03047490 - Hake (Merluccius spp - EU Trade

Extra-EU sourcing of Hake (Merluccius spp., Urophycis spp.), Hake of the genus Urophycis is highly concentrated. 🇬🇧 United Kingdom captures 39.1% of imports (€115K), followed by 🇦🇷 Argentina (32.1%). With an HHI of 3164, this Concentrated market exposes the EU to supply dependency risks.

European exports of Hake (Merluccius spp., Urophycis spp.), Hake of the genus Urophycis are concentrated on a few markets. 🇬🇧 United Kingdom accounts for 67.7% (€116K), ahead of 🇨🇦 Canada (16.2%). The top three destinations are 🇬🇧 United Kingdom, 🇨🇦 Canada, 🇨🇭 Switzerland.

Within the EU, 🇮🇪 Ireland concentrates 63.2% of Hake (Merluccius spp., Urophycis spp.), Hake of the genus Urophycis imports, well ahead of 🇨🇾 Cyprus (28.0%). The top importing member states are 🇮🇪 Ireland, 🇨🇾 Cyprus, 🇩🇰 Denmark.

In 2025, trade flows diverged: imports were surging (44753.0%) while exports were falling sharply (-76.7%), signalling a structural market shift.

Who is the main supplier of Hake (Merluccius spp., Urophycis spp.), Hake of the genus Urophycis to the EU?

The main extra-EU supplier of Hake (Merluccius spp., Urophycis spp.), Hake of the genus Urophycis (NC8 03047490) is 🇬🇧 United Kingdom, accounting for 39.1% of European imports over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026.

What is the EU trade balance for Hake (Merluccius spp., Urophycis spp.), Hake of the genus Urophycis?

The extra-EU trade balance for Hake (Merluccius spp., Urophycis spp.), Hake of the genus Urophycis (NC8 03047490) is €-123K over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026 (imports: €294K, exports: €172K).

How much does the EU import of Hake (Merluccius spp., Urophycis spp.), Hake of the genus Urophycis?

The EU imported €294K of Hake (Merluccius spp., Urophycis spp.), Hake of the genus Urophycis (NC8 03047490) from third countries between Jan 2022 and Mar 2026, representing 61K kg in volume.

What is the average import price per kg of Hake (Merluccius spp., Urophycis spp.), Hake of the genus Urophycis?

The weighted average import price of Hake (Merluccius spp., Urophycis spp.), Hake of the genus Urophycis (NC8 03047490) is €4.81/kg over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026.

Which EU member state imports the most Hake (Merluccius spp., Urophycis spp.), Hake of the genus Urophycis?

The leading EU member state importer of Hake (Merluccius spp., Urophycis spp.), Hake of the genus Urophycis (NC8 03047490) is 🇮🇪 Ireland, accounting for 63.2% of EU imports.

In 2025, trade flows diverged: imports were surging (44753.0%) while exports were falling sharply (-76.7%), signalling a structural market shift.

#	Country	Value (EUR)	Share (%)	Weight (kg)
1	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€116K	67.7%	28K kg
2	🇨🇦 Canada	€28K	16.2%	6K kg
3	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€22K	13.1%	3K kg
4	🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates	€5K	2.7%	622 kg
5	🇲🇿 Mozambique	€356	0.2%	90 kg

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€115K	17Kt	€6.67/kg	39.1%
2	🇦🇷 Argentina	€94K	30Kt	€3.18/kg	32.1%
3	🇿🇦 South Africa	€71K	12Kt	€5.95/kg	24.2%
4	🇳🇴 Norway	€14K	2Kt	€5.88/kg	4.6%

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€116K	28Kt	€4.22/kg	67.8%
2	🇨🇦 Canada	€28K	6Kt	€4.78/kg	16.2%
3	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€22K	3Kt	€7.45/kg	13.1%
4	🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates	€5K	622	€7.43/kg	2.7%
5	🇲🇿 MZ	€356	90	€3.96/kg	0.2%

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€115K	17Kt	€6.67/kg	39.1%
2	🇦🇷 Argentina	€94K	30Kt	€3.18/kg	32.1%
3	🇿🇦 South Africa	€71K	12Kt	€5.95/kg	24.2%
4	🇳🇴 Norway	€14K	2Kt	€5.88/kg	4.6%

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€116K	28Kt	€4.22/kg	67.8%
2	🇨🇦 Canada	€28K	6Kt	€4.78/kg	16.2%
3	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€22K	3Kt	€7.45/kg	13.1%
4	🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates	€5K	622	€7.43/kg	2.7%
5	🇲🇿 MZ	€356	90	€3.96/kg	0.2%

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