Ukraine: Market for Frozen, Dried And Smoked Fish 2025

Market Size for Frozen, Dried And Smoked Fish in Ukraine

In 2022, after six years of growth, there was significant decline in the Ukrainian market for frozen, dried and smoked fish, when its value decreased by X% to $X. Overall, consumption showed a pronounced downturn. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Frozen, Dried And Smoked Fish in Ukraine

In value terms, frozen, dried and smoked fish production shrank slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production saw a perceptible contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Frozen, Dried And Smoked Fish

Exports from Ukraine

In 2022, overseas shipments of frozen, dried and smoked fish decreased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year rising trend. Overall, exports, however, saw a buoyant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2021, and then contracted remarkably in the following year.

In value terms, frozen, dried and smoked fish exports fell sharply to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2021, and then reduced notably in the following year.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons), Denmark (X tons) and the United States (X tons) were the main destinations of frozen, dried and smoked fish exports from Ukraine, with a combined X% share of total exports. Lithuania, Japan, the Netherlands, Hungary, Estonia, Azerbaijan, the Czech Republic, Moldova, Poland and Belarus lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Azerbaijan (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the United States ($X), Germany ($X) and Japan ($X) were the largest markets for frozen, dried and smoked fish exported from Ukraine worldwide, together accounting for X% of total exports. Denmark, the Netherlands, Lithuania, Azerbaijan, Hungary, the Czech Republic, Moldova, Poland, Belarus and Estonia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Azerbaijan, with a CAGR of X%, saw 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

In 2022, the average export price for frozen, dried and smoked fish amounted to $X per ton, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of X% against the previous year. The export price peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Japan ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Estonia ($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 Belarus (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Frozen, Dried And Smoked Fish

Imports into Ukraine

In 2022, approx. X tons of frozen, dried and smoked fish were imported into Ukraine; falling by X% compared with the year before. In general, imports saw a pronounced shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, frozen, dried and smoked fish imports fell markedly to $X in 2022. Overall, imports recorded a mild descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Norway (X tons), Iceland (X tons) and Estonia (X tons) were the main suppliers of frozen, dried and smoked fish imports to Ukraine, with a combined X% share of total imports. The United States, Faroe Islands, Canada, Latvia, the UK, Spain, the Netherlands, Argentina, Lithuania and Mauritania lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for the Netherlands (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Norway ($X), Iceland ($X) and the United States ($X) appeared to be the largest frozen, dried and smoked fish suppliers to Ukraine, together accounting for X% of total imports. Canada, Faroe Islands, Spain, the UK, Estonia, Argentina, the Netherlands, Latvia, Mauritania and Lithuania lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

The Netherlands, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for frozen, dried and smoked fish stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

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

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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