Derived Products
Raw Materials
HS Code
160414
Last Updated
2026-03-30
Key takeaways for search and sourcing teams
- Smoked Bonito market coverage spans 134 countries.
- 166 exporter companies and 127 importer companies are indexed in the global supply chain intelligence network for this product.
- 198 supplier-linked transactions are summarized across the top 19 countries.
- 0 premium suppliers and 0 catalog items are currently listed.
- Wholesale sample entries: 5; 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 Smoked Bonito
Analyze 198 supplier-linked transactions across the top 19 countries, with monthly unit-price benchmarks to track export competitiveness and sourcing risk for Smoked Bonito.
Smoked Bonito Country YoY Change in Supplier Transactions and Export Momentum
Compare positive and negative YoY shifts in Smoked Bonito to identify accelerating supplier markets and weakening export corridors.
Top YoY shifts for Smoked Bonito: Turkiye (+480.8%), Russia (+185.9%), Tanzania (+88.3%).
Smoked Bonito Country-Level Supplier Transaction and Unit Price Summary
As of 2025-05, benchmark Smoked Bonito country transaction counts with monthly unit price and volume to prioritize supplier and export markets.
In 2025-10, countries with visible Smoked Bonito transaction unit prices: United States (30.29 USD / kg), China (25.77 USD / kg), Ecuador (5.79 USD / kg), Ukraine (5.49 USD / kg), Peru (3.96 USD / kg), 1 more countries.
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philippines | -27.5% | 78 | - (-) | 1.10 USD / kg (44,000 kg) | 4.12 USD / kg (9,500 kg) | 4.72 USD / kg (44,681 kg) | 7.51 USD / kg (1,497.5 kg) | 1.63 USD / kg (63,254 kg) | ||||||
| Malawi | - | 6 | - (-) | - (-) | 4.15 USD / kg (2.5 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | ||||||
| Turkiye | +480.8% | 2 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | ||||||
| Germany | - | 2 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | ||||||
| Ecuador | +17.0% | 47 | 5.88 USD / kg (123,000 kg) | 5.90 USD / kg (51,974.4 kg) | 5.83 USD / kg (422,880 kg) | 5.80 USD / kg (50,160 kg) | 5.81 USD / kg (98,520 kg) | 5.79 USD / kg (149,506.6 kg) | ||||||
| Vietnam | -9.7% | 14 | 13.84 USD / kg (23,730 kg) | 11.00 USD / kg (7,880 kg) | 14.16 USD / kg (18,770 kg) | 21.66 USD / kg (9,594 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | ||||||
| Ukraine | - | 6 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | 4.60 USD / kg (480 kg) | 5.49 USD / kg (2,411.4 kg) | ||||||
| Peru | +43.2% | 6 | - (-) | 4.29 USD / kg (26,115 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | 3.96 USD / kg (15,832.5 kg) | ||||||
| United States | +48.1% | 4 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | 30.29 USD / kg (536.44 kg) | ||||||
| Canada | - | 3 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) |
Smoked Bonito Global Supply Chain Coverage
293 companies
166 exporters and 127 importers are mapped for Smoked Bonito.
Exporters and importers can use Tridge Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to identify counterparties for Smoked Bonito, benchmark reach, and prioritize outreach by market.
Smoked Bonito Export Supplier Intelligence, Trade Flows, and Price Signals
166 exporter companies are mapped in Tridge Supply Chain Intelligence for Smoked Bonito. Exporters and importers can use company profiles and analytics to evaluate supplier coverage, trading activity, and route opportunities.
Smoked Bonito Top Exporters and Supplier Profiles
Review leading exporter profiles while benchmarking against 166 total exporter companies in the Smoked Bonito supply chain intelligence network. Exporters and importers can unlock company profiles and analytics to qualify partners faster.
(Sudan)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-02-28
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Brokers And Trade Agencies
Value Chain Roles: Trade
(Argentina)
Latest Export Transaction: 2025-08-18
Employee Size: 501 - 1000 Employees
Industries: Food Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Food Manufacturing
Exporting Countries: Argentina
Supplying Products: Smoked Bonito, Pineapple Jam
(South Sudan)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-02-28
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: OthersFood Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: TradeDistribution / Wholesale
(Netherlands)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-02-28
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: Trade
(South Korea)
Latest Export Transaction: 2025-12-09
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: Trade
(Philippines)
Latest Export Transaction: 2025-12-05
Recently Export Partner Companies: 3
Industries: Food PackagingShipping And Water TransportFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: TradeDistribution / WholesaleLogisticsFood Manufacturing
Exporting Countries: Japan, Taiwan, South Korea, Thailand
Supplying Products: Smoked Bonito, Dried Skipjack Tuna, Dried Sprat +3
Smoked Bonito Global Exporter Coverage
166 companies
Exporter company count is a key signal for Smoked Bonito supply depth and sourcing optionality.
Use Supply Chain Intelligence analytics to narrow Smoked Bonito opportunities by country, product, and value-chain role, then open company profiles to validate fit.
Top Exporting Countries for Smoked Bonito (HS Code 160414) in 2024
For Smoked Bonito in 2024, compare export volume and value across the top 10 supplier countries to map core supply structure.
| Rank | Country | Volume | Value | Report |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ecuador | 287,894,293.36 kg | 1,410,291,636.957 USD | View → |
| 2 | Spain | 107,607,938.579 kg | 797,326,739.524 USD | View → |
| 3 | Philippines | 110,426,306.93 kg | 415,698,282 USD | View → |
| 4 | Italy | 33,894,063 kg | 312,593,680.207 USD | View → |
| 5 | Netherlands | 43,532,425.108 kg | 262,276,436.679 USD | View → |
| 6 | Portugal | 29,656,793.475 kg | 167,260,229.754 USD | View → |
| 7 | El Salvador | 20,461,011.39 kg | 100,614,248.56 USD | View → |
| 8 | Mexico | 15,263,690 kg | 76,719,932 USD | View → |
| 9 | Guatemala | 8,445,040 kg | 49,100,154 USD | View → |
| 10 | Germany | 9,413,739 kg | 47,573,910.571 USD | View → |
Smoked Bonito Export Trade Flow and Partner Country Summary
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Smoked Bonito Import Buyer Intelligence, Demand Signals, and Price Benchmarks
127 importer companies are mapped for Smoked Bonito demand intelligence. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to prioritize buyers, distributors, and downstream demand partners by market.
Smoked Bonito Top Buyers, Importers, and Demand Partners
Review leading buyer profiles and compare them against 127 total importer companies tracked for Smoked Bonito. Exporters and importers can use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to evaluate buyer quality and demand concentration.
(Ecuador)
Latest Import Transaction: 2025-09-19
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: Argentina
(Taiwan)
Latest Import Transaction: 2025-11-20
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: -
(Turkiye)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-02-28
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: -
(Argentina)
Latest Import Transaction: 2025-10-28
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Industries: OthersFood WholesalersFood Services And Drinking Places
Value Chain Roles: -
(South Sudan)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-02-28
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: -
(Nigeria)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-02-28
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: -
Global Importer Coverage
127 companies
Importer company count highlights the current depth of demand-side visibility for Smoked Bonito.
Use Supply Chain Intelligence analytics and company profiles to identify active Smoked Bonito buyers, compare partner density by country, and refine GTM priorities.
Top Import Demand Countries for Smoked Bonito (HS Code 160414) in 2024
For Smoked Bonito 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 | 230,557,137 kg | 1,152,074,646 USD | View → |
| 2 | Italy | 130,251,111.546 kg | 970,829,822.156 USD | View → |
| 3 | Spain | 173,553,801.465 kg | 899,294,894.826 USD | View → |
| 4 | United Kingdom | 101,863,987.835 kg | 539,498,321.069 USD | View → |
| 5 | Japan | 68,633,852 kg | 384,468,563.56 USD | View → |
| 6 | Netherlands | 58,027,590.271 kg | 307,572,094.41 USD | View → |
| 7 | Thailand | 74,758,018.092 kg | 287,091,601.2 USD | View → |
| 8 | Germany | 54,387,744.083 kg | 282,648,487.567 USD | View → |
| 9 | Australia | 47,754,415.05 kg | 252,450,811.88 USD | View → |
| 10 | Israel | 35,838,047.973 kg | 199,685,000 USD | View → |
Smoked Bonito Import Trade Flow and Origin Country Summary
Analyze Smoked Bonito origin-to-destination trade flows by value, volume, and share to monitor demand-side sourcing channels.
Global Wholesale Supplier Price Trends by Country for Smoked Bonito
Smoked Bonito Monthly Wholesale Supplier Price Summary by Country
Monthly Smoked Bonito wholesale unit-price benchmarks by country for export and sourcing decisions.
In 2025-10, countries with visible Smoked Bonito wholesale unit prices: Ukraine (4.73 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ukraine | 4.75 USD / kg | 4.74 USD / kg | 4.72 USD / kg | 4.76 USD / kg | 4.65 USD / kg | 4.73 USD / kg |
Smoked Bonito Wholesale Price Competitiveness by Major Exporting Countries
Compare Smoked Bonito wholesale price ranges and YoY changes across the top 1 exporting countries to benchmark supplier price competitiveness.
Latest Smoked Bonito Wholesale Export Price Updates
Use the latest 5 Smoked Bonito wholesale updates to validate current export price points and origin-level supplier changes.
| Date | Entry Name | Unit Price (USD) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-01 | Ску***** *** ******* *** * ******* **** | 5.03 USD / kg | |
| 2026-03-01 | Мой** ****************** * ******* **** | 3.97 USD / kg | |
| 2022-01-01 | Ску***** *** *** * ******* **** | 4.28 USD / kg | |
| 2021-08-01 | Ску***** *** *** * ******* **** | 4.06 USD / kg | |
| 2021-08-01 | Ску***** *** *** * ******* **** | 4.06 USD / kg |
Classification
Product TypeProcessed Food
Product FormSmoked and Dried (Shelf-stable)
Industry PositionProcessed Seafood Product
Market
Smoked bonito (including Japanese katsuobushi and related smoke-dried tuna products) is a niche, high-umami processed seafood used primarily as a soup-stock base and seasoning ingredient in foodservice and retail. Production is most closely associated with Japan’s established katsuobushi manufacturing regions and with Indian Ocean traditions of smoke-dried tuna products in the Maldives. Upstream availability and cost are strongly influenced by skipjack tuna fishery dynamics, management measures, and climate-driven variability in tuna distribution and catches. Cross-border trade is shaped by stringent smoked-fish safety controls (e.g., histamine controls and process hygiene) and by traceability and anti-IUU requirements in major import markets.
Major Producing Countries
Specification
Major VarietiesKatsuobushi (smoke-dried skipjack tuna) — arabushi (smoked/dried), karebushi/honkarebushi (mold-cured variants), Smoked dried tuna flakes/chips (often marketed as 'Maldive fish' in some cuisines)
Physical Attributes
- Wood-like hardness in block forms; shaved into thin flakes for culinary use
- Distinct smoky aroma and pronounced umami character
- Moisture-sensitive: quality degrades with humidity exposure (softening, aroma loss, potential spoilage risk if rehydrated)
Compositional Metrics
- Buyer specifications commonly focus on moisture and water activity targets for shelf stability
- Histamine risk management is relevant for tuna/bonito species and is addressed via time-temperature controls and testing programs in many regulatory frameworks
- Smoke-process controls may include monitoring for process-related contaminants (e.g., PAHs) depending on process design and destination-market requirements
Grades
- Product-stage grades in Japanese trade: arabushi (smoke-dried), karebushi/honkarebushi (mold-cured, higher refinement)
- Form factors: whole blocks vs. shaved flakes vs. powder/granules
Packaging
- Vacuum-sealed blocks and bulk cartons for industrial users
- Retail pouches or jars for flakes/powders, often using oxygen/moisture barriers (sometimes inert-gas flushed)
- Portion packs or sachets for foodservice/consumer convenience
ProcessingRepeated hot-smoking/drying cycles to reduce moisture and develop aromaOptional mold-curing/aging stage for specific Japanese gradesMechanical shaving/flaking is a common downstream step for retail and ingredient applications
Supply Chain
Value Chain
- Wild-capture skipjack tuna landing or receipt of frozen raw material -> loining/filleting -> simmering/boiling -> deboning/trimming -> repeated hot smoking and drying -> (optional) mold-curing/aging -> shaving/flaking/powdering -> packaging -> export distribution
Demand Drivers
- Use as a foundational flavor ingredient for broths/seasonings in Japanese cuisine (dashi applications) and related culinary products
- Growth of Japanese cuisine menus and at-home cooking in importing markets supports demand for flakes and dashi-oriented ingredients
- Food manufacturing demand for natural umami ingredients and flavor bases in soups, noodles, sauces, and ready-to-eat meals
Temperature
- Finished product is typically ambient-stable when sufficiently dried and packaged; quality depends on keeping product dry and protected from heat and humidity
- Upstream tuna raw material requires strict time-temperature control to limit histamine formation risk
Atmosphere Control
- Moisture- and oxygen-barrier packaging (often vacuum or inert gas) helps preserve aroma and reduce oxidation in flakes/powders
- Post-process contamination control relies on hygienic handling and packaging integrity rather than cold-chain alone for shelf-stable forms
Shelf Life
- Shelf life is generally long when dry and sealed; once opened, aroma loss and moisture pickup are common quality limiters
- If product becomes hydrated during storage/handling, spoilage and food-safety risks can increase; packaging and dry storage discipline are critical
Risks
Wild Capture Supply HighSmoked bonito supply is ultimately constrained by skipjack tuna availability and price dynamics, which can shift with climate variability and evolving tuna management measures; because skipjack represents a large share of global commercial tuna catches and the Western and Central Pacific is the largest tuna fishery, disruptions in major skipjack fisheries can rapidly transmit into raw material costs for smoked-bonito processors.Diversify raw material sourcing across oceans and supplier fleets; prioritize verified legal origin and RFMO-compliant supply; use contracts and inventory strategies to manage raw material volatility.
Food Safety HighTuna/bonito species are associated with histamine (scombrotoxin) risk if time-temperature control fails before processing; smoked-fish processing also requires rigorous hygiene controls to prevent post-process contamination and to manage process-related hazards.Implement HACCP with receiving controls (including harvest vessel records/temperature monitoring and histamine testing programs where appropriate) and validated smoked-fish process hygiene controls.
Regulatory Compliance MediumMajor import markets increasingly require robust legality and traceability documentation to deter IUU fishing; documentation failures can delay or block shipments and create reputational risk for buyers.Maintain end-to-end traceability (vessel/flag, catch area, gear, landing, processing lot integrity) and ensure catch-certificate workflows align with destination-market requirements.
Climate MediumShifts in ocean temperature, productivity, and extreme weather can alter tuna distribution and fishing success, increasing supply uncertainty and price volatility for processors dependent on specific sourcing regions.Monitor fishery-science updates and climate outlooks; build supplier redundancy across regions and adjust procurement plans seasonally.
Quality Degradation MediumFinished smoked-bonito quality is highly sensitive to humidity and oxygen exposure; packaging failures or poor warehouse controls can drive aroma loss, textural changes, and increased risk if products become rehydrated.Use moisture/oxygen barrier packaging, apply packaging integrity checks, and enforce dry-storage specifications across warehouses and distributors.
Sustainability
- Wild-capture tuna sustainability and stock-management dependence (RFMO measures, harvest strategies, and compliance)
- IUU fishing risk and traceability requirements in global tuna supply chains
- Bycatch and fish-aggregating-device (FAD) management debates in industrial tuna fisheries
- GHG emissions and fuel-cost exposure for distant-water fleets and long supply chains
Labor & Social
- Documented global risks of forced labour and human trafficking in parts of the commercial fishing sector, particularly for migrant workers on fishing vessels
- Occupational safety risks in capture fisheries and processing (hazardous work conditions, long hours, and remote operations)
- Responsible recruitment and vessel-level labor transparency expectations increasingly embedded in buyer codes and due diligence
FAQ
What is smoked bonito commonly used for in food manufacturing and cooking?It is widely used as a high-umami flavor ingredient, especially for making soup stock bases (such as dashi) and as a seasoning or topping in Japanese-cuisine applications; flakes and powders are also used by food manufacturers in soups, noodle products, and sauces.
What is the main food-safety concern for tuna/bonito products used to make smoked bonito?A key concern is histamine (scombrotoxin) formation if the fish is exposed to time-temperature abuse before processing; this is managed through HACCP controls at receiving and through strict handling and testing programs where required.
Why do buyers emphasize traceability for smoked bonito supply chains?Because the raw material is wild-caught tuna, buyers and regulators often require documentation that helps deter illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing and supports legal origin verification, which can be mandatory for import clearance in some markets.
Sources
Smoked Bonito Country Coverage for Suppliers, Export Flows, and Prices
Explore country-level Smoked Bonito market pages for supplier coverage, trade flows, and price benchmarks.
All country market pages: Thailand, United States, Ecuador, Spain, China, Italy, South Korea, France, Vietnam, Germany, Philippines, Indonesia, Mauritius, Netherlands, Singapore, Mexico, Poland, Costa Rica, Cuba, Turkiye, Japan, Taiwan, United Kingdom, South Africa, Panama, Australia, Canada, Portugal, El Salvador, Israel, Ukraine, Chile, Senegal, United Arab Emirates, Peru, Colombia, Moldova, Russia, Belgium, Egypt, Maldives, Guatemala, Austria, Tunisia, Switzerland, Brazil, Czechia, Greece, Madagascar, Romania, Jordan, Denmark, Oman, Finland, Fiji, Morocco, Kuwait, Uganda, Sweden, Armenia, Dominican Republic, Croatia, Latvia, New Zealand, Bulgaria, Hungary, Slovenia, India, Ireland, Slovakia, Serbia, Ethiopia, Andorra, Albania, Argentina, Azerbaijan, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Barbados, Bahrain, Benin, Bermuda, Brunei, Bolivia, Botswana, Belize, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ivory Coast, Cyprus, Estonia, Gabon, Gambia, Hong Kong, Honduras, Iran, Iceland, Jamaica, Kenya, Kyrgyzstan, Cambodia, Kazakhstan, Laos, Sri Lanka, Liberia, Lesotho, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Montenegro, Macedonia, Myanmar [Burma], Mongolia, Macao, Malta, Malawi, Malaysia, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Nicaragua, Norway, Nepal, Pakistan, Paraguay, Qatar, Sudan, South Sudan, Swaziland, Togo, Tanzania, Uruguay, Uzbekistan, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Venezuela, Zambia, Zimbabwe
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