03047411 - 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. 🇳🇦 Namibia captures 68.4% of imports (€973.7M), followed by 🇿🇦 South Africa (31.5%). With an HHI of 5673, this Concentrated market exposes the EU to supply dependency risks.

The main extra-EU export markets for Hake of the genus Merluccius, Cape hake (shallow-water hake) (Merluccius capensis) and deepwater hake (deepwater Cape hake) (Merluccius paradoxus) are 🇬🇧 United Kingdom, 🇨🇭 Switzerland, 🇦🇩 Andorra. 🇬🇧 United Kingdom absorbs 45.2% of European exports (€4.9M).

Within the EU, 🇪🇸 Spain concentrates 52.0% 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 🇮🇹 Italy (16.9%). The top importing member states are 🇪🇸 Spain, 🇮🇹 Italy, 🇫🇷 France.

In 2025, trade flows diverged: imports were rising (14.7%) while exports were declining (-6.6%), signalling a structural market shift.

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 03047411) is 🇳🇦 Namibia, accounting for 68.4% 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 03047411) is €-1.4B over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026 (imports: €1.4B, exports: €10.8M).

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 €1.4B of Hake of the genus Merluccius, Cape hake (shallow-water hake) (Merluccius capensis) and deepwater hake (deepwater Cape hake) (Merluccius paradoxus) (NC8 03047411) from third countries between Jan 2022 and Mar 2026, representing 267.2M 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 03047411) is €5.33/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 03047411) is 🇪🇸 Spain, accounting for 52.0% of EU imports.

In 2025, trade flows diverged: imports were rising (14.7%) while exports were declining (-6.6%), signalling a structural market shift.

1	🇳🇦 Namibia	€973.7M	68.4%	187.5M kg
2	🇿🇦 South Africa	€448.2M	31.5%	79.3M kg
3	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€450K	0.0%	116K kg
4	🇨🇳 China	€428K	0.0%	90K kg
5	🇦🇷 Argentina	€138K	0.0%	43K kg
6	🇫🇰 Falkland Islands	€138K	0.0%	23K kg

#	Country	Value (EUR)	Share (%)	Weight (kg)
1	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€4.9M	45.2%	741K kg
2	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€983K	9.1%	127K kg
3	🇦🇩 Andorra	€873K	8.1%	133K kg
4	🇨🇳 China	€501K	4.6%	129K kg
5	🇲🇦 Morocco	€451K	4.2%	107K kg
6	🇦🇴 Angola	€329K	3.0%	68K kg
7	🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates	€209K	1.9%	58K kg

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇳🇦 NA	€973.7M	187.5Mt	€5.19/kg	68.4%
2	🇿🇦 South Africa	€448.2M	79.3Mt	€5.65/kg	31.5%
3	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€450K	116Kt	€3.87/kg	0.0%
4	🇨🇳 China	€428K	90Kt	€4.78/kg	0.0%
5	🇦🇷 Argentina	€138K	43Kt	€3.26/kg	0.0%
6	🇫🇰 FK	€138K	23Kt	€5.97/kg	0.0%

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€4.9M	741Kt	€6.60/kg	59.4%
2	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€983K	127Kt	€7.75/kg	11.9%
3	🇦🇩 Andorra	€873K	133Kt	€6.58/kg	10.6%
4	🇨🇳 China	€501K	129Kt	€3.88/kg	6.1%
5	🇲🇦 Morocco	€451K	107Kt	€4.20/kg	5.5%
6	🇦🇴 AO	€329K	68Kt	€4.86/kg	4.0%
7	🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates	€209K	58Kt	€3.62/kg	2.5%

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇳🇦 NA	€973.7M	187.5Mt	€5.19/kg	68.4%
2	🇿🇦 South Africa	€448.2M	79.3Mt	€5.65/kg	31.5%
3	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€450K	116Kt	€3.87/kg	0.0%
4	🇨🇳 China	€428K	90Kt	€4.78/kg	0.0%
5	🇦🇷 Argentina	€138K	43Kt	€3.26/kg	0.0%
6	🇫🇰 FK	€138K	23Kt	€5.97/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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