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United Kingdom: Frozen Eels Market 2022

Frozen Eels Market Size in the UK

In 2020, the UK frozen eels market decreased by -X% to $X for the first time since 2015, thus ending a four-year rising trend. Overall, consumption showed a deep downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the market value increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2019, and then declined remarkably in the following year.

Frozen Eels Exports

Exports from the UK

For the fifth year in a row, the UK recorded decline in shipments abroad of frozen eels, which decreased by -X% to X kg in 2020. Overall, exports faced a precipitous setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Exports peaked at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2020, exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, frozen eels exports fell markedly to $X in 2020. Over the period under review, exports saw a sharp contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when exports increased by X% y-o-y. Exports peaked at $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2020, exports failed to regain the momentum.

Exports by Country

Cyprus (X kg) was the main destination for frozen eels exports from the UK, with a approx. X% share of total exports.

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual growth rate of volume to Cyprus totaled -X%.

In value terms, Cyprus ($X) also remains the key foreign market for frozen eels exports from the UK.

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Cyprus totaled -X%.

Export Prices by Country

The average frozen eels export price stood at $X per ton in 2020, surging by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price posted a prominent increase. As a result, export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Cyprus.

From 2007 to 2020, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Cyprus amounted to +X% per year.

Frozen Eels Imports

Imports into the UK

After four years of growth, overseas purchases of frozen eels decreased by -X% to X tons in 2020. In general, imports saw a pronounced slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2019, and then shrank dramatically in the following year.

In value terms, frozen eels imports declined sharply to $X in 2020. Overall, imports showed a deep setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of X% year-to-year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. from 2014 to 2020, the growth imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2020, New Zealand (X tons) constituted the largest frozen eels supplier to the UK, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, frozen eels imports from New Zealand exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Belgium (X tons), twofold. Denmark (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual growth rate of volume from New Zealand amounted to -X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Belgium (+X% per year) and Denmark (+X% per year).

In value terms, Belgium ($X) constituted the largest supplier of frozen eels to the UK, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by New Zealand ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Denmark, with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual growth rate of value from Belgium amounted to +X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: New Zealand (-X% per year) and Denmark (+X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average frozen eels import price stood at $X per ton in 2020, rising by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, showed a noticeable curtailment. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2020, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2020, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the price for New Zealand ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands, 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 eels in the world?

The countries with the highest volumes of frozen eels consumption in 2020 were China, India and the U.S., with a combined 61% share of global consumption. These countries were followed by Denmark, Indonesia, New Zealand, Qatar, Hong Kong SAR, Vietnam, Bangladesh, Taiwan Chinese), Canada and Germany, which together accounted for a further 29%.

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

Indonesia remains the largest frozen eels producing country worldwide, comprising approx. 42% of total volume. Moreover, frozen eels production in Indonesia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, India, twofold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by Malaysia, with a 8.7% share.

What are the leading suppliers of frozen eels to the UK?

In value terms, Belgium constituted the largest supplier of frozen eels to the UK, comprising 50% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by New Zealand, with a 24% share of total imports. It was followed by Denmark, with a 14% share.

What are the leading importers of frozen eels from the UK?

In value terms, Cyprus remains the key foreign market for frozen eels exports from the UK.

What is the average export price for frozen eels in the UK?

In 2020, the average frozen eels export price amounted to $39,175 per ton, jumping by 225% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for frozen eels in the UK?

The average frozen eels import price stood at $12,396 per ton in 2020, increasing by 46% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the frozen eels 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 2025.

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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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1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND THE AI PLATFORM
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4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
2. MARKET TRENDSThis Chapter is Available Only for the Professional EditionPRO
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. MOST PROMISING PRODUCTS FOR DIVERSIFICATION

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
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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. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Export
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
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. 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. 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: 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
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