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Fish Oil Market Overview 2026

HS Code
150420
Last Updated
2026-04-12
Key takeaways for search and sourcing teams
  • Fish Oil market coverage spans 121 countries.
  • 1,367 exporter companies and 1,534 importer companies are indexed in the global supply chain intelligence network for this product.
  • 6,286 supplier-linked transactions are summarized across the top 20 countries.
  • 4 premium suppliers and 0 catalog items are currently listed.
  • Wholesale sample entries: 3; farmgate sample entries: 0.
  • Latest reference year in this page dataset is 2026.
  • Page data last updated on 2026-04-12.

Global Supplier Transactions, Export Activity, and Price Benchmarks for Fish Oil

Analyze 6,286 supplier-linked transactions across the top 20 countries, with monthly unit-price benchmarks to track export competitiveness and sourcing risk for Fish Oil.

Fish Oil Country YoY Change in Supplier Transactions and Export Momentum

Compare positive and negative YoY shifts in Fish Oil to identify accelerating supplier markets and weakening export corridors.
Top YoY shifts for Fish Oil: France (+70.3%), Australia (+58.5%), Chile (-55.5%).

Fish Oil Country-Level Supplier Transaction and Unit Price Summary

As of 2025-05, benchmark Fish Oil country transaction counts with monthly unit price and volume to prioritize supplier and export markets.
In 2025-10, countries with visible Fish Oil transaction unit prices: Australia (35.35 USD / kg), France (28.13 USD / kg), Germany (27.36 USD / kg), Canada (25.22 USD / kg), Switzerland (16.40 USD / kg), 15 more countries.
CountryYoY ChangeTransaction Count2025-052025-062025-072025-082025-092025-102025-112025-122026-012026-022026-032026-04
United States+19.9%7135.48 USD / kg (1,298,232.625 kg)8.99 USD / kg (2,072,712.355 kg)7.43 USD / kg (1,711,914.8 kg)5.88 USD / kg (2,208,498.177 kg)7.95 USD / kg (3,729,757.371 kg)1.77 USD / kg (8,248,251.412 kg)
Peru-28.8%8304.01 USD / kg (7,137,060.7 kg)4.11 USD / kg (6,463,222.5 kg)3.07 USD / kg (9,189,206.2 kg)2.94 USD / kg (23,408,626.4 kg)3.05 USD / kg (27,269,518.3 kg)3.22 USD / kg (9,697,583.83 kg)
China+28.2%6216.50 USD / kg (1,296,651.44 kg)3.86 USD / kg (677,333.92 kg)4.23 USD / kg (1,947,102.22 kg)2.87 USD / kg (3,346,407.28 kg)3.14 USD / kg (2,761,967.8 kg)2.17 USD / kg (6,973,545.35 kg)
Norway-1.2%28018.61 USD / kg (247,458.29 kg)25.95 USD / kg (70,709.35 kg)22.46 USD / kg (277,587.5 kg)23.96 USD / kg (104,935.7 kg)20.17 USD / kg (722,513.5 kg)13.50 USD / kg (435,386.3 kg)
Canada-12.4%8924.80 USD / kg (12,958.401 kg)31.54 USD / kg (9,943.03 kg)34.60 USD / kg (13,626.6 kg)31.84 USD / kg (33,492.66 kg)24.74 USD / kg (81,877 kg)25.22 USD / kg (60,439.39 kg)
Germany-27.0%8421.15 USD / kg (810,018.5 kg)69.02 USD / kg (66,447.7 kg)48.89 USD / kg (30,486.6 kg)63.00 USD / kg (20,801 kg)31.26 USD / kg (60,740 kg)27.36 USD / kg (58,354.2 kg)
Spain-37.5%6815.71 USD / kg (530,670 kg)10.25 USD / kg (316,078.56 kg)1.49 USD / kg (767,024 kg)8.36 USD / kg (126,680 kg)16.17 USD / kg (338,951.75 kg)12.40 USD / kg (28,290 kg)
France+70.3%6427.07 USD / kg (390,603 kg)34.33 USD / kg (120,242 kg)8.73 USD / kg (116,382 kg)26.50 USD / kg (150,822 kg)13.64 USD / kg (237,132 kg)28.13 USD / kg (16,154 kg)
Chile-55.5%2,3801.38 USD / kg (21,526,330 kg)1.23 USD / kg (19,269,580 kg)1.24 USD / kg (15,080,400 kg)1.23 USD / kg (98,168,520 kg)1.34 USD / kg (25,045,775 kg)1.30 USD / kg (19,500,875 kg)
Mexico-22.8%3122.56 USD / kg (3,119,955.7 kg)2.53 USD / kg (37,595,105 kg)2.52 USD / kg (2,036,300 kg)2.46 USD / kg (6,019,965 kg)2.37 USD / kg (8,275,318.102 kg)2.51 USD / kg (3,405,122 kg)
Fish Oil Global Supply Chain Coverage
2,901 companies
1,367 exporters and 1,534 importers are mapped for Fish Oil.
Exporters and importers can use Tridge Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to identify counterparties for Fish Oil, benchmark reach, and prioritize outreach by market.

Fish Oil Export Supplier Intelligence, Trade Flows, and Price Signals

1,367 exporter companies are mapped in Tridge Supply Chain Intelligence for Fish Oil. Exporters and importers can use company profiles and analytics to evaluate supplier coverage, trading activity, and route opportunities.

Fish Oil Verified Export Suppliers and Premium Partners

4 premium Fish Oil suppliers include country, industry, and contactability signals to prioritize credible export partners faster.
SM Empreendimentos Farmacêuticos Ltda.
Brazil
Others
Omega Fishmeal and Oil Private Limited
India
Food Manufacturing
Qingdao Haida Baichuan Biological Engineering Co., Ltd.
China
Animal ProductionFood Manufacturing
Alsec Alimentos Secos S.A.S.
Colombia
Food Manufacturing
Become a Premium Supplier to join the Tridge Supply Chain Network and advance your marketing and export channel strategy.

Fish Oil Top Exporters and Supplier Profiles

Review leading exporter profiles while benchmarking against 1,367 total exporter companies in the Fish Oil supply chain intelligence network. Exporters and importers can unlock company profiles and analytics to qualify partners faster.
(United Kingdom)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-03-12
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: Food Manufacturing
(United Kingdom)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-03-12
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Industries: Food PackagingFood Services And Drinking PlacesFood ManufacturingOthers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleHORECAFood ManufacturingRetail
(Morocco)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-03-12
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: Trade
(China)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-03-12
Recently Export Partner Companies: 2
Employee Size: 101 - 500 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 10M - 50M
Industries: Fishing AquacultureFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Farming / Production / Processing / PackingFood Manufacturing
(Australia)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-02-23
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 101 - 500 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 50M - 100M
Industries: Food Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Food Manufacturing
(China)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-03-12
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: Trade
Fish Oil Global Exporter Coverage
1,367 companies
Exporter company count is a key signal for Fish Oil supply depth and sourcing optionality.
Use Supply Chain Intelligence analytics to narrow Fish Oil opportunities by country, product, and value-chain role, then open company profiles to validate fit.

Top Exporting Countries for Fish Oil (HS Code 150420) in 2024

For Fish Oil in 2024, compare export volume and value across the top 10 supplier countries to map core supply structure.
RankCountryVolumeValueReport
1Denmark111,360,971 kg533,005,999.197 USDView →
2Chile100,695,682 kg275,568,853.9 USDView →
3Norway102,534,683 kg232,134,406.628 USDView →
4United States40,487,808 kg206,345,890 USDView →
5Iceland34,505,709 kg193,772,092.488 USDView →
6Netherlands6,748,004.515 kg64,505,128.095 USDView →
7Spain13,792,222.407 kg63,417,027.091 USDView →
8Mexico13,677,622 kg61,406,690 USDView →
9Turkiye7,662,542 kg54,773,329 USDView →
10India13,199,173 kg50,452,508.358 USDView →

Fish Oil Export Trade Flow and Partner Country Summary

Track Fish Oil exporter-to-importer flows by value, volume, and share to uncover high-potential export routes.

Fish Oil Import Buyer Intelligence, Demand Signals, and Price Benchmarks

1,534 importer companies are mapped for Fish Oil demand intelligence. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to prioritize buyers, distributors, and downstream demand partners by market.

Fish Oil Top Buyers, Importers, and Demand Partners

Review leading buyer profiles and compare them against 1,534 total importer companies tracked for Fish Oil. Exporters and importers can use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to evaluate buyer quality and demand concentration.
(Mexico)
Latest Import Transaction: 2025-12-20
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 1 - 10 Employees
Industries: Food ManufacturingOthers
Value Chain Roles: -
(Vietnam)
Latest Import Transaction: 2025-11-27
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: -
(Peru)
Latest Import Transaction: 2025-12-13
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: -
(Uzbekistan)
Latest Import Transaction: 2025-07-11
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: OthersFood Services And Drinking PlacesFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: -
(Turkiye)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-03-12
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 51 - 100 Employees
Industries: Food ManufacturingOthersBeverage Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: -
(United States)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-01-04
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 1 - 10 Employees
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: -
Global Importer Coverage
1,534 companies
Importer company count highlights the current depth of demand-side visibility for Fish Oil.
Use Supply Chain Intelligence analytics and company profiles to identify active Fish Oil buyers, compare partner density by country, and refine GTM priorities.

Top Import Demand Countries for Fish Oil (HS Code 150420) in 2024

For Fish Oil in 2024, compare import volume and value across the top 10 demand countries to identify priority markets.
RankCountryVolumeValueReport
1Norway184,379,628 kg1,021,056,839.094 USDView →
2Chile83,176,766.76 kg336,760,428.99 USDView →
3United States104,415,489 kg291,612,215 USDView →
4Denmark61,164,136 kg274,159,318.593 USDView →
5United Kingdom48,399,193 kg258,900,581.402 USDView →
6Canada36,680,806.885 kg229,554,169.635 USDView →
7Turkiye78,542,011 kg191,303,585 USDView →
8Spain38,811,663.08 kg107,186,083.591 USDView →
9Netherlands13,260,950.634 kg80,414,934.568 USDView →
10Greece27,450,465 kg75,099,522.157 USDView →

Fish Oil Import Trade Flow and Origin Country Summary

Analyze Fish Oil origin-to-destination trade flows by value, volume, and share to monitor demand-side sourcing channels.

Global Wholesale Supplier Price Trends by Country for Fish Oil

Fish Oil Monthly Wholesale Supplier Price Summary by Country

Monthly Fish Oil wholesale unit-price benchmarks by country for export and sourcing decisions.
In 2025-10, countries with visible Fish Oil wholesale unit prices: Spain (4.39 USD / kg).
Country2025-052025-062025-072025-082025-092025-102025-112025-122026-012026-022026-032026-04
Spain4.47 USD / kg4.60 USD / kg4.59 USD / kg4.62 USD / kg4.42 USD / kg4.39 USD / kg

Fish Oil Wholesale Price Competitiveness by Major Exporting Countries

Compare Fish Oil wholesale price ranges and YoY changes across the top 1 exporting countries to benchmark supplier price competitiveness.
RankCountryAverageLowerUpperYoYReport
1Spain4.67 USD / kg3.68 USD / kg6.29 USD / kg-23.9%View →

Latest Fish Oil Wholesale Export Price Updates

Use the latest 3 Fish Oil wholesale updates to validate current export price points and origin-level supplier changes.
DateEntry NameUnit Price (USD) 
2026-04-01Ace*** ** ******* ******** *********** * ********6288.05 USD / kg
2026-04-01Ace*** ** ******* ******** * ********4834.30 USD / kg
2023-12-01Мас** ******** ****** * ******* ****1.91 USD / kg

Classification

Product TypeIngredient
Product FormOil (Crude or Refined, Bulk)
Industry PositionMarine-Derived Food and Nutraceutical Ingredient

Market

Fish oil is a globally traded marine oil used as an omega-3 (EPA/DHA) ingredient for dietary supplements and fortified foods, and as a lipid/omega-3 source for aquafeed. Supply is strongly linked to a small set of industrial reduction fisheries (notably small pelagic fisheries in South America) alongside growing volumes of byproduct oils from food-fish processing in the North Atlantic and other regions. Trade flows typically move crude and semi-refined oils from producing regions to refining, concentration, and encapsulation hubs in Europe, North America, and East Asia. Market dynamics are shaped by ocean-climate variability, fishery quota decisions, sustainability certification requirements, and strict contaminant/oxidation specifications demanded by supplement brands.
Major Producing Countries
  • PeruMajor producer of fish oil from industrial small pelagic (anchoveta) reduction fisheries; output varies with ocean conditions and quota decisions.
  • ChileImportant producer of fish oil from small pelagic fisheries and processing byproducts; supply can be sensitive to ocean variability.
  • NorwayProduces fish oils largely from pelagic fisheries and byproducts from seafood processing; also a major downstream user via aquaculture value chains.
  • DenmarkNorth Atlantic marine ingredients producer and processor; participates in both production and downstream processing/trade.
  • IcelandProducer of marine oils from fisheries and processing byproducts; participates in export markets.
  • United StatesProduces fish oil from domestic fisheries (including menhaden and Alaska seafood byproducts) and is also a major consumer market for supplements.
Major Exporting Countries
  • PeruKey origin for bulk exports of fish oil tied to industrial reduction fisheries.
  • ChileExports fish oil and marine oils, including supply linked to pelagic fisheries and processing byproducts.
  • NorwayExports marine oils and participates in refined/concentrated product trade linked to nutraceutical and feed supply chains.
  • DenmarkExports marine oils and marine-ingredient products; connected to North Atlantic supply chains.
  • IcelandExports marine oils, often from North Atlantic fisheries and byproduct streams.
Major Importing Countries
  • ChinaMajor destination for bulk marine oils for further processing and downstream manufacturing, including nutrition-related applications.
  • NetherlandsEU trade and logistics hub for edible oils and ingredients; significant import/re-export activity for refined and bulk oils.
  • United StatesLarge end-market for omega-3 supplements; imports bulk and refined oils and concentrated omega-3 ingredients.
  • GermanyLarge EU destination market for nutraceutical and food-ingredient applications.
  • JapanSignificant consumer market for omega-3 nutrition products; imports refined oils and concentrates.

Specification

Major VarietiesAnchovy/anchoveta oil (small pelagic reduction-fishery origin), Sardine oil, Menhaden oil, Salmon oil (processing byproduct), Cod liver oil, Tuna oil (often DHA-leaning profiles), Concentrated omega-3 fish oil (ethyl ester or re-esterified triglyceride forms)
Physical Attributes
  • Oxidation-sensitive oil with characteristic marine odor; rancid notes develop rapidly if exposed to oxygen, heat, or light
  • Color ranges from pale yellow/amber to darker tones depending on crude vs refined state and source species
  • Can require deodorization for supplement-grade sensory performance
Compositional Metrics
  • Omega-3 profile and concentration (EPA and DHA content reported as % of fatty acids or mg/g)
  • Oxidation and freshness indices commonly include Peroxide Value (PV), Anisidine Value (AV), and Totox
  • Free fatty acids (FFA), moisture and impurities, and insoluble impurities are commonly specified for bulk trade
  • Contaminant compliance commonly covers persistent organic pollutants (e.g., dioxins/PCBs) and heavy metals, aligned to destination-market limits
  • Identity and purity testing (fatty acid profile) is used to confirm species/blend claims and detect adulteration
Grades
  • Crude fish oil (industrial/feed-oriented, higher variability and stronger odor)
  • Refined/deodorized food-grade fish oil
  • Nutraceutical/supplement-grade fish oil (tight oxidation and contaminant limits)
  • High-concentrate omega-3 oils (EPA/DHA concentrates via distillation or equivalent concentration processes)
Packaging
  • Bulk liquid shipments in ISO tanks, tank containers, or flexitanks (with oxygen-control practices as required by buyer specs)
  • Steel drums or IBC totes for refined oils and specialty lots
  • Nitrogen blanketing/inert headspace and light/oxygen barriers used to reduce oxidation during storage and transport
  • Use of antioxidants and tight temperature/light control commonly specified for supplement-grade lots
ProcessingRefining trains often include degumming/neutralization, bleaching, and deodorization to improve stability and sensory qualityWinterization/fractionation may be used to modify melting behavior and remove higher-melting fractionsMolecular distillation (or comparable) may be used to concentrate EPA/DHA and reduce certain contaminants to meet supplement-grade specifications

Supply Chain

Value Chain
  • Pelagic fishing or seafood-processing byproduct collection → rendering/reduction → crude oil separation → refining/deodorization → bulk export → blending/spec compliance → concentration (when required) → encapsulation/finished supplement manufacturing
Demand Drivers
  • Dietary supplement demand for omega-3 (EPA/DHA) ingredients
  • Brand and retailer requirements for stable sensory quality (low oxidation) and contaminant compliance
  • Aquaculture feed demand for marine lipids and omega-3 content (competes with nutraceutical uses during tight supply periods)
  • Fortified foods and specialized nutrition applications where omega-3 labeling is permitted
Temperature
  • Minimize heat exposure during storage and transit; elevated temperatures accelerate oxidation and can increase off-odors
  • Avoid repeated warming/cooling cycles where possible; manage pumping/handling to reduce oxygen pickup
Atmosphere Control
  • Inert gas (e.g., nitrogen) blanketing and low-oxygen headspace management are common for supplement-grade oils
  • Closed handling systems and oxygen-scavenging/antioxidant strategies are used to slow oxidation during long-distance transport
Shelf Life
  • Shelf life is primarily limited by oxidative stability and depends on refining level, antioxidant system, packaging oxygen barrier, and storage conditions
  • Routine monitoring of PV/AV/Totox and sensory checks is common across storage, shipment, and downstream manufacturing

Risks

Climate HighOcean-climate variability (including El Niño conditions in the Southeast Pacific) can sharply reduce small pelagic availability and disrupt quota-setting, causing sudden supply shortfalls and price volatility in globally traded fish oil.Diversify origin mix (South America plus North Atlantic and byproduct oils), maintain safety stocks for critical SKUs, and use contractual flexibility tied to quota and ocean-condition triggers.
Supply Concentration MediumA large share of global fish oil originates from a limited number of industrial fisheries and processing corridors; quota changes, port disruptions, or policy shifts in key origins can ripple quickly through supplement and feed supply chains.Qualify multi-origin and multi-supplier programs, approve alternative species/blends where labeling allows, and build contingency formulations (including alternative omega-3 sources where appropriate).
Food Safety MediumFish oil must meet strict contaminant limits (e.g., dioxins/PCBs and heavy metals) and oxidation thresholds; failures can trigger rejected shipments, recalls, or brand damage in supplements.Use audited suppliers, require COAs and third-party testing for contaminants and oxidation indices, and specify handling controls (oxygen, temperature, light) across logistics.
Quality Degradation MediumOxidation during storage and transit can rapidly reduce sensory acceptability and nutritional quality, especially for long-distance bulk shipments and repeated handling.Specify inerting/blanketing, closed transfers, appropriate antioxidant systems, and defined PV/AV/Totox hold-points across the chain of custody.
Regulatory Compliance MediumDestination markets apply differing requirements for contaminant limits, identity/label claims (EPA/DHA content), and supplement/novel-food rules, creating compliance risk for global trade and finished products.Maintain market-specific specification packs, verify label-claim substantiation from validated test methods, and ensure traceability documentation supports regulatory audits.
Sustainability
  • Overfishing and ecosystem impacts risk for forage-fish (small pelagic) stocks if management is weak; strong quota and science-based management is critical
  • IUU fishing and opaque vessel-level traceability can create reputational and compliance risk in some origin regions
  • Growing reliance on certified and audited supply chains (e.g., fishery/marine-ingredient certification schemes) can exclude non-compliant origins from premium nutraceutical channels
Labor & Social
  • Human rights and forced labor risks have been documented in parts of the global fishing sector, increasing due-diligence expectations for vessel-level and recruiter oversight
  • Worker safety risks are elevated in at-sea fishing operations and industrial processing environments
  • Community and allocation conflicts can arise between reduction fisheries and human-consumption fisheries, affecting social license and policy stability

FAQ

Why can El Niño disrupt global fish oil supply?A major share of fish oil is sourced from small pelagic fisheries in the Southeast Pacific. When ocean conditions shift (including El Niño), fish availability and quota decisions can change quickly, leading to sudden supply shortfalls and price volatility for globally traded fish oil.
What quality tests are commonly used when buying fish oil for supplements?Buyers typically specify the omega-3 profile and concentration (EPA and DHA) and set oxidation limits using indices such as Peroxide Value (PV), Anisidine Value (AV), and Totox. They also commonly require contaminant compliance testing (e.g., dioxins/PCBs and heavy metals) and confirm identity using fatty acid profiles.
How do buyers address sustainability and traceability concerns in fish oil sourcing?Many buyers require documented chain-of-custody and third-party audits, and increasingly prefer certified fisheries or certified marine-ingredient supply chains. They also strengthen due diligence on IUU and labor risks in the fishing sector by requesting vessel- and origin-level traceability documentation from suppliers.
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