03036611 - 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. 🇿🇦 South Africa captures 84.3% of imports (€156.3M), followed by 🇳🇦 Namibia (15.5%). With an HHI of 7341, this Concentrated market exposes the EU to supply dependency risks.

The EU exports Hake of the genus Merluccius, Cape hake (shallow-water hake) (Merluccius capensis) and deepwater hake (deepwater Cape hake) (Merluccius paradoxus) to 6 extra-EU markets, reflecting solid diversification. 🇨🇦 Canada remains the largest client (22.7%, €1.5M), followed by 🇨🇦 Canada, 🇺🇸 United States, 🇨🇭 Switzerland.

Within the EU, 🇪🇸 Spain concentrates 67.0% 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 🇵🇹 Portugal (21.6%). The top importing member states are 🇪🇸 Spain, 🇵🇹 Portugal, 🇮🇹 Italy.

The year 2025 marked a turning point: both imports and exports were surging, shifting by 25.7% and 19.2% respectively.

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 03036611) is 🇿🇦 South Africa, accounting for 84.3% 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 03036611) is €-178.8M over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026 (imports: €185.4M, exports: €6.7M).

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 €185.4M of Hake of the genus Merluccius, Cape hake (shallow-water hake) (Merluccius capensis) and deepwater hake (deepwater Cape hake) (Merluccius paradoxus) (NC8 03036611) from third countries between Jan 2022 and Mar 2026, representing 61.2M 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 03036611) is €3.03/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 03036611) is 🇪🇸 Spain, accounting for 67.0% of EU imports.

The year 2025 marked a turning point: both imports and exports were surging, shifting by 25.7% and 19.2% respectively.

1	🇿🇦 South Africa	€156.3M	84.3%	49.7M kg
2	🇳🇦 Namibia	€28.8M	15.5%	11.4M kg
3	🇨🇦 Canada	€126K	0.1%	11K kg
4	🇳🇴 Norway	€95K	0.1%	51K kg
5	🇨🇱 Chile	€82K	0.0%	12K kg
6	🇦🇷 Argentina	€50K	0.0%	25K kg
7	🇦🇱 Albania	€11K	0.0%	2K kg

#	Country	Value (EUR)	Share (%)	Weight (kg)
1	🇨🇦 Canada	€1.5M	22.7%	412K kg
2	🇺🇸 United States	€1.4M	21.3%	313K kg
3	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€754K	11.3%	208K kg
4	🇲🇦 Morocco	€677K	10.2%	419K kg
5	🇳🇦 Namibia	€553K	8.3%	232K kg
6	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€142K	2.1%	26K kg

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇿🇦 South Africa	€156.3M	49.7Mt	€3.15/kg	84.3%
2	🇳🇦 NA	€28.8M	11.4Mt	€2.52/kg	15.5%
3	🇨🇦 Canada	€126K	11Kt	€11.42/kg	0.1%
4	🇳🇴 Norway	€95K	51Kt	€1.87/kg	0.1%
5	🇨🇱 Chile	€82K	12Kt	€6.75/kg	0.0%
6	🇦🇷 Argentina	€50K	25Kt	€2.03/kg	0.0%
7	🇦🇱 Albania	€11K	2Kt	€6.43/kg	0.0%

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇨🇦 Canada	€1.5M	412Kt	€3.67/kg	29.9%
2	🇺🇸 United States	€1.4M	313Kt	€4.53/kg	28.0%
3	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€754K	208Kt	€3.63/kg	14.9%
4	🇲🇦 Morocco	€677K	419Kt	€1.61/kg	13.4%
5	🇳🇦 NA	€553K	232Kt	€2.38/kg	10.9%
6	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€142K	26Kt	€5.56/kg	2.8%

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇿🇦 South Africa	€156.3M	49.7Mt	€3.15/kg	84.3%
2	🇳🇦 NA	€28.8M	11.4Mt	€2.52/kg	15.5%
3	🇨🇦 Canada	€126K	11Kt	€11.42/kg	0.1%
4	🇳🇴 Norway	€95K	51Kt	€1.87/kg	0.1%
5	🇨🇱 Chile	€82K	12Kt	€6.75/kg	0.0%
6	🇦🇷 Argentina	€50K	25Kt	€2.03/kg	0.0%
7	🇦🇱 Albania	€11K	2Kt	€6.43/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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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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Trade value (2022–2025)

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