03048811 - Dogfish and other sharks - EU Trade

Extra-EU sourcing of Dogfish and other sharks, Piked dogfish (Squalus acanthias) and catsharks (Scyliorhinus spp.) is highly concentrated. 🇺🇸 United States captures 69.1% of imports (€233K), followed by 🇨🇳 China (29.4%). With an HHI of 5646, this Concentrated market exposes the EU to supply dependency risks.

European exports of Dogfish and other sharks, Piked dogfish (Squalus acanthias) and catsharks (Scyliorhinus spp.) are concentrated on a few markets. 🇧🇷 Brazil accounts for 99.9% (€1.0M), ahead of 🇹🇩 Chad (0.1%). The top three destinations are 🇧🇷 Brazil, 🇹🇩 Chad.

Within the EU, 🇫🇷 France concentrates 44.1% of Dogfish and other sharks, Piked dogfish (Squalus acanthias) and catsharks (Scyliorhinus spp.) imports, well ahead of 🇩🇪 Germany (38.6%). The top importing member states are 🇫🇷 France, 🇩🇪 Germany, 🇧🇪 Belgium.

In 2025, exports were falling sharply (-100.0%) compared to the previous year.

Who is the main supplier of Dogfish and other sharks, Piked dogfish (Squalus acanthias) and catsharks (Scyliorhinus spp.) to the EU?

The main extra-EU supplier of Dogfish and other sharks, Piked dogfish (Squalus acanthias) and catsharks (Scyliorhinus spp.) (NC8 03048811) is 🇺🇸 United States, accounting for 69.1% of European imports over the period Jul 2022-Feb 2026.

What is the EU trade balance for Dogfish and other sharks, Piked dogfish (Squalus acanthias) and catsharks (Scyliorhinus spp.)?

The extra-EU trade balance for Dogfish and other sharks, Piked dogfish (Squalus acanthias) and catsharks (Scyliorhinus spp.) (NC8 03048811) is €664K over the period Jul 2022-Feb 2026 (imports: €337K, exports: €1.0M).

How much does the EU import of Dogfish and other sharks, Piked dogfish (Squalus acanthias) and catsharks (Scyliorhinus spp.)?

The EU imported €337K of Dogfish and other sharks, Piked dogfish (Squalus acanthias) and catsharks (Scyliorhinus spp.) (NC8 03048811) from third countries between Jul 2022 and Feb 2026, representing 36K kg in volume.

What is the average import price per kg of Dogfish and other sharks, Piked dogfish (Squalus acanthias) and catsharks (Scyliorhinus spp.)?

The weighted average import price of Dogfish and other sharks, Piked dogfish (Squalus acanthias) and catsharks (Scyliorhinus spp.) (NC8 03048811) is €9.50/kg over the period Jul 2022-Feb 2026.

Which EU member state imports the most Dogfish and other sharks, Piked dogfish (Squalus acanthias) and catsharks (Scyliorhinus spp.)?

The leading EU member state importer of Dogfish and other sharks, Piked dogfish (Squalus acanthias) and catsharks (Scyliorhinus spp.) (NC8 03048811) is 🇫🇷 France, accounting for 44.1% of EU imports.

In 2025, exports were falling sharply (-100.0%) compared to the previous year.

#	Country	Value (EUR)	Share (%)	Weight (kg)
1	🇧🇷 Brazil	€1.0M	99.9%	403K kg
2	🇹🇩 Chad	€955	0.1%	146 kg

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇺🇸 United States	€233K	24Kt	€9.83/kg	69.1%
2	🇨🇳 China	€99K	10Kt	€9.92/kg	29.4%
3	🇳🇴 Norway	€3K	517	€5.15/kg	0.8%
4	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€2K	1Kt	€1.80/kg	0.7%

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share	YoY
1	🇧🇷 Brazil	€1.0M	403Kt	€2.48/kg	99.9%
2	🇹🇩 TD	€955	146	€6.54/kg	0.1%

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇺🇸 United States	€233K	24Kt	€9.83/kg	69.1%
2	🇨🇳 China	€99K	10Kt	€9.92/kg	29.4%
3	🇳🇴 Norway	€3K	517	€5.15/kg	0.8%
4	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€2K	1Kt	€1.80/kg	0.7%

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share	YoY
1	🇧🇷 Brazil	€1.0M	403Kt	€2.48/kg	99.9%
2	🇹🇩 TD	€955	146	€6.54/kg	0.1%

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