In 2023, Italy led European imports of dried, salted, or in brine fish fillets with 24.36% share, followed by the Netherlands at 20.66%, and Denmark at 18.5%. The import landscape saw considerable shifts; notable growth was recorded in smaller markets like Slovakia (up 80.07%), Latvia (22.45%), and Croatia (21.3%). Conversely, declines appeared in Belgium, contracting by 18.67%, and Estonia, down 27.7%. Over the past five years, market trends have shown variability, necessitating strategic adaptations.
Future trends to watch include continued growth among smaller countries, sustainability becoming a pivotal factor in trade, and potential impacts from geopolitical dynamics within Europe influencing trade patterns. These shifts will likely reconfigure import strategies across the continent, potentially reshaping market shares of leading import countries.
Top countries in Import of Dried, Salted or in Brine Fish Fillets Share by Country (Kilograms)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Italy | 24.36 | 2023 | +1.68% | +1.98% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Netherlands | 20.66 | 2023 | +9.52% | +1.9% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Denmark | 18.5 | 2023 | +1.72% | -0.67% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Spain | 14.33 | 2023 | +3.22% | -2.37% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Sweden | 6.14 | 2023 | +1.74% | -3.7% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Germany | 5.44 | 2023 | -7.64% | +1.11% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Greece | 2.3 | 2023 | +3.05% | +7.97% | View data |
| 8 | 8 France | 2.26 | 2023 | -0.26% | -0.85% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Portugal | 1.7 | 2023 | +0.96% | +16.03% | View data |
| 10 | 10 United Kingdom | 1.35 | 2023 | -0.11% | +1.35% | View data |
