16042050 - Other, Of sardines, bonito - EU Trade

Extra-EU sourcing of Other, Of sardines, bonito, mackerel of the species Scomber scombrus and Scomber japonicus, fish of the species Orcynopsis unicolor is highly concentrated. 🇲🇦 Morocco captures 86.4% of imports (€73.9M), followed by 🇪🇭 Western Sahara (5.8%). With an HHI of 7521, this Concentrated market exposes the EU to supply dependency risks.

European exports of Other, Of sardines, bonito, mackerel of the species Scomber scombrus and Scomber japonicus, fish of the species Orcynopsis unicolor are concentrated on a few markets. 🇳🇴 Norway accounts for 68.3% (€31.0M), ahead of 🇨🇭 Switzerland (7.6%). The top three destinations are 🇳🇴 Norway, 🇨🇭 Switzerland, 🇺🇸 United States.

Within the EU, 🇫🇷 France concentrates 92.4% of Other, Of sardines, bonito, mackerel of the species Scomber scombrus and Scomber japonicus, fish of the species Orcynopsis unicolor imports, well ahead of 🇮🇹 Italy (3.7%). The top importing member states are 🇫🇷 France, 🇮🇹 Italy, 🇪🇸 Spain.

In 2025, imports were falling sharply (-22.1%) and exports declining (-4.2%) compared to the previous year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the main supplier of Other, Of sardines, bonito, mackerel of the species Scomber scombrus and Scomber japonicus, fish of the species Orcynopsis unicolor to the EU?

The main extra-EU supplier of Other, Of sardines, bonito, mackerel of the species Scomber scombrus and Scomber japonicus, fish of the species Orcynopsis unicolor (NC8 16042050) is 🇲🇦 Morocco, accounting for 86.4% of European imports over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026.

What is the EU trade balance for Other, Of sardines, bonito, mackerel of the species Scomber scombrus and Scomber japonicus, fish of the species Orcynopsis unicolor?

The extra-EU trade balance for Other, Of sardines, bonito, mackerel of the species Scomber scombrus and Scomber japonicus, fish of the species Orcynopsis unicolor (NC8 16042050) is €-40.0M over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026 (imports: €85.5M, exports: €45.4M).

How much does the EU import of Other, Of sardines, bonito, mackerel of the species Scomber scombrus and Scomber japonicus, fish of the species Orcynopsis unicolor?

The EU imported €85.5M of Other, Of sardines, bonito, mackerel of the species Scomber scombrus and Scomber japonicus, fish of the species Orcynopsis unicolor (NC8 16042050) from third countries between Jan 2022 and Mar 2026, representing 21.2M kg in volume.

What is the average import price per kg of Other, Of sardines, bonito, mackerel of the species Scomber scombrus and Scomber japonicus, fish of the species Orcynopsis unicolor?

The weighted average import price of Other, Of sardines, bonito, mackerel of the species Scomber scombrus and Scomber japonicus, fish of the species Orcynopsis unicolor (NC8 16042050) is €4.03/kg over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026.

Which EU member state imports the most Other, Of sardines, bonito, mackerel of the species Scomber scombrus and Scomber japonicus, fish of the species Orcynopsis unicolor?

The leading EU member state importer of Other, Of sardines, bonito, mackerel of the species Scomber scombrus and Scomber japonicus, fish of the species Orcynopsis unicolor (NC8 16042050) is 🇫🇷 France, accounting for 92.4% of EU imports.

In 2025, imports were falling sharply (-22.1%) and exports declining (-4.2%) compared to the previous year.

1	🇲🇦 Morocco	€73.9M	86.4%	17.4M kg
2	🇪🇭 Western Sahara	€5.0M	5.8%	1.1M kg
3	🇨🇳 China	€3.1M	3.6%	1.7M kg
4	🇪🇨 Ecuador	€1.2M	1.4%	478K kg
5	🇸🇳 Senegal	€975K	1.1%	322K kg

#	Country	Value (EUR)	Share (%)	Weight (kg)
1	🇳🇴 Norway	€31.0M	68.3%	5.1M kg
2	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€3.4M	7.6%	435K kg
3	🇺🇸 United States	€2.1M	4.5%	215K kg
4	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€2.0M	4.4%	225K kg
5	🇬🇱 Greenland	€509K	1.1%	78K kg
6	🇨🇦 Canada	€375K	0.8%	64K kg

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇲🇦 Morocco	€73.9M	17.4Mt	€4.25/kg	87.8%
2	🇪🇭 EH	€5.0M	1.1Mt	€4.62/kg	5.9%
3	🇨🇳 China	€3.1M	1.7Mt	€1.84/kg	3.6%
4	🇪🇨 Ecuador	€1.2M	478Kt	€2.49/kg	1.4%
5	🇸🇳 SN	€975K	322Kt	€3.03/kg	1.2%

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇳🇴 Norway	€31.0M	5.1Mt	€6.05/kg	78.8%
2	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€3.4M	435Kt	€7.89/kg	8.7%
3	🇺🇸 United States	€2.1M	215Kt	€9.60/kg	5.2%
4	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€2.0M	225Kt	€8.83/kg	5.0%
5	🇬🇱 GL	€509K	78Kt	€6.52/kg	1.3%
6	🇨🇦 Canada	€375K	64Kt	€5.88/kg	1.0%

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇲🇦 Morocco	€73.9M	17.4Mt	€4.25/kg	87.8%
2	🇪🇭 EH	€5.0M	1.1Mt	€4.62/kg	5.9%
3	🇨🇳 China	€3.1M	1.7Mt	€1.84/kg	3.6%
4	🇪🇨 Ecuador	€1.2M	478Kt	€2.49/kg	1.4%
5	🇸🇳 SN	€975K	322Kt	€3.03/kg	1.2%

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