03048330 - Flat fish (Pleuronectidae - EU Trade

Extra-EU sourcing of Flat fish (Pleuronectidae, Bothidae, Cynoglossidae, Soleidae, Scophthalmidae and Citharidae), Flounder (Platichthys flesus) is highly concentrated. 🇮🇱 Israel captures 62.3% of imports (€24K), followed by 🇨🇳 China (19.5%). With an HHI of 4379, this Concentrated market exposes the EU to supply dependency risks.

European exports of Flat fish (Pleuronectidae, Bothidae, Cynoglossidae, Soleidae, Scophthalmidae and Citharidae), Flounder (Platichthys flesus) are concentrated on a few markets. 🇺🇸 United States accounts for 93.3% (€2.2M), ahead of 🇨🇭 Switzerland (1.8%). The top three destinations are 🇺🇸 United States, 🇨🇭 Switzerland, 🇮🇱 Israel.

Within the EU, 🇳🇱 Netherlands concentrates 71.6% of Flat fish (Pleuronectidae, Bothidae, Cynoglossidae, Soleidae, Scophthalmidae and Citharidae), Flounder (Platichthys flesus) imports, well ahead of 🇨🇾 Cyprus (19.5%). The top importing member states are 🇳🇱 Netherlands, 🇨🇾 Cyprus, 🇧🇪 Belgium.

In 2025, exports were falling sharply (-79.4%) compared to the previous year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the main supplier of Flat fish (Pleuronectidae, Bothidae, Cynoglossidae, Soleidae, Scophthalmidae and Citharidae), Flounder (Platichthys flesus) to the EU?

The main extra-EU supplier of Flat fish (Pleuronectidae, Bothidae, Cynoglossidae, Soleidae, Scophthalmidae and Citharidae), Flounder (Platichthys flesus) (NC8 03048330) is 🇮🇱 Israel, accounting for 62.3% of European imports over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026.

What is the EU trade balance for Flat fish (Pleuronectidae, Bothidae, Cynoglossidae, Soleidae, Scophthalmidae and Citharidae), Flounder (Platichthys flesus)?

The extra-EU trade balance for Flat fish (Pleuronectidae, Bothidae, Cynoglossidae, Soleidae, Scophthalmidae and Citharidae), Flounder (Platichthys flesus) (NC8 03048330) is €2.4M over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026 (imports: €38K, exports: €2.4M).

How much does the EU import of Flat fish (Pleuronectidae, Bothidae, Cynoglossidae, Soleidae, Scophthalmidae and Citharidae), Flounder (Platichthys flesus)?

The EU imported €38K of Flat fish (Pleuronectidae, Bothidae, Cynoglossidae, Soleidae, Scophthalmidae and Citharidae), Flounder (Platichthys flesus) (NC8 03048330) from third countries between Jan 2022 and Mar 2026, representing 11K kg in volume.

What is the average import price per kg of Flat fish (Pleuronectidae, Bothidae, Cynoglossidae, Soleidae, Scophthalmidae and Citharidae), Flounder (Platichthys flesus)?

The weighted average import price of Flat fish (Pleuronectidae, Bothidae, Cynoglossidae, Soleidae, Scophthalmidae and Citharidae), Flounder (Platichthys flesus) (NC8 03048330) is €3.59/kg over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026.

Which EU member state imports the most Flat fish (Pleuronectidae, Bothidae, Cynoglossidae, Soleidae, Scophthalmidae and Citharidae), Flounder (Platichthys flesus)?

The leading EU member state importer of Flat fish (Pleuronectidae, Bothidae, Cynoglossidae, Soleidae, Scophthalmidae and Citharidae), Flounder (Platichthys flesus) (NC8 03048330) is 🇳🇱 Netherlands, accounting for 71.6% of EU imports.

In 2025, exports were falling sharply (-79.4%) compared to the previous year.

1	🇮🇱 Israel	€24K	62.3%	7K kg
2	🇨🇳 China	€7K	19.5%	2K kg
3	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€3K	9.0%	520 kg
4	🇮🇸 Iceland	€2K	5.0%	385 kg
5	🇫🇴 Faroe Islands	€2K	3.9%	832 kg
6	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€98	0.3%	26 kg

#	Country	Value (EUR)	Share (%)	Weight (kg)
1	🇺🇸 United States	€2.2M	93.3%	268K kg
2	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€43K	1.8%	8K kg
3	🇮🇱 Israel	€28K	1.2%	5K kg
4	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€24K	1.0%	23K kg
5	🇹🇷 Türkiye	€19K	0.8%	5K kg
6	🇶🇸 QS	€3K	0.1%	355 kg
7	🇬🇮 Gibraltar	€2K	0.1%	234 kg

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇮🇱 Israel	€24K	7Kt	€3.45/kg	62.3%
2	🇨🇳 China	€7K	2Kt	€3.72/kg	19.5%
3	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€3K	520	€6.65/kg	9.0%
4	🇮🇸 Iceland	€2K	385	€5.00/kg	5.0%
5	🇫🇴 FO	€2K	832	€1.81/kg	3.9%
6	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€98	26	€3.77/kg	0.3%

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇺🇸 United States	€2.2M	268Kt	€8.36/kg	95.0%
2	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€43K	8Kt	€5.67/kg	1.8%
3	🇮🇱 Israel	€28K	5Kt	€6.08/kg	1.2%
4	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€24K	23Kt	€1.03/kg	1.0%
5	🇹🇷 Turkey	€19K	5Kt	€3.92/kg	0.8%
6	🇶🇸 QS	€3K	355	€8.00/kg	0.1%
7	🇬🇮 GI	€2K	234	€6.96/kg	0.1%

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇮🇱 Israel	€24K	7Kt	€3.45/kg	62.3%
2	🇨🇳 China	€7K	2Kt	€3.72/kg	19.5%
3	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€3K	520	€6.65/kg	9.0%
4	🇮🇸 Iceland	€2K	385	€5.00/kg	5.0%
5	🇫🇴 FO	€2K	832	€1.81/kg	3.9%
6	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€98	26	€3.77/kg	0.3%

EU External Trade - Flat fish (Pleuronectidae, Bothidae, Cynoglossidae, Soleidae, Scophthalmidae and Citharidae), Flounder (Platichthys flesus)

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EU External Trade - Flat fish (Pleuronectidae, Bothidae, Cynoglossidae, Soleidae, Scophthalmidae and Citharidae), Flounder (Platichthys flesus)

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