Sub Product
Derived Products
HS Code
030289
Last Updated
2026-03-30
Key takeaways for search and sourcing teams
- Fresh Cachama market coverage spans 122 countries.
- 55 exporter companies and 44 importer companies are indexed in the global supply chain intelligence network for this product.
- 238 supplier-linked transactions are summarized across the top 5 countries.
- 0 premium suppliers and 0 catalog items are currently listed.
- Wholesale sample entries: 2; farmgate sample entries: 0.
- Latest reference year in this page dataset is 2026.
- Page data last updated on 2026-03-30.
Global Supplier Transactions, Export Activity, and Price Benchmarks for Fresh Cachama
Analyze 238 supplier-linked transactions across the top 5 countries, with monthly unit-price benchmarks to track export competitiveness and sourcing risk for Fresh Cachama.
Fresh Cachama Country YoY Change in Supplier Transactions and Export Momentum
Compare positive and negative YoY shifts in Fresh Cachama to identify accelerating supplier markets and weakening export corridors.
Top YoY shifts for Fresh Cachama: Peru (+103.6%), Ecuador (-19.1%), Brazil (+8.4%).
Fresh Cachama Country-Level Supplier Transaction and Unit Price Summary
As of 2025-05, benchmark Fresh Cachama country transaction counts with monthly unit price and volume to prioritize supplier and export markets.
In 2025-10, countries with visible Fresh Cachama transaction unit prices: Peru (11.15 USD / kg), Mexico (8.15 USD / kg), Brazil (3.10 USD / kg), Ecuador (0.16 USD / kg).
| Country | YoY Change | Transaction Count | 2025-05 | 2025-06 | 2025-07 | 2025-08 | 2025-09 | 2025-10 | 2025-11 | 2025-12 | 2026-01 | 2026-02 | 2026-03 | 2026-04 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chile | - | 1 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | ||||||
| Brazil | +8.4% | 83 | 2.91 USD / kg (80,826.6 kg) | 2.93 USD / kg (84,859.04 kg) | 2.99 USD / kg (100,999.211 kg) | 3.00 USD / kg (118,200.43 kg) | 3.07 USD / kg (101,420.801 kg) | 3.10 USD / kg (87,494.83 kg) | ||||||
| Peru | +103.6% | 76 | 5.55 USD / kg (37.65 kg) | 8.01 USD / kg (218.54 kg) | 7.60 USD / kg (59.87 kg) | 6.93 USD / kg (268.25 kg) | 9.63 USD / kg (93.86 kg) | 11.15 USD / kg (310.47 kg) | ||||||
| Ecuador | -19.1% | 67 | 0.14 USD / kg (13,825 kg) | 0.16 USD / kg (12,710 kg) | 0.15 USD / kg (48,723 kg) | 0.15 USD / kg (8,990 kg) | 0.16 USD / kg (16,868 kg) | 0.16 USD / kg (40,395 kg) | ||||||
| Mexico | +2.0% | 11 | 5.69 USD / kg (40 kg) | 5.75 USD / kg (180 kg) | 4.75 USD / kg (481 kg) | 3.84 USD / kg (65 kg) | 6.43 USD / kg (7 kg) | 8.15 USD / kg (4 kg) |
Fresh Cachama Global Supply Chain Coverage
99 companies
55 exporters and 44 importers are mapped for Fresh Cachama.
Exporters and importers can use Tridge Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to identify counterparties for Fresh Cachama, benchmark reach, and prioritize outreach by market.
Fresh Cachama Export Supplier Intelligence, Trade Flows, and Price Signals
55 exporter companies are mapped in Tridge Supply Chain Intelligence for Fresh Cachama. Exporters and importers can use company profiles and analytics to evaluate supplier coverage, trading activity, and route opportunities.
Fresh Cachama Top Exporters and Supplier Profiles
Review leading exporter profiles while benchmarking against 55 total exporter companies in the Fresh Cachama supply chain intelligence network. Exporters and importers can unlock company profiles and analytics to qualify partners faster.
(Peru)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-02-28
Recently Export Partner Companies: 5
Industries: Animal ProductionBrokers And Trade AgenciesFishing AquacultureOthers
Value Chain Roles: TradeDistribution / WholesaleFarming / Production / Processing / PackingOthers
Exporting Countries: Japan, United States, China, Austria, Taiwan, Singapore, Malaysia, Hong Kong
Supplying Products: Fresh Cachama, Fresh Anguilla Eel, Fresh Catfish +5
(Peru)
Latest Export Transaction: 2025-08-14
Recently Export Partner Companies: 2
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: Trade
Exporting Countries: United States, Philippines, Indonesia, Hong Kong, Germany, Taiwan, Singapore, China, Malaysia, United Kingdom
Supplying Products: Fresh Cachama, Fresh Anguilla Eel, Fresh Catfish +5
(Ecuador)
Latest Export Transaction: 2025-12-17
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Fishing AquacultureOthers
Value Chain Roles: OthersTrade
Exporting Countries: Peru
Supplying Products: Fresh Cachama, Fresh Mackerel, Fresh Whole Cachama
(Ecuador)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-02-28
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Industries: Fishing Aquaculture
Value Chain Roles: Farming / Production / Processing / Packing
Exporting Countries: United States
Supplying Products: Fresh Cachama, Fresh Anguilla Eel
(Peru)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-02-28
Recently Export Partner Companies: 3
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: Trade
(Angola)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-02-28
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: Logistics
Fresh Cachama Global Exporter Coverage
55 companies
Exporter company count is a key signal for Fresh Cachama supply depth and sourcing optionality.
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Top Exporting Countries for Fresh Cachama (HS Code 030289) in 2024
For Fresh Cachama in 2024, compare export volume and value across the top 10 supplier countries to map core supply structure.
| Rank | Country | Volume | Value | Report |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Netherlands | 14,879,130.305 kg | 183,232,910.625 USD | View → |
| 2 | Myanmar [Burma] | 70,511,170.7 kg | 112,689,111.526 USD | View → |
| 3 | Mexico | 6,296,518 kg | 65,876,892 USD | View → |
| 4 | Denmark | 7,047,689.192 kg | 61,417,761.2 USD | View → |
| 5 | Japan | 2,914,386 kg | 49,981,367.063 USD | View → |
| 6 | United Kingdom | 4,452,934.776 kg | 45,419,415.549 USD | View → |
| 7 | Spain | 5,438,942.22 kg | 43,121,402.35 USD | View → |
| 8 | Panama | 11,067,118 kg | 41,645,777 USD | View → |
| 9 | Iceland | 16,321,624 kg | 38,423,442.879 USD | View → |
| 10 | Brazil | 5,188,897 kg | 35,487,772 USD | View → |
Fresh Cachama Export Trade Flow and Partner Country Summary
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Fresh Cachama Import Buyer Intelligence, Demand Signals, and Price Benchmarks
44 importer companies are mapped for Fresh Cachama demand intelligence. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to prioritize buyers, distributors, and downstream demand partners by market.
Fresh Cachama Top Buyers, Importers, and Demand Partners
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(Hong Kong)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-02-28
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: -
(Thailand)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-02-28
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: India
(Vietnam)
Latest Import Transaction: 2025-10-17
Industries: Food WholesalersOthers
Value Chain Roles: -
(Peru)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-02-28
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Food WholesalersFishing Aquaculture
Value Chain Roles: -
(United States)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-02-28
Industries: Freight Forwarding And Intermodal
Value Chain Roles: -
(Argentina)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-02-28
Industries: Fishing AquacultureFood Services And Drinking PlacesFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: -
Global Importer Coverage
44 companies
Importer company count highlights the current depth of demand-side visibility for Fresh Cachama.
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Top Import Demand Countries for Fresh Cachama (HS Code 030289) in 2024
For Fresh Cachama in 2024, compare import volume and value across the top 10 demand countries to identify priority markets.
| Rank | Country | Volume | Value | Report |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United States | 35,837,034 kg | 405,032,511 USD | View → |
| 2 | Hong Kong | 25,130,787 kg | 211,133,189.327 USD | View → |
| 3 | Spain | 21,198,914.05 kg | 154,092,309.772 USD | View → |
| 4 | Italy | 15,075,253 kg | 153,191,423.64 USD | View → |
| 5 | Malaysia | 70,457,748.492 kg | 119,451,955.502 USD | View → |
| 6 | Thailand | 152,731,339 kg | 107,918,265.72 USD | View → |
| 7 | Portugal | 6,002,170 kg | 42,352,007.172 USD | View → |
| 8 | Netherlands | 7,762,375.903 kg | 40,793,087.067 USD | View → |
| 9 | Canada | 4,690,696 kg | 37,140,877.524 USD | View → |
| 10 | Denmark | 7,867,834 kg | 36,566,845.5 USD | View → |
Fresh Cachama Import Trade Flow and Origin Country Summary
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Global Wholesale Supplier Price Trends by Country for Fresh Cachama
Fresh Cachama Monthly Wholesale Supplier Price Summary by Country
Monthly Fresh Cachama wholesale unit-price benchmarks by country for export and sourcing decisions.
In 2025-10, countries with visible Fresh Cachama wholesale unit prices: Brazil (2.66 USD / kg).
| Country | 2025-05 | 2025-06 | 2025-07 | 2025-08 | 2025-09 | 2025-10 | 2025-11 | 2025-12 | 2026-01 | 2026-02 | 2026-03 | 2026-04 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brazil | 2.55 USD / kg | 2.61 USD / kg | 2.80 USD / kg | 2.82 USD / kg | 2.64 USD / kg | 2.66 USD / kg |
Fresh Cachama Wholesale Price Competitiveness by Major Exporting Countries
Compare Fresh Cachama wholesale price ranges and YoY changes across the top 1 exporting countries to benchmark supplier price competitiveness.
Latest Fresh Cachama Wholesale Export Price Updates
Use the latest 2 Fresh Cachama wholesale updates to validate current export price points and origin-level supplier changes.
| Date | Entry Name | Unit Price (USD) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-01 | TAM**************** **** * ******* *** ***** | 3.02 USD / kg | |
| 2023-05-01 | PES************** ******** * | 6.62 USD / kg |
Classification
Product TypeRaw Material
Product FormFresh
Industry PositionPrimary Fisheries Product
Raw Material
Commodity GroupFreshwater fish (warm-water aquaculture; South American pacu/tambaqui group)
Scientific NameColossoma macropomum and/or Piaractus brachypomus (commonly marketed as 'cachama' in parts of South America)
PerishabilityHigh
Growing Conditions
- Warm freshwater culture systems (ponds, tanks, or cages) with managed water quality and dissolved oxygen
- Operational biosecurity to reduce pathogen introduction and spread
Main VarietiesColossoma macropomum (tambaqui / cachama negra), Piaractus brachypomus (pirapitinga / cachama blanca)
Consumption Forms
- Whole fresh/chilled fish
- Fresh cuts (steaks/portions) for cooking
- Prepared as regional dishes in domestic and regional markets
Grading Factors
- Freshness indicators (odor, eye clarity, gill appearance, flesh firmness)
- Size/weight uniformity for market presentation
- Physical damage and handling defects (bruising, scale loss, contamination)
Market
Fresh cachama is a South American freshwater fish product typically supplied from warm-water aquaculture systems and marketed under regional names that commonly refer to tambaqui (Colossoma macropomum) and/or red-bellied pacu (Piaractus brachypomus). Production and consumption are concentrated in South America, with Brazil and Colombia frequently cited in the literature as key aquaculture contexts for these species. International trade is comparatively limited versus globally standardized whitefish categories, with sales often oriented to domestic and nearby regional markets in whole fresh/chilled form. Market dynamics are therefore shaped more by farm-level biological performance, feed and water conditions, and cold-chain execution than by large, liquid global benchmark pricing.
Major Producing Countries
- BrazilColossoma macropomum (tambaqui/cachama) is described in the scientific literature as a leading species in Brazilian aquaculture.
- ColombiaPiaractus brachypomus (cachama blanca) is described in Colombian literature as one of the important species in continental fish farming.
- VenezuelaTechnical aquaculture literature discusses cultivation of cachama (Piaractus brachypomus and Colossoma macropomum) in Venezuela.
Specification
Major VarietiesCachama negra / Tambaqui (Colossoma macropomum), Cachama blanca / Pirapitinga (Piaractus brachypomus)
Physical Attributes
- Freshwater, deep-bodied pacu-type fish; commonly traded as whole fish or portion cuts in regional markets.
- Intramuscular bones are highlighted in the literature as a commercially relevant quality/processing consideration for Piaractus brachypomus products.
Packaging
- Chilled distribution commonly uses boxed, iced presentation to maintain low temperature during transport and wholesale handling (Codex-aligned handling principles for fresh fish).
Supply Chain
Value Chain
- Hatchery and fingerling production -> grow-out in ponds/tanks/cages -> harvest -> washing and icing/chilling -> transport to wholesale markets -> retail/foodservice sale as fresh fish
Demand Drivers
- Regional dietary preference for freshwater fish in parts of South America
- Aquaculture-driven availability with short domestic supply chains supporting fresh/chilled sales
Temperature
- Fresh fish quality is highly dependent on rapid chilling after harvest and maintaining a continuous cold chain through transport and retail handling (Codex Code of Practice for Fish and Fishery Products).
Risks
Aquaculture Disease And Water Quality HighDisease events and acute water-quality failures (e.g., low dissolved oxygen, temperature extremes, harmful algal conditions) can cause sudden mortality in warm-water freshwater aquaculture, creating abrupt supply shortfalls and disrupting fresh-market deliveries.Implement farm biosecurity and health surveillance aligned with WOAH guidance, and continuously monitor key water-quality parameters with contingency aeration and harvest plans.
Climate MediumDrought, heatwaves, and flooding can constrain freshwater availability and stability for pond and cage systems, affecting growth rates, survival, and harvest scheduling in tropical and subtropical production zones.Diversify farm water sources where feasible, use heat and low-oxygen risk management (aeration, stocking adjustments), and maintain adaptive harvest planning during extreme weather periods.
Food Safety MediumBecause the product is sold fresh, any lapse in hygienic handling and time-temperature control increases spoilage and food-safety hazard risk, potentially triggering rejections and retailer delistings.Apply Codex-aligned hygiene and HACCP-based controls across harvest, icing/chilling, transport, and retail display.
Environmental Compliance MediumRegulatory scrutiny can increase around effluent discharge, siting, and fish escape risks in freshwater aquaculture, potentially adding compliance costs or limiting expansion in sensitive basins.Use best-practice effluent management and robust containment to minimize escapes; document compliance and monitoring for permitting and buyer due diligence.
Sustainability
- Aquaculture water-quality management and nutrient/effluent control in freshwater systems
- Escape/establishment risk when cultured or transported outside native basins, with potential biodiversity impacts in receiving waters
Fresh Cachama Country Coverage for Suppliers, Export Flows, and Prices
Explore country-level Fresh Cachama market pages for supplier coverage, trade flows, and price benchmarks.
All country market pages: Brazil, China, Japan, Belgium, Colombia, Hong Kong, Mexico, Peru, Austria, Costa Rica, Czechia, Ecuador, South Korea, Vietnam, Argentina, Netherlands, United States, Myanmar [Burma], Spain, France, Indonesia, Malaysia, Greece, Italy, United Kingdom, Denmark, Thailand, Portugal, Singapore, Senegal, Australia, Iceland, Canada, Morocco, India, Germany, Panama, Norway, United Arab Emirates, Nicaragua, Switzerland, Jordan, Sweden, Oman, Turkiye, Israel, Ireland, New Zealand, Cyprus, Kuwait, Brunei, Croatia, Macao, Guatemala, Bahrain, Tunisia, Mauritius, Romania, Jamaica, Pakistan, Taiwan, Andorra, Azerbaijan, Sri Lanka, Saudi Arabia, Luxembourg, South Africa, El Salvador, Uruguay, Bulgaria, Madagascar, Albania, Armenia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Barbados, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Bermuda, Bolivia, Bahamas, Botswana, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ivory Coast, Chile, Dominican Republic, Estonia, Egypt, Ethiopia, Finland, Fiji, Gabon, Honduras, Hungary, Iran, Kenya, Cambodia, Kazakhstan, Liberia, Lesotho, Lithuania, Latvia, Moldova, Montenegro, Macedonia, Malta, Maldives, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Nepal, Philippines, Poland, Qatar, Serbia, Slovenia, Slovakia, Togo, Ukraine, Uganda, Uzbekistan, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Zambia
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