The European Union is the second largest market for fishery products in the world. It imports nearly 70% of the fish it consumes. This presents an opportunity to export shrimp, fish fillets, canned foods, and processed seafood products to the EU. In 2011, China was the main supplier to the EU, exporting $5.8 billion, while Colombia exported $17 million, accounting for 13% of its total fisheries exports. Exports to the EU must meet sanitary and phytosanitary requirements, including originating from an approved establishment and complying with food safety and labeling regulations. Required documents for export include health certificates, certificates of origin, and invoices.

1. Yudy Yineth Garcia Hernandez
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Profe Diana Pineda

2.  The European Union is the second largest
consumer market with of fishery products
in the world, surpassed only by China. In
addition, the European Union imports
nearly 70% of the fish it consumes. The
selecta gastronomic variety of the area has
a strong European aquaculture component
and a taste for healthy food has increased
considerably the consumption of fish,
which opens up an opportunity for the
export of shrimp, fish fillets (trout and
tilapia), canned foods, and processed
products of sea.
 The trading block in the European Union
shares characteristics with regard to
consumption, but there are also differences
that make markets more attractive than
others. Consumers are unique for their
purchases and are looking for high quality
products that meet international
standards.

3. MAJOR SUPPLIERS TO THE
EUROPEAN UNION
 In 2011, imports from the
European Union of the
aquaculture industry and
fisheries1 reached a value of
US$37,433 million, an increase of
15% in comparison with the value
recorded in the previous year.
China was the main supplier for
the European Union exported in
2011 US$5,845 million; Colombia
was ranked 45 as supplier for the
European Union. The main
imported products in 2011 were
fish fillets, salmon fresh or chilled,
and shrimps, prawns and shrimps.

4. COLOMBIAN EXPORTS TO THE
EUROPEAN UNION
 Exports of the
aquaculture sector
and Colombian
fishing toward the
European Union in
2013 totaled US$17
million and
account for 13% of
the total exported
to the world of this
category

5. PROFILE OF THE EXPORTABLE
SUPPLY
 The sector is
characterised by the
actions of research,
innovation, technological
development and
technical training, which
enables high productivity
and competitiveness.
 The offer is available
throughout the year,
emphasizing mainly
species of tilapia and
rainbow trout.

6. TARIFFS BEFORE AND AFTER THE
TRADE AGREEMEN
TRENDS
 The European consumer is characterised by being very conservative,
demanding and knowledgeable of the quality of the fishery products, as
well as the guarantee of their safety for human health (e.g. , metal levels).
 The taste for nutritious foods make in the general European gastronomy,
the fish and seafood are particularly important, especially when they are
accompanied by wine or other add-ons that highlight the flavor of seafood.
 One of the current trends in the purchase of fish fillets and canned fish is
the search for healthy products. The products of the fisheries sector are
attractive due to its high protein value and the benefits that brings its
regular consumption.
 European consumers prefer products that are certified and that are
harmless to the environment, this is a relevant factor at the time of
purchase.

7. ACCESS REGULATIONS
SANITARY AND PHYTOSANITARY REQUIREMENTS
 for the export of products of the aquaculture industry and fishing toward the countries of
the European Union, you must meet the following requirements of the regulations of the
European Commission: to be
 originating in an establishment approved by the European Commission in Colombia[ 2].
 Meet the other requirements that apply to the export, control and import of products of
animal origin.
 Comply with the general requirements for the importation of food included in the
general food law of the EU.
 Regulations on hygiene in food products through each and every one of the phases of the
production chain, and the general implementation of the procedures that are based on
the HACCP principles.
 Conditions related to maximum levels of residues of veterinary drugs, hormones, steroids
and contaminants in foodstuffs of animal origin.
 Requirements on ceilings of nitrogen.
 Sustainability is a very important issue for European consumers.

8. DOCUMENTS TO EXPORT
LETTERS OF CREDIT CERTIFICATE OF
ORIGIN

9. HEALTH CERTIFICATEEXPORT DECLARATION FORM 600

10. PRO FORMA INVOICE SALES INVOICE

11. ORDER OF SHIPMENT
OF THE COMPANY  PACKING LIST

12. LABELLING
 Aquaculture and fishery
products in the European
Union must comply with the
labelling rules laid down to
ensure that consumers have
all the essential information
to the time of purchase. The
labelling of these foods must
comply with the general rules
laid down by Directive
2000/13/EC and some specific
labelling rules.

13. COST
LABOR 15.000.000
TRANSPORT TRERRESTRE 5.000.000
MARITIME TRANSPORT 10.000.000
DESTINATION TRANSPORT COMPANY 5.000.000

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