03035310 - Sardines (Sardina - EU Trade

Extra-EU sourcing of Sardines (Sardina pilchardus, Sardinops spp.), sardinella (Sardinella spp.), brisling or sprats (Sprattus sprattus), Sardines of the species Sardina pilchardus is highly concentrated. 🇲🇦 Morocco captures 82.5% of imports (€133.1M), followed by 🇬🇧 United Kingdom (13.8%). With an HHI of 7003, this Concentrated market exposes the EU to supply dependency risks.

The EU exports Sardines (Sardina pilchardus, Sardinops spp.), sardinella (Sardinella spp.), brisling or sprats (Sprattus sprattus), Sardines of the species Sardina pilchardus to 7 extra-EU markets, reflecting solid diversification. 🇳🇬 Nigeria remains the largest client (31.2%, €22.1M), followed by 🇳🇬 Nigeria, 🇿🇦 South Africa, 🇨🇦 Canada.

Within the EU, 🇪🇸 Spain concentrates 51.1% of Sardines (Sardina pilchardus, Sardinops spp.), sardinella (Sardinella spp.), brisling or sprats (Sprattus sprattus), Sardines of the species Sardina pilchardus imports, well ahead of 🇫🇷 France (16.3%). The top importing member states are 🇪🇸 Spain, 🇫🇷 France, 🇵🇹 Portugal.

In 2025, trade flows diverged: imports were surging (74.2%) while exports were falling sharply (-26.1%), signalling a structural market shift.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the main supplier of Sardines (Sardina pilchardus, Sardinops spp.), sardinella (Sardinella spp.), brisling or sprats (Sprattus sprattus), Sardines of the species Sardina pilchardus to the EU?

The main extra-EU supplier of Sardines (Sardina pilchardus, Sardinops spp.), sardinella (Sardinella spp.), brisling or sprats (Sprattus sprattus), Sardines of the species Sardina pilchardus (NC8 03035310) is 🇲🇦 Morocco, accounting for 82.5% of European imports over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026.

What is the EU trade balance for Sardines (Sardina pilchardus, Sardinops spp.), sardinella (Sardinella spp.), brisling or sprats (Sprattus sprattus), Sardines of the species Sardina pilchardus?

The extra-EU trade balance for Sardines (Sardina pilchardus, Sardinops spp.), sardinella (Sardinella spp.), brisling or sprats (Sprattus sprattus), Sardines of the species Sardina pilchardus (NC8 03035310) is €-90.4M over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026 (imports: €161.4M, exports: €71.0M).

How much does the EU import of Sardines (Sardina pilchardus, Sardinops spp.), sardinella (Sardinella spp.), brisling or sprats (Sprattus sprattus), Sardines of the species Sardina pilchardus?

The EU imported €161.4M of Sardines (Sardina pilchardus, Sardinops spp.), sardinella (Sardinella spp.), brisling or sprats (Sprattus sprattus), Sardines of the species Sardina pilchardus (NC8 03035310) from third countries between Jan 2022 and Mar 2026, representing 174.1M kg in volume.

What is the average import price per kg of Sardines (Sardina pilchardus, Sardinops spp.), sardinella (Sardinella spp.), brisling or sprats (Sprattus sprattus), Sardines of the species Sardina pilchardus?

The weighted average import price of Sardines (Sardina pilchardus, Sardinops spp.), sardinella (Sardinella spp.), brisling or sprats (Sprattus sprattus), Sardines of the species Sardina pilchardus (NC8 03035310) is €0.9270/kg over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026.

Which EU member state imports the most Sardines (Sardina pilchardus, Sardinops spp.), sardinella (Sardinella spp.), brisling or sprats (Sprattus sprattus), Sardines of the species Sardina pilchardus?

The leading EU member state importer of Sardines (Sardina pilchardus, Sardinops spp.), sardinella (Sardinella spp.), brisling or sprats (Sprattus sprattus), Sardines of the species Sardina pilchardus (NC8 03035310) is 🇪🇸 Spain, accounting for 51.1% of EU imports.

In 2025, trade flows diverged: imports were surging (74.2%) while exports were falling sharply (-26.1%), signalling a structural market shift.

1	🇲🇦 Morocco	€133.1M	82.5%	145.1M kg
2	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€22.3M	13.8%	21.9M kg
3	🇲🇷 Mauritania	€4.4M	2.7%	6.0M kg
4	🇹🇷 Türkiye	€890K	0.6%	538K kg
5	🇹🇳 Tunisia	€505K	0.3%	420K kg

#	Country	Value (EUR)	Share (%)	Weight (kg)
1	🇳🇬 Nigeria	€22.1M	31.2%	18.1M kg
2	🇿🇦 South Africa	€12.0M	16.9%	18.9M kg
3	🇨🇦 Canada	€5.8M	8.2%	2.5M kg
4	🇺🇸 United States	€5.4M	7.6%	2.1M kg
5	🇲🇦 Morocco	€4.3M	6.0%	5.3M kg
6	🇬🇭 Ghana	€1.1M	1.6%	600K kg
7	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€896K	1.3%	302K kg

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇲🇦 Morocco	€133.1M	145.1Mt	€0.9175/kg	82.6%
2	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€22.3M	21.9Mt	€1.02/kg	13.8%
3	🇲🇷 MR	€4.4M	6.0Mt	€0.7263/kg	2.7%
4	🇹🇷 Turkey	€890K	538Kt	€1.65/kg	0.6%
5	🇹🇳 Tunisia	€505K	420Kt	€1.20/kg	0.3%

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇳🇬 Nigeria	€22.1M	18.1Mt	€1.22/kg	42.9%
2	🇿🇦 South Africa	€12.0M	18.9Mt	€0.6352/kg	23.2%
3	🇨🇦 Canada	€5.8M	2.5Mt	€2.32/kg	11.2%
4	🇺🇸 United States	€5.4M	2.1Mt	€2.53/kg	10.4%
5	🇲🇦 Morocco	€4.3M	5.3Mt	€0.8080/kg	8.3%
6	🇬🇭 GH	€1.1M	600Kt	€1.86/kg	2.2%
7	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€896K	302Kt	€2.96/kg	1.7%

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇲🇦 Morocco	€133.1M	145.1Mt	€0.9175/kg	82.6%
2	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€22.3M	21.9Mt	€1.02/kg	13.8%
3	🇲🇷 MR	€4.4M	6.0Mt	€0.7263/kg	2.7%
4	🇹🇷 Turkey	€890K	538Kt	€1.65/kg	0.6%
5	🇹🇳 Tunisia	€505K	420Kt	€1.20/kg	0.3%

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