Key Market Indicators
The Netherlands is set to witness a rise in its salmon import by 3.2% year on year on average in the next five years. The market is estimated to reach $204 million by 2026, up from $167 million in 2021. Since 2000, Dutch salmon imports have grown by 9.7% year on year. Fish production in the Netherlands is expected to drop by 1.6% year on year on average and reach 44,530 metric tons in 2026, down from 48,180 metric tons in 2021. Since 1965, Dutch fish production has decreased by 5% year on year. In 2021, the Netherlands ranked 43rd in the world for fish production, with Uzbekistan coming ahead with 48,180 metric tons. Indonesia, India and Vietnam respectively ranked 2nd, 3rd and 4th in this ranking. Fish consumption in the Netherlands is projected to increase at 1.9% year on year on average and reach 133,000 metric tons by 2026, up from 117,000 metric tons in 2021. Since 2017, Dutch fish consumption has declined by 0.3% year on year.
