In 2024, Japan leads the global imports of frozen tunas, skipjack, or stripe-bellied bonito fillets, holding 48.08% of the market share by value. The United States follows with 28.81%. While traditional European markets like Italy and Spain maintain smaller shares at 5.07% and 3.66%, notable shifts are apparent. Emerging markets such as Slovenia and Taiwan show significant year-on-year increases of 36.93% and 41.09% respectively. Conversely, Poland and Switzerland experienced declines, with -12.68% and -9.34%. Over the past five years, China and Indonesia have shown strong CAGR, emphasizing rising demand in Asian markets.
Future trends to watch include:
- The potential impact of sustainability and traceability demands on consumer choice, especially in Japan and the United States.
- Expansion in emerging markets like Slovenia and Taiwan as their shares increase.
- Technological advancements in supply chain efficiency and product processing could reshape global distribution.
- Potential policy changes affecting trade tariffs and international fisheries agreements might shift import shares, especially for European countries.
Top countries in Frozen Tunas, Skipjack or Stripe-Bellied Bonito Fillets Imports Share by Country (US Dollars)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Japan | 48.08 | 2023 | +4.71% | +1.1% | View data |
| 2 | 2 United States | 28.81 | 2023 | +13.01% | +4.73% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Italy | 5.07 | 2023 | +9.97% | +13.93% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Spain | 3.66 | 2023 | +5.46% | -2.87% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Netherlands | 1.89 | 2023 | +2.34% | +4.38% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Slovenia | 1.69 | 2023 | +25.42% | +36.93% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Germany | 1.47 | 2023 | +2.28% | +2.94% | View data |
| 8 | 8 China | 1.13 | 2023 | +48.75% | +18.77% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Israel | 1.08 | 2023 | +8.45% | +4.62% | View data |
| 10 | 10 United Kingdom | 0.99 | 2023 | +5.92% | +7.02% | View data |
