16041700 - Fish, whole or in pieces - EU Trade

Extra-EU sourcing of Fish, whole or in pieces, but not minced, Eels is highly concentrated. 🇨🇳 China captures 98.4% of imports (€70.5M), followed by 🇹🇼 Taiwan (1.1%). With an HHI of 9692, this Concentrated market exposes the EU to supply dependency risks.

The EU exports Fish, whole or in pieces, but not minced, Eels to 6 extra-EU markets, reflecting solid diversification. 🇨🇭 Switzerland remains the largest client (23.6%, €564K), followed by 🇨🇭 Switzerland, 🇲🇽 Mexico, 🇬🇧 United Kingdom.

Within the EU, 🇳🇱 Netherlands concentrates 52.2% of Fish, whole or in pieces, but not minced, Eels imports, well ahead of 🇩🇪 Germany (27.8%). The top importing member states are 🇳🇱 Netherlands, 🇩🇪 Germany, 🇮🇹 Italy.

In 2025, trade flows diverged: imports were rising (10.6%) while exports were falling sharply (-15.2%), signalling a structural market shift.

#	Country	Value (EUR)	Share (%)	Weight (kg)
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Who is the main supplier of Fish, whole or in pieces, but not minced, Eels to the EU?

The main extra-EU supplier of Fish, whole or in pieces, but not minced, Eels (NC8 16041700) is 🇨🇳 China, accounting for 98.4% of European imports over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026.

What is the EU trade balance for Fish, whole or in pieces, but not minced, Eels?

The extra-EU trade balance for Fish, whole or in pieces, but not minced, Eels (NC8 16041700) is €-69.2M over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026 (imports: €71.6M, exports: €2.4M).

How much does the EU import of Fish, whole or in pieces, but not minced, Eels?

The EU imported €71.6M of Fish, whole or in pieces, but not minced, Eels (NC8 16041700) from third countries between Jan 2022 and Mar 2026, representing 4.5M kg in volume.

What is the average import price per kg of Fish, whole or in pieces, but not minced, Eels?

The weighted average import price of Fish, whole or in pieces, but not minced, Eels (NC8 16041700) is €16.01/kg over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026.

Which EU member state imports the most Fish, whole or in pieces, but not minced, Eels?

The leading EU member state importer of Fish, whole or in pieces, but not minced, Eels (NC8 16041700) is 🇳🇱 Netherlands, accounting for 52.2% of EU imports.

In 2025, trade flows diverged: imports were rising (10.6%) while exports were falling sharply (-15.2%), signalling a structural market shift.

#	Country	Value (EUR)	Share (%)	Weight (kg)
1	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€564K	23.6%	19K kg
2	🇲🇽 Mexico	€493K	20.7%	4K kg
3	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€260K	10.9%	13K kg
4	🇲🇪 Montenegro	€178K	7.5%	7K kg
5	🇽🇸 XS	€165K	6.9%	8K kg
6	🇳🇴 Norway	€74K	3.1%	3K kg

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇨🇳 China	€70.5M	4.4Mt	€15.96/kg	98.5%
2	🇹🇼 Taiwan	€793K	36Kt	€22.00/kg	1.1%
3	🇯🇵 Japan	€204K	9Kt	€22.18/kg	0.3%
4	🇭🇰 Hong Kong	€63K	4Kt	€16.95/kg	0.1%
5	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€32K	5Kt	€6.30/kg	0.0%
6	🇶🇼 QW	€3K	58	€59.38/kg	0.0%

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€564K	19Kt	€29.96/kg	32.5%
2	🇲🇽 Mexico	€493K	4Kt	€114.62/kg	28.4%
3	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€260K	13Kt	€19.45/kg	15.0%
4	🇲🇪 Montenegro	€178K	7Kt	€24.52/kg	10.3%
5	🇽🇸 XS	€165K	8Kt	€21.69/kg	9.5%
6	🇳🇴 Norway	€74K	3Kt	€25.85/kg	4.3%

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇨🇳 China	€70.5M	4.4Mt	€15.96/kg	98.5%
2	🇹🇼 Taiwan	€793K	36Kt	€22.00/kg	1.1%
3	🇯🇵 Japan	€204K	9Kt	€22.18/kg	0.3%
4	🇭🇰 Hong Kong	€63K	4Kt	€16.95/kg	0.1%
5	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€32K	5Kt	€6.30/kg	0.0%
6	🇶🇼 QW	€3K	58	€59.38/kg	0.0%

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€564K	19Kt	€29.96/kg	32.5%
2	🇲🇽 Mexico	€493K	4Kt	€114.62/kg	28.4%
3	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€260K	13Kt	€19.45/kg	15.0%
4	🇲🇪 Montenegro	€178K	7Kt	€24.52/kg	10.3%
5	🇽🇸 XS	€165K	8Kt	€21.69/kg	9.5%
6	🇳🇴 Norway	€74K	3Kt	€25.85/kg	4.3%

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