The European import landscape for processed and preserved fish, crustaceans, and molluscs shows Spain at the forefront with a 13.74% share, closely followed by the Netherlands and Germany. Notable growth occurred in Austria and Italy, with a year-on-year increase exceeding 8%, whereas Denmark experienced a decline. Over the past five years, a stable CAGR highlights consistent demand, though subtle shifts in import shares suggest evolving market dynamics. The UK and Italy show strong growth trends, indicating an increasing demand in these regions.
Looking ahead, potential trends include augmenting local production capabilities in some countries, changes in trade policies post-Brexit influencing UK imports, and a potential rise in sustainable seafood consumption across Europe. Monitoring these factors will be crucial for stakeholders within the seafood import industry.
Top countries in Import of Processed and Preserved Fish, Crustaceans and Molluscs Share by Country (Kilograms)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Spain | 13.74 | 2023 | +3.39% | +5% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Netherlands | 12.76 | 2023 | +1.95% | +3.04% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Germany | 12.38 | 2023 | -0.33% | +2.37% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Denmark | 9.1 | 2023 | -2.37% | -3.7% | View data |
| 5 | 5 France | 8.21 | 2023 | +0.7% | +4.11% | View data |
| 6 | 6 United Kingdom | 8.18 | 2023 | +1.49% | +8.73% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Italy | 7.93 | 2023 | -0.044% | +8.77% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Poland | 5.71 | 2023 | +1.25% | +0.43% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Portugal | 4.44 | 2023 | +0.4% | +0.23% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Sweden | 3.17 | 2023 | +1.51% | +1.61% | View data |
