03033400 - Flat fish (Pleuronectidae - EU Trade

Extra-EU sourcing of Flat fish (Pleuronectidae, Bothidae, Cynoglossidae, Soleidae, Scophthalmidae and Citharidae), excluding edible fish offal of subheadings 0303|91|to 0303|99, Turbots (Psetta maxima) is highly concentrated. 🇨🇳 China captures 54.5% of imports (€477K), followed by 🇬🇧 United Kingdom (23.4%). With an HHI of 3747, this Concentrated market exposes the EU to supply dependency risks.

The EU exports Flat fish (Pleuronectidae, Bothidae, Cynoglossidae, Soleidae, Scophthalmidae and Citharidae), excluding edible fish offal of subheadings 0303|91|to 0303|99, Turbots (Psetta maxima) to 8 extra-EU markets, reflecting solid diversification. 🇬🇧 United Kingdom remains the largest client (20.2%, €875K), followed by 🇬🇧 United Kingdom, 🇩🇴 Dominican Republic, 🇸🇬 Singapore.

Within the EU, 🇧🇪 Belgium concentrates 54.5% of Flat fish (Pleuronectidae, Bothidae, Cynoglossidae, Soleidae, Scophthalmidae and Citharidae), excluding edible fish offal of subheadings 0303|91|to 0303|99, Turbots (Psetta maxima) imports, well ahead of 🇪🇸 Spain (26.2%). The top importing member states are 🇧🇪 Belgium, 🇪🇸 Spain, 🇸🇪 Sweden.

In 2025, trade flows diverged: imports were surging (120.9%) while exports were falling sharply (-17.9%), 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 0303|91|to 0303|99, Turbots (Psetta maxima) to the EU?

The main extra-EU supplier of Flat fish (Pleuronectidae, Bothidae, Cynoglossidae, Soleidae, Scophthalmidae and Citharidae), excluding edible fish offal of subheadings 0303|91|to 0303|99, Turbots (Psetta maxima) (NC8 03033400) is 🇨🇳 China, accounting for 54.5% 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 0303|91|to 0303|99, Turbots (Psetta maxima)?

The extra-EU trade balance for Flat fish (Pleuronectidae, Bothidae, Cynoglossidae, Soleidae, Scophthalmidae and Citharidae), excluding edible fish offal of subheadings 0303|91|to 0303|99, Turbots (Psetta maxima) (NC8 03033400) is €3.5M over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026 (imports: €875K, exports: €4.3M).

How much does the EU import of Flat fish (Pleuronectidae, Bothidae, Cynoglossidae, Soleidae, Scophthalmidae and Citharidae), excluding edible fish offal of subheadings 0303|91|to 0303|99, Turbots (Psetta maxima)?

The EU imported €875K of Flat fish (Pleuronectidae, Bothidae, Cynoglossidae, Soleidae, Scophthalmidae and Citharidae), excluding edible fish offal of subheadings 0303|91|to 0303|99, Turbots (Psetta maxima) (NC8 03033400) from third countries between Jan 2022 and Mar 2026, representing 103K 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 0303|91|to 0303|99, Turbots (Psetta maxima)?

The weighted average import price of Flat fish (Pleuronectidae, Bothidae, Cynoglossidae, Soleidae, Scophthalmidae and Citharidae), excluding edible fish offal of subheadings 0303|91|to 0303|99, Turbots (Psetta maxima) (NC8 03033400) is €8.51/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 0303|91|to 0303|99, Turbots (Psetta maxima)?

The leading EU member state importer of Flat fish (Pleuronectidae, Bothidae, Cynoglossidae, Soleidae, Scophthalmidae and Citharidae), excluding edible fish offal of subheadings 0303|91|to 0303|99, Turbots (Psetta maxima) (NC8 03033400) is 🇧🇪 Belgium, accounting for 54.5% of EU imports.

In 2025, trade flows diverged: imports were surging (120.9%) while exports were falling sharply (-17.9%), signalling a structural market shift.

1	🇨🇳 China	€477K	54.5%	58K kg
2	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€205K	23.4%	19K kg
3	🇳🇴 Norway	€120K	13.7%	15K kg
4	🇨🇺 Cuba	€40K	4.6%	1K kg
5	🇺🇦 Ukraine	€33K	3.7%	10K kg

#	Country	Value (EUR)	Share (%)	Weight (kg)
1	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€875K	20.2%	34K kg
2	🇩🇴 Dominican Republic	€513K	11.8%	53K kg
3	🇸🇬 Singapore	€369K	8.5%	20K kg
4	🇶🇦 Qatar	€263K	6.1%	3K kg
5	🇭🇰 Hong Kong SAR China	€234K	5.4%	7K kg
6	🇧🇦 Bosnia & Herzegovina	€206K	4.8%	17K kg
7	🇺🇦 Ukraine	€111K	2.6%	17K kg
8	🇲🇽 Mexico	€70K	1.6%	5K kg

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇨🇳 China	€477K	58Kt	€8.25/kg	54.6%
2	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€205K	19Kt	€10.90/kg	23.4%
3	🇳🇴 Norway	€120K	15Kt	€7.80/kg	13.7%
4	🇨🇺 CU	€40K	1Kt	€30.41/kg	4.6%
5	🇺🇦 Ukraine	€33K	10Kt	€3.45/kg	3.7%

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€875K	34Kt	€25.43/kg	33.1%
2	🇩🇴 DO	€513K	53Kt	€9.71/kg	19.4%
3	🇸🇬 Singapore	€369K	20Kt	€18.14/kg	14.0%
4	🇶🇦 Qatar	€263K	3Kt	€85.75/kg	10.0%
5	🇭🇰 Hong Kong	€234K	7Kt	€32.32/kg	8.9%
6	🇧🇦 Bosnia and Herzegovina	€206K	17Kt	€12.19/kg	7.8%
7	🇺🇦 Ukraine	€111K	17Kt	€6.43/kg	4.2%
8	🇲🇽 Mexico	€70K	5Kt	€15.09/kg	2.7%

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇨🇳 China	€477K	58Kt	€8.25/kg	54.6%
2	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€205K	19Kt	€10.90/kg	23.4%
3	🇳🇴 Norway	€120K	15Kt	€7.80/kg	13.7%
4	🇨🇺 CU	€40K	1Kt	€30.41/kg	4.6%
5	🇺🇦 Ukraine	€33K	10Kt	€3.45/kg	3.7%

EU External Trade - Flat fish (Pleuronectidae, Bothidae, Cynoglossidae, Soleidae, Scophthalmidae and Citharidae), excluding edible fish offal of subheadings 0303|91|to 0303|99, Turbots (Psetta maxima)

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EU External Trade - Flat fish (Pleuronectidae, Bothidae, Cynoglossidae, Soleidae, Scophthalmidae and Citharidae), excluding edible fish offal of subheadings 0303|91|to 0303|99, Turbots (Psetta maxima)

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