In 2023, Greece led European imports of flours, meals, and pellets of fish or aquatic invertebrates with a volume of 105.13 million kg, an increase of 4.5% year-on-year. The UK and Spain followed, with Spain showcasing a notable import growth of 5.92%. Germany experienced a significant decline at -7.91%, while Denmark and Italy also saw decreases in their imports. Noteworthy growth was also recorded in Portugal at 7.54%, while Estonia saw a substantial surge of 23.91%. Conversely, the Netherlands and Belgium registered considerable declines of -21.17% and -13.36% respectively.
Future trends to watch include shifting consumer preferences towards sustainable seafood options which may influence import volumes. Technological advancements and regulatory changes in aquaculture and fisheries are also likely to impact the market dynamics in Europe. Monitoring these areas will be crucial for stakeholders aiming to understand and predict market trends in the import of fish and aquatic invertebrate-based products.
Top countries in Import of Flours, Meals and Pellets of Fish or of Crustaceans, Molluscs or Other Aquatic Invertebrates by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Kilograms | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Greece | 105,130,000 | 2023 | +3.49% | +4.5% | View data |
| 2 | 2 United Kingdom | 97,255,000 | 2023 | -0.44% | +0.87% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Spain | 71,788,000 | 2023 | +2.08% | +5.92% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Germany | 66,290,000 | 2023 | -11.05% | -7.91% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Denmark | 62,185,000 | 2023 | +1.16% | -2.82% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Italy | 42,215,000 | 2023 | -4.94% | -4.01% | View data |
| 7 | 7 France | 19,989,000 | 2023 | -14.52% | -5.73% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Poland | 19,418,000 | 2023 | +1.58% | +1.1% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Czechia | 7,841,000 | 2023 | |||
| 10 | 10 Ireland | 7,807,000 | 2023 | +6.58% | -3.13% | View data |
