MERCOSUR: Freshwater Fish Market 2024

Freshwater Fish Market Size in MERCOSUR

In 2022, after three years of growth, there was significant decline in the MERCOSUR freshwater fish market, when its value decreased by X% to $X. In general, consumption, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2021, and then dropped in the following year.

Freshwater Fish Production in MERCOSUR

In value terms, freshwater fish production fell to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the production volume increased by X%. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2021, and then contracted modestly in the following year.

Freshwater Fish Exports

Exports in MERCOSUR

Freshwater fish exports dropped to X tons in 2022, with a decrease of X% against 2021. Overall, exports continue to indicate a noticeable shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, freshwater fish exports expanded notably to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, posted a slight increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by X%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Ecuador represented the key exporter of freshwater fish in MERCOSUR, with the volume of exports reaching X tons, which was approx. X% of total exports in 2022. Chile (X tons) took the second position in the ranking, distantly followed by Peru (X tons). All these countries together took near X% share of total exports. Brazil (X tons) and Colombia (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to freshwater fish exports from Ecuador stood at X%. At the same time, Chile (X%), Brazil (X%) and Colombia (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Chile emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in MERCOSUR, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Peru (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Chile and Brazil increased by X and X percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Ecuador ($X) remains the largest freshwater fish supplier in MERCOSUR, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Chile ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Peru, with a X% share.

In Ecuador, freshwater fish exports expanded at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Chile (X% per year) and Peru (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in MERCOSUR amounted to $X per ton, increasing by X% against the previous year. Export price indicated notable growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, freshwater fish export price increased by X% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Ecuador ($X per ton), while Brazil ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Ecuador (X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Freshwater Fish Imports

Imports in MERCOSUR

In 2022, overseas purchases of freshwater fish decreased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. In general, imports showed a abrupt decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, freshwater fish imports fell sharply to $X in 2022. Overall, imports saw a abrupt contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Paraguay (X tons) and Chile (X tons) represented the largest importers of freshwater fish in MERCOSUR, together amounting to near X% of total imports. Peru (X tons) held the next position in the ranking, followed by Colombia (X tons) and Ecuador (X tons). All these countries together took near X% share of total imports. Venezuela (X tons) and Argentina (X tons) took a relatively small share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Chile (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Chile ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported freshwater fish in MERCOSUR, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Ecuador ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Colombia, with a X% share.

In Chile, freshwater fish imports increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Ecuador (X% per year) and Colombia (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in MERCOSUR stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by X% against the previous year. Import price indicated resilient growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, freshwater fish import price increased by X% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2018 to 2022, the import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Ecuador ($X per ton), while Paraguay ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Venezuela (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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