Sub Product
Dried European Perch, Dried Lake Perch, Dried Nile Perch, Dried Walleye Perch, +1
Raw Materials
Fresh Perch
Last Updated
2026-06-04
Key takeaways for search and sourcing teams
- Dried Perch market coverage spans 6 countries.
- 36 exporter companies and 33 importer companies are indexed in the global supply chain intelligence network for this product.
- 12 supplier-linked transactions are summarized across the top 3 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 2026-06-04.
Global Supplier Transactions, Export Activity, and Price Benchmarks for Dried Perch
Analyze 12 supplier-linked transactions across the top 3 countries, with monthly unit-price benchmarks to track export competitiveness and sourcing risk for Dried Perch.
Dried Perch Country YoY Change in Supplier Transactions and Export Momentum
Compare positive and negative YoY shifts in Dried Perch to identify accelerating supplier markets and weakening export corridors.
Top YoY shifts for Dried Perch: Kazakhstan (-18.3%).
Dried Perch Country-Level Supplier Transaction and Unit Price Summary
As of 2025-07, benchmark Dried Perch country transaction counts with monthly unit price and volume to prioritize supplier and export markets.
In 2025-12, countries with visible Dried Perch transaction unit prices: Ethiopia (75.42 USD / kg).
| Country | YoY Change | Transaction Count | 2025-07 | 2025-08 | 2025-09 | 2025-10 | 2025-11 | 2025-12 | 2026-01 | 2026-02 | 2026-03 | 2026-04 | 2026-05 | 2026-06 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethiopia | - | 9 | - (-) | 75.73 USD / kg (11.62 kg) | 74.44 USD / kg (36 kg) | 74.70 USD / kg (40 kg) | 75.49 USD / kg (80 kg) | 75.42 USD / kg (40 kg) | ||||||
| Uganda | - | 1 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | ||||||
| Kazakhstan | -18.3% | 2 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | 8.05 USD / kg (4,320 kg) | - (-) | - (-) |
Dried Perch Global Supply Chain Coverage
69 companies
36 exporters and 33 importers are mapped for Dried Perch.
Exporters and importers can use Tridge Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to identify counterparties for Dried Perch, benchmark reach, and prioritize outreach by market.
Dried Perch Export Supplier Intelligence, Trade Flows, and Price Signals
36 exporter companies are mapped in Tridge Supply Chain Intelligence for Dried Perch. Exporters and importers can use company profiles and analytics to evaluate supplier coverage, trading activity, and route opportunities.
Dried Perch Top Exporters and Supplier Profiles
Review leading exporter profiles while benchmarking against 36 total exporter companies in the Dried Perch supply chain intelligence network. Exporters and importers can unlock company profiles and analytics to qualify partners faster.
(Tanzania)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-05-04
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Fishing AquacultureFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Farming / Production / Processing / PackingTrade
(Tanzania)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-05-04
Recently Export Partner Companies: 3
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 1M - 5M
Industries: Fishing AquacultureFood ManufacturingFood Packaging
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFarming / Production / Processing / PackingFood Manufacturing
(Tanzania)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-05-04
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Industries: Fishing AquacultureFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFarming / Production / Processing / Packing
Exporting Countries: China, India
Supplying Products: Dried Perch, Frozen Perch, Dried Nile Perch +1
(Tanzania)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-05-04
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Fishing Aquaculture
Value Chain Roles: Trade
(Tanzania)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-05-04
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Fishing AquacultureFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Trade
Exporting Countries: Hong Kong, India
Supplying Products: Dried Perch, Frozen Perch, Dried Nile Perch +1
(Tanzania)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-05-04
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: Trade
Dried Perch Global Exporter Coverage
36 companies
Exporter company count is a key signal for Dried Perch supply depth and sourcing optionality.
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Dried Perch Import Buyer Intelligence, Demand Signals, and Price Benchmarks
33 importer companies are mapped for Dried Perch demand intelligence. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to prioritize buyers, distributors, and downstream demand partners by market.
Dried Perch Top Buyers, Importers, and Demand Partners
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(Hong Kong)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-05-04
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Brokers And Trade AgenciesFishing AquacultureFood ManufacturingFood Packaging
Value Chain Roles: -
(China)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-05-04
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: -
(China)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-05-04
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: -
(Hong Kong)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-05-04
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Food ManufacturingFood Services And Drinking PlacesFood Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: -
(Hong Kong)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-05-04
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: -
(China)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-05-04
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Fishing AquacultureFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: -
Global Importer Coverage
33 companies
Importer company count highlights the current depth of demand-side visibility for Dried Perch.
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Global Wholesale Supplier Price Trends by Country for Dried Perch
Dried Perch Monthly Wholesale Supplier Price Summary by Country
Monthly Dried Perch wholesale unit-price benchmarks by country for export and sourcing decisions.
In 2025-12, countries with visible Dried Perch wholesale unit prices: Ukraine (8.83 USD / kg).
| Country | 2025-07 | 2025-08 | 2025-09 | 2025-10 | 2025-11 | 2025-12 | 2026-01 | 2026-02 | 2026-03 | 2026-04 | 2026-05 | 2026-06 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ukraine | 8.92 USD / kg | 9.00 USD / kg | 9.03 USD / kg | 8.94 USD / kg | 8.86 USD / kg | 8.83 USD / kg |
Dried Perch Wholesale Price Competitiveness by Major Exporting Countries
Compare Dried Perch wholesale price ranges and YoY changes across the top 1 exporting countries to benchmark supplier price competitiveness.
| Rank | Country | Average | Lower | Upper | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ukraine | 8.81 USD / kg | 8.44 USD / kg | 9.07 USD / kg | -1.6% |
Latest Dried Perch Wholesale Export Price Updates
Use the latest 2 Dried Perch wholesale updates to validate current export price points and origin-level supplier changes.
| Date | Entry Name | Unit Price (USD) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-01 | Оку** ******** * ******* **** | 8.41 USD / kg | |
| 2023-12-01 | Оку** ***** ******** * ******* **** | 9.55 USD / kg |
Classification
Product TypeProcessed Food
Product FormDried
Industry PositionShelf-stable seafood product (dried / dried-salted fish)
Market
Dried perch is a shelf-stable fish product (typically fillets or pieces) preserved by drying and often curing with salt/brine, aligning with HS heading 0305 for dried/salted/brined fish products. In global trade, commercially significant perch supply for this category often overlaps with Nile perch (Lates niloticus) fisheries, notably around Lake Victoria in Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda, with additional Nile perch production reported in parts of West Africa (e.g., Nigeria, Niger, Senegal). The European Union has historically been a major destination for Nile perch trade flows; FAO GLOBEFISH (citing Eurostat) reports EU imports of Nile perch fillets supplied mainly by Tanzania, Uganda and Kenya in 2013. Market dynamics are shaped by fishery management outcomes (overfishing/illegal gear), importing-market food safety compliance, and post-harvest quality loss risks (rehydration, mould and discoloration) inherent to dried/salted fish.
Market GrowthMixed (recent historical context (late-2000s to 2010s) for Nile perch-linked supply chains)import demand persists but export availability is constrained by stock and compliance dynamics
Major Producing Countries
- TanzaniaLake Victoria riparian producer; FAO GLOBEFISH notes Tanzania Nile perch production approximately flat in 2012 vs 2007 (species context).
- UgandaLake Victoria riparian producer; FAO GLOBEFISH notes declining Uganda Nile perch production contributed to a 2012 vs 2007 decline (species context).
- KenyaLake Victoria riparian producer; FAO GLOBEFISH reports Kenya Nile perch production growth in 2012 vs 2007 (species context).
- NigeriaFAO GLOBEFISH reports Nile perch production growth in 2012 vs 2007 (species context).
- NigerFAO GLOBEFISH reports Nile perch production growth in 2012 vs 2007 (species context).
- SenegalFAO GLOBEFISH reports Nile perch production growth in 2012 vs 2007 (species context).
Major Exporting Countries
- TanzaniaFAO GLOBEFISH (Eurostat-based) identifies Tanzania as the main exporter of Nile perch fillets to the EU in 2013; dried/salted trade is typically smaller and less consistently disaggregated, but shares upstream supply.
- UgandaFAO GLOBEFISH (Eurostat-based) identifies Uganda as a leading exporter of Nile perch fillets to the EU in 2013; dried/salted trade is typically smaller and less consistently disaggregated, but shares upstream supply.
- KenyaFAO GLOBEFISH (Eurostat-based) identifies Kenya as an exporter of Nile perch fillets to the EU in 2013; dried/salted trade is typically smaller and less consistently disaggregated, but shares upstream supply.
Specification
Major VarietiesNile perch (Lates niloticus), European perch (Perca fluviatilis), Perch (Perca spp.)
Physical Attributes
- Common presentations include fillets or cut pieces that are dried and frequently cured with salt/brine (category covered under HS 0305).
- Codex guidance for dried salted fish highlights quality defects to avoid, including pronounced halophilic mould ("dun") and visible red halophilic bacterial discoloration ("pink").
- Codex guidance notes dried salted fish should have an odour characteristic of the product and be free from objectionable odours.
Compositional Metrics
- Buyer specifications commonly focus on residual moisture (water content) control and salt content consistency; Codex drying guidance notes drying time/temperature depend on species and size and should avoid overly high temperatures that can harden the outer layer and hinder drying.
- For dried-salted products, clean, unused salt and hygienic handling are emphasized in Codex-related texts for salted/dried salted fish.
Packaging
- Codex guidance for dried salted fish states containers should be clean and dry, protect quality characteristics during storage/transport, and not transfer foreign odour/flavour/colour.
- Packaging and labelling controls (clean, uncontaminated packaging; accurate labels) are emphasized in the Codex Code of Practice for Fish and Fishery Products.
ProcessingDrying performance and final stability depend on uniform piece size/handling and humidity control; Codex guidance highlights risks of mould/discolouration if curing/drying/storage are poorly controlled.Where used, surface preservative treatments (e.g., sorbic acid and its salts) are referenced in Codex-related texts for dried salted fish (product- and market-specific permissions apply).
Supply Chain
Value Chain
- Landing / reception → inspection and trimming (gutting/filleting or portioning) → salting (dry salting or brining) and curing/maturing → drying → sorting → packaging & labelling → ambient storage/distribution with moisture protection
- In export-oriented Nile perch value chains, industrial processing plants and exporter compliance systems are important for market access (notably for EU-oriented supply chains).
Demand Drivers
- Preference for shelf-stable fish protein in markets with limited cold-chain capacity and for long-distance distribution.
- Use as a cooking ingredient (rehydrated or cooked) in regional cuisines and diaspora/ethnic food channels where dried fish is a staple format.
Temperature
- Codex salted fish guidance highlights temperature control as a quality safeguard during curing/maturing; temperature management is used to reduce spoilage defects (including mould/discolouration such as "pink" and "dun") in salted/dried salted fish processes.
- Finished dried products are typically handled as ambient goods but require cool, dry storage to prevent moisture uptake and quality loss.
Shelf Life
- Shelf life is primarily limited by moisture reabsorption, mould growth and quality defects (e.g., surface discoloration) when storage humidity/pack integrity are poor; Codex texts emphasize packaging that prevents contamination and preserves quality characteristics during transport and storage.
Risks
Fishery Management and Stock Depletion HighFor dried perch supply chains tied to Nile perch from Lake Victoria, overfishing, unregulated fishing effort and illegal gear can reduce landings and disrupt both export and domestic supply availability; FAO GLOBEFISH describes overfishing as a major contributor to long-term harvest decline and highlights compliance challenges in the fishery.Use multi-origin sourcing where feasible (e.g., across Lake Victoria riparian suppliers), align contracts to legal size/gear compliance programs, and monitor stock-management actions and landing-site controls that affect raw material availability.
Food Safety and Market Access MediumImporting-market sanitary and hygiene requirements can trigger shipment detentions, restrictions or loss of market access for export-oriented perch supply chains; policy research on Kenyan Nile perch exports to the EU documents how restrictions and evolving requirements drove costly compliance upgrades and restructuring.Maintain HACCP-based controls and robust traceability, audit landing-site hygiene controls, and align specifications/verification to destination requirements (including labelling and packaging integrity).
Quality Spoilage and Rehydration MediumDried/dried-salted fish is vulnerable to quality degradation if curing/drying are uneven or if packaging/storage allow moisture uptake, leading to mould growth and discoloration defects (e.g., "pink" and "dun") noted in Codex-related guidance.Standardize piece sizing for consistent drying, validate drying endpoints, and use moisture-protective packaging and dry storage/transport conditions to prevent rehydration.
Sustainability
- High exposure to stock depletion/overfishing risk in Lake Victoria-linked Nile perch supply chains; FAO GLOBEFISH notes overfishing and illegal gear pressures as contributors to long-term harvest decline.
- Controversial ecological history in Lake Victoria: FAO documents intense controversy around introduced Nile perch and ecological disruption of endemic fish species stocks.
- Fuelwood demand and deforestation concerns where smoking/frying are used for preservation in Lake Victoria riparian communities; FAO reports fuelwood shortages and deforestation pressures associated with Nile perch processing.
Labor & Social
- Equity and livelihood distribution concerns in Lake Victoria Nile perch fisheries, including displacement risks for small-scale operators as larger entrepreneurs/processors expand (FAO review).
- Food safety compliance costs and market access shocks in export-oriented supply chains (e.g., EU restrictions historically affecting Kenyan Nile perch exports), with restructuring and facility closures reported in policy research literature.
FAQ
Which trade classification is most commonly used to group dried perch products in international commerce?Dried perch products generally align with HS heading 0305, which covers fish that are dried, salted or in brine (and also smoked fish). Within that heading, HS 0305.31 explicitly includes dried/salted/in-brine fillets for several freshwater species groups, including Nile perch.
Which countries are highlighted as key suppliers in Lake Victoria Nile perch supply chains serving the EU market?FAO GLOBEFISH (citing Eurostat) reports that in 2013 the EU imported Nile perch fillets mainly from the United Republic of Tanzania, Uganda and Kenya, with Tanzania identified as the main exporter that year.
What is a major sustainability concern associated with Nile perch-linked perch products from Lake Victoria?FAO documents long-running controversy around the introduced Nile perch in Lake Victoria, including concerns about ecological disruption of endemic fish stocks. FAO also reports that certain preservation methods used around the lake (notably smoking and frying) can drive high fuelwood demand and contribute to local deforestation and fuel shortages.
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