03036613 - Hake of the genus - EU Trade

Extra-EU sourcing of Hake of the genus Merluccius, Southern hake (Merluccius australis) is highly concentrated. 🇨🇱 Chile captures 85.0% of imports (€109.9M), followed by 🇳🇿 New Zealand (12.9%). With an HHI of 7401, this Concentrated market exposes the EU to supply dependency risks.

European exports of Hake of the genus Merluccius, Southern hake (Merluccius australis) are concentrated on a few markets. 🇩🇴 Dominican Republic accounts for 63.7% (€850K), ahead of 🇨🇭 Switzerland (19.5%). The top three destinations are 🇩🇴 Dominican Republic, 🇨🇭 Switzerland, 🇨🇺 Cuba.

Within the EU, 🇪🇸 Spain concentrates 88.7% of Hake of the genus Merluccius, Southern hake (Merluccius australis) imports, well ahead of 🇵🇹 Portugal (10.7%). The top importing member states are 🇪🇸 Spain, 🇵🇹 Portugal, 🇩🇰 Denmark.

In 2025, imports were surging (53.8%) and exports rising (4.5%) compared to the previous year.

Who is the main supplier of Hake of the genus Merluccius, Southern hake (Merluccius australis) to the EU?

The main extra-EU supplier of Hake of the genus Merluccius, Southern hake (Merluccius australis) (NC8 03036613) is 🇨🇱 Chile, accounting for 85.0% of European imports over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026.

What is the EU trade balance for Hake of the genus Merluccius, Southern hake (Merluccius australis)?

The extra-EU trade balance for Hake of the genus Merluccius, Southern hake (Merluccius australis) (NC8 03036613) is €-128.0M over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026 (imports: €129.3M, exports: €1.3M).

How much does the EU import of Hake of the genus Merluccius, Southern hake (Merluccius australis)?

The EU imported €129.3M of Hake of the genus Merluccius, Southern hake (Merluccius australis) (NC8 03036613) from third countries between Jan 2022 and Mar 2026, representing 25.8M kg in volume.

What is the average import price per kg of Hake of the genus Merluccius, Southern hake (Merluccius australis)?

The weighted average import price of Hake of the genus Merluccius, Southern hake (Merluccius australis) (NC8 03036613) is €5.01/kg over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026.

Which EU member state imports the most Hake of the genus Merluccius, Southern hake (Merluccius australis)?

The leading EU member state importer of Hake of the genus Merluccius, Southern hake (Merluccius australis) (NC8 03036613) is 🇪🇸 Spain, accounting for 88.7% of EU imports.

In 2025, imports were surging (53.8%) and exports rising (4.5%) compared to the previous year.

#	Country	Value (EUR)	Share (%)	Weight (kg)
1	🇩🇴 Dominican Republic	€850K	63.7%	142K kg
2	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€260K	19.5%	37K kg
3	🇨🇺 Cuba	€65K	4.9%	9K kg
4	🇦🇩 Andorra	€33K	2.5%	6K kg
5	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€32K	2.4%	8K kg
6	🇺🇸 United States	€14K	1.1%	2K kg
7	🇨🇦 Canada	€12K	0.9%	1K kg

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇨🇱 Chile	€109.9M	21.4Mt	€5.13/kg	85.0%
2	🇳🇿 New Zealand	€16.7M	3.7Mt	€4.49/kg	12.9%
3	🇦🇷 Argentina	€2.6M	633Kt	€4.14/kg	2.0%
4	🇿🇦 South Africa	€40K	10Kt	€3.88/kg	0.0%
5	🇫🇰 FK	€13K	6Kt	€2.23/kg	0.0%

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇩🇴 DO	€850K	142Kt	€5.97/kg	67.1%
2	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€260K	37Kt	€7.04/kg	20.5%
3	🇨🇺 CU	€65K	9Kt	€7.13/kg	5.2%
4	🇦🇩 Andorra	€33K	6Kt	€5.94/kg	2.6%
5	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€32K	8Kt	€3.91/kg	2.5%
6	🇺🇸 United States	€14K	2Kt	€8.68/kg	1.1%
7	🇨🇦 Canada	€12K	1Kt	€8.50/kg	0.9%

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇨🇱 Chile	€109.9M	21.4Mt	€5.13/kg	85.0%
2	🇳🇿 New Zealand	€16.7M	3.7Mt	€4.49/kg	12.9%
3	🇦🇷 Argentina	€2.6M	633Kt	€4.14/kg	2.0%
4	🇿🇦 South Africa	€40K	10Kt	€3.88/kg	0.0%
5	🇫🇰 FK	€13K	6Kt	€2.23/kg	0.0%

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇩🇴 DO	€850K	142Kt	€5.97/kg	67.1%
2	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€260K	37Kt	€7.04/kg	20.5%
3	🇨🇺 CU	€65K	9Kt	€7.13/kg	5.2%
4	🇦🇩 Andorra	€33K	6Kt	€5.94/kg	2.6%
5	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€32K	8Kt	€3.91/kg	2.5%
6	🇺🇸 United States	€14K	2Kt	€8.68/kg	1.1%
7	🇨🇦 Canada	€12K	1Kt	€8.50/kg	0.9%

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