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Spain: Frozen Yellowfin Tuna Market 2022

Frozen Yellowfin Tuna Market Size in Spain

The Spanish frozen yellowfin tuna market shrank to $X in 2020, falling by -X% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). Overall, consumption, however, enjoyed a modest increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the market value increased by X% year-to-year. Frozen yellowfin tuna consumption peaked at $X in 2019, and then dropped in the following year.

Frozen Yellowfin Tuna Exports

Exports from Spain

After seven years of decline, shipments abroad of frozen yellowfin tuna increased by X% to X tons in 2020. Over the period under review, exports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2011 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2020, exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, frozen yellowfin tuna exports totaled $X in 2020. Overall, exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2020, exports failed to regain the momentum.

Exports by Country

Seychelles (X tons), Mauritius (X tons) and Ecuador (X tons) were the main destinations of frozen yellowfin tuna exports from Spain, with a combined X% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Cabo Verde, Portugal, Italy, Ghana, Turkey, Tunisia, El Salvador, Morocco, Thailand and Indonesia, which together accounted for a further X 2007 to 2020, the biggest increases were in Indonesia (+X% per year), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for frozen yellowfin tuna exported from Spain were Seychelles ($X), Italy ($X) and Mauritius ($X), together accounting for X% of total exports. These countries were followed by Cabo Verde, Ecuador, Ghana, Portugal, El Salvador, Turkey, Indonesia, Thailand, Tunisia and Morocco, which together accounted for a further X (+X% per year) saw the highest rates of growth with regard to 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

The average frozen yellowfin tuna export price stood at $X per ton in 2020, shrinking by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, average export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2020, export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Tunisia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Italy, while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Frozen Yellowfin Tuna Imports

Imports into Spain

In 2020, imports of frozen yellowfin tuna into Spain contracted to X tons, with a decrease of -X% compared with the year before. Overall, imports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2020, imports failed to regain the momentum.

In value terms, frozen yellowfin tuna imports shrank to $X in 2020. Over the period under review, total imports indicated slight growth from 2007 to 2020: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last thirteen-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2020 figures, imports decreased by -X% against 2017 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2020, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Mexico (X tons), South Korea (X tons) and China (X tons) were the main suppliers of frozen yellowfin tuna imports to Spain, with a combined X% share of total imports.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by China (+X% per year), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Mexico ($X), South Korea ($X) and China ($X) appeared to be the largest frozen yellowfin tuna suppliers to Spain, with a combined X% share of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, China (+X% per year) recorded 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

The average frozen yellowfin tuna import price stood at $X per ton in 2020, which is down by -X% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2012 when the average import price increased by X% y-o-y. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2020, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2020, the countries with the highest prices were Mexico ($X per ton) and South Korea ($X per ton), while the price for El Salvador ($X per ton) and Curacao ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by El Salvador, while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

The countries with the highest volumes of frozen yellowfin tuna consumption in 2020 were Thailand, Taiwan Chinese) and Spain, together accounting for 37% of global consumption. These countries were followed by Papua New Guinea, Vietnam, Japan, Italy, Panama, Seychelles, France, Mauritius, China and Indonesia, which together accounted for a further 46%.
The countries with the highest volumes of frozen yellowfin tuna production in 2020 were Taiwan Chinese), Papua New Guinea and France, with a combined 41% share of global production.
In value terms, the largest frozen yellowfin tuna suppliers to Spain were Mexico, South Korea and China, with a combined 36% share of total imports.
In value terms, Seychelles, Italy and Mauritius appeared to be the largest markets for frozen yellowfin tuna exported from Spain worldwide, together accounting for 54% of total exports. These countries were followed by Cabo Verde, Ecuador, Ghana, Portugal, El Salvador, Turkey, Indonesia, Thailand, Tunisia and Morocco, which together accounted for a further 38%.
The average frozen yellowfin tuna export price stood at $1,969 per ton in 2020, with a decrease of -10.9% against the previous year.
The average frozen yellowfin tuna import price stood at $2,409 per ton in 2020, declining by -2.6% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the frozen yellowfin tuna market in Spain. 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 2025.

Product coverage:

    Country coverage:

    • Spain

    Data coverage:

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

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    1. 1. INTRODUCTION

      Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business

      1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
      2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND THE AI PLATFORM
      3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
      4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
    2. 2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

      A Quick Overview of Market Performance

      1. KEY FINDINGS
      2. MARKET TRENDSThis Chapter is Available Only for the Professional EditionPRO
    3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

      Understanding the Current State of The Market and its Prospects

      1. MARKET SIZE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
      2. MARKET STRUCTURE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
      3. TRADE BALANCE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
      4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
      5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2035
    4. 4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCTS FOR DIVERSIFICATION

      Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

      1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
      2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
      3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCTS
      4. MOST TRADED PRODUCTS
      5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCTS FOR EXPORTS
    5. 5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

      Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

      1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
      2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
      3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
      4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
    6. 6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

      Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Export

      1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
      2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
      3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
      4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
      5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
    7. 7. PRODUCTION

      The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

      1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    8. 8. IMPORTS

      The Largest Import Supplying Countries

      1. IMPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
      2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
      3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
    9. 9. EXPORTS

      The Largest Destinations for Exports

      1. EXPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
      2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
      3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
    10. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

      The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

    11. LIST OF TABLES

      1. Key Findings In 2024
      2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
      3. Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
      4. Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
      5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
      6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
      7. Import Prices, By Country, 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, 2012–2024
    12. LIST OF FIGURES

      1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
      2. Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
      3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
      4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
      5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
      6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
      7. Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
      8. Market Volume Forecast to 2035
      9. Market Value Forecast to 2035
      10. Market Size and Growth, By Product
      11. Average Per Capita Consumption, By Product
      12. Exports and Growth, By Product
      13. Export Prices and Growth, By Product
      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: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
      22. Production, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
      23. Imports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
      24. Imports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
      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, 2012–2024
      29. Exports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
      30. Exports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
      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, 2012–2024

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