The European import landscape for frozen whole salt water fish in 2023 was dominated by the Netherlands, followed by Spain and Portugal. Notable trends include significant increases in imports by Sweden and positive growth in smaller markets such as Croatia and Slovenia. Conversely, there was a marked decline in imports from Malta and Finland. Over the past five years, market shifts highlight a dynamic equilibrium, with growth in markets like Germany and Austria and a contraction from Belgium and Cyprus.
Future trends to watch include:
- The impact of sustainability and green policies on fishing and import practices.
- The potential for increased demand in Eastern European markets.
- Technological advancements in processing and logistics that could affect import volumes.
Top countries in Import of Frozen Whole Salt Water Fish Share by Country (Kilograms)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Netherlands | 25.75 | 2023 | +1.27% | +0.42% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Spain | 20.53 | 2023 | +0.54% | +0.49% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Portugal | 8.14 | 2023 | +1.25% | -3.29% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Poland | 6.8 | 2023 | +1.36% | +0.68% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Denmark | 6.71 | 2023 | +1.44% | +2.58% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Italy | 4.49 | 2023 | +1.17% | -0.7% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Lithuania | 3.56 | 2023 | +2.07% | +1.05% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Germany | 3.29 | 2023 | +0.15% | +2.76% | View data |
| 9 | 9 France | 3.27 | 2023 | -1.42% | +0.64% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Sweden | 2.56 | 2023 | +6.13% | +8.83% | View data |
