03047415 - Hake of the genus - EU Trade

Extra-EU sourcing of Hake of the genus Merluccius, Argentine hake (Southwest Atlantic hake) (Merluccius hubbsi) is highly concentrated. 🇦🇷 Argentina captures 96.1% of imports (€425.9M), followed by 🇨🇳 China (2.8%). With an HHI of 9247, this Concentrated market exposes the EU to supply dependency risks.

The EU exports Hake of the genus Merluccius, Argentine hake (Southwest Atlantic hake) (Merluccius hubbsi) to 6 extra-EU markets, reflecting solid diversification. 🇽🇸 XS remains the largest client (18.9%, €1.8M), followed by 🇽🇸 XS, 🇧🇦 Bosnia & Herzegovina, 🇲🇪 Montenegro.

Within the EU, 🇪🇸 Spain concentrates 51.5% of Hake of the genus Merluccius, Argentine hake (Southwest Atlantic hake) (Merluccius hubbsi) imports, well ahead of 🇵🇱 Poland (14.8%). The top importing member states are 🇪🇸 Spain, 🇵🇱 Poland, 🇮🇹 Italy.

In 2025, imports were stable (1.6%) and exports rising (7.7%) compared to the previous year.

Who is the main supplier of Hake of the genus Merluccius, Argentine hake (Southwest Atlantic hake) (Merluccius hubbsi) to the EU?

The main extra-EU supplier of Hake of the genus Merluccius, Argentine hake (Southwest Atlantic hake) (Merluccius hubbsi) (NC8 03047415) is 🇦🇷 Argentina, accounting for 96.1% of European imports over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026.

What is the EU trade balance for Hake of the genus Merluccius, Argentine hake (Southwest Atlantic hake) (Merluccius hubbsi)?

The extra-EU trade balance for Hake of the genus Merluccius, Argentine hake (Southwest Atlantic hake) (Merluccius hubbsi) (NC8 03047415) is €-433.5M over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026 (imports: €443.1M, exports: €9.5M).

How much does the EU import of Hake of the genus Merluccius, Argentine hake (Southwest Atlantic hake) (Merluccius hubbsi)?

The EU imported €443.1M of Hake of the genus Merluccius, Argentine hake (Southwest Atlantic hake) (Merluccius hubbsi) (NC8 03047415) from third countries between Jan 2022 and Mar 2026, representing 127.5M kg in volume.

What is the average import price per kg of Hake of the genus Merluccius, Argentine hake (Southwest Atlantic hake) (Merluccius hubbsi)?

The weighted average import price of Hake of the genus Merluccius, Argentine hake (Southwest Atlantic hake) (Merluccius hubbsi) (NC8 03047415) is €3.47/kg over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026.

Which EU member state imports the most Hake of the genus Merluccius, Argentine hake (Southwest Atlantic hake) (Merluccius hubbsi)?

The leading EU member state importer of Hake of the genus Merluccius, Argentine hake (Southwest Atlantic hake) (Merluccius hubbsi) (NC8 03047415) is 🇪🇸 Spain, accounting for 51.5% of EU imports.

In 2025, imports were stable (1.6%) and exports rising (7.7%) compared to the previous year.

#	Country	Value (EUR)	Share (%)	Weight (kg)
1	🇽🇸 XS	€1.8M	18.9%	353K kg
2	🇧🇦 Bosnia & Herzegovina	€1.7M	17.6%	337K kg
3	🇲🇪 Montenegro	€1.6M	17.2%	341K kg
4	🇨🇺 Cuba	€777K	8.1%	163K kg
5	🇨🇻 Cape Verde	€506K	5.3%	96K kg
6	🇲🇦 Morocco	€337K	3.5%	92K kg

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇦🇷 Argentina	€425.9M	122.9Mt	€3.46/kg	96.3%
2	🇨🇳 China	€12.4M	3.3Mt	€3.71/kg	2.8%
3	🇰🇷 South Korea	€1.8M	515Kt	€3.52/kg	0.4%
4	🇳🇦 NA	€1.7M	348Kt	€4.82/kg	0.4%
5	🇺🇸 United States	€240K	81Kt	€2.96/kg	0.1%
6	🇦🇬 AG	€228K	54Kt	€4.23/kg	0.1%

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇽🇸 XS	€1.8M	353Kt	€5.11/kg	26.7%
2	🇧🇦 Bosnia and Herzegovina	€1.7M	337Kt	€4.98/kg	24.9%
3	🇲🇪 Montenegro	€1.6M	341Kt	€4.81/kg	24.3%
4	🇨🇺 CU	€777K	163Kt	€4.76/kg	11.5%
5	🇨🇻 CV	€506K	96Kt	€5.29/kg	7.5%
6	🇲🇦 Morocco	€337K	92Kt	€3.66/kg	5.0%

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇦🇷 Argentina	€425.9M	122.9Mt	€3.46/kg	96.3%
2	🇨🇳 China	€12.4M	3.3Mt	€3.71/kg	2.8%
3	🇰🇷 South Korea	€1.8M	515Kt	€3.52/kg	0.4%
4	🇳🇦 NA	€1.7M	348Kt	€4.82/kg	0.4%
5	🇺🇸 United States	€240K	81Kt	€2.96/kg	0.1%
6	🇦🇬 AG	€228K	54Kt	€4.23/kg	0.1%

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇽🇸 XS	€1.8M	353Kt	€5.11/kg	26.7%
2	🇧🇦 Bosnia and Herzegovina	€1.7M	337Kt	€4.98/kg	24.9%
3	🇲🇪 Montenegro	€1.6M	341Kt	€4.81/kg	24.3%
4	🇨🇺 CU	€777K	163Kt	€4.76/kg	11.5%
5	🇨🇻 CV	€506K	96Kt	€5.29/kg	7.5%
6	🇲🇦 Morocco	€337K	92Kt	€3.66/kg	5.0%

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