03038965 - Other, Monkfish (Lophius - EU Trade

Extra-EU sourcing of Other, Monkfish (Lophius spp.) is highly concentrated. 🇳🇦 Namibia captures 41.1% of imports (€122.0M), followed by 🇨🇳 China (20.4%). With an HHI of 2753, this Concentrated market exposes the EU to supply dependency risks.

The EU exports Other, Monkfish (Lophius spp.) to 6 extra-EU markets, reflecting solid diversification. 🇬🇧 United Kingdom remains the largest client (18.6%, €592K), followed by 🇬🇧 United Kingdom, 🇶🇸 QS, 🇨🇺 Cuba.

Within the EU, 🇪🇸 Spain concentrates 49.3% of Other, Monkfish (Lophius spp.) imports, well ahead of 🇮🇹 Italy (24.1%). The top importing member states are 🇪🇸 Spain, 🇮🇹 Italy, 🇵🇹 Portugal.

In 2025, trade flows diverged: imports were surging (17.5%) while exports were declining (-8.1%), signalling a structural market shift.

#	Country	Value (EUR)	Share (%)	Weight (kg)
1	🇳🇦 Namibia	€122.0M

Who is the main supplier of Other, Monkfish (Lophius spp.) to the EU?

The main extra-EU supplier of Other, Monkfish (Lophius spp.) (NC8 03038965) is 🇳🇦 Namibia, accounting for 41.1% of European imports over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026.

What is the EU trade balance for Other, Monkfish (Lophius spp.)?

The extra-EU trade balance for Other, Monkfish (Lophius spp.) (NC8 03038965) is €-294.1M over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026 (imports: €297.3M, exports: €3.2M).

How much does the EU import of Other, Monkfish (Lophius spp.)?

The EU imported €297.3M of Other, Monkfish (Lophius spp.) (NC8 03038965) from third countries between Jan 2022 and Mar 2026, representing 50.1M kg in volume.

What is the average import price per kg of Other, Monkfish (Lophius spp.)?

The weighted average import price of Other, Monkfish (Lophius spp.) (NC8 03038965) is €5.94/kg over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026.

Which EU member state imports the most Other, Monkfish (Lophius spp.)?

The leading EU member state importer of Other, Monkfish (Lophius spp.) (NC8 03038965) is 🇪🇸 Spain, accounting for 49.3% of EU imports.

In 2025, trade flows diverged: imports were surging (17.5%) while exports were declining (-8.1%), signalling a structural market shift.

#	Country	Value (EUR)	Share (%)	Weight (kg)
1	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€592K	18.6%	101K kg
2	🇶🇸 QS	€473K	14.8%	31K kg
3	🇨🇺 Cuba	€357K	11.2%	80K kg
4	🇲🇪 Montenegro	€295K	9.2%	28K kg
5	🇦🇩 Andorra	€216K	6.8%	38K kg
6	🇮🇸 Iceland	€88K	2.8%	10K kg

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇳🇦 NA	€122.0M	14.4Mt	€8.49/kg	41.7%
2	🇨🇳 China	€60.7M	23.2Mt	€2.61/kg	20.7%
3	🇿🇦 South Africa	€57.0M	6.4Mt	€8.85/kg	19.5%
4	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€50.0M	4.8Mt	€10.51/kg	17.1%
5	🇺🇸 United States	€3.0M	418Kt	€7.13/kg	1.0%

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€592K	101Kt	€5.86/kg	29.3%
2	🇶🇸 QS	€473K	31Kt	€15.23/kg	23.4%
3	🇨🇺 CU	€357K	80Kt	€4.48/kg	17.7%
4	🇲🇪 Montenegro	€295K	28Kt	€10.58/kg	14.6%
5	🇦🇩 Andorra	€216K	38Kt	€5.75/kg	10.7%
6	🇮🇸 Iceland	€88K	10Kt	€8.84/kg	4.4%

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇳🇦 NA	€122.0M	14.4Mt	€8.49/kg	41.7%
2	🇨🇳 China	€60.7M	23.2Mt	€2.61/kg	20.7%
3	🇿🇦 South Africa	€57.0M	6.4Mt	€8.85/kg	19.5%
4	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€50.0M	4.8Mt	€10.51/kg	17.1%
5	🇺🇸 United States	€3.0M	418Kt	€7.13/kg	1.0%

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€592K	101Kt	€5.86/kg	29.3%
2	🇶🇸 QS	€473K	31Kt	€15.23/kg	23.4%
3	🇨🇺 CU	€357K	80Kt	€4.48/kg	17.7%
4	🇲🇪 Montenegro	€295K	28Kt	€10.58/kg	14.6%
5	🇦🇩 Andorra	€216K	38Kt	€5.75/kg	10.7%
6	🇮🇸 Iceland	€88K	10Kt	€8.84/kg	4.4%

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