In 2023, the Netherlands dominated the global import market of fresh or chilled whole plaice, holding a 74.01% share in kilograms, despite a slight decline of 0.11% year-on-year. Other notable importers included Poland (8.77%), Belgium (6.59%), and the United Kingdom (4.71%). Most countries exhibited low import shares below 5%, except for rapidly increasing demand in places like Slovenia with a 53.11% rise and emerging markets like Kazakhstan and Singapore, showing significant growth rates of 14.64% and 25.65%, respectively.
Future trends to watch include potential sustained growth in Eastern Europe and Asian markets, as interest in plaice imports grows. Increasing awareness and a shift towards healthy, fresh seafood consumption may drive higher demand globally, diversifying the market beyond established European importers.
Top countries in Import of Fresh or Chilled Whole Plaice Share by Country (Kilograms)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Netherlands | 74.01 | 2023 | -1.98% | -0.11% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Poland | 8.77 | 2023 | +0.11% | -2.7% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Belgium | 6.59 | 2023 | +3.93% | +0.54% | View data |
| 4 | 4 United Kingdom | 4.71 | 2023 | -7.21% | -5.56% | View data |
| 5 | 5 France | 4.53 | 2023 | +3.4% | +2.77% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Spain | 4.04 | 2023 | +5.15% | +6.55% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Denmark | 3.44 | 2023 | -0.99% | +5.43% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Germany | 1.78 | 2023 | -11.91% | -8.74% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Sweden | 1.01 | 2023 | -4.95% | -2.84% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Italy | 0.86 | 2023 | -0.56% | +3.41% | View data |
