In 2023, Thailand dominated the global import of frozen whole skipjack and stripe-bellied bonito with a substantial share. The Philippines and China followed as key importers. Notable growth was observed in the Philippines, Belgium, and Malaysia, while declines were significant in Mexico, Netherlands, and Switzerland. Over the past five years, Brazil and Australia showed positive CAGR, indicating consistent growth, whereas countries like Ecuador and Portugal exhibited negative trends on a cumulative average basis, suggesting a long-term decline in imports.
Future trends to watch include the potential increase in demand from European countries as they diversify seafood sources, and the effect of global economic conditions on import volumes, especially in traditionally large importers like Thailand and the Philippines.
Top countries in Import of Frozen Whole Skipjack and Stripe-Bellied Bonito Share by Country (Kilograms)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Thailand | 54.23 | 2023 | +1.11% | -0.3% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Philippines | 12.25 | 2023 | +1.01% | +13.02% | View data |
| 3 | 3 China | 9.25 | 2023 | +4.25% | +2.55% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Mauritius | 6.15 | 2023 | +2.18% | +2.11% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Spain | 5.5 | 2023 | +2.04% | +2.09% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Japan | 2.92 | 2023 | -1.19% | +1.15% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Peru | 2.04 | 2023 | +4.77% | +3.37% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Ecuador | 1.95 | 2023 | -4.02% | -6.29% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Morocco | 1.22 | 2023 | +5.43% | +1.73% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Colombia | 1.2 | 2023 | +4.34% | +0.93% | View data |
