03038115 - Dogfish and other sharks - EU Trade

Extra-EU sourcing of Dogfish and other sharks, Piked dogfish (Squalus acanthias) and catsharks (Scyliorhinus spp.) is highly concentrated. 🇺🇸 United States captures 99.4% of imports (€12.7M), followed by 🇬🇧 United Kingdom (0.6%). With an HHI of 9878, this Concentrated market exposes the EU to supply dependency risks.

European exports of Dogfish and other sharks, Piked dogfish (Squalus acanthias) and catsharks (Scyliorhinus spp.) are concentrated on a few markets. 🇬🇧 United Kingdom accounts for 45.3% (€7K), ahead of 🇲🇽 Mexico (32.1%). The top three destinations are 🇬🇧 United Kingdom, 🇲🇽 Mexico, 🇦🇩 Andorra.

Within the EU, 🇳🇱 Netherlands concentrates 50.8% of Dogfish and other sharks, Piked dogfish (Squalus acanthias) and catsharks (Scyliorhinus spp.) imports, well ahead of 🇫🇷 France (28.1%). The top importing member states are 🇳🇱 Netherlands, 🇫🇷 France, 🇧🇪 Belgium.

In 2025, trade flows diverged: imports were falling sharply (-26.4%) while exports were surging (100.2%), signalling a structural market shift.

Who is the main supplier of Dogfish and other sharks, Piked dogfish (Squalus acanthias) and catsharks (Scyliorhinus spp.) to the EU?

The main extra-EU supplier of Dogfish and other sharks, Piked dogfish (Squalus acanthias) and catsharks (Scyliorhinus spp.) (NC8 03038115) is 🇺🇸 United States, accounting for 99.4% of European imports over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026.

What is the EU trade balance for Dogfish and other sharks, Piked dogfish (Squalus acanthias) and catsharks (Scyliorhinus spp.)?

The extra-EU trade balance for Dogfish and other sharks, Piked dogfish (Squalus acanthias) and catsharks (Scyliorhinus spp.) (NC8 03038115) is €-12.8M over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026 (imports: €12.8M, exports: €15K).

How much does the EU import of Dogfish and other sharks, Piked dogfish (Squalus acanthias) and catsharks (Scyliorhinus spp.)?

The EU imported €12.8M of Dogfish and other sharks, Piked dogfish (Squalus acanthias) and catsharks (Scyliorhinus spp.) (NC8 03038115) from third countries between Jan 2022 and Mar 2026, representing 3.6M kg in volume.

What is the average import price per kg of Dogfish and other sharks, Piked dogfish (Squalus acanthias) and catsharks (Scyliorhinus spp.)?

The weighted average import price of Dogfish and other sharks, Piked dogfish (Squalus acanthias) and catsharks (Scyliorhinus spp.) (NC8 03038115) is €3.60/kg over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026.

Which EU member state imports the most Dogfish and other sharks, Piked dogfish (Squalus acanthias) and catsharks (Scyliorhinus spp.)?

The leading EU member state importer of Dogfish and other sharks, Piked dogfish (Squalus acanthias) and catsharks (Scyliorhinus spp.) (NC8 03038115) is 🇳🇱 Netherlands, accounting for 50.8% of EU imports.

In 2025, trade flows diverged: imports were falling sharply (-26.4%) while exports were surging (100.2%), signalling a structural market shift.

#	Country	Value (EUR)	Share (%)	Weight (kg)
1	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€7K	45.3%	8K kg
2	🇲🇽 Mexico	€5K	32.1%	500 kg
3	🇦🇩 Andorra	€3K	21.2%	567 kg
4	🇳🇨 New Caledonia	€102	0.7%	16 kg
5	🇵🇫 French Polynesia	€89	0.6%	12 kg

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share	YoY
1	🇺🇸 United States	€12.7M	3.5Mt	€3.65/kg	99.4%
2	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€79K	70Kt	€1.13/kg	0.6%

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€7K	8Kt	€0.8673/kg	45.4%
2	🇲🇽 Mexico	€5K	500	€9.52/kg	32.1%
3	🇦🇩 Andorra	€3K	567	€5.54/kg	21.2%
4	🇳🇨 NC	€102	16	€6.38/kg	0.7%
5	🇵🇫 PF	€89	12	€7.42/kg	0.6%

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share	YoY
1	🇺🇸 United States	€12.7M	3.5Mt	€3.65/kg	99.4%
2	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€79K	70Kt	€1.13/kg	0.6%

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€7K	8Kt	€0.8673/kg	45.4%
2	🇲🇽 Mexico	€5K	500	€9.52/kg	32.1%
3	🇦🇩 Andorra	€3K	567	€5.54/kg	21.2%
4	🇳🇨 NC	€102	16	€6.38/kg	0.7%
5	🇵🇫 PF	€89	12	€7.42/kg	0.6%

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