03048960 - Other, Monkfish (Lophius - EU Trade

Extra-EU sourcing of Other, Monkfish (Lophius spp.) is highly concentrated. 🇨🇳 China captures 50.3% of imports (€16.9M), followed by 🇺🇸 United States (26.2%). With an HHI of 3434, this Concentrated market exposes the EU to supply dependency risks.

The EU exports Other, Monkfish (Lophius spp.) to 6 extra-EU markets, reflecting solid diversification. 🇨🇭 Switzerland remains the largest client (22.7%, €176K), followed by 🇨🇭 Switzerland, 🇶🇸 QS, 🇨🇻 Cape Verde.

Within the EU, the leading importers of Other, Monkfish (Lophius spp.) are 🇳🇱 Netherlands, 🇫🇷 France, 🇧🇪 Belgium. 🇳🇱 Netherlands accounts for 26.9% of EU imports.

In 2025, trade flows diverged: imports were surging (16.6%) while exports were declining (-9.1%), signalling a structural market shift.

#	Country	Value (EUR)	Share (%)	Weight (kg)
1	🇨🇳 China	€16.9M

Who is the main supplier of Other, Monkfish (Lophius spp.) to the EU?

The main extra-EU supplier of Other, Monkfish (Lophius spp.) (NC8 03048960) is 🇨🇳 China, accounting for 50.3% of European imports over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026.

What is the EU trade balance for Other, Monkfish (Lophius spp.)?

The extra-EU trade balance for Other, Monkfish (Lophius spp.) (NC8 03048960) is €-32.8M over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026 (imports: €33.6M, exports: €773K).

How much does the EU import of Other, Monkfish (Lophius spp.)?

The EU imported €33.6M of Other, Monkfish (Lophius spp.) (NC8 03048960) from third countries between Jan 2022 and Mar 2026, representing 6.3M kg in volume.

What is the average import price per kg of Other, Monkfish (Lophius spp.)?

The weighted average import price of Other, Monkfish (Lophius spp.) (NC8 03048960) is €5.33/kg over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026.

Which EU member state imports the most Other, Monkfish (Lophius spp.)?

The leading EU member state importer of Other, Monkfish (Lophius spp.) (NC8 03048960) is 🇳🇱 Netherlands, accounting for 26.9% of EU imports.

Within the EU, the leading importers of Other, Monkfish (Lophius spp.) are 🇳🇱 Netherlands, 🇫🇷 France, 🇧🇪 Belgium. 🇳🇱 Netherlands accounts for 26.9% of EU imports.

In 2025, trade flows diverged: imports were surging (16.6%) while exports were declining (-9.1%), signalling a structural market shift.

#	Country	Value (EUR)	Share (%)	Weight (kg)
1	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€176K	22.7%	11K kg
2	🇶🇸 QS	€98K	12.7%	9K kg
3	🇨🇻 Cape Verde	€95K	12.3%	23K kg
4	🇳🇴 Norway	€45K	5.9%	3K kg
5	🇽🇨 XC	€35K	4.5%	3K kg
6	🇽🇱 XL	€17K	2.2%	499 kg

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇨🇳 China	€16.9M	4.9Mt	€3.43/kg	50.7%
2	🇺🇸 United States	€8.8M	819Kt	€10.76/kg	26.4%
3	🇿🇦 South Africa	€4.5M	330Kt	€13.66/kg	13.5%
4	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€1.6M	95Kt	€16.55/kg	4.7%
5	🇳🇦 NA	€1.5M	127Kt	€11.99/kg	4.6%

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€176K	11Kt	€15.81/kg	37.7%
2	🇶🇸 QS	€98K	9Kt	€10.34/kg	21.1%
3	🇨🇻 CV	€95K	23Kt	€4.22/kg	20.5%
4	🇳🇴 Norway	€45K	3Kt	€14.34/kg	9.7%
5	🇽🇨 XC	€35K	3Kt	€10.14/kg	7.4%
6	🇽🇱 XL	€17K	499	€33.33/kg	3.6%

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇨🇳 China	€16.9M	4.9Mt	€3.43/kg	50.7%
2	🇺🇸 United States	€8.8M	819Kt	€10.76/kg	26.4%
3	🇿🇦 South Africa	€4.5M	330Kt	€13.66/kg	13.5%
4	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€1.6M	95Kt	€16.55/kg	4.7%
5	🇳🇦 NA	€1.5M	127Kt	€11.99/kg	4.6%

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€176K	11Kt	€15.81/kg	37.7%
2	🇶🇸 QS	€98K	9Kt	€10.34/kg	21.1%
3	🇨🇻 CV	€95K	23Kt	€4.22/kg	20.5%
4	🇳🇴 Norway	€45K	3Kt	€14.34/kg	9.7%
5	🇽🇨 XC	€35K	3Kt	€10.14/kg	7.4%
6	🇽🇱 XL	€17K	499	€33.33/kg	3.6%

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