In 2023, Belgium led the ornamental freshwater fish import market with $8.67M, showing a 7.68% year-on-year growth. Romania and Lithuania witnessed significant upticks at 38.46% and 46.5%, respectively. Bangladesh had the highest surge at 55.99%. On the other hand, Spain and Poland saw declines of 0.31% and 0.1%, while Costa Rica decreased by 1.67%. Notably, Latvia experienced a substantial increase of 42.53% despite its smaller market share. Overall, the 2023 landscape indicates diverse growth patterns across countries, highlighting regions of emerging import demand.
Future trends to watch:
- Emerging markets might continue rapid growth, driven by increased pet ownership and aquarium hobbyist communities.
- Watch for potential supply chain shifts affecting smaller European importers.
- Environmental sustainability and regulations may influence global trade dynamics in ornamental fish imports.
Top countries in Live Ornamental Freshwater Fish Imports by Country
| # | 10 Countries | US Dollars | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Belgium | 8,665,600 | 2023 | +0.47% | +7.68% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Spain | 4,724,200 | 2023 | +2.11% | -0.31% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Romania | 4,274,000 | 2023 | +24.03% | +38.46% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Denmark | 3,093,700 | 2023 | +6.37% | +2.35% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Poland | 2,965,100 | 2023 | +10.44% | -0.1% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Portugal | 1,267,300 | 2023 | -0.2% | +0.16% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Lithuania | 1,133,600 | 2023 | +29.09% | +46.5% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Bangladesh | 877,330 | 2023 | +49.58% | +55.99% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Luxembourg | 268,570 | 2023 | -0.89% | +4.94% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Argentina | 261,000 | 2023 | +5.22% | +9.6% | View data |
