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Frozen Cod Spain Market Overview 2026

Raw Materials
HS Code
030363
Last Updated
2026-03-30
Key takeaways for search and sourcing teams
  • Spain Frozen Cod market intelligence page includes 0 premium suppliers.
  • 5 sampled export transactions for Spain are summarized.
  • 4 export partner companies and 32 import partner companies are mapped for Frozen Cod in Spain.
  • Wholesale sample entries: 3; farmgate sample entries: 0.
  • 5 export partner countries and 5 import partner countries are ranked.
  • Latest reference year in this page dataset is 2026.
  • Page data last updated on 2026-03-30.

Frozen Cod Export Supplier Intelligence, Price Trends, and Trade Flows in Spain

4 export partner companies are tracked for Frozen Cod in Spain. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to validate exporter coverage, partner quality, and route priorities.
Explore Frozen Cod export intelligence in Spain, including 5 sampled supplier transactions, monthly unit-price ranges, and partner-country trade flow patterns for HS Code 030363.
Scatter points are sampled from 32.6% of the full transaction dataset.

Sample Export Supplier Transaction Records for Frozen Cod in Spain

5 sampled Frozen Cod transactions in Spain include date, origin, and partner-country context to benchmark export prices and supplier trading patterns.
Frozen Cod sampled transaction unit prices by date in Spain: 2025-12-19: 10.44 USD / kg, 2025-12-19: 10.44 USD / kg, 2025-12-18: 10.47 USD / kg, 2025-12-18: 10.47 USD / kg, 2025-11-19: 4.18 USD / kg.
DateReported ProductUnit PriceExporterImporter 
2025-12-19BAC***** ****** ******* ***** ***** ***** *************** ******* ******** ****** * ******* ********10.44 USD / kg (Spain) (Argentina)
2025-12-19BAC***** ****** ******* ***** ***** ***** *************** ******** ****** ******* ***** ***** ***** *************** ******* ********* ******** *** ******* * ***** ***** ** ******* ** ** ******* ****** ******** * *********** ******** * ***** ************* **********10.44 USD / kg (Spain) (Argentina)
2025-12-18BAC***** ****** ******* ***** ***** ***** *************** ******** ****** ******* ***** ***** ***** *************** ******* ********* ******** *** ******* * ***** ***** ** ******* ** ** ******* ****** ******** * *********** ******** * ***** ************* **********10.47 USD / kg (Spain) (Argentina)
2025-12-18BAC***** ****** ******* ***** ***** ***** *************** ******* ******** ****** * ******* ********10.47 USD / kg (Spain) (Argentina)
2025-11-19FIS** ******* ********* **** ******* *** **** * *** * ****** *** **** ** **** **** * ****** *** * **4.18 USD / kg (Spain) (United States)

Top Frozen Cod Export Suppliers and Companies in Spain

Review leading exporter profiles and benchmark them against 4 total export partner companies tracked for Frozen Cod in Spain. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to shortlist sourcing and export partners faster.
(Spain)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-02-28
Employee Size: 1 - 10 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 10M - 50M
Industries: Shipping And Water TransportFreight Forwarding And IntermodalFood Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleLogisticsTrade
(Spain)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-02-28
Employee Size: 101 - 500 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 50M - 100M
Industries: Food ManufacturingFishing AquacultureFood Packaging
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFarming / Production / Processing / Packing
(Spain)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-02-28
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 5M - 10M
Industries: Food ManufacturingFood Services And Drinking PlacesFood PackagingGrocery StoresBeverage Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: TradeFood ManufacturingDistribution / Wholesale
(Spain)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-02-28
Employee Size: 101 - 500 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 10M - 50M
Industries: Fishing AquacultureFood WholesalersFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFood ManufacturingFarming / Production / Processing / Packing
Spain Export Partner Coverage
4 companies
Total export partner company count is a core signal of Spain export network depth for Frozen Cod.
Exporters and importers can open Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to assess Frozen Cod partner concentration, capacity signals, and trade relevance in Spain.

Annual Export Value, Volume, and Supplier Market Size for Frozen Cod in Spain (HS Code 030363)

Analyze 3 years of Frozen Cod export volume and value in Spain to evaluate supplier market growth, seasonality, and trade volatility.
YearVolumeValue
20243,351,80117,214,594 USD
20232,212,95812,987,302 USD
20222,080,17212,543,348 USD

Top Destination Markets for Frozen Cod Exports from Spain (HS Code 030363) in 2024

For 2024, compare export volume and value across the top 5 destination countries for Frozen Cod exports from Spain.
RankCountryVolumeValue
1Portugal1,643,030.78,080,785.159 USD
2China793,2303,405,393.48 USD
3Italy280,1592,220,584.638 USD
4Poland286,2991,279,415.65 USD
5France56,351.6592,527.426 USD

Frozen Cod Import Buyer Intelligence and Price Signals in Spain: Buyers, Demand, and Trade Partners

32 import partner companies are tracked for Frozen Cod in Spain. Exporters and importers can use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to analyze buyer demand, partner density, and downstream channels.
Scatter points are sampled from 15.1% of the full transaction dataset.

Sample Import Transaction and Price Records for Frozen Cod in Spain

5 sampled Frozen Cod import transactions in Spain provide date, origin, and trade-country context to benchmark price levels and demand-side trading patterns.
Frozen Cod sampled import transaction unit prices by date in Spain: 2025-10-31: 2.90 USD / kg, 2025-10-28: 4.60 USD / kg, 2025-10-28: 5.00 USD / kg, 2025-10-23: 4.70 USD / kg, 2025-10-23: 4.70 USD / kg.
DateReported ProductUnit PriceExporterImporterOrigin 
2025-10-31ABA**** *********** ********** *** ****** *** ****** ******* ********* ******** *** ******* * ***** ***** ** *******2.90 USD / kg (-) (-)-
2025-10-28ABA**** *********** ********** *** ****** *** ****** ******* ********* ******** *** ******* * ***** ***** ** *******4.60 USD / kg (-) (-)-
2025-10-28ABA**** *********** ********** *** ****** *** ****** ******* ********* ******** *** ******* * ***** ***** ** *******5.00 USD / kg (-) (-)-
2025-10-23ABA**** *********** ********** *** ****** *** ****** ******* ********* ******** *** ******* * ***** ***** ** *******4.70 USD / kg (-) (-)-
2025-10-23ABA**** *********** ********** *** ****** *** ****** ******* ********* ******** *** ******* * ***** ***** ** *******4.70 USD / kg (-) (-)-

Top Frozen Cod Buyers, Importers, and Demand Partners in Spain

Review leading buyer profiles and compare them with 32 total import partner companies tracked for Frozen Cod in Spain. Exporters and importers can use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to evaluate demand-side partner fit.
(Spain)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-02-28
Employee Size: 51 - 100 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 10M - 50M
Industries: Fishing AquacultureFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Farming / Production / Processing / PackingDistribution / Wholesale
(Spain)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-02-28
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Industries: Food PackagingFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Food ManufacturingDistribution / WholesaleTrade
(Spain)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-02-28
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 5M - 10M
Industries: OthersBrokers And Trade AgenciesFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: TradeDistribution / WholesaleFood Manufacturing
(Spain)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-02-28
Employee Size: 1 - 10 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 1M - 5M
Industries: Food ManufacturingFood Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFood Manufacturing
(Spain)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-02-28
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 1M - 5M
Industries: Fishing AquacultureFood PackagingFood ManufacturingBrokers And Trade Agencies
Value Chain Roles: TradeFarming / Production / Processing / Packing
(Spain)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-02-28
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 5M - 10M
Industries: Fishing AquacultureFood WholesalersFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFood ManufacturingFarming / Production / Processing / Packing
Spain Import Partner Coverage
32 companies
Import partner company count highlights demand-side visibility for Frozen Cod in Spain.
Use Supply Chain Intelligence analytics and company profiles to identify active Frozen Cod importers, distributors, and buyer networks in Spain.

Annual Import Value, Volume, and Demand Size for Frozen Cod in Spain (HS Code 030363)

Track 3 years of Frozen Cod import volume and value in Spain to assess demand growth and market momentum.
YearVolumeValue
20246,121,77128,747,550 USD
20237,842,12540,395,453 USD
202210,667,82955,702,821 USD

Top Origin Supplier Countries Supplying Frozen Cod to Spain (HS Code 030363) in 2024

For 2024, compare import volume and value across the top 5 origin supplier countries supplying Frozen Cod to Spain.
RankCountryVolumeValue
1Germany776,9254,027,784.443 USD
2Netherlands1,008,416.883,984,948.989 USD
3Norway519,3263,962,207.241 USD
4Russia1,129,017.743,854,343.882 USD
5Portugal667,108.83,125,512.889 USD

Frozen Cod Wholesale Supplier Price Trends in Spain

Track Frozen Cod wholesale supplier price benchmarks and recent export price updates in Spain.

Historical Frozen Cod Wholesale Supplier Prices in Spain (USD/kg)

Yearly average, lower, and upper Frozen Cod wholesale prices with YoY changes provide benchmark data for supplier pricing and export competitiveness in Spain.
Frozen Cod yearly average wholesale prices in Spain: 2022: 14.30 USD / kg, 2023: 12.33 USD / kg, 2024: 9.98 USD / kg, 2025: 10.45 USD / kg, 2026: 9.42 USD / kg.
YearAverage Unit PriceLower Unit PriceUpper Unit PriceYoY Change
202214.30 USD / kg13.92 USD / kg14.45 USD / kg-
202312.33 USD / kg8.51 USD / kg13.83 USD / kg-
20249.98 USD / kg7.27 USD / kg14.15 USD / kg-
202510.45 USD / kg7.25 USD / kg17.17 USD / kg-
20269.42 USD / kg7.99 USD / kg10.77 USD / kg-

Latest Frozen Cod Wholesale Export Price Updates in Spain

Use the latest 3 updates to check current Frozen Cod wholesale export price points and origin-level changes in Spain.
Frozen Cod latest wholesale updates by date in Spain: 2026-03-01: 18.79 USD / kg, 2026-03-01: 10.41 USD / kg, 2026-03-01: 8.09 USD / kg.
DateEntry NameUnit Price (USD)Origin Country 
2026-03-01COD ****** * ******* *********18.79 USD / kg-
2026-03-01COD ****** * ******* *********10.41 USD / kg-
2026-03-01COD ********** ****** * ******* *********8.09 USD / kg-

Classification

Product TypeRaw Material
Product FormFrozen
Industry PositionPrimary Fishery Product

Raw Material

Market

Frozen cod in Spain is primarily a domestic consumption product within one of the EU’s major seafood markets, where cod is among the most consumed species. Spain has significant seafood landing, wholesale and processing infrastructure, including major first-sale and logistics hubs such as Vigo and A Coruña and large wholesale markets in the Mercasa network. Supply for frozen cod is closely linked to international sourcing and cold-chain distribution, with Spain’s frozen seafood wholesalers/importers and processors represented by Conxemar. EU market access depends on strict traceability and border controls for fishery products (IUU catch certification and veterinary entry procedures via TRACES) and on correct consumer labelling.
Market RoleImport-dependent consumer market with significant seafood processing and wholesale infrastructure
Domestic RoleImportant seafood consumption market; cod is among the most consumed species
SeasonalityYear-round availability is supported by frozen storage and continuous import supply; short-term price/availability can still be influenced by quota cycles and supply shocks in main producing regions.

Specification

Primary VarietyAtlantic cod (Gadus morhua)
Secondary Variety
  • Pacific cod (Gadus macrocephalus)
  • Greenland cod (Gadus ogac)
Physical Attributes
  • Common traded forms include skinless/boneless fillets, loins, portions, and frozen blocks; buyer specs typically define size range, defects, and bone tolerance.
  • Glazing may be used to protect against dehydration/freezer burn; net content declarations for glazed products are typically expressed excluding glaze.
Compositional Metrics
  • Buyer specifications commonly verify declared net weight (particularly for glazed products) and assess moisture/texture defects after thawing as part of quality control.
Packaging
  • Bulk polybags or inner wraps packed in master cartons for foodservice/processing; retail packs may be vacuum-sealed or bagged with clear storage instructions.
  • Labelling commonly includes storage at -18°C or colder for quick-frozen fish fillets and lot identification for traceability.

Supply Chain

Value Chain
  • Capture fishery (origin) → primary processing/filleting → quick freezing and glazing (where used) → cold storage → reefer sea freight → EU Border Control Post checks/CHED issuance → importer cold store → wholesale distribution (e.g., Mercasa network) → retail/foodservice.
Temperature
  • Frozen fishery products must be kept at a temperature of not more than -18°C in all parts of the product; transport may allow short upward fluctuations within EU rules.
Atmosphere Control
  • Dehydration/freezer burn risk increases with poor packaging or long storage; glazing and tight packaging help protect surface quality.
Shelf Life
  • Commercial shelf life is highly dependent on uninterrupted cold chain, packaging integrity, and storage duration; temperature abuse accelerates dehydration and quality defects.
Freight IntensityMedium
Transport ModeSea

Risks

Regulatory Compliance HighNon-compliance with EU IUU catch certification (including failures in TRACES CATCH workflows after the 10 January 2026 compulsory date) can block clearance of wild-caught frozen cod shipments into Spain or trigger seizure/refusal.Align HS/species details and weights across documents; ensure the catch certificate is properly validated by the flag State and correctly submitted/linked in TRACES CATCH before arrival, and run a pre-shipment document audit against importer and BCP requirements.
Cold Chain MediumCold-chain deviations (temperature abuse above EU frozen storage requirements) can cause quality defects (dehydration/freezer burn) and increase the risk of non-compliance findings during storage/transport and buyer rejection.Use validated reefer logistics with continuous temperature recording, verify -18°C compliance at handover points, and enforce packaging/glazing specs to reduce dehydration risk.
Labelling MediumIncorrect or incomplete EU consumer labelling (species/scientific name, production method, catch area/gear, defrosted status where applicable) can result in withdrawal, relabelling costs, or enforcement action.Implement label QA against Regulation (EU) No 1379/2013 and maintain supplier evidence (species ID, catch area/gear data) to support claims.
Supply Volatility MediumCod availability and prices can be impacted by stock advice and quota adjustments in key supply regions, tightening raw material supply for Spain’s import-dependent market.Diversify origin/species options within buyer-accepted cod species, maintain buffer inventory where feasible, and use forward purchasing/contracting to reduce spot-market exposure.
Labor Rights MediumLabor exploitation risks in parts of the global fishing sector can create reputational and buyer-compliance risk for wild-caught cod supply chains.Apply risk-based due diligence (supplier screening, vessel and flag-state checks, third-party audits where feasible) and prefer suppliers with robust social compliance programs aligned with international labor standards.
Sustainability
  • Cod supply is sensitive to fisheries management outcomes (stock advice, quota settings, and area-specific restrictions) in major producing regions.
  • Sustainability claims often rely on third-party certification and robust chain-of-custody controls to reduce mislabelling and mixing risk.
Labor & Social
  • Forced labour and human trafficking risks have been documented in parts of the global commercial fishing sector; importer due diligence and supplier screening are important for wild-caught cod supply chains.
Standards
  • BRCGS Global Standard for Food Safety
  • IFS Food Standard
  • MSC Chain of Custody Standard (for MSC-certified product claims)

FAQ

What are the key documents and systems needed to import wild-caught frozen cod into Spain (EU)?Wild-caught fishery products imported into the EU must be accompanied by a catch certificate validated by the flag State under the EU IUU rules, and consignments of animal products must pass Border Control Post checks with a CHED issued in TRACES. From 10 January 2026, the EU requires catch-certificate workflows to be handled through TRACES CATCH for submission of electronic catch certificates and related documents.
What cold-chain temperature is required for frozen cod in Spain under EU rules?EU hygiene rules require frozen fishery products to be kept at a temperature of not more than -18°C in all parts of the product. Transport rules allow only limited short upward fluctuations under defined conditions, so continuous temperature control and recording are standard practice.
What information must appear on consumer labels for cod sold in Spain?EU consumer-information rules for fishery products require the commercial designation and scientific name of the species, the production method (caught or farmed), the catch area and gear category, whether the product has been defrosted (when applicable), and the date of minimum durability where appropriate, alongside broader EU food labelling requirements.

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