In 2023, the United States led as the top importer of prepared or preserved fish, with a value of 1.46 billion USD, slightly ahead of Japan's 1.44 billion USD. Italy, the United Kingdom, and France followed, importing over 0.8 billion USD each. Germany, Spain, Australia, and the Netherlands carried notable but lesser significance, with imports ranging from 0.84 billion USD to 0.36 billion USD. Canada rounded out the top ten with imports valued at 0.34 billion USD.
Year-on-year trends from 2022 to 2023 showed moderate growth for most countries, with the highest increases in the United States and Japan. Forecasts for 2024 suggest continued overall growth for major importers, although the pace may vary depending on economic conditions and supply chain dynamics. Monitoring these external factors will be crucial in anticipating shifts in import volumes and values.
Top countries in Top Importers of Prepared or Preserved Fish
| # | 10 Countries | Million US Dollars | Last Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 United States | 1,460 | 2016 | |
| 2 | 2 Japan | 1,440 | 2016 | |
| 3 | 3 Italy | 1,100 | 2016 | |
| 4 | 4 United Kingdom | 933.14 | 2016 | |
| 5 | 5 France | 852.2 | 2016 | |
| 6 | 6 Germany | 842.78 | 2016 | |
| 7 | 7 Spain | 627.05 | 2016 | |
| 8 | 8 Australia | 387.62 | 2016 | |
| 9 | 9 Netherlands | 355.01 | 2016 | |
| 10 | 10 Canada | 336.73 | 2016 |
