In 2023, Japan remains the leading importer of live fish, but with a notable decline of 5%. China and the United States show robust growth of 7.12% and 10.88% respectively, highlighting their rising demand. Thailand and Croatia demonstrated exceptional surges, with variations of 21.81% and 15.32% respectively. On the contrary, Norway faced a significant decline of 13.73%, while Denmark also experienced a drop by 7.3%. Overall, while some countries show varying degrees of increase, others face downturns reflecting market volatility in live fish imports.
Future trends to watch for include the increasing demand from Asian markets, particularly China and Thailand, driven by burgeoning seafood consumption. The sustainable sourcing of live fish and aquaculture's role in supply chains will become more significant, potentially reshaping import patterns. Monitor economic factors and trade policies influencing purchasing power and regulatory changes impacting international trade dynamics.
Top countries in Live Fish Imports by Country
| # | 10 Countries | US Dollars | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Japan | 429,160,000 | 2023 | +9.52% | -5% | View data |
| 2 | 2 China | 180,820,000 | 2023 | +11.28% | +7.12% | View data |
| 3 | 3 United States | 141,980,000 | 2023 | +11.96% | +10.88% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Netherlands | 41,118,000 | 2023 | -2.12% | +5.41% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Belgium | 26,459,000 | 2023 | +1.97% | -1.55% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Austria | 25,359,000 | 2023 | +1.29% | +4.12% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Italy | 21,522,000 | 2023 | +2.38% | -2.72% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Thailand | 18,330,000 | 2023 | +36.17% | +21.81% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Portugal | 14,572,000 | 2023 | +1.68% | +3.39% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Malaysia | 12,559,000 | 2023 | -4.39% | +5.73% | View data |
