03048949 - Mackerel (Scomber scombrus - EU Trade

Extra-EU sourcing of Mackerel (Scomber scombrus, Scomber australasicus, Scomber japonicus) and fish of the species Orcynopsis unicolor, Other is highly concentrated. 🇮🇸 Iceland captures 52.9% of imports (€119.5M), followed by 🇳🇴 Norway (27.6%). With an HHI of 3655, this Concentrated market exposes the EU to supply dependency risks.

European exports of Mackerel (Scomber scombrus, Scomber australasicus, Scomber japonicus) and fish of the species Orcynopsis unicolor, Other are concentrated on a few markets. 🇺🇸 United States accounts for 72.1% (€6.8M), ahead of 🇳🇴 Norway (10.1%). The top three destinations are 🇺🇸 United States, 🇳🇴 Norway, 🇬🇧 United Kingdom.

Within the EU, 🇵🇱 Poland concentrates 59.0% of Mackerel (Scomber scombrus, Scomber australasicus, Scomber japonicus) and fish of the species Orcynopsis unicolor, Other imports, well ahead of 🇸🇪 Sweden (20.1%). The top importing member states are 🇵🇱 Poland, 🇸🇪 Sweden, 🇳🇱 Netherlands.

In 2025, imports were stable (0.4%) and exports falling sharply (-43.4%) compared to the previous year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the main supplier of Mackerel (Scomber scombrus, Scomber australasicus, Scomber japonicus) and fish of the species Orcynopsis unicolor, Other to the EU?

The main extra-EU supplier of Mackerel (Scomber scombrus, Scomber australasicus, Scomber japonicus) and fish of the species Orcynopsis unicolor, Other (NC8 03048949) is 🇮🇸 Iceland, accounting for 52.9% of European imports over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026.

What is the EU trade balance for Mackerel (Scomber scombrus, Scomber australasicus, Scomber japonicus) and fish of the species Orcynopsis unicolor, Other?

The extra-EU trade balance for Mackerel (Scomber scombrus, Scomber australasicus, Scomber japonicus) and fish of the species Orcynopsis unicolor, Other (NC8 03048949) is €-216.7M over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026 (imports: €226.1M, exports: €9.4M).

How much does the EU import of Mackerel (Scomber scombrus, Scomber australasicus, Scomber japonicus) and fish of the species Orcynopsis unicolor, Other?

The EU imported €226.1M of Mackerel (Scomber scombrus, Scomber australasicus, Scomber japonicus) and fish of the species Orcynopsis unicolor, Other (NC8 03048949) from third countries between Jan 2022 and Mar 2026, representing 68.3M kg in volume.

What is the average import price per kg of Mackerel (Scomber scombrus, Scomber australasicus, Scomber japonicus) and fish of the species Orcynopsis unicolor, Other?

The weighted average import price of Mackerel (Scomber scombrus, Scomber australasicus, Scomber japonicus) and fish of the species Orcynopsis unicolor, Other (NC8 03048949) is €3.31/kg over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026.

Which EU member state imports the most Mackerel (Scomber scombrus, Scomber australasicus, Scomber japonicus) and fish of the species Orcynopsis unicolor, Other?

The leading EU member state importer of Mackerel (Scomber scombrus, Scomber australasicus, Scomber japonicus) and fish of the species Orcynopsis unicolor, Other (NC8 03048949) is 🇵🇱 Poland, accounting for 59.0% of EU imports.

In 2025, imports were stable (0.4%) and exports falling sharply (-43.4%) compared to the previous year.

1	🇮🇸 Iceland	€119.5M	52.9%	39.0M kg
2	🇳🇴 Norway	€62.4M	27.6%	17.3M kg
3	🇨🇳 China	€14.5M	6.4%	4.9M kg
4	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€13.3M	5.9%	3.1M kg
5	🇹🇷 Türkiye	€10.9M	4.8%	2.3M kg

#	Country	Value (EUR)	Share (%)	Weight (kg)
1	🇺🇸 United States	€6.8M	72.1%	272K kg
2	🇳🇴 Norway	€949K	10.1%	258K kg
3	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€484K	5.1%	143K kg
4	🇯🇵 Japan	€199K	2.1%	75K kg
5	🇶🇸 QS	€189K	2.0%	32K kg
6	🇲🇪 Montenegro	€51K	0.5%	12K kg

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇮🇸 Iceland	€119.5M	39.0Mt	€3.06/kg	54.2%
2	🇳🇴 Norway	€62.4M	17.3Mt	€3.60/kg	28.3%
3	🇨🇳 China	€14.5M	4.9Mt	€2.97/kg	6.6%
4	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€13.3M	3.1Mt	€4.31/kg	6.0%
5	🇹🇷 Turkey	€10.9M	2.3Mt	€4.70/kg	5.0%

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇺🇸 United States	€6.8M	272Kt	€24.98/kg	78.4%
2	🇳🇴 Norway	€949K	258Kt	€3.68/kg	11.0%
3	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€484K	143Kt	€3.39/kg	5.6%
4	🇯🇵 Japan	€199K	75Kt	€2.65/kg	2.3%
5	🇶🇸 QS	€189K	32Kt	€5.94/kg	2.2%
6	🇲🇪 Montenegro	€51K	12Kt	€4.27/kg	0.6%

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇮🇸 Iceland	€119.5M	39.0Mt	€3.06/kg	54.2%
2	🇳🇴 Norway	€62.4M	17.3Mt	€3.60/kg	28.3%
3	🇨🇳 China	€14.5M	4.9Mt	€2.97/kg	6.6%
4	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€13.3M	3.1Mt	€4.31/kg	6.0%
5	🇹🇷 Turkey	€10.9M	2.3Mt	€4.70/kg	5.0%

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