SADC: Battered Fish Fillet Market 2025

Battered Fish Fillet Market Size in SADC

In 2021, after two years of growth, there was decline in the SADC battered fish fillet market, when its value decreased by -1.3% to $X. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +4.4% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2020, and then fell in the following year.

Battered Fish Fillet Production in SADC

In value terms, battered fish fillet production declined slightly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +4.5% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 12%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2020, and then contracted modestly in the following year.

Battered Fish Fillet Exports

Exports in SADC

In 2021, shipments abroad of fish fillets in batter or breadcrumbs increased by 3.3% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Overall, exports, however, recorded a abrupt decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 48% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, battered fish fillet exports totaled $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a deep downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 55%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

South Africa dominates exports structure, recording X tons, which was near 98% of total exports in 2021. Namibia (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Exports from South Africa decreased at an average annual rate of -6.1% from 2012 to 2021. Namibia experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. The shares of the largest exporters remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) remains the largest battered fish fillet supplier in SADC, comprising 98% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Namibia ($X), with a 1.8% share of total exports.

In South Africa, battered fish fillet exports contracted by an average annual rate of -5.4% over the period from 2012-2021.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in SADC stood at $X per ton in 2021, falling by -2.4% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the export price increased by 19% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Namibia (+10.7%).

Battered Fish Fillet Imports

Imports in SADC

In 2021, imports of fish fillets in batter or breadcrumbs in SADC shrank to X tons, waning by -9.4% on 2020. Overall, imports continue to indicate a abrupt descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 29%. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, battered fish fillet imports declined to $X in 2021. In general, imports continue to indicate a noticeable curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 22% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Democratic Republic of the Congo (X tons) was the major importer of fish fillets in batter or breadcrumbs, committing 67% of total imports. Mauritius (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total imports with an 18% share, followed by Angola (6.9%). Mozambique (X tons) and South Africa (X tons) took a little share of total imports.

Democratic Republic of the Congo was also the fastest-growing in terms of the fish fillets in batter or breadcrumbs imports, with a CAGR of +12.7% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, Mozambique (+9.1%) displayed positive paces of growth. By contrast, Mauritius (-4.8%), Angola (-21.4%) and South Africa (-31.9%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2021, the share of Democratic Republic of the Congo, Mauritius and Mozambique increased by +55, +3.1 and +2.1 percentage points, respectively.

In value terms, Democratic Republic of the Congo ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported fish fillets in batter or breadcrumbs in SADC, comprising 61% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Mauritius ($X), with a 23% share of total imports. It was followed by Angola, with an 8.6% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Democratic Republic of the Congo amounted to +15.8%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Mauritius (-4.4% per year) and Angola (-15.1% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the import price in SADC amounted to $X per ton, dropping by -5.1% against the previous year. Over the last nine-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.1%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 an increase of 36% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Mauritius ($X per ton), while Mozambique ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Angola (+8.0%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform