
United Kingdom - Fresh or Chilled Fish Fillets - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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Fresh Fish Fillet Market Size in the UK
In 2021, the UK fresh fish fillet market increased by 4.8% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after five years of decline. Overall, consumption, however, continues to indicate a mild curtailment. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.
Fresh Fish Fillet Production in the UK
In value terms, fresh fish fillet production fell modestly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +1.7% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the production volume increased by 45% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2021, production growth remained at a lower figure.
Fresh Fish Fillet Exports
Exports from the UK
In 2021, overseas shipments of fresh or chilled fish fillets decreased by -41.7% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after four years of growth. Overall, exports saw a abrupt downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when exports increased by 26% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2020 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.
In value terms, fresh fish fillet exports shrank dramatically to $X in 2021. In general, exports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when exports increased by 48% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2020 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.
Exports by Country
France (X tons) was the main destination for fresh fish fillet exports from the UK, accounting for a 68% share of total exports. Moreover, fresh fish fillet exports to France exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the United States (X tons), sixfold. Belgium (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 6.2% share.
From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to France stood at +2.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United States (+6.0% per year) and Belgium (-8.7% per year).
In value terms, France ($X) remains the key foreign market for fresh or chilled fish fillets exports from the UK, comprising 67% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the United States ($X), with a 14% share of total exports. It was followed by Belgium, with a 9.5% share.
From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to France stood at +5.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United States (+10.9% per year) and Belgium (-2.8% per year).
Export Prices by Country
In 2021, the average fresh fish fillet export price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 20% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +4.9%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.
Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the Netherlands ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Germany (+7.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.
Fresh Fish Fillet Imports
Imports into the UK
In 2021, the amount of fresh or chilled fish fillets imported into the UK dropped markedly to X tons, falling by -43.9% on the year before. In general, imports recorded a abrupt shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when imports increased by 2% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.
In value terms, fresh fish fillet imports contracted dramatically to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports faced a abrupt downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 4.9% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.
Imports by Country
Iceland (X tons), Norway (X tons) and Turkey (X tons) were the main suppliers of fresh fish fillet imports to the UK, with a combined 70% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Faroe Islands, Sri Lanka, Ireland, Spain, Denmark and the Netherlands, which together accounted for a further 25%.
From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Spain (with a CAGR of +55.7%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
In value terms, Norway ($X), Iceland ($X) and Turkey ($X) constituted the largest fresh fish fillet suppliers to the UK, with a combined 71% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Faroe Islands, Sri Lanka, Ireland, Spain, the Netherlands and Denmark, which together accounted for a further 24%.
Spain, with a CAGR of +60.9%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to 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
In 2021, the average fresh fish fillet import price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 30% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +4.1%. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.
Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Sri Lanka ($X per ton), while the price for Denmark ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Faroe Islands (+6.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.
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This report provides an in-depth analysis of the fresh fish fillet market in the UK. 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 2030.
Product coverage:
- Prodcom 10201100 - Fresh or chilled fish fillets and other fish meat without bones
Country coverage:
- United Kingdom
Data coverage:
- Market volume and value
- Per Capita consumption
- Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
- Trade (exports and imports) in the UK
- Export and import prices
- Market trends, drivers and restraints
- Key market players and their profiles
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1. INTRODUCTION
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- REPORT DESCRIPTION
- RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND THE AI PLATFORM
- DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
- GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A Quick Overview of Market Performance
- KEY FINDINGS
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- MARKET STRUCTURE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- TRADE BALANCE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- MARKET FORECAST TO 2035
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCTS FOR DIVERSIFICATION
Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
- TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
- BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
- MOST CONSUMED PRODUCTS
- MOST TRADED PRODUCTS
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5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
- TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
- TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
- TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
- LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS
Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Export
- TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
- TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
- UNSATURATED MARKETS
- TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
- MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION
The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
- PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
- IMPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- IMPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
- EXPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- EXPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
- EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS
The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2024
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Export Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Trade Balance, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Trade Balance, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Volume Forecast to 2035
- Market Value Forecast to 2035
- Market Size and Growth, By Product
- Average Per Capita Consumption, By Product
- Exports and Growth, By Product
- Export Prices and Growth, By Product
- Production Volume and Growth
- Exports and Growth
- Export Prices and Growth
- Market Size and Growth
- Per Capita Consumption
- Imports and Growth
- Import Prices
- Production, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Production, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Exports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Export Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
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