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Frozen fish fillets market in the Netherlands

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for frozen fish fillets in the Netherlands declined from 42.7 thousand tonnes in 2018 to 36.8 thousand tonnes in 2020, while the market value dropped to 125.8 million dollars. Throughout this period, the Dutch Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA) enforced European regulations on food safety and labeling, ensuring standards across the supply chain.

In 2019, the 'Dichtbijvangst' research project aimed to improve the utilization of fresh North Sea fish, potentially supporting processing efficiency. The COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 altered consumer behavior and supply chains. By 2022, factors such as rising fuel prices, a new fleet scheme, and record export values for fish and seafood indicated ongoing transformation in the industry.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators
1. 4.1. In kind
  1. 4.1.1. Production, 2018-2020
  2. 4.1.2. Imports, 2018-2025
  3. 4.1.3. Exports, 2018-2025
  4. 4.1.4. Market size, 2018-2020
2. 4.2. In value
  1. 4.2.1. Production, 2018-2020
  2. 4.2.2. Imports, 2018-2025
  3. 4.2.3. Exports, 2018-2025
  4. 4.2.4. Market size, 2018-2020
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in the Netherlands
  1. 5.1.1. In kind, 2018-2020, t
  2. 5.1.2. In value, 2018-2020, M $ US
2. 5.2. Production in the EU, 2018-2024
  1. 5.2.1. In kind, 2018-2024, t
  2. 5.2.2. In value, 2018-2024, M $ US
6. Exports
1. 6.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Exports in kind, K t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from the Netherlands in kind, 2018-2025, K t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from the Netherlands by countries, 2018-2025, K t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 6.1.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from the Netherlands in value, 2018-2025, M $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from the Netherlands by countries, 2018-2025, M $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from the Netherlands, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from the Netherlands by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Exports in kind, K t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from the Netherlands in kind, 2018-2025, K t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from the Netherlands by countries, 2018-2025, K t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 6.2.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from the Netherlands in value, 2018-2025, M $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from the Netherlands by countries, 2018-2025, M $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from the Netherlands, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from the Netherlands by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
7. Imports
1. 7.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Imports in kind, K t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to the Netherlands in kind, 2018-2025, K t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to the Netherlands by countries, 2018-2025, K t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 7.1.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to the Netherlands in value, 2018-2025, M $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to the Netherlands by countries, 2018-2025, M $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to the Netherlands, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to the Netherlands by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Imports in kind, K t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to the Netherlands in kind, 2018-2025, K t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to the Netherlands by countries, 2018-2025, K t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 7.2.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to the Netherlands in value, 2018-2025, M $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to the Netherlands by countries, 2018-2025, M $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to the Netherlands, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to the Netherlands by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, K t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, M $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, K t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, M $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2025
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production frozen fish fillets in the Netherlands

In value, 2018-2021, M $ US

The Netherlands' frozen fish fillet production declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, output was valued at 174.1 million US dollars, marking a significant reduction of 11.7% compared to 2019. Over the 2018-2020 period, production decreased by 19.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of -7.0%.

Annual dynamics of production in the Netherlands in value, 2018-2021, M $ US

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(8.9%)	(11.7%)	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

In kind, 2018-2021, t

The Netherlands' frozen fish fillet production volume fell for the second year in a row. In 2020, 25,849 tonnes were produced, reflecting a sharp decline of 23.9% from 2019. From 2018 to 2020, production dropped by 29%, with a compound annual growth rate of -10.8%.

Annual dynamics of production in the Netherlands in kind, 2018-2021, t

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(6.7%)	(23.9%)	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

Exports frozen fish fillets from the Netherlands

Exports in kind, K t

After a two-year decline, the Netherlands' frozen fish fillet exports rebounded. In 2021, exports reached 101.5 thousand tonnes, showing a strong increase of 14.4% from the previous year. Over the 2018-2021 period, exports grew by 2.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of 0.7%. The lowest volume was recorded in 2020 at 88.7 thousand tonnes, which saw the largest decline of 10.1%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from the Netherlands in kind, 2018-2021, K t

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(0.6%)	(10.1%)	14.4%	0.7%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Germany, Italy, and France led the export structure by volume, accounting for 19.9%, 18.7%, and 13.1% of exports, respectively. Together, they represented 51.7% of total export flows.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from the Netherlands in kind, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, M $ US

The Netherlands' frozen fish fillet exports increased for the third consecutive year. In 2021, exports reached 680.3 million US dollars, up 20.0% from the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, exports rose by 22%, equating to an annualized growth rate of 6.9%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from the Netherlands in value, 2018-2021, M $ US

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	0.8%	0.9%	20.0%	6.9%

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2018-2021, Italy, Germany, and France formed the core markets for exports by value, with shares of 22.1%, 20.4%, and 11.0%, respectively. Together, they accounted for 53.5% of total export flows.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from the Netherlands in value, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Imports frozen fish fillets to the Netherlands

Imports in kind, K t

The Netherlands' frozen fish fillet import volume declined for the third year in a row. In 2021, imports stood at 97.6 thousand tonnes, showing a slight contraction of 2.0% compared to 2020. Over the 2018-2021 period, imports decreased by 7.6%, with a compound annual growth rate of -2.6%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to the Netherlands in kind, 2018-2021, K t

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(0.2%)	(5.5%)	(2.0%)	(2.6%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, China, Vietnam, and the United States were notable suppliers of frozen fish fillets to the Netherlands by volume, with shares of 18.7%, 13.4%, and 11.6%, respectively. However, their combined share reached only 43.7% of total imports, indicating a diverse supply base.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to the Netherlands in kind, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, M $ US

In 2021, frozen fish fillet imports to the Netherlands were valued at 519.9 million US dollars, remaining broadly stable compared to the previous year. Over the 2018-2021 period, imports increased by 3.8%, with a compound annual growth rate of 1.2%. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 525.9 million US dollars, which saw the largest increase of 5.0%. The largest decline occurred in 2020, at 1.4%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to the Netherlands in value, 2018-2021, M $ US

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	5.0%	(1.4%)	0.3%	1.2%

Source: SHEV.io

Over 2018-2021, imports by value relied on a wide range of partner countries. China, Iceland, and Vietnam were key contributors, with shares of 17.6%, 11.6%, and 10.0%, respectively, but together they accounted for just 39.2% of total import flows.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to the Netherlands in value, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io