03025411 - Hake of the genus - EU Trade

Extra-EU sourcing of Hake of the genus Merluccius, Cape hake (shallow-water hake) (Merluccius capensis) and deepwater hake (deepwater Cape hake) (Merluccius paradoxus) is highly concentrated. 🇳🇦 Namibia captures 64.2% of imports (€56.6M), followed by 🇿🇦 South Africa (35.7%). With an HHI of 5395, this Concentrated market exposes the EU to supply dependency risks.

The main extra-EU export markets for Hake of the genus Merluccius, Cape hake (shallow-water hake) (Merluccius capensis) and deepwater hake (deepwater Cape hake) (Merluccius paradoxus) are 🇲🇦 Morocco, 🇦🇩 Andorra, 🇵🇪 Peru. 🇲🇦 Morocco absorbs 44.5% of European exports (€110K).

Within the EU, 🇪🇸 Spain concentrates 81.2% of Hake of the genus Merluccius, Cape hake (shallow-water hake) (Merluccius capensis) and deepwater hake (deepwater Cape hake) (Merluccius paradoxus) imports, well ahead of 🇫🇷 France (8.7%). The top importing member states are 🇪🇸 Spain, 🇫🇷 France, 🇩🇪 Germany.

In 2025, imports were declining (-9.5%) and exports falling sharply (-71.0%) compared to the previous year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the main supplier of Hake of the genus Merluccius, Cape hake (shallow-water hake) (Merluccius capensis) and deepwater hake (deepwater Cape hake) (Merluccius paradoxus) to the EU?

The main extra-EU supplier of Hake of the genus Merluccius, Cape hake (shallow-water hake) (Merluccius capensis) and deepwater hake (deepwater Cape hake) (Merluccius paradoxus) (NC8 03025411) is 🇳🇦 Namibia, accounting for 64.2% of European imports over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026.

What is the EU trade balance for Hake of the genus Merluccius, Cape hake (shallow-water hake) (Merluccius capensis) and deepwater hake (deepwater Cape hake) (Merluccius paradoxus)?

The extra-EU trade balance for Hake of the genus Merluccius, Cape hake (shallow-water hake) (Merluccius capensis) and deepwater hake (deepwater Cape hake) (Merluccius paradoxus) (NC8 03025411) is €-88.0M over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026 (imports: €88.2M, exports: €246K).

How much does the EU import of Hake of the genus Merluccius, Cape hake (shallow-water hake) (Merluccius capensis) and deepwater hake (deepwater Cape hake) (Merluccius paradoxus)?

The EU imported €88.2M of Hake of the genus Merluccius, Cape hake (shallow-water hake) (Merluccius capensis) and deepwater hake (deepwater Cape hake) (Merluccius paradoxus) (NC8 03025411) from third countries between Jan 2022 and Mar 2026, representing 14.2M kg in volume.

What is the average import price per kg of Hake of the genus Merluccius, Cape hake (shallow-water hake) (Merluccius capensis) and deepwater hake (deepwater Cape hake) (Merluccius paradoxus)?

The weighted average import price of Hake of the genus Merluccius, Cape hake (shallow-water hake) (Merluccius capensis) and deepwater hake (deepwater Cape hake) (Merluccius paradoxus) (NC8 03025411) is €6.22/kg over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026.

Which EU member state imports the most Hake of the genus Merluccius, Cape hake (shallow-water hake) (Merluccius capensis) and deepwater hake (deepwater Cape hake) (Merluccius paradoxus)?

The leading EU member state importer of Hake of the genus Merluccius, Cape hake (shallow-water hake) (Merluccius capensis) and deepwater hake (deepwater Cape hake) (Merluccius paradoxus) (NC8 03025411) is 🇪🇸 Spain, accounting for 81.2% of EU imports.

In 2025, imports were declining (-9.5%) and exports falling sharply (-71.0%) compared to the previous year.

1	🇳🇦 Namibia	€56.6M	64.2%	8.9M kg
2	🇿🇦 South Africa	€31.5M	35.7%	5.2M kg
3	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€48K	0.1%	10K kg
4	🇲🇷 Mauritania	€14K	0.0%	3K kg
5	🇳🇴 Norway	€12K	0.0%	588 kg
6	🇨🇳 China	€298	0.0%	6 kg

#	Country	Value (EUR)	Share (%)	Weight (kg)
1	🇲🇦 Morocco	€110K	44.5%	25K kg
2	🇦🇩 Andorra	€30K	12.2%	5K kg
3	🇵🇪 Peru	€24K	9.6%	3K kg
4	🇽🇱 XL	€18K	7.5%	901 kg
5	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€18K	7.3%	7K kg
6	🇽🇨 XC	€10K	3.9%	335 kg
7	🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates	€209	0.1%	22 kg

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇳🇦 NA	€56.6M	8.9Mt	€6.33/kg	64.2%
2	🇿🇦 South Africa	€31.5M	5.2Mt	€6.03/kg	35.8%
3	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€48K	10Kt	€4.62/kg	0.1%
4	🇲🇷 MR	€14K	3Kt	€5.41/kg	0.0%
5	🇳🇴 Norway	€12K	588	€20.38/kg	0.0%
6	🇨🇳 China	€298	6	€49.67/kg	0.0%

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇲🇦 Morocco	€110K	25Kt	€4.34/kg	52.3%
2	🇦🇩 Andorra	€30K	5Kt	€6.13/kg	14.4%
3	🇵🇪 Peru	€24K	3Kt	€7.68/kg	11.3%
4	🇽🇱 XL	€18K	901	€20.43/kg	8.8%
5	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€18K	7Kt	€2.50/kg	8.6%
6	🇽🇨 XC	€10K	335	€28.98/kg	4.6%
7	🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates	€209	22	€9.50/kg	0.1%

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇳🇦 NA	€56.6M	8.9Mt	€6.33/kg	64.2%
2	🇿🇦 South Africa	€31.5M	5.2Mt	€6.03/kg	35.8%
3	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€48K	10Kt	€4.62/kg	0.1%
4	🇲🇷 MR	€14K	3Kt	€5.41/kg	0.0%
5	🇳🇴 Norway	€12K	588	€20.38/kg	0.0%
6	🇨🇳 China	€298	6	€49.67/kg	0.0%

EU External Trade - Hake of the genus Merluccius, Cape hake (shallow-water hake) (Merluccius capensis) and deepwater hake (deepwater Cape hake) (Merluccius paradoxus)

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