The United States leads the global export of frozen whole flatfish, followed by Pakistan and Russia. In 2023, the market saw varied performances, with significant growth in Japan and Senegal at over 11% and 15%, respectively. Conversely, regions like the Netherlands, South Korea, and Malaysia experienced declines. Slovenia exhibited the most substantial increase with over 123%. The 5-year CAGR suggests a sustained positive trend for Pakistan and Poland, while declines are noted in countries like Australia and Norway.
Future trends to watch include the impact of climate change on fish populations, innovations in sustainable fishing, and shifts in international trade policies affecting key exporters like the U.S. and China.
Top countries in Export of Frozen Whole Flatfish by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Kilograms | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 United States | 99,238,000 | 2023 | +1.11% | +2.87% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Pakistan | 88,826,000 | 2023 | +3.67% | +3.82% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Russia | 41,704,000 | 2023 | +4.76% | +3.81% | View data |
| 4 | 4 China | 27,938,000 | 2023 | +4.48% | +5.79% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Canada | 11,883,000 | 2023 | +1.91% | -0.38% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Japan | 7,226,700 | 2023 | +5.04% | +11.67% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Senegal | 5,101,800 | 2023 | +6.68% | +15.05% | View data |
| 8 | 8 South Korea | 2,282,300 | 2023 | -0.64% | -2.72% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Spain | 2,204,400 | 2023 | -1.87% | -1.78% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Netherlands | 1,339,900 | 2023 | -12.49% | -10.92% | View data |