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Overview of the Global Market for Smoked Fish Other than Salmon and Herring

Market Size for Smoked Fish Other than Salmon and Herring

In 2021, the global market for smoked fish other than salmon and herring decreased by -3% to $X for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated a temperate increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.8% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption decreased by -29.5% against 2017 indices. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of the global market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Smoked Fish Other than Salmon and Herring

In value terms, production of smoked fish other than salmon and herring shrank to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, the total production indicated notable growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.7% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production decreased by -7.9% against 2017 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the production volume increased by 55% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2021, global production of growth remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Smoked Fish Other than Salmon and Herring

Exports

In 2021, shipments abroad of smoked fish other than salmon and herring increased by 4.1% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a noticeable downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when exports increased by 6.6%. The global exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, exports of smoked fish other than salmon and herring amounted to $X in 2021. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +1.4% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 9.6%. The global exports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Poland (X tons) and Turkey (X tons) were the key exporters of smoked fish other than salmon and herring in 2021, accounting for approx. 19% and 18% of total exports, respectively. China (X tons) took the next position in the ranking, followed by Denmark (X tons), Austria (X tons), Germany (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and Indonesia (X tons). All these countries together held approx. 37% share of total exports. Thailand (X tons), Lithuania (X tons), Norway (X tons), Belarus (X tons) and the Philippines (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Austria (with a CAGR of +121.4%), while shipments for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Poland ($X), Turkey ($X) and Denmark ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2021, together accounting for 47% of global exports. Germany, China, Austria, the Netherlands, Norway, Indonesia, Belarus, Lithuania, Thailand and the Philippines lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 40%.

Austria, with a CAGR of +108.0%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average export price for smoked fish other than salmon and herring amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 4.9% against the previous year. Over the last nine years, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.7%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 an increase of 36%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably country of origin: the country with the highest price was Norway ($X per ton), while Thailand ($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 (+19.3%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Smoked Fish Other than Salmon and Herring

Imports

In 2021, the amount of smoked fish other than salmon and herring imported worldwide declined to X tons, falling by -7.9% against the previous year. Overall, imports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 15%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of global imports of remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, imports of smoked fish other than salmon and herring shrank to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +2.7% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when imports increased by 18%. Over the period under review, global imports of reached the peak figure at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Germany (X tons), distantly followed by Burkina Faso (X tons) and Austria (X tons) were the largest importers of smoked fish other than salmon and herring, together achieving 58% of total imports. The UK (X tons), Russia (X tons), France (X tons), Canada (X tons), Belgium (X tons), Japan (X tons), the United States (X tons), Romania (X tons) and Australia (X tons) took a relatively small share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the leading importing countries, was attained by Russia (with a CAGR of +36.5%), while imports for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported smoked fish other than salmon and herring worldwide, comprising 49% of global imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Austria ($X), with a 6.6% share of global imports. It was followed by Canada, with a 4.4% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value in Germany stood at +9.4%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Austria (+23.9% per year) and Canada (+4.7% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for smoked fish other than salmon and herring stood at $X per ton in 2021, flattening at the previous year. Over the last nine-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.5%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the average import price increased by 15% against the previous year. Global import price peaked at $X per ton in 2020, and then shrank modestly in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Japan ($X per ton), while Burkina Faso ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Romania (+4.8%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

China remains the largest smoked fish other than salmon and herring consuming country worldwide, comprising approx. 16% of total volume. Moreover, consumption of smoked fish other than salmon and herring in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, the United States, threefold. India ranked third in terms of total consumption with a 6.6% share.
The country with the largest volume of production of smoked fish other than salmon and herring was China, comprising approx. 17% of total volume. Moreover, production of smoked fish other than salmon and herring in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, India, threefold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by the United States, with a 6.5% share.
In value terms, Poland, Denmark and Turkey appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2020, with a combined 45% share of global exports. China, Germany, Austria, Indonesia, the Netherlands, Norway, the Philippines, Thailand, Lithuania and Vietnam lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 43%.
In value terms, Germany constitutes the largest market for imported smoked fish other than salmon and herring worldwide, comprising 52% of global imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Austria, with a 6.4% share of global imports. It was followed by France, with a 4.3% share.
In 2020, the average export price for smoked fish other than salmon and herring amounted to $9,259 per ton, reducing by -2.8% against the previous year.
The average import price for smoked fish other than salmon and herring stood at $10,306 per ton in 2020, surging by 1.6% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the global market for smoked fish other than salmon and herring. 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 10202485 - Smoked fish (excluding herrings, Pacific, Atlantic and Danube salmon), including fillets, excluding head, tails and maws

Country coverage:

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

  • USA
  • 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

+ 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:

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  • 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 THE 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 TRENDSThis Chapter is Available Only for the Professional EditionPRO
  3. 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. 4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCTS FOR DIVERSIFICATION

    Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

    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. 5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

    Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

    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 Export

    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. PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
  8. 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. 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. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

    The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

  11. 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
  12. 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

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