Key Market Indicators
Chilean imports of processed fish are expected to reach 14.2 million kilograms by 2026, growing by an average of 1.6% year-on-year. Since 1996, demand has fallen by 1.9% annually. Chile ranked 15th in 2021, behind the Netherlands, which imported 12.9 million kilograms. Italy, France and Spain followed in second, third and fourth place respectively. In 2019, Chile's exports of processed fish totaled 119,490 kilograms, a significant increase of 277.9% compared to 2018 when the figure was 31,620 kilograms. Since 1996, the country's supply has grown by 34.7% each year. In 2019, Chile was ranked 65th, with Canada leading the way with 119,490 kilograms. Thailand, Slovenia and Spain followed in second, third and fourth place respectively.
