Frozen Cod Market Overview 2026

Raw Materials
HS Code
030363
Last Updated
2026-04-16
Key takeaways for search and sourcing teams
  • Frozen Cod market coverage spans 108 countries.
  • 987 exporter companies and 985 importer companies are indexed in the global supply chain intelligence network for this product.
  • 31,859 supplier-linked transactions are summarized across the top 20 countries.
  • 0 premium suppliers and 0 catalog items are currently listed.
  • Wholesale sample entries: 5; farmgate sample entries: 4.
  • Latest reference year in this page dataset is 2026.
  • Page data last updated on 2026-04-16.

Global Supplier Transactions, Export Activity, and Price Benchmarks for Frozen Cod

Analyze 31,859 supplier-linked transactions across the top 20 countries, with monthly unit-price benchmarks to track export competitiveness and sourcing risk for Frozen Cod.

Frozen Cod Country YoY Change in Supplier Transactions and Export Momentum

Compare positive and negative YoY shifts in Frozen Cod to identify accelerating supplier markets and weakening export corridors.
Top YoY shifts for Frozen Cod: Latvia (+592.3%), Hong Kong (+148.2%), Iceland (+129.7%).

Frozen Cod Country-Level Supplier Transaction and Unit Price Summary

As of 2025-05, benchmark Frozen Cod country transaction counts with monthly unit price and volume to prioritize supplier and export markets.
In 2025-10, countries with visible Frozen Cod transaction unit prices: Iceland (8.25 USD / kg), Vietnam (8.02 USD / kg), Latvia (7.41 USD / kg), China (7.09 USD / kg), Ecuador (6.78 USD / kg), 9 more countries.
CountryYoY ChangeTransaction Count2025-052025-062025-072025-082025-092025-102025-112025-122026-012026-022026-032026-04
Russia+7.6%16,4972.98 USD / kg (585,602.9 kg)2.58 USD / kg (382,325.5 kg)2.42 USD / kg (336,011.39 kg)2.73 USD / kg (472,234 kg)2.32 USD / kg (550,614.59 kg)2.67 USD / kg (140,263 kg)
United States+11.0%11,3613.29 USD / kg (1,007,977.109 kg)3.45 USD / kg (611,798.282 kg)3.59 USD / kg (480,522.915 kg)3.86 USD / kg (672,619.918 kg)3.76 USD / kg (404,613.551 kg)4.29 USD / kg (446,919.449 kg)
China+5.2%1,1406.83 USD / kg (1,609,486 kg)6.05 USD / kg (1,613,871 kg)7.69 USD / kg (2,089,247 kg)6.39 USD / kg (3,263,836.4 kg)7.00 USD / kg (4,235,680 kg)7.09 USD / kg (4,009,536.8 kg)
Vanuatu-28- (-)- (-)- (-)0.70 USD / kg (34,750 kg)0.70 USD / kg (36,450 kg)- (-)
India-43.6%2042.63 USD / kg (149,860 kg)2.41 USD / kg (82,494.5 kg)10.07 USD / kg (31,031.199 kg)1.21 USD / kg (26,000.907 kg)1.04 USD / kg (745,974.299 kg)1.07 USD / kg (1,182,615 kg)
Japan+12.0%462.68 USD / kg (96,000 kg)2.79 USD / kg (202,630 kg)2.94 USD / kg (88,200 kg)3.02 USD / kg (29,288.4 kg)2.17 USD / kg (107,500 kg)5.60 USD / kg (19,800.4 kg)
Vietnam+18.7%1,4417.18 USD / kg (1,172,006.622 kg)7.07 USD / kg (1,016,760.379 kg)7.11 USD / kg (1,107,507.746 kg)6.95 USD / kg (1,565,718.861 kg)6.64 USD / kg (1,779,966.474 kg)8.02 USD / kg (1,423,063.708 kg)
Denmark+16.2%2347.51 USD / kg (706,949 kg)7.48 USD / kg (679,158.1 kg)7.69 USD / kg (231,111.4 kg)7.82 USD / kg (526,580.99 kg)7.22 USD / kg (899,737 kg)5.52 USD / kg (375,045.801 kg)
Norway+22.1%149- (-)1.52 USD / kg (22,000 kg)- (-)- (-)1.57 USD / kg (125,070 kg)- (-)
Iceland+129.7%103- (-)2.90 USD / kg (154,995 kg)- (-)- (-)- (-)8.25 USD / kg (323,293 kg)
Frozen Cod Global Supply Chain Coverage
1,972 companies
987 exporters and 985 importers are mapped for Frozen Cod.
Exporters and importers can use Tridge Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to identify counterparties for Frozen Cod, benchmark reach, and prioritize outreach by market.

Frozen Cod Export Supplier Intelligence, Trade Flows, and Price Signals

987 exporter companies are mapped in Tridge Supply Chain Intelligence for Frozen Cod. Exporters and importers can use company profiles and analytics to evaluate supplier coverage, trading activity, and route opportunities.

Frozen Cod Top Exporters and Supplier Profiles

Review leading exporter profiles while benchmarking against 987 total exporter companies in the Frozen Cod supply chain intelligence network. Exporters and importers can unlock company profiles and analytics to qualify partners faster.
(China)
Latest Export Transaction: 2025-09-26
Industries: Food Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Trade
(Russia)
Latest Export Transaction: 2025-05-09
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Fishing AquacultureFood PackagingFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Farming / Production / Processing / PackingFood Manufacturing
Exporting Countries: South Korea
Supplying Products: Frozen Cod, Alaska Pollock Roe, Frozen Whole Cod +1
(Russia)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-03-16
Recently Export Partner Companies: 7
Industries: Fishing AquacultureFood Services And Drinking PlacesFood PackagingFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFood ManufacturingFarming / Production / Processing / Packing
(Russia)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-03-16
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Industries: Fishing AquacultureFood Services And Drinking PlacesFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Farming / Production / Processing / PackingDistribution / Wholesale
(Spain)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-02-03
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 10M - 50M
Industries: OthersFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: OthersFood Manufacturing
(China)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-02-04
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Fishing AquacultureFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Farming / Production / Processing / PackingTradeFood Manufacturing
Frozen Cod Global Exporter Coverage
987 companies
Exporter company count is a key signal for Frozen Cod supply depth and sourcing optionality.
Use Supply Chain Intelligence analytics to narrow Frozen Cod opportunities by country, product, and value-chain role, then open company profiles to validate fit.

Top Exporting Countries for Frozen Cod (HS Code 030363) in 2024

For Frozen Cod in 2024, compare export volume and value across the top 10 supplier countries to map core supply structure.
RankCountryVolumeValueReport
1Norway40,318,539 kg232,575,302.315 USDView →
2United States46,143,852 kg155,873,115 USDView →
3Denmark22,234,044.482 kg102,718,091.315 USDView →
4Portugal8,039,523 kg86,125,843.388 USDView →
5Netherlands13,121,025.851 kg73,193,863.636 USDView →
6South Korea6,544,083.033 kg23,311,771 USDView →
7Sweden3,520,278.412 kg21,536,885.657 USDView →
8Spain3,351,801.47 kg17,214,594.292 USDView →
9Iceland1,444,091 kg7,922,673.65 USDView →
10Poland1,430,616 kg7,831,813 USDView →

Frozen Cod Export Trade Flow and Partner Country Summary

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Frozen Cod Import Buyer Intelligence, Demand Signals, and Price Benchmarks

985 importer companies are mapped for Frozen Cod demand intelligence. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to prioritize buyers, distributors, and downstream demand partners by market.

Frozen Cod Top Buyers, Importers, and Demand Partners

Review leading buyer profiles and compare them against 985 total importer companies tracked for Frozen Cod. Exporters and importers can use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to evaluate buyer quality and demand concentration.
(Netherlands)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-03-16
Industries: Food ManufacturingOthers
Value Chain Roles: -
(France)
Latest Import Transaction: 2025-12-06
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 1M - 5M
Industries: Food Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: -
(Malaysia)
Latest Import Transaction: 2025-11-08
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Animal ProductionFood ManufacturingFood Packaging
Value Chain Roles: -
(Vietnam)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-03-16
Recently Import Partner Companies: 3
Industries: Food PackagingBeverage ManufacturingFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: -
(Norway)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-01-31
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD Over 1B
Industries: Food Services And Drinking PlacesFishing AquacultureFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: -
(United States)
Latest Import Transaction: 2025-11-28
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: -
Global Importer Coverage
985 companies
Importer company count highlights the current depth of demand-side visibility for Frozen Cod.
Use Supply Chain Intelligence analytics and company profiles to identify active Frozen Cod buyers, compare partner density by country, and refine GTM priorities.

Top Import Demand Countries for Frozen Cod (HS Code 030363) in 2024

For Frozen Cod in 2024, compare import volume and value across the top 10 demand countries to identify priority markets.
RankCountryVolumeValueReport
1Portugal27,081,091 kg165,599,645.982 USDView →
2Norway28,143,377 kg138,802,279.494 USDView →
3Poland25,820,382 kg125,097,173 USDView →
4Denmark28,614,392 kg114,173,437.921 USDView →
5United Kingdom11,678,276 kg73,269,371.979 USDView →
6Brazil4,145,505 kg60,136,000 USDView →
7Netherlands13,783,109.039 kg59,339,643.778 USDView →
8Lithuania7,928,723 kg42,287,635 USDView →
9South Korea12,190,158 kg36,190,630 USDView →
10Spain6,121,771 kg28,747,549.987 USDView →

Frozen Cod Import Trade Flow and Origin Country Summary

Analyze Frozen Cod origin-to-destination trade flows by value, volume, and share to monitor demand-side sourcing channels.

Global Wholesale Supplier Price Trends by Country for Frozen Cod

Frozen Cod Monthly Wholesale Supplier Price Summary by Country

Monthly Frozen Cod wholesale unit-price benchmarks by country for export and sourcing decisions.
In 2025-10, countries with visible Frozen Cod wholesale unit prices: France (22.07 USD / kg), Spain (11.43 USD / kg), Japan (5.37 USD / kg), Denmark (4.69 USD / kg).
Country2025-052025-062025-072025-082025-092025-102025-112025-122026-012026-022026-032026-04
Denmark3.62 USD / kg4.67 USD / kg3.86 USD / kg2.76 USD / kg4.43 USD / kg4.69 USD / kg
Poland7.43 USD / kg7.51 USD / kg----
France21.42 USD / kg21.93 USD / kg22.09 USD / kg22.15 USD / kg22.27 USD / kg22.07 USD / kg
Spain10.24 USD / kg10.25 USD / kg9.97 USD / kg10.30 USD / kg11.31 USD / kg11.43 USD / kg
Japan2.43 USD / kg3.33 USD / kg3.31 USD / kg4.39 USD / kg4.72 USD / kg5.37 USD / kg

Frozen Cod Wholesale Price Competitiveness by Major Exporting Countries

Compare Frozen Cod wholesale price ranges and YoY changes across the top 5 exporting countries to benchmark supplier price competitiveness.
RankCountryAverageLowerUpperYoYReport
1Denmark3.83 USD / kg0.86 USD / kg6.64 USD / kg+32.7%View →
2Poland7.44 USD / kg7.16 USD / kg7.56 USD / kg+5.0%View →
3France22.00 USD / kg21.07 USD / kg22.56 USD / kg+5.2%View →
4Spain10.45 USD / kg7.43 USD / kg17.17 USD / kg+6.7%View →
5Japan4.71 USD / kg1.37 USD / kg10.46 USD / kg-4.7%View →

Latest Frozen Cod Wholesale Export Price Updates

Use the latest 5 Frozen Cod wholesale updates to validate current export price points and origin-level supplier changes.
DateEntry NameUnit Price (USD) 
2026-04-01Обр*** ****** *** ***** ********* * ******* ****3.24 USD / kg
2026-04-01(선)** *** * **** **2.85 USD / kg
2026-04-01Трі*** ****** ******* *** ***** ********* * ******* ****4.22 USD / kg
2026-04-01(선)** ** * **** **2.37 USD / kg
2026-04-01たら類 * *** ** **** *** *** **5.13 USD / kg

Global Farmgate Supplier Price Trends by Country for Frozen Cod

Frozen Cod Monthly Farmgate Supplier Price Summary by Country

Monthly Frozen Cod farmgate unit-price benchmarks by country to monitor supplier-side cost movement.
In 2025-10, countries with visible Frozen Cod farmgate unit prices: United Kingdom (7.38 USD / kg).
Country2025-052025-062025-072025-082025-092025-102025-112025-122026-012026-022026-032026-04
United Kingdom6.05 USD / kg6.12 USD / kg6.35 USD / kg6.18 USD / kg7.37 USD / kg7.38 USD / kg

Frozen Cod Farmgate Cost Trends by Major Exporting Supplier Countries

Compare Frozen Cod farmgate price levels and YoY changes across the top 1 exporting countries to understand origin-side supplier cost structure.
RankCountryAverageLowerUpperYoYReport
1United Kingdom6.55 USD / kg4.64 USD / kg8.38 USD / kg+29.7%View →

Latest Frozen Cod Farmgate Export Cost Updates

Review the latest 4 Frozen Cod farmgate updates to monitor origin-side export cost and supplier pricing shifts.
DateEntry NameUnit Price (USD) 
2025-12-01Fro*** *** ********* ******* * *** *6.71 USD / kg
2025-01-01Fro*** *** ************** ************ * *** * * **** * ******0.69 USD / kg
2025-01-01Fro*** *** ************** ************ * *** * * **** * ******3.46 USD / kg
2024-11-01Fro*** *** ******** ************ * *** * * **** * ******2.86 USD / kg

Classification

Product TypeRaw Material
Product FormFrozen
Industry PositionPrimary Agricultural Product

Raw Material

Commodity GroupMarine whitefish (Gadidae family)
Scientific NameGadus morhua (Atlantic cod); Gadus macrocephalus (Pacific cod); Gadus ogac (Greenland cod)
PerishabilityMedium (frozen product; requires uninterrupted frozen cold chain)
Growing Conditions
  • Wild-capture species from cold temperate marine waters of the North Atlantic and North Pacific.
  • Demersal groundfish associated with continental shelf and slope habitats; fishery productivity linked to ocean temperature and ecosystem conditions.
Main VarietiesAtlantic cod, Pacific cod, Greenland cod
Consumption Forms
  • Frozen fillets/loins/portions for retail and foodservice.
  • Frozen blocks as input for further processing (e.g., portions, breaded products).
  • Thawed for downstream processing or fresh-counter sale where permitted by buyers/retailers.
Grading Factors
  • Species identity and labelling accuracy (cod species verification where relevant).
  • Presentation and cut (whole, H&G, fillet, loin, block) and size/weight specifications.
  • Frozen quality: dehydration/freezer burn, oxidation, and temperature history indicators.
  • Glaze and net weight compliance where glazed.
  • Defects and trimming quality (bones/pin-bones, skin remnants, bruising, gaping).
  • Packaging integrity and absence of physical contamination.

Market

Frozen cod is a globally traded wild-capture whitefish product supplied primarily from cold-water fisheries in the North Atlantic and North Pacific and moved through industrial freezing and cold-chain logistics. Commercial supply is closely tied to annual stock assessments and quota decisions, making availability and prices sensitive to fishery management changes and stock health. Major supply origins include Norway and Russia (Barents/Norwegian Seas) and the United States (Alaska) alongside other North Atlantic producers such as Iceland and Canada. Demand is anchored in Europe and North America for frozen fillets/portions and for further processing, with frozen inventories used to smooth seasonal landings.
Major Producing Countries
  • NorwayMajor Northeast Arctic (Barents Sea) cod fishery and export-oriented freezing/processing sector.
  • RussiaMajor North Atlantic and North Pacific cod capture fisheries; significant Barents Sea participation and exports.
  • IcelandMajor North Atlantic cod producer with export-focused processing.
  • United StatesMajor Pacific cod production centered in Alaska; sustainably managed under U.S. fisheries regulations.
  • CanadaNorthwest Atlantic cod stocks and management history; Northern cod (2J3KL) fishery re-opened with controlled TAC in 2024.
Major Exporting Countries
  • NorwayAmong the leading cod exporters; exports affected by quota changes and seasonality (e.g., winter cod season).
  • IcelandSignificant exporter of cod products in international trade statistics.
  • RussiaSignificant exporter from Barents Sea/North Pacific fisheries; trade flows tracked in HS-based datasets.
  • United StatesExports of Pacific cod products from Alaska as part of U.S. groundfish trade.
Major Importing Countries
  • United KingdomMajor whitefish consumption market; imports frozen cod for retail and foodservice.
  • United StatesLarge importer and processor/consumer market for frozen whitefish including cod.
  • GermanySignificant EU importer of frozen whitefish products including cod.
  • FranceEU import market for frozen cod fillets/portions and value-added seafood.
  • SpainEU market with strong cod consumption tradition; imports multiple cod product forms.
Supply Calendar
  • Norway (Northeast Arctic cod / skrei season):Jan, Feb, Mar, AprSeasonal winter fishery; landings are often frozen or otherwise preserved for export.
  • United States (Alaska Pacific cod):Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, AugGeneral commercial season window varies by gear and management area; frozen product supports year-round trade.

Specification

Major VarietiesAtlantic cod (Gadus morhua), Pacific cod (Gadus macrocephalus), Greenland cod (Gadus ogac)
Physical Attributes
  • Lean, mild-flavored whitefish with flaky white flesh; quality sensitive to dehydration (freezer burn) and temperature abuse.
Compositional Metrics
  • Quick-frozen products are expected to reach -18°C (0°F) or colder at the thermal centre after stabilization (Codex CXS 190-1995 for quick frozen fish fillets).
  • Glazing may be used to limit dehydration; buyer specs commonly address net weight versus glaze and acceptable dehydration/oxidation.
Grades
  • Codex CXS 190-1995 (quick frozen fish fillets) is a commonly referenced international standard for composition, essential quality, processing temperature, glazing water quality, and labelling expectations for frozen fish fillets.
Packaging
  • Retail packs (bags/cartons) of frozen fillets/portions; master cartons for export.
  • Bulk cartons for frozen blocks/loins intended for further processing.
  • Moisture/vapour barrier packaging to limit dehydration and oxidation during frozen storage.
ProcessingCommon presentations in trade include frozen whole fish (HS 030363, excluding fillets), frozen fillets/loins/portions, and frozen blocks for further processing.Typical unit operations include trimming, pin-bone removal, quick freezing, optional glazing, metal detection (where applicable), and frozen storage/distribution.

Supply Chain

Value Chain
  • Capture fishery (wild) → landing → heading/gutting and/or filleting → quick freezing (plate/air blast/IQF depending on presentation) → optional glazing → packaging → frozen storage → reefer shipping → importer cold storage → distribution to retail/foodservice or further processing
Demand Drivers
  • Stable year-round availability enabled by frozen inventories compared with highly seasonal fresh landings.
  • Strong demand for mild whitefish in retail frozen seafood and foodservice applications (fillets, portions, further-processed items).
Temperature
  • Frozen cold chain control is critical; quick frozen fish fillets standard references -18°C (0°F) or colder at the thermal centre after stabilization and maintaining deep-frozen conditions through transport, storage, and distribution.
Shelf Life
  • Shelf life is driven by temperature stability and packaging; dehydration and oxidation increase with temperature cycling and poor moisture barriers.

Risks

Stock Availability and Quota Cuts HighFrozen cod supply is fundamentally constrained by wild stock health and annual quota decisions; historical collapses and moratoria (e.g., Northern cod in Atlantic Canada) and more recent quota reductions in major exporting origins can rapidly tighten raw material availability and raise prices.Diversify approved origins and product presentations (whole/fillet/block), monitor RFMO and national quota announcements (e.g., NAFO/ICES-linked fisheries), and prioritize certified/verified supply with documented stock management and chain-of-custody.
Cold Chain Integrity MediumTemperature deviations and freeze–thaw cycling can cause dehydration, oxidation, texture loss, and packaging damage; frozen fish standards emphasize maintaining deep-frozen conditions through transport, storage, and distribution.Specify and audit frozen-chain requirements (target ≤ -18°C), use time-temperature monitoring (data loggers), and implement strict handling SOPs at transload and cold storage nodes.
IUU Fishing and Traceability MediumIUU fishing can enter international trade and erode the credibility of sustainability claims, creating regulatory, customer, and reputational risks for cod supply chains that span multiple jurisdictions and transshipment points.Require vessel and catch documentation, strengthen supplier due diligence and traceability to fishing area/gear, and leverage port State measures and independent certification/verification where applicable.
Sustainability
  • Stock health and overfishing legacy: major cod stocks have experienced severe depletion and long moratoria (e.g., Northwest Atlantic Northern cod), making sustainable harvest rates and rebuilding plans central to long-term supply.
  • Climate and ecosystem change in the North Atlantic/Arctic and North Pacific can shift distribution, recruitment, and catchability, increasing year-to-year supply variability.
  • Seabed impact and bycatch concerns in demersal trawl fisheries drive buyer and NGO scrutiny and can influence access to eco-labelled markets.
  • Illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing can undermine management and introduce sustainability and compliance risks into international trade.
Labor & Social
  • Forced labour and human trafficking risks have been documented in parts of the global fishing industry, creating due-diligence and reputational exposure for seafood supply chains.
  • Worker safety at sea and compliance with labour standards are recurring social responsibility themes in wild-capture fisheries and associated processing.

FAQ

Which HS code is commonly used for frozen cod (excluding fillets)?A widely used 6-digit HS classification for frozen cod (excluding fillets and other fish meat of heading 0304) is HS 030363, which covers cod species including Gadus morhua, Gadus ogac, and Gadus macrocephalus (UN Statistics Division HS classification detail).
What core temperature is typically referenced for quick-frozen fish fillets in international standards?Codex CXS 190-1995 (Standard for Quick-Frozen Fish Fillets) describes quick freezing as not complete until the product temperature reaches -18°C (0°F) or colder at the thermal centre after stabilization, and it emphasizes keeping the product deep frozen during transportation, storage, and distribution.
Why can frozen cod availability change quickly from year to year?Because most cod supply is wild-caught and managed under stock assessments and quotas, changes in stock status and management decisions can shift Total Allowable Catches and seasonal fishing opportunities; Fisheries and Oceans Canada’s Northern cod announcements illustrate how management decisions can reopen fisheries or adjust TACs as science assessments change.

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