The import of live fish to Belgium stood at 14.035 million US dollars in 2023. Over the past two years, the year-on-year variation showed a steady increase, with a growth rate of 9.35% in 2022 and 3.66% in 2023. The Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) over the last five years from 2019 to 2023 was 3.6%. This indicates a steady but gradual increase in import value over recent years.

Over the decade, the import values demonstrated fluctuations with a significant drop from 2014 to 2015 but regained momentum post-2016. The forecast for the next five years reveals a predicted growth with the value estimated to reach 16.585 million US dollars by 2028, marking a forecasted 5-year CAGR of 2.68%.

Future trends to watch include:

Potential impacts of economic conditions on import rates.
The influence of environmental policies and sustainability practices on the supply chain.
Changes in consumer demand and preferences for live fish in Belgium.