Cyprus updated on 03-05-18 CYPRUS IN THE WORLD AND IN THE EU (2015, source: FAO and Eurostat) Cyprus ranks low among EU Member States producing fisheries and aquaculture products. (1.000 tonnes) World EU-28 Cyprus % world % EU-28 Catches 104.635 5.144 1 0,0% 0,0% Aquaculture 106.094 1.307 5 0,0% 0,4% Total 211.511 6.451 6 0,0% 0,1% FISHING FLEET (fleet - 2017, source: EU fishing fleet register; employment - 2015, source: JRC) The Cypriot fishing fleet and gear composition: 24-39 m 0,9% 12-23 m 4,1% >40 m 0,0% Hooks and lines 10% Others 0-11 m 95,0% Gill nets and entangling nets 88%
Cyprus updated on 03-05-18 LANDINGS Landings represent the initial unloading of any quantity of fisheries products, including aquatic plants, from on board a fishing vessel to land in a given country, regardless of the nationality of the vessel making the landings. Landings are reported in net weight. In Cyprus, fish landed is fresh and whole and is destined to human consumption. All products are landed by Cypriot vessels. Total fishing ports recorded in Cyprus are 16 (source: EU Master Data Register). 12,74 8,58 10,11 7,96 8,49 7,23 7,48 7,52 7,53 1,87 1,31 1,38 1,16 1,30 1,17 1,25 1,48 1,44 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 Main commercial species landed and % of total (2016, 1.000 euro and tonnes) (source: Eurostat)
Cyprus updated on 03-05-18 AQUACULTURE Aquaculture refers to the farming of aquatic (freshwater or saltwater) organisms, such as fish, molluscs, crustaceans and aquatic plants. Aquaculture data are reported in live weight equivalent and value. In Cyprus, 99% of fish products are farmed in sea and brackish waters, mainly using cages. 15,3 33,1 16,5 20,3 27,3 23,6 29,2 27,8 32,3 3,2 3,8 3,4 4,1 4,7 4,3 5,3 4,8 5,5 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 Main commercial species farmed and % of total (2015, 1.000 euro and tonnes) GILT-HEAD SEABREAM EUROPEAN SEABASS 19.746 11.896 61, 36,8% 3.656 1.726 67% 31, GILT-HEAD SEABREAM EUROPEAN SEABASS TROUT 299 0,9% 41 0,7% TROUT TROPICAL SHRIMP 205 0, 19 0,3% TROPICAL SHRIMP OTHER MARINE FISH 99 0,3% 14 0,3% OTHER MARINE FISH OTHER FRESHWATER FISH 50 0, 3 0,1% OTHER FRESHWATER FISH (source: Eurostat)
Cyprus updated on 03-05-18 TRADE (source: Eurostat) Import MAIN COMMERCIAL SPECIES IMPORTED AND % OF TOTAL IMPORTS (2017, 1.000 euro) SALMON 10.442 1 56,3 59,7 64,7 64,0 57,8 65,4 71,8 79,1 84,6 TROPICAL SHRIMPS OTHER MARINE FISH SQUID 8.298 7.908 7.509 10% 9% 9% OCTOPUS 5.698 7% 17,6 16,6 17,2 16,3 14,9 15,9 16,5 17,1 17,7 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 OTHER PRODUCTS OTHERS 4.634 40.091 5% 48% Export MAIN COMMERCIAL SPECIES EXPORTED AND % OF TOTAL EXPORTS (2017, 1.000 euro) 29,7 31,5 30,9 25,5 23,0 20,5 17,9 12,8 9,8 2,2 2,7 3,3 3,2 4,4 3,6 4,6 5,4 5,3 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 GILT-HEAD SEABREAM 17.189 5 EUROPEAN SEABASS OTHER MARINE FISH ALBACORE TUNA FISHMEAL FISH OIL OTHERS 9.399 1.438 1.016 980 186 682 30% 5% 3% 3% 1% Main countries of ORIGIN (in value, 2017) Main countries of DESTINATION (in value, 2017) Greece 18% Germany Israel 68% Greece Vietnam United Kingdom 5% Kuwait United States 4%
Place of sale Cyprus updated on 03-05-18 DISTRIBUTION Consumer preferences on purchasing channels (source: EUROBAROMETER) Fish farm, fisherman 9% 20% Grocery store, super / hyper market 63% 74% Fishmonger or specialist shop 40% 54% Market 8% 25% Cyprus EU
Cyprus updated on 03-05-18 SUPPLY BALANCE (2015, source: EUMOFA) Import 22.600 tonnes Export 4.668 tonnes Production (catches + aquaculture) 6.934 tonnes Supply 29.534 tonnes Apparent consumption 24.866 tonnes
81% 67% 5 68% 51% 5 15% 53% 17% 7 13 123% 68% 3 60% CONSUMPTION Apparent consumption of fishery and aquaculture products in Cyprus amounted to 22,7 kg per capita in 2015, increasing by nearly compared to 2014. The Cypriots mainly consume fresh and tinned products, and loose fish is more frequently consumed (7) than the EU average (68%). From a socio-demographic point of view, regular fish consumers mainly belong to the age classes 40-54 and over 55. Young people also tend to eat fish frequently in Cyprus. Across the EU, this age group has the lowest number of regular consumers. While this is also the case in Cyprus, the number of regular consumers among young people is higher than the EU average (source: EU consumer habits regarding fishery and aquaculture products ). Purchasing factors (source: EUROBAROMETER) Cyprus updated on 03-05-18 PERSONAL FACTORS 22,7 Kg per capita (source: EUMOFA) Fish as source of wellness and health Hedonism EXTERNAL FACTORS Convenience and ease of preparation Propensity to try new products Cyprus EU High prices Retail diversification Frequency of promotional events Product's sustainability The product's appearance (freshness, presentation, etc.) The cost of the product The origin of the product The brand or quality labels (e.g. PGI, PDO) How easy and quick is to prepare The environment, social or ethical impact Other (spontaneous) None (spontaneous) Cyprus EU Don't know 11% 24% 9% 21% 15% 4% 1% 1% 4 4 58% 55% 71% 68%
CYPRUS IN EUMOFA updated on 03-05-18 LANDINGS Volumes and values are collected by EUMOFA from Eurostat Fishery. Data concern all species landed in Cyprus, by vessels of all nationalities. Data are available on a yearly basis, accessible through simple and advanced tables. AQUACULTURE Volumes and values are collected by EUMOFA from Eurostat Fishery. Data are available on a yearly basis, accessible through simple and advanced tables. WHOLESALE FIRST SALES No data available for this supply chain stage No data available for this supply chain stage PROCESSING No data available for this supply chain stage TRADE Volumes and values are collected from Eurostat COMEXT. Data concern trade of all fisheries and aquaculture products as recorded by national customs, available on a monthly and yearly basis. Data are accessible through simple and advanced tables. CONSUMPTION No data available for this supply chain stage