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Price Indication of Frozen HGT Indonesian Swordfish in W47

Frozen Whole Swordfish
Indonesia
Market & Price Trends
David Lee
Published Nov 25, 2022
Swordfish (species: Xiphias gladius) is caught in the sea of eastern Indonesia FAO 71 (Pacific Ocean). After being caught to meet HGT criteria, the fish are typically beheaded, gutted, tailed, and frozen on board a fishing boat. Italy, Greece, Spain, and the Netherlands are among the nations that frequently import swordfish from Indonesia. In W47, the price from the supplier in the Jakarta area stood at USD 4.70/kg for 10-24kg and USD 5.20/kg for 25-50kg size in the form of frozen HGT (Headed, Gutted, Tailed) on a FOB basis. The main catch of the swordfish is 25-50kg.
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