Market Overview
For the Quarter Ending September 2025
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Fish Meal Prices inÌýNorth America
In the United States, the Fish Meal Price Index rose quarter-over-quarter in Q3 2025, driven by increased production costs.
Fish Meal production costs experienced upward pressure in 2025, influenced by a 3.0 % CPI increase in September 2025.
Aquaculture demand for fish meal strengthened through September 2025, supported by continuously rising sector signals.
Robust retail sales, up 5.42 % year-over-year in September 2025, bolstered demand for fish meal end-products.
A low unemployment rate of 4.3% in September 2025 supported consumer spending on aquaculture and pet food.
Wild fish raw material supply remained stable through Q3 2025, contributing positively to global fishmeal output.
Why did the price of Fish Meal change in September 2025 in North America?
Production costs rose due to 3.0 % CPI (September 2025) and 2.6 % PPI (August 2025) increases.
Strengthened aquaculture demand, supported by 5.42 % retail sales growth (September 2025), boosted prices.
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Fish Meal Prices inÌýAPAC
In China, the Fish Meal Price Index fell quarter-over-quarter in Q3 2025, driven by declining producer prices and high inventories.
Production costs faced upward pressure from rising plant-based feed ingredient prices in 2025 and declining domestic marine output.
Conversely, demand for piglet feed in the Chinese pig sector weakened in Q3 2025, affecting overall Fish Meal consumption.
Fishmeal stocks in China remained at high levels in August 2025, indicating an ample supply situation by end of September.
China's Consumer Price Index declined 0.3% in September 2025, reflecting weaker consumer demand for end products.
The Producer Price Index declined 2.3% in September 2025, pressuring manufacturer profitability across various sectors.
The Manufacturing Index was contracting in September 2025, signaling an economic slowdown and reduced business confidence.
Why did the price of Fish Meal change in September 2025 in APAC?
Producer Price Index declined 2.3% in September 2025, reducing feed manufacturer pricing power.
High fishmeal inventory levels in China during August 2025 contributed to market oversupply.
Weakened piglet feed demand in Q3 2025 offset strengthened aquaculture demand.
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Fish Meal Prices inÌýEurope
In Germany, the Fish Meal Price Index experienced mixed trends quarter-over-quarter, influenced by varied demand and production cost factors.
Fish Meal production costs decreased in September 2025, with Producer Price Index falling 1.7% year-over-year due to lower energy.
Aquaculture demand for fishmeal strengthened in Q3 2025, providing support for the Fish Meal Price Index.
However, demand for piglet feed, a key Fish Meal application, weakened during Q3 2025.
Germany's Manufacturing Index was contracting in Q3 2025, and industrial production declined 1.0% in September 2025.
Consumer Price Index rose 2.4% in September 2025, potentially reducing consumer purchasing power for end products.
Retail sales increased by 0.2% in September 2025, suggesting stable, albeit modest, consumer spending on goods.
Marine fuel costs strengthened in 2025 due to EU Emissions Trading System regulations, impacting Fish Meal transportation.
Why did the price of Fish Meal change in September 2025 in Europe?
Producer prices decreased 1.7% in September 2025, driven by lower energy costs, reducing Fish Meal production.
Aquaculture demand strengthened in Q3 2025, while piglet feed demand weakened, creating mixed market signals.
Rising Consumer Price Index (2.4% in September 2025) constrained consumer spending on premium protein products.
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Product Description
Fish Meal is a high-protein animal feed ingredient derived from whole fish, fish trimmings, and other marine by-products. It is categorized as a nutrient-dense organic material rich in amino acids, essential fatty acids, vitamins, and minerals. Production typically involves cooking, pressing, drying, and grinding the raw marine biomass, followed by controlled processing steps that remove excess moisture and oil to obtain a stable, finely milled product. Depending on the species used—such as anchovy, menhaden, or sardine—the final composition may vary in protein content, lipid profile, and digestibility characteristics.
Fish Meal is valued for its excellent protein quality, high digestibility, and balanced nutrient composition, making it an efficient source of essential amino acids, omega-3 fatty acids, and bioavailable minerals. Its consistent performance in promoting growth, immune health, and feed efficiency has made it a critical input in commercial feed formulations. Major application areas include aquaculture feeds for fish and shrimp, livestock and poultry diets, and specialty pet foods, where it enhances nutritional density and supports optimal metabolic function. It is also used in certain organic fertilizers due to its high nitrogen content and rapid nutrient release profile.