03022300 - Flat fish (Pleuronectidae - EU Trade

Extra-EU sourcing of Flat fish (Pleuronectidae, Bothidae, Cynoglossidae, Soleidae, Scophthalmidae and Citharidae), excluding edible fish offal of subheadings 0302|91|to 0302|99, Sole (Solea spp.) is highly concentrated. 🇬🇧 United Kingdom captures 70.4% of imports (€116.3M), followed by 🇮🇸 Iceland (19.1%). With an HHI of 5377, this Concentrated market exposes the EU to supply dependency risks.

European exports of Flat fish (Pleuronectidae, Bothidae, Cynoglossidae, Soleidae, Scophthalmidae and Citharidae), excluding edible fish offal of subheadings 0302|91|to 0302|99, Sole (Solea spp.) are concentrated on a few markets. 🇺🇸 United States accounts for 65.2% (€25.9M), ahead of 🇨🇭 Switzerland (9.2%). The top three destinations are 🇺🇸 United States, 🇨🇭 Switzerland, 🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates.

Within the EU, 🇫🇷 France concentrates 53.3% of Flat fish (Pleuronectidae, Bothidae, Cynoglossidae, Soleidae, Scophthalmidae and Citharidae), excluding edible fish offal of subheadings 0302|91|to 0302|99, Sole (Solea spp.) imports, well ahead of 🇳🇱 Netherlands (26.9%). The top importing member states are 🇫🇷 France, 🇳🇱 Netherlands, 🇧🇪 Belgium.

In 2025, trade flows diverged: imports were declining (-9.3%) while exports were rising (14.8%), signalling a structural market shift.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the main supplier of Flat fish (Pleuronectidae, Bothidae, Cynoglossidae, Soleidae, Scophthalmidae and Citharidae), excluding edible fish offal of subheadings 0302|91|to 0302|99, Sole (Solea spp.) to the EU?

The main extra-EU supplier of Flat fish (Pleuronectidae, Bothidae, Cynoglossidae, Soleidae, Scophthalmidae and Citharidae), excluding edible fish offal of subheadings 0302|91|to 0302|99, Sole (Solea spp.) (NC8 03022300) is 🇬🇧 United Kingdom, accounting for 70.4% of European imports over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026.

What is the EU trade balance for Flat fish (Pleuronectidae, Bothidae, Cynoglossidae, Soleidae, Scophthalmidae and Citharidae), excluding edible fish offal of subheadings 0302|91|to 0302|99, Sole (Solea spp.)?

The extra-EU trade balance for Flat fish (Pleuronectidae, Bothidae, Cynoglossidae, Soleidae, Scophthalmidae and Citharidae), excluding edible fish offal of subheadings 0302|91|to 0302|99, Sole (Solea spp.) (NC8 03022300) is €-125.6M over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026 (imports: €165.3M, exports: €39.7M).

How much does the EU import of Flat fish (Pleuronectidae, Bothidae, Cynoglossidae, Soleidae, Scophthalmidae and Citharidae), excluding edible fish offal of subheadings 0302|91|to 0302|99, Sole (Solea spp.)?

The EU imported €165.3M of Flat fish (Pleuronectidae, Bothidae, Cynoglossidae, Soleidae, Scophthalmidae and Citharidae), excluding edible fish offal of subheadings 0302|91|to 0302|99, Sole (Solea spp.) (NC8 03022300) from third countries between Jan 2022 and Mar 2026, representing 9.9M kg in volume.

What is the average import price per kg of Flat fish (Pleuronectidae, Bothidae, Cynoglossidae, Soleidae, Scophthalmidae and Citharidae), excluding edible fish offal of subheadings 0302|91|to 0302|99, Sole (Solea spp.)?

The weighted average import price of Flat fish (Pleuronectidae, Bothidae, Cynoglossidae, Soleidae, Scophthalmidae and Citharidae), excluding edible fish offal of subheadings 0302|91|to 0302|99, Sole (Solea spp.) (NC8 03022300) is €16.62/kg over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026.

Which EU member state imports the most Flat fish (Pleuronectidae, Bothidae, Cynoglossidae, Soleidae, Scophthalmidae and Citharidae), excluding edible fish offal of subheadings 0302|91|to 0302|99, Sole (Solea spp.)?

The leading EU member state importer of Flat fish (Pleuronectidae, Bothidae, Cynoglossidae, Soleidae, Scophthalmidae and Citharidae), excluding edible fish offal of subheadings 0302|91|to 0302|99, Sole (Solea spp.) (NC8 03022300) is 🇫🇷 France, accounting for 53.3% of EU imports.

In 2025, trade flows diverged: imports were declining (-9.3%) while exports were rising (14.8%), signalling a structural market shift.

1	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€116.3M	70.4%	6.2M kg
2	🇮🇸 Iceland	€31.6M	19.1%	1.8M kg
3	🇲🇷 Mauritania	€12.2M	7.4%	1.4M kg
4	🇲🇦 Morocco	€3.5M	2.1%	297K kg
5	🇸🇳 Senegal	€660K	0.4%	60K kg
6	🇹🇷 Türkiye	€371K	0.2%	50K kg

#	Country	Value (EUR)	Share (%)	Weight (kg)
1	🇺🇸 United States	€25.9M	65.2%	1.2M kg
2	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€3.6M	9.2%	157K kg
3	🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates	€2.5M	6.4%	84K kg
4	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€2.4M	5.9%	124K kg
5	🇹🇭 Thailand	€1.0M	2.5%	31K kg
6	🇮🇱 Israel	€215K	0.5%	7K kg

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€116.3M	6.2Mt	€18.68/kg	70.6%
2	🇮🇸 Iceland	€31.6M	1.8Mt	€17.21/kg	19.2%
3	🇲🇷 MR	€12.2M	1.4Mt	€8.81/kg	7.4%
4	🇲🇦 Morocco	€3.5M	297Kt	€11.72/kg	2.1%
5	🇸🇳 SN	€660K	60Kt	€11.00/kg	0.4%
6	🇹🇷 Turkey	€371K	50Kt	€7.47/kg	0.2%

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇺🇸 United States	€25.9M	1.2Mt	€21.55/kg	72.6%
2	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€3.6M	157Kt	€23.26/kg	10.2%
3	🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates	€2.5M	84Kt	€30.36/kg	7.1%
4	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€2.4M	124Kt	€18.98/kg	6.6%
5	🇹🇭 Thailand	€1.0M	31Kt	€32.14/kg	2.8%
6	🇮🇱 Israel	€215K	7Kt	€30.97/kg	0.6%

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€116.3M	6.2Mt	€18.68/kg	70.6%
2	🇮🇸 Iceland	€31.6M	1.8Mt	€17.21/kg	19.2%
3	🇲🇷 MR	€12.2M	1.4Mt	€8.81/kg	7.4%
4	🇲🇦 Morocco	€3.5M	297Kt	€11.72/kg	2.1%
5	🇸🇳 SN	€660K	60Kt	€11.00/kg	0.4%
6	🇹🇷 Turkey	€371K	50Kt	€7.47/kg	0.2%

EU External Trade - Flat fish (Pleuronectidae, Bothidae, Cynoglossidae, Soleidae, Scophthalmidae and Citharidae), excluding edible fish offal of subheadings 0302|91|to 0302|99, Sole (Solea spp.)

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EU External Trade - Flat fish (Pleuronectidae, Bothidae, Cynoglossidae, Soleidae, Scophthalmidae and Citharidae), excluding edible fish offal of subheadings 0302|91|to 0302|99, Sole (Solea spp.)

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