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U.S.: Frozen Tilapias Market 2022

Frozen Tilapias Market Size in the U.S.

After two years of growth, the U.S. frozen tilapias market decreased by -X% to $X in 2020. In general, consumption saw buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the market value increased by X% against the previous year. Frozen tilapias consumption peaked at $X in 2019, and then reduced in the following year.

Frozen Tilapias Exports

Exports from the U.S.

Frozen tilapias exports from the U.S. dropped significantly to X tons in 2020, with a decrease of -X% on 2019. In general, exports continue to indicate a abrupt contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2020, exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, frozen tilapias exports contracted notably to $X in 2020. Overall, exports showed a deep reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, exports hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2020, exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Guatemala (X tons), Honduras (X tons) and Panama (X tons) were the main destinations of frozen tilapias exports from the U.S., with a combined X% share of total exports. These countries were followed by China, Canada, Vietnam, Nicaragua and Australia, which together accounted for a further X 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Nicaragua, while exports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for frozen tilapias exported from the U.S. were Guatemala ($X), Honduras ($X) and Canada ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports. Vietnam, Panama, China, Nicaragua and Australia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of 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 tilapias export price stood at $X per ton in 2020, increasing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. from 2019 to 2020, the growth in terms of the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2020, the country with the highest price was Nicaragua ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to China ($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 Canada, while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Frozen Tilapias Imports

Imports into the U.S.

For the third year in a row, the U.S. recorded growth in supplies from abroad of frozen tilapias, which increased by X% to X tons in 2020. In general, imports continue to indicate a resilient expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2020 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, frozen tilapias imports reduced to $X in 2020. Over the period under review, imports saw a buoyant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2020, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2020, China (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of frozen tilapias to the U.S., with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, frozen tilapias imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Taiwan (Chinese) (X tons), twofold.

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China totaled +X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Taiwan (Chinese) (+X% per year) and Vietnam (+X% per year).

In value terms, China ($X), Taiwan (Chinese) ($X) and Vietnam ($X) were the largest frozen tilapias suppliers to the U.S., together accounting for X% of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, Taiwan (Chinese) saw the highest growth rate of 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 2020, the average frozen tilapias import price amounted to $X per ton, dropping by -X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded a noticeable curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 an increase of X% y-o-y. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. from 2015 to 2020, the growth in terms of the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2020, the country with the highest price was Vietnam ($X per ton), while the price for China ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Vietnam, while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for frozen tilapias in the world?

The countries with the highest volumes of frozen tilapias consumption in 2020 were China, the U.S. and Cote d'Ivoire, together comprising 54% of global consumption. Mexico, Thailand, Kenya, Saudi Arabia, Ghana, France, South Africa and the UK lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 27%.

What are the largest producers of frozen tilapias in the world?

China constituted the country with the largest volume of frozen tilapias production, accounting for 82% of total volume. Moreover, frozen tilapias production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Thailand, tenfold. Vietnam ranked third in terms of total production with a 5.9% share.

What are the leading suppliers of frozen tilapias to the U.S.?

In value terms, the largest frozen tilapias suppliers to the U.S. were China, Taiwan Chinese) and Vietnam, with a combined 97% share of total imports.

What are the leading importers of frozen tilapias from the U.S.?

In value terms, the largest markets for frozen tilapias exported from the U.S. were Guatemala, Honduras and Canada, together comprising 53% of total exports. These countries were followed by Vietnam, Panama, China, Nicaragua and Australia, which together accounted for a further 26%.

What is the average export price for frozen tilapias in the U.S.?

In 2020, the average frozen tilapias export price amounted to $1,906 per ton, picking up by 3.6% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for frozen tilapias in the U.S.?

In 2020, the average frozen tilapias import price amounted to $1,423 per ton, waning by -21.3% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the frozen tilapias market in the U.S.. 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.

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1. INTRODUCTION

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Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
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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