abroad of frozen fish fillet increased by 36% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.4% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, frozen fish fillet imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, imports continue to indicate a buoyant increase. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the Netherlands (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of frozen fish fillet to Romania, with a 39% share of total imports. Moreover, frozen fish fillet imports from the Netherlands exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Vietnam (X tons), threefold. Kenya (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from the Netherlands stood at +26.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Vietnam (-9.7% per year) and Kenya (+56.1% per year).

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X), Kenya ($X) and Vietnam ($X) appeared to be the largest frozen fish fillet suppliers to Romania, with a combined 57% share of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, Kenya, with a CAGR of +64.8%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average frozen fish fillet import price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 8.6% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated strong growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +7.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, frozen fish fillet import price increased by +103.5% against 2013 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 27%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Denmark ($X per ton), while the price for the Netherlands ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Vietnam (+12.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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