First sales of European pilchard and European sprat
Over the 36-month observation period (November 2021 – October 2024), the weighted average first-sales price of European sprat in Denmark was 0,40 EUR/kg, 22% more than in Poland (0,33 EUR/kg) and 27% more than in Sweden (0,31 EUR/kg). During the same period, the weighted average first-sales price of European pilchard in the Netherlands was 2,90 EUR/kg, 181% higher than in France (0,75 EUR/kg) and 66 % higher compared to Spain (2,82 EUR/kg).
Extra-EU imports
In 2024, the price of frozen meat of herring from Norway ranged between 1,72 EUR/kg and 2,12 EUR/kg, and volume fluctuated between 99 kg and 1.834 tonnes.
Consumption
This month we focus on squid in Italy. In October 2024, the average monthly household consumption of fresh squid was 585 tonnes in Italy and households paid on average 17,52 euros for a kg of squid.
The most recent consumption data can be accessed on the dashboard household consumption of fresh products.
Aquaculture in Africa
Aquaculture has seen a steady growth in production in Africa, growing from 120.471 tonnes in 1992 to 2,5 million tonnes valued at 6,3 billion euros in 2022.
Seaweed in the EU
In 2023, the EU imported 141.660 tonnes (net weight) of seaweed and other algae from third countries at a value of 124,4 million euros, and the trade deficit is increasing.
Macroeconomic context
Average prices for marine fuel in December 2024 ranged between 0,59 and 0,76 EUR/litre in ports in France, Italy, Spain and the UK. Prices increased by an average of 0,4% compared with the previous month and decreased by an average of 8,3% compared with the same month in 2023.