In 2023, Spain led the European market in importing processed and preserved fish, crustaceans and molluscs, with stable growth forecasted. The Netherlands and Germany followed closely. The United Kingdom and Italy showed significant year-on-year growth of over 8%, indicative of strong demand. Conversely, Denmark experienced a decline of 3.7%. Lithuania and Ireland also saw reductions, reflecting potential shifts in trade or consumption patterns. Notably, Austria showed a remarkable 14.83% increase, suggesting expanding domestic demand or strategic importing.
Future trends to watch include possible continued growth in Italy and the UK driven by consumer preference shifts towards seafood. However, environmental regulations and sustainability concerns might impact long-term import policies, affecting overall European imports.
Top countries in Import of Processed and Preserved Fish, Crustaceans and Molluscs by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Kilograms | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Spain | 855,670,000 | 2023 | +3.39% | +5% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Netherlands | 794,730,000 | 2023 | +1.95% | +3.04% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Germany | 771,200,000 | 2023 | -0.33% | +2.37% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Denmark | 566,830,000 | 2023 | -2.37% | -3.7% | View data |
| 5 | 5 France | 511,000,000 | 2023 | +0.7% | +4.11% | View data |
| 6 | 6 United Kingdom | 509,360,000 | 2023 | +1.49% | +8.73% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Italy | 494,010,000 | 2023 | -0.044% | +8.77% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Poland | 355,450,000 | 2023 | +1.25% | +0.43% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Portugal | 276,480,000 | 2023 | +0.4% | +0.23% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Sweden | 197,680,000 | 2023 | +1.51% | +1.61% | View data |
