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Overview of the Global Market for Dried Or Smoked Fish

Market Size for Dried Or Smoked Fish

The global dried or smoked fish market expanded modestly to $X in 2021, picking up by 3.3% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +1.6% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Global consumption peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Dried Or Smoked Fish

In value terms, dried or smoked fish production dropped slightly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +1.3% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 8.5%. Over the period under review, global production hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Dried Or Smoked Fish

Exports

In 2021, approx. X tons of dried or smoked fish were exported worldwide; reducing by -5.9% on 2020 figures. Over the period under review, exports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 11% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons, and then declined in the following year.

In value terms, dried or smoked fish exports totaled $X in 2021. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +2.4% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being observed in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when exports increased by 9.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the global exports hit record highs in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

In 2021, Norway (X tons), distantly followed by Poland (X tons), China (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and Sweden (X tons) represented the major exporters of dried or smoked fish, together generating 48% of total exports. Vietnam (X tons), Denmark (X tons), Germany (X tons), Canada (X tons), Thailand (X tons), Belarus (X tons), Lithuania (X tons) and the United Arab Emirates (X tons) held a little share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Belarus (with a CAGR of +25.0%), while shipments for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest dried or smoked fish supplying countries worldwide were Poland ($X), Norway ($X) and the Netherlands ($X), together comprising 38% of global exports. Germany, China, Denmark, Lithuania, Sweden, Vietnam, Canada, Belarus, Thailand and the United Arab Emirates lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 35%.

In terms of the main exporting countries, Belarus, with a CAGR of +18.9%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average dried or smoked fish export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, rising by 7.7% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.5%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the average export price increased by 9.4%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton; afterwards, it flattened through to 2021.

Prices varied noticeably country of origin: the country with the highest price was Poland ($X per ton), while the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Thailand (+6.5%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Dried Or Smoked Fish

Imports

In 2021, overseas purchases of dried or smoked fish decreased by -2.5% to X tons for the first time since 2017, thus ending a three-year rising trend. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.2% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when imports increased by 9.5% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons, and then declined slightly in the following year.

In value terms, dried or smoked fish imports rose to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +1.7% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by 6.2%. Global imports peaked in 2021 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Germany (X tons), Portugal (X tons), Italy (X tons), China (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons), Sweden (X tons), the United States (X tons), Nigeria (X tons), Sri Lanka (X tons), Spain (X tons), Malaysia (X tons) and Russia (X tons) represented the main importer of dried or smoked fish in the world, making up 58% of total import. France (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for China (with a CAGR of +31.4%), while purchases for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), Italy ($X) and Portugal ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2021, with a combined 30% share of global imports. The United States, Sweden, the Netherlands, France, Spain, Russia, China, Nigeria, Sri Lanka and Malaysia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 31%.

In terms of the main importing countries, China, with a CAGR of +26.5%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average dried or smoked fish import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, rising by 6.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Global import price peaked at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while Malaysia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Russia (+3.3%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

The country with the largest volume of dried or smoked fish consumption was Iceland, comprising approx. 67% of total volume. Moreover, dried or smoked fish consumption in Iceland exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, China, more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by the United States, with a 3.3% share.
The country with the largest volume of dried or smoked fish production was Iceland, comprising approx. 67% of total volume. Moreover, dried or smoked fish production in Iceland exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, China, more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by the United States, with a 3.1% share.
In value terms, Poland, Norway and the Netherlands appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2020, together accounting for 34% of global exports. China, Germany, Sweden, Denmark, Iceland, Vietnam, Lithuania, Spain, Thailand and Tokelau lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 37%.
In value terms, the largest dried or smoked fish importing markets worldwide were Germany, Italy and Portugal, with a combined 28% share of global imports. These countries were followed by Sweden, the United States, the Netherlands, France, Spain, China, Russia, Nigeria, Brazil and Sri Lanka, which together accounted for a further 31%.
In 2020, the average dried or smoked fish export price amounted to $7,846 per ton, which is down by -2% against the previous year.
The average dried or smoked fish import price stood at $7,102 per ton in 2020, reducing by -8.8% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the global market for dried or smoked fish. 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 10202100 - Fish fillets, dried, salted or in brine, but not smoked
  • Prodcom 10202350 - Dried fish, whether or not salted, fish, salted but not dried, fish in brine (excluding fillets, smoked, heads, tails and maws)
  • Prodcom 10202425 - Smoked Pacific, Atlantic and Danube salmon (including fillets, e xcluding heads, tails and maws)
  • Prodcom 10202455 - Smoked herrings (including fillets, excluding heads, tails and maws)
  • Prodcom 10202485 - Smoked fish (excluding herrings, Pacific, Atlantic and Danube salmon), including fillets, excluding head, tails and maws
  • Prodcom 10202200 - Flours, meals and pellets of fish, fit for human consumption, f ish livers and roes, dried, smoked, salted or in brine

Country coverage:

Worldwide - the report contains statistical data for 200 countries and includes detailed profiles of the 50 largest consuming countries:

+ the largest producing countries

Data coverage:

  • Global market volume and value
  • Per Capita consumption
  • Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
  • Global production, split by region and country
  • Global trade (exports and imports)
  • Export and import prices
  • Market trends, drivers and restraints
  • Key market players and their profiles

Reasons to buy this report:

  • Take advantage of the latest data
  • Find deeper insights into current market developments
  • Discover vital success factors affecting the market

This report is designed for manufacturers, distributors, importers, and wholesalers, as well as for investors, consultants and advisors.

In this report, you can find information that helps you to make informed decisions on the following issues:

  1. How to diversify your business and benefit from new market opportunities
  2. How to load your idle production capacity
  3. How to boost your sales on overseas markets
  4. How to increase your profit margins
  5. How to make your supply chain more sustainable
  6. How to reduce your production and supply chain costs
  7. How to outsource production to other countries
  8. How to prepare your business for global expansion

While doing this research, we combine the accumulated expertise of our analysts and the capabilities of artificial intelligence. The AI-based platform, developed by our data scientists, constitutes the key working tool for business analysts, empowering them to discover deep insights and ideas from the marketing data.

  1. 1. INTRODUCTION

    Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business

    1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
    2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND 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 TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO

  3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

    Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects

    1. MARKET SIZE
    2. CONSUMPTION BY COUNTRY
    3. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030

  4. 4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

    Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
    2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
    3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
    4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
    5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT

  5. 5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

    Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    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 Exports

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    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. GLOBAL PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
    2. PRODUCTION BY COUNTRY

  8. 8. GLOBAL IMPORTS

    The Largest Importers on The Market and How They Succeed

    1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY

  9. 9. GLOBAL EXPORTS

    The Largest Exporters on The Market and How They Succeed

    1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
    2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY

  10. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

    The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO

  11. 11. COUNTRY PROFILES

    The Largest Markets And Their Profiles

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    • United States
    • China
    • Japan
    • Germany
    • United Kingdom
    • France
    • Brazil
    • Italy
    • Russian Federation
    • India
    • Canada
    • Australia
    • Republic of Korea
    • Spain
    • Mexico
    • Indonesia
    • Netherlands
    • Turkey
    • Saudi Arabia
    • Switzerland
    • Sweden
    • Nigeria
    • Poland
    • Belgium
    • Argentina
    • Norway
    • Austria
    • Thailand
    • United Arab Emirates
    • Colombia
    • Denmark
    • South Africa
    • Malaysia
    • Israel
    • Singapore
    • Egypt
    • Philippines
    • Finland
    • Chile
    • Ireland
    • Pakistan
    • Greece
    • Portugal
    • Kazakhstan
    • Algeria
    • Czech Republic
    • Qatar
    • Peru
    • Romania
    • Vietnam

  12. 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, By Country, 2018–2024
    5. Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    6. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    7. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    8. Import Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
    9. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    10. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    11. Export Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024

  13. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    2. Market Value, 2012–2024
    3. Consumption, By Country, 2024
    4. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
    5. Market Value Forecast to 2030
    6. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
    7. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
    8. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
    9. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
    10. Production Volume And Growth
    11. Exports And Growth
    12. Export Prices And Growth
    13. Market Size And Growth
    14. Per Capita Consumption
    15. Imports And Growth
    16. Import Prices
    17. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    18. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
    19. Production, By Country, 2024
    20. Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    21. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    22. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
    23. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
    24. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    25. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    26. Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
    27. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    28. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
    29. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
    30. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    31. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    32. Export Prices, 2012–2024

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