Fresh Anguilla Eel Suppliers, Trade & Prices — Market Overview 2026
Derived Products
Dried Anguilla Eel, Frozen Anguilla Eel
HS Code
030192
Last Updated
2026-09-27
Key takeaways for search and sourcing teams
- Fresh Anguilla Eel market coverage spans 63 countries.
- 320 exporter companies and 406 importer companies are indexed in the global supply chain intelligence network for this product.
- 1,281 supplier-linked transactions are summarized across the top 17 countries.
- Latest reference year in this page dataset is 2026.
- Page data last updated on 2026-09-27.
Global Supplier Transactions, Export Activity, and Price Benchmarks for Fresh Anguilla Eel
Analyze 1,281 supplier-linked transactions across the top 17 countries, with monthly unit-price benchmarks to track export competitiveness and sourcing risk for Fresh Anguilla Eel.
Fresh Anguilla Eel Country YoY Change in Supplier Transactions and Export Momentum
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Top YoY shifts for Fresh Anguilla Eel: Indonesia (+352.9%), Japan (-61.5%), Vietnam (+20.5%).
Fresh Anguilla Eel Country-Level Supplier Transaction and Unit Price Summary
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In 2026-04, countries with visible Fresh Anguilla Eel transaction unit prices: Australia (14.36 USD / kg), Morocco (14.11 USD / kg), Vietnam (12.66 USD / kg), United States (10.25 USD / kg), China (9.84 USD / kg), 3 more countries.
| Country | YoY Change | Transaction Count | 2025-11 | 2025-12 | 2026-01 | 2026-02 | 2026-03 | 2026-04 | 2026-05 | 2026-06 | 2026-07 | 2026-08 | 2026-09 | 2026-10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| China | -5.1% | 326 | 11.00 USD / kg (118,639 kg) | 10.96 USD / kg (167,174 kg) | 11.17 USD / kg (106,041 kg) | 11.08 USD / kg (31,958 kg) | 10.98 USD / kg (24,324 kg) | 9.84 USD / kg (38,826 kg) | ||||||
| Japan | -61.5% | 153 | 7.49 USD / kg (4,921.02 kg) | 7.92 USD / kg (4,751.08 kg) | 14.48 USD / kg (2,080.88 kg) | 7.22 USD / kg (6,382 kg) | 7.19 USD / kg (6,618 kg) | 7.44 USD / kg (10,017 kg) | ||||||
| Morocco | +15.6% | 10 | - (-) | 14.21 USD / kg (2,462 kg) | 14.13 USD / kg (2,466 kg) | - (-) | 14.23 USD / kg (2,468 kg) | 14.11 USD / kg (1,490 kg) | ||||||
| United States | +0.8% | 111 | 9.06 USD / kg (26,960 kg) | 9.41 USD / kg (53,500 kg) | 9.32 USD / kg (20,420 kg) | 9.26 USD / kg (19,360 kg) | 8.89 USD / kg (31,920 kg) | 10.25 USD / kg (51,280 kg) | ||||||
| Australia | +6.2% | 28 | 13.38 USD / kg (7,596 kg) | 13.50 USD / kg (8,568.7 kg) | 13.63 USD / kg (816.8 kg) | 14.52 USD / kg (6,642 kg) | 14.33 USD / kg (5,410 kg) | 14.36 USD / kg (5,974 kg) | ||||||
| Peru | -5.0% | 24 | 4.04 USD / kg (206.32 kg) | 7.13 USD / kg (30.63 kg) | 2.59 USD / kg (151.9 kg) | 4.70 USD / kg (73.71 kg) | - (-) | 5.62 USD / kg (49.96 kg) | ||||||
| India | -8.0% | 9 | - (-) | 11.79 USD / kg (30 kg) | 20.71 USD / kg (24.54 kg) | 8.01 USD / kg (15 kg) | - (-) | 6.26 USD / kg (111 kg) | ||||||
| Vietnam | +20.5% | 7 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | 13.30 USD / kg (2,100 kg) | 12.66 USD / kg (3,500 kg) | ||||||
| Indonesia | +352.9% | 2 | - (-) | - (-) | 2.67 USD / kg (1.56 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | ||||||
| Thailand | - | 1 | - (-) | - (-) | 6.00 USD / kg (1.5 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) |
Fresh Anguilla Eel Global Supply Chain Coverage
726 companies
320 exporters and 406 importers are mapped for Fresh Anguilla Eel.
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Fresh Anguilla Eel Export Supplier Intelligence, Trade Flows, and Price Signals
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Fresh Anguilla Eel Top Exporters and Supplier Profiles
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(China)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-09-21
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Brokers And Trade Agencies
Value Chain Roles: Trade
Exporting Countries: South Korea
Supplying Products: Fresh Anguilla Eel, Frozen Anguilla Eel, Frozen Anguilla Eel Fillet
(China)
Latest Export Transaction: 2025-12-30
Recently Export Partner Companies: 2
Industries: Brokers And Trade Agencies
Value Chain Roles: Trade
Exporting Countries: Vietnam, South Korea
Supplying Products: Fresh Anguilla Eel
(China)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-08-27
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Brokers And Trade Agencies, Fishing Aquaculture
Value Chain Roles: Trade
Exporting Countries: Vietnam
Supplying Products: Fresh Anguilla Eel, Fresh Carp, Fresh Snakehead +4
(China)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-08-27
Recently Export Partner Companies: 3
Industries: Food Manufacturing, Food Services And Drinking Places, Others
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / Wholesale, Food Manufacturing, Trade
Exporting Countries: Canada, Kenya, Philippines, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Ukraine, United States, South Korea, Russia, Vietnam
Supplying Products: Frozen Anguilla Eel, Fresh Anguilla Eel, Fresh Snakehead +5
(China)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-08-27
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Fishing Aquaculture, Others
Value Chain Roles: Trade
Exporting Countries: Vietnam
Supplying Products: Fresh Anguilla Eel
(Bangladesh)
Latest Export Transaction: 2025-12-20
Recently Export Partner Companies: 3
Industries: Fishing Aquaculture, Food Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Farming / Production / Processing / Packing, Food Manufacturing
Exporting Countries: Qatar, South Korea, Malaysia, Thailand, Hong Kong, China
Supplying Products: Fresh Crab, Fresh Anguilla Eel, Fresh Scallops
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Fresh Anguilla Eel Global Exporter Coverage
320 companies
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Top Exporting Countries for Fresh Anguilla Eel (HS Code 030192) in 2024
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| Rank | Country | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hong Kong | 16,545 kg | 54,204,899.072 USD |
| 2 | Canada | 89,673 kg | 24,013,047.849 USD |
| 3 | United States | 911,811 kg | 20,313,205 USD |
| 4 | Netherlands | 782,632 kg | 12,823,213.504 USD |
| 5 | Dominican Republic | 438 kg | 10,684,600 USD |
| 6 | Myanmar [Burma] | 2,138,936.5 kg | 7,015,105.6 USD |
| 7 | Japan | 18,225 kg | 3,592,080.743 USD |
| 8 | Germany | 228,722 kg | 3,010,040.528 USD |
| 9 | Spain | 288,831.7 kg | 2,195,887.534 USD |
| 10 | New Zealand | 131,507 kg | 1,461,842.396 USD |
Fresh Anguilla Eel Export Trade Flow and Partner Country Summary
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Fresh Anguilla Eel Import Buyer Intelligence, Demand Signals, and Price Benchmarks
406 importer companies are mapped for Fresh Anguilla Eel demand intelligence. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to prioritize buyers, distributors, and downstream demand partners by market.
Fresh Anguilla Eel Top Buyers, Importers, and Demand Partners
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(South Korea)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-09-17
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Fishing Aquaculture, Food Manufacturing, Food Packaging
Value Chain Roles: -
(South Korea)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-09-11
Recently Import Partner Companies: 3
Industries: Animal Production, Brokers And Trade Agencies, Food Manufacturing, Food Packaging, Food Services And Drinking Places
Value Chain Roles: -
(South Korea)
Latest Import Transaction: 2025-11-11
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Food Manufacturing, Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: -
(China)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-08-27
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Brokers And Trade Agencies, Fishing Aquaculture, Food Packaging, Freight Forwarding And Intermodal, Others
Value Chain Roles: -
(China)
Latest Import Transaction: 2025-12-31
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Fishing Aquaculture, Food Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: -
(Vietnam)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-01-26
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 101 - 500 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 5M - 10M
Industries: Fishing Aquaculture, Food Manufacturing, Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: -
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Global Importer Coverage
406 companies
Importer company count highlights the current depth of demand-side visibility for Fresh Anguilla Eel.
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Top Import Demand Countries for Fresh Anguilla Eel (HS Code 030192) in 2024
For Fresh Anguilla Eel in 2024, compare import volume and value across the top 10 demand countries to identify priority markets.
| Rank | Country | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Japan | 8,074,978 kg | 340,563,026.794 USD |
| 2 | South Korea | 3,522,791.174 kg | 146,197,181 USD |
| 3 | Hong Kong | 214,267 kg | 74,204,690.771 USD |
| 4 | Canada | 22,366 kg | 28,657,303.564 USD |
| 5 | Spain | 69,707.75 kg | 7,671,725.074 USD |
| 6 | Italy | 500,433 kg | 7,529,566.681 USD |
| 7 | United States | 347,491 kg | 5,935,449 USD |
| 8 | Belgium | 234,499.23 kg | 3,472,054.379 USD |
| 9 | Portugal | 111,597 kg | 1,662,871.925 USD |
| 10 | Germany | 49,299 kg | 1,372,934.671 USD |
Fresh Anguilla Eel Import Trade Flow and Origin Country Summary
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Global Wholesale Supplier Price Trends by Country for Fresh Anguilla Eel
Fresh Anguilla Eel Monthly Wholesale Supplier Price Summary by Country
Monthly Fresh Anguilla Eel wholesale unit-price benchmarks by country for export and sourcing decisions.
In 2026-04, countries with visible Fresh Anguilla Eel wholesale unit prices: Japan (19.95 USD / kg), South Korea (12.14 USD / kg), Taiwan (3.57 USD / kg).
| Country | 2025-11 | 2025-12 | 2026-01 | 2026-02 | 2026-03 | 2026-04 | 2026-05 | 2026-06 | 2026-07 | 2026-08 | 2026-09 | 2026-10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denmark | - | - | - | - | - | - | ||||||
| China | 10.72 USD / kg | 11.37 USD / kg | - | - | - | - | ||||||
| Taiwan | 4.32 USD / kg | 4.01 USD / kg | 3.85 USD / kg | 3.81 USD / kg | 3.85 USD / kg | 3.57 USD / kg | ||||||
| Japan | 20.97 USD / kg | 20.81 USD / kg | 21.15 USD / kg | 21.02 USD / kg | 20.49 USD / kg | 19.95 USD / kg | ||||||
| South Korea | 13.65 USD / kg | 13.15 USD / kg | 12.52 USD / kg | 12.78 USD / kg | 12.56 USD / kg | 12.14 USD / kg |
Fresh Anguilla Eel Wholesale Price Competitiveness by Major Exporting Countries
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| Rank | Country | Average | Lower | Upper | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Denmark | 13.99 USD / kg | 11.94 USD / kg | 15.67 USD / kg | +15.0% |
| 2 | China | 11.19 USD / kg | 5.89 USD / kg | 14.30 USD / kg | +0.6% |
| 3 | Taiwan | 3.79 USD / kg | 1.21 USD / kg | 5.77 USD / kg | -5.6% |
| 4 | Japan | 20.90 USD / kg | 15.47 USD / kg | 27.04 USD / kg | -21.5% |
| 5 | South Korea | 12.75 USD / kg | 1.30 USD / kg | 26.06 USD / kg | +6.8% |
Latest Fresh Anguilla Eel Wholesale Export Price Updates
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| 2026-09-01 | 장어 ***** * *************** **** | 145.89 USD / kg |
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Classification
Product TypeRaw Material
Product FormFresh
Industry PositionPrimary Aquatic Product
Raw Material
Commodity GroupFreshwater eel (aquaculture and capture fisheries)
Scientific NameAnguilla spp.
PerishabilityHigh
Growing Conditions
- Freshwater to low-salinity production environments with stable water quality (oxygen, temperature, and ammonia control) in ponds or recirculating aquaculture systems.
- Biosecurity and health management are critical due to disease sensitivity in intensive culture.
Main VarietiesJapanese eel (Anguilla japonica), European eel (Anguilla anguilla), American eel (Anguilla rostrata), Indonesian shortfin eel (Anguilla bicolor)
Consumption Forms
- Live eel
- Fresh chilled whole eel (with market-specific handling, e.g., whole or eviscerated)
- Fresh raw material for downstream grilling/roasting preparations
Grading Factors
- Size/weight uniformity
- Live condition (for live trade) and survival rate
- Skin integrity and absence of external damage
- Odor/freshness indicators and handling stress marks
- Fatness/flesh yield suitability for culinary and processing needs
Market
Fresh Anguilla eel is a high-value aquatic product traded globally in live and chilled forms, with demand strongly anchored in East Asia and supplemented by niche markets in Europe and North America. Supply is shaped more by aquaculture output and—critically—access to juvenile “seed” (glass eels/elvers) than by conventional harvest seasonality. Production and trade are influenced by conservation status and strict regulatory controls on several Anguilla species, creating elevated traceability and compliance requirements. Downstream processing into grilled/roasted eel products often competes with fresh trade for raw material, tightening availability when demand spikes.
Market GrowthMixed (medium-term outlook)Demand remains resilient in core East Asian markets, while supply growth is constrained by seed availability, conservation measures, and compliance costs.
Major Producing Countries
- ChinaMajor producer of farmed Anguilla eel and a central node in global processing and trade flows.
- JapanSignificant aquaculture producer and high-consumption market; supply influenced by access to juvenile eel seed.
- South KoreaNotable producer and consumer of farmed eel within East Asia.
- TaiwanEstablished eel aquaculture producer with export-oriented supply.
- NetherlandsEuropean aquaculture/processing presence; trade shaped by EU conservation and regulatory constraints for Anguilla spp.
Major Exporting Countries
- ChinaKey exporter of eel products and a major supplier into regional Asian markets; exports include live/chilled eel and processed forms.
- TaiwanExport-oriented aquaculture supply; participates in regional trade of live/chilled eel.
- NetherlandsEuropean re-export and distribution role for eel products, subject to EU rules and species-specific controls.
Major Importing Countries
- JapanCore demand center for eel; imports supplement domestic production and support both fresh and processed consumption.
- South KoreaMeaningful import market alongside domestic production, including regional live/chilled flows.
- Hong KongTrading and consumption hub for premium seafood, including eel, with re-export potential.
- United StatesNiche but established import market tied to Asian cuisine retail and foodservice channels.
Supply Calendar
- China:Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, DecAquaculture harvest can be scheduled year-round; market availability depends on farm inventory and processing capacity.
- Japan:Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, DecYear-round production/marketing; demand-driven movements can create seasonal price and procurement pressure.
- Taiwan:Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, DecYear-round aquaculture output; timing influenced by grow-out schedules and contract/export demand.
- European Union (selected origins):Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, DecAvailability shaped primarily by regulation and sourcing constraints for Anguilla spp., not simple seasonality.
Specification
Major VarietiesJapanese eel (Anguilla japonica), European eel (Anguilla anguilla), American eel (Anguilla rostrata), Indonesian shortfin eel (Anguilla bicolor)
Physical Attributes
- Elongated body with smooth, mucus-coated skin; external damage and skin integrity are common buyer acceptance factors.
- Often traded live for freshness perception, or chilled whole/eviscerated depending on market requirements.
Compositional Metrics
- Fat content and flesh yield are key quality attributes affecting eating quality and suitability for downstream grilling/roasting.
- Food safety programs commonly emphasize contaminant and residue monitoring where wild-caught inputs or certain production environments are involved.
Packaging
- Live: oxygenated transport systems (tanks or bags) with temperature management to reduce stress and mortality.
- Chilled: insulated seafood boxes with gel packs/ice and absorbent liners; labeling to support traceability and species identification.
ProcessingFresh eel frequently serves as raw material for downstream prepared products (e.g., grilled/roasted eel) where uniform size and fatness are important processing parameters.
Supply Chain
Value Chain
- Glass eel/elver sourcing (wild seed in many systems) -> nursery -> grow-out (ponds or recirculating systems) -> grading -> live holding or chilling -> export logistics -> wholesale/foodservice/retail and/or secondary processing
Demand Drivers
- Strong culinary demand in East Asia (particularly for grilled eel dishes) supporting premium pricing for consistent quality and reliable supply.
- Preference for live or very fresh seafood in some markets, sustaining specialized logistics and trading channels.
Temperature
- Live eel logistics prioritize stable temperatures, dissolved oxygen management, and minimizing handling stress to reduce mortality and quality loss.
- Chilled eel logistics rely on strict hygiene and continuous cold-chain control typical of fresh seafood to slow spoilage.
Atmosphere Control
- Live shipments depend on oxygenation (and in some cases water quality management) rather than controlled-atmosphere gas blends used for produce.
Shelf Life
- Fresh chilled eel has a short quality window typical of fresh seafood, while live eel can extend marketable life if stress and mortality are well controlled.
Risks
Seed Supply And Regulatory Controls HighGlobal eel aquaculture supply is highly sensitive to access to juvenile eel seed (glass eels/elvers), which is constrained by population declines and tight regulation for several Anguilla species. Conservation-driven trade restrictions and enforcement actions can rapidly disrupt sourcing and cross-border movements, while illegal trafficking risks can contaminate supply chains and trigger buyer exclusion or legal penalties.Require verified species identification and legal origin documentation; strengthen full-chain traceability for seed and grow-out; diversify approved sourcing pathways; monitor CITES/EU and national rule changes; prioritize suppliers with audited compliance programs.
Illicit Trade And Traceability HighAnguilla eel products—especially juvenile seed—have persistent exposure to illegal harvest, misdeclaration, and smuggling, increasing the risk of seizures, contract failure, and reputational harm for downstream brands and importers.Implement supplier onboarding with legal harvest/trade documentation checks, third-party audits, and species-testing protocols where feasible; maintain conservative procurement policies for high-risk origins and intermediaries.
Aquaculture Disease MediumIntensive eel aquaculture is vulnerable to disease events that can increase mortality, reduce growth performance, and create sudden supply shortfalls, with downstream impacts on price and availability.Use biosecurity protocols (water treatment, quarantine, health monitoring), vetted hatchery/nursery partners where applicable, and contingency sourcing plans across farms and regions.
Food Safety MediumFresh eel supply chains face food safety risks typical of fresh seafood (microbiological spoilage) and, depending on origin and production conditions, potential contaminant/residue concerns that can lead to border rejections or recalls.Maintain cold-chain integrity, apply HACCP-based controls, and align testing/monitoring to destination-market requirements and buyer specifications.
Market Price Volatility MediumPrices can be highly sensitive to shifts in seed availability, regulatory enforcement, and demand spikes tied to cultural consumption patterns, complicating contracting and inventory planning.Use diversified contracting (spot plus forward), maintain flexible product mix (live/chilled/processed inputs where allowed), and track seed market indicators and policy signals.
Sustainability
- Declines in wild eel populations and conservation status concerns for multiple Anguilla species, driving stricter controls on harvest and trade.
- Illegal harvest and trafficking risk for glass eels/elvers, creating sustainability, legal, and reputational exposure in the supply chain.
- Aquaculture environmental impacts (effluent management, water use, and feed sourcing) can attract regulatory and buyer scrutiny as volumes scale.
Labor & Social
- High exposure to illicit trade networks in parts of the eel seed supply chain (glass eels/elvers), elevating due-diligence, traceability, and compliance obligations for traders and buyers.
FAQ
What is the biggest global supply risk for fresh Anguilla eel?The most critical risk is constrained access to juvenile eel seed (glass eels/elvers) combined with strict conservation-driven regulations on Anguilla species trade. If rules tighten or enforcement actions increase, legal sourcing and cross-border movements can be disrupted quickly, and supply chains can be exposed to illegal-trade contamination.
Why is traceability emphasized so strongly in eel trade?Eel supply chains—especially the seed stage—have elevated exposure to illegal harvest and smuggling, and multiple Anguilla species are subject to international and national controls. Strong traceability helps buyers demonstrate legal origin, reduce seizure and compliance risks, and protect brand reputation.
Is fresh eel trade seasonal?Compared with many wild-capture fisheries, eel availability is less tied to simple harvest seasons because aquaculture harvest can be scheduled year-round. In practice, market availability and pricing are more affected by seed supply constraints, regulation, and demand spikes than by a single global harvest window.
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Fresh Anguilla Eel Country Coverage for Suppliers, Export Flows, and Prices
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All country market pages: Morocco, Sweden, Vietnam, Germany, Indonesia, New Zealand, Belgium, Taiwan, Bangladesh, Thailand, United Kingdom, Czechia, Dominican Republic, India, Myanmar [Burma], Turkiye, Portugal, Mexico, United Arab Emirates, Jamaica, Lithuania, Kazakhstan, Ireland, Australia, Poland, Tunisia, Malaysia, Latvia, Madagascar, Croatia, Luxembourg, Philippines, Ukraine, Peru, Bulgaria, Bahamas, Romania, Austria, South Africa, Nigeria, Macao, Bolivia, Cuba, Fiji, Cambodia, Panama, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Slovenia, Slovakia, Senegal
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