In 2023, Spain led the global import market for prepared or preserved anchovies with a 25.65% share, followed by Italy (22.62%) and France (11.24%). There were notable year-on-year increases in imports by countries such as Spain (4.3%), Singapore (6.39%), and Poland (5.36%), countered by significant declines in the United States (-1.58%), Japan (-8.54%), and Australia (-3.8%). Additionally, countries like Saudi Arabia (3.02%) and Ireland (11.94%) showed promising growth, while Estonia (-15.78%) and Egypt (-19.5%) experienced considerable drops in imports.
Future Trends
Going forward, we anticipate an increasing consolidation of import shares among top European countries such as Spain and Italy, alongside emerging growth in Southeast Asian markets like Singapore and Thailand. Technological advances in canning and preserving methods, combined with rising health consciousness and culinary trends, are likely to influence changes in consumer demand and import patterns globally.
Top countries in Import of Prepared or Preserved Anchovies Share by Country (Kilograms)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Spain | 25.65 | 2023 | +3.37% | +4.3% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Italy | 22.62 | 2023 | +0.66% | +0.16% | View data |
| 3 | 3 France | 11.24 | 2023 | -0.83% | +0.075% | View data |
| 4 | 4 United States | 7.35 | 2023 | -1.02% | -1.58% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Japan | 4.75 | 2023 | -1.56% | -8.54% | View data |
| 6 | 6 United Kingdom | 4.11 | 2023 | +1.06% | +1.17% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Germany | 3.61 | 2023 | +2.05% | +1.7% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Belgium | 3.01 | 2023 | +2.05% | -0.12% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Australia | 2.03 | 2023 | -5.76% | -3.8% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Portugal | 1.91 | 2023 | +4.88% | +3.32% | View data |
