World - Smoked Herrings - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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Smoked Herring Market Size
The global smoked herring market fell slightly to $X in 2022, which is down by -1.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption saw a abrupt descent. Global consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.
Smoked Herring Production
In value terms, smoked herring production declined slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production recorded a abrupt decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the production volume increased by 15%. Over the period under review, global production reached the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.
Smoked Herring Exports
Exports
In 2022, overseas shipments of smoked herrings decreased by -6.8% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after three years of growth. Overall, exports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of 17%. The global exports peaked at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.
In value terms, smoked herring exports expanded modestly to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +2.9% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by 11% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the global exports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.
Exports by Country
Canada dominates exports structure, reaching X tons, which was approx. 77% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Belarus (X tons) and China (X tons), together making up a 12% share of total exports. The following exporters - the Netherlands (X tons) and Lithuania (X tons) - each reached a 4% share of total exports.
Canada experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of exports of smoked herrings. At the same time, China (+165.9%) and Belarus (+87.5%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, China emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in the world, with a CAGR of +165.9% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Lithuania (-1.8%) and the Netherlands (-6.2%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Belarus (+6.2 p.p.) and China (+5.6 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the global exports, while the Netherlands saw its share reduced by -2.3% from 2012 to 2022, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.
In value terms, Canada ($X) remains the largest smoked herring supplier worldwide, comprising 77% of global exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by China ($X), with a 5.3% share of global exports. It was followed by Belarus, with a 4% share.
In Canada, smoked herring exports expanded at an average annual rate of +4.1% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: China (+185.0% per year) and Belarus (+79.6% per year).
Export Prices by Country
The average smoked herring export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by 9.8% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.4%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 an increase of 15%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.
There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Lithuania ($X per ton), while Belarus ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+7.2%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
Smoked Herring Imports
Imports
In 2022, purchases abroad of smoked herrings increased by 5.4% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.7% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by 19%. Global imports peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.
In value terms, smoked herring imports amounted to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +2.6% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 17% against the previous year. Over the period under review, global imports attained the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.
Imports by Country
The purchases of the three major importers of smoked herrings, namely the Dominican Republic, France and Haiti, represented more than two-thirds of total import. The United States (X tons) held a 7.1% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Russia (5.3%). The following importers - Trinidad and Tobago (X tons) and Italy (X tons) - together made up 5% of total imports.
From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the leading importing countries, was attained by Russia (with a CAGR of +8.7%), while imports for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
In value terms, the Dominican Republic ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported smoked herrings worldwide, comprising 44% of global imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by France ($X), with a 15% share of global imports. It was followed by Haiti, with a 12% share.
In the Dominican Republic, smoked herring imports increased at an average annual rate of +5.7% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: France (+4.4% per year) and Haiti (+0.6% per year).
Import Prices by Country
The average smoked herring import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by 5.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 an increase of 9.1%. Global import price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.
There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while Haiti ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Russia (+8.5%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
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Worldwide - the report contains statistical data for 200 countries and includes detailed profiles of the 50 largest consuming countries:
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- 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
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Data coverage:
- Global market volume and value
- Per Capita consumption
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- Key market players and their profiles
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1. INTRODUCTION
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- REPORT DESCRIPTION
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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
- CONSUMPTION BY COUNTRY
- MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
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4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT
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- BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
- MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
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5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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- TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
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6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS
Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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- TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
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7. GLOBAL PRODUCTION
The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
- PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
- PRODUCTION BY COUNTRY
8. GLOBAL IMPORTS
The Largest Importers on The Market and How They Succeed
- IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
- IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. GLOBAL EXPORTS
The Largest Exporters on The Market and How They Succeed
- EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
- EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
- EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
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10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS
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11. COUNTRY PROFILES
The Largest Markets And Their Profiles
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- 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
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LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2024
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Market Value, 2012–2024
- Per Capita Consumption, By Country, 2018–2024
- Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Import Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Export Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
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LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Market Value, 2012–2024
- Consumption, By Country, 2024
- Market Volume Forecast to 2030
- Market Value Forecast to 2030
- Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
- Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
- Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
- Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
- 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, 2012–2024
- Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
- Production, By Country, 2024
- Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
- 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, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
- 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, 2012–2024
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