03048350 - Flat fish (Pleuronectidae - EU Trade

The main extra-EU supplier of Flat fish (Pleuronectidae, Bothidae, Cynoglossidae, Soleidae, Scophthalmidae and Citharidae), Megrim (Lepidorhombus spp.) is 🇬🇧 United Kingdom, concentrating 100.0% of imports (€129K).

European exports of Flat fish (Pleuronectidae, Bothidae, Cynoglossidae, Soleidae, Scophthalmidae and Citharidae), Megrim (Lepidorhombus spp.) are concentrated on a few markets. 🇽🇨 XC accounts for 36.2% (€174K), ahead of 🇬🇮 Gibraltar (35.8%). The top three destinations are 🇽🇨 XC, 🇬🇮 Gibraltar, 🇨🇺 Cuba.

Within the EU, 🇫🇷 France concentrates 99.9% of Flat fish (Pleuronectidae, Bothidae, Cynoglossidae, Soleidae, Scophthalmidae and Citharidae), Megrim (Lepidorhombus spp.) imports, well ahead of 🇮🇪 Ireland (0.1%). The top importing member states are 🇫🇷 France, 🇮🇪 Ireland, 🇳🇱 Netherlands.

In 2025, trade flows diverged: imports were falling sharply (-99.7%) while exports were rising (5.8%), signalling a structural market shift.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the main supplier of Flat fish (Pleuronectidae, Bothidae, Cynoglossidae, Soleidae, Scophthalmidae and Citharidae), Megrim (Lepidorhombus spp.) to the EU?

The main extra-EU supplier of Flat fish (Pleuronectidae, Bothidae, Cynoglossidae, Soleidae, Scophthalmidae and Citharidae), Megrim (Lepidorhombus spp.) (NC8 03048350) is 🇬🇧 United Kingdom, accounting for 100.0% 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), Megrim (Lepidorhombus spp.)?

The extra-EU trade balance for Flat fish (Pleuronectidae, Bothidae, Cynoglossidae, Soleidae, Scophthalmidae and Citharidae), Megrim (Lepidorhombus spp.) (NC8 03048350) is €352K over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026 (imports: €129K, exports: €481K).

How much does the EU import of Flat fish (Pleuronectidae, Bothidae, Cynoglossidae, Soleidae, Scophthalmidae and Citharidae), Megrim (Lepidorhombus spp.)?

The EU imported €129K of Flat fish (Pleuronectidae, Bothidae, Cynoglossidae, Soleidae, Scophthalmidae and Citharidae), Megrim (Lepidorhombus spp.) (NC8 03048350) from third countries between Jan 2022 and Mar 2026, representing 17K kg in volume.

What is the average import price per kg of Flat fish (Pleuronectidae, Bothidae, Cynoglossidae, Soleidae, Scophthalmidae and Citharidae), Megrim (Lepidorhombus spp.)?

The weighted average import price of Flat fish (Pleuronectidae, Bothidae, Cynoglossidae, Soleidae, Scophthalmidae and Citharidae), Megrim (Lepidorhombus spp.) (NC8 03048350) is €7.79/kg over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026.

Which EU member state imports the most Flat fish (Pleuronectidae, Bothidae, Cynoglossidae, Soleidae, Scophthalmidae and Citharidae), Megrim (Lepidorhombus spp.)?

The leading EU member state importer of Flat fish (Pleuronectidae, Bothidae, Cynoglossidae, Soleidae, Scophthalmidae and Citharidae), Megrim (Lepidorhombus spp.) (NC8 03048350) is 🇫🇷 France, accounting for 99.9% of EU imports.

In 2025, trade flows diverged: imports were falling sharply (-99.7%) while exports were rising (5.8%), signalling a structural market shift.

#	Country	Value (EUR)	Share (%)	Weight (kg)
1	🇽🇨 XC	€174K	36.2%	29K kg
2	🇬🇮 Gibraltar	€172K	35.8%	23K kg
3	🇨🇺 Cuba	€63K	13.0%	11K kg
4	🇦🇩 Andorra	€43K	8.8%	7K kg
5	🇩🇴 Dominican Republic	€8K	1.7%	2K kg
6	🇰🇷 South Korea	€893	0.2%	23 kg
7	🇬🇶 Equatorial Guinea	€743	0.2%	110 kg

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇽🇨 XC	€174K	29Kt	€5.97/kg	37.8%
2	🇬🇮 GI	€172K	23Kt	€7.41/kg	37.3%
3	🇨🇺 CU	€63K	11Kt	€5.79/kg	13.6%
4	🇦🇩 Andorra	€43K	7Kt	€6.04/kg	9.2%
5	🇩🇴 DO	€8K	2Kt	€4.01/kg	1.8%
6	🇰🇷 South Korea	€893	23	€38.83/kg	0.2%
7	🇬🇶 GQ	€743	110	€6.75/kg	0.2%

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇽🇨 XC	€174K	29Kt	€5.97/kg	37.8%
2	🇬🇮 GI	€172K	23Kt	€7.41/kg	37.3%
3	🇨🇺 CU	€63K	11Kt	€5.79/kg	13.6%
4	🇦🇩 Andorra	€43K	7Kt	€6.04/kg	9.2%
5	🇩🇴 DO	€8K	2Kt	€4.01/kg	1.8%
6	🇰🇷 South Korea	€893	23	€38.83/kg	0.2%
7	🇬🇶 GQ	€743	110	€6.75/kg	0.2%

EU External Trade - Flat fish (Pleuronectidae, Bothidae, Cynoglossidae, Soleidae, Scophthalmidae and Citharidae), Megrim (Lepidorhombus spp.)

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EU External Trade - Flat fish (Pleuronectidae, Bothidae, Cynoglossidae, Soleidae, Scophthalmidae and Citharidae), Megrim (Lepidorhombus spp.)

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