Sub Product
Derived Products
HS Code
030282
Last Updated
2026-04-12
Key takeaways for search and sourcing teams
- Fresh Stingray market coverage spans 65 countries.
- 52 exporter companies and 58 importer companies are indexed in the global supply chain intelligence network for this product.
- 96 supplier-linked transactions are summarized across the top 9 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 2026-04-12.
Global Supplier Transactions, Export Activity, and Price Benchmarks for Fresh Stingray
Analyze 96 supplier-linked transactions across the top 9 countries, with monthly unit-price benchmarks to track export competitiveness and sourcing risk for Fresh Stingray.
Fresh Stingray Country YoY Change in Supplier Transactions and Export Momentum
Compare positive and negative YoY shifts in Fresh Stingray to identify accelerating supplier markets and weakening export corridors.
Top YoY shifts for Fresh Stingray: Thailand (+144.6%), Peru (+135.6%), Colombia (-87.1%).
Fresh Stingray Country-Level Supplier Transaction and Unit Price Summary
As of 2025-05, benchmark Fresh Stingray country transaction counts with monthly unit price and volume to prioritize supplier and export markets.
In 2025-10, countries with visible Fresh Stingray transaction unit prices: India (5.71 USD / kg), Peru (3.03 USD / kg), Mexico (0.74 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Japan | -9.7% | 9 | 1.38 USD / kg (9,445.1 kg) | 0.79 USD / kg (6,016.4 kg) | 1.20 USD / kg (7,675.2 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | ||||||
| India | -17.2% | 60 | 5.06 USD / kg (365 kg) | 6.86 USD / kg (401 kg) | 7.29 USD / kg (312 kg) | 7.80 USD / kg (415 kg) | 6.70 USD / kg (328 kg) | 5.71 USD / kg (199 kg) | ||||||
| Mexico | -32.8% | 9 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | 0.74 USD / kg (172 kg) | ||||||
| Colombia | -87.1% | 5 | 0.97 USD / kg (531 kg) | 0.40 USD / kg (20 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | 1.97 USD / kg (200 kg) | - (-) | ||||||
| Pakistan | - | 1 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | ||||||
| Peru | +135.6% | 7 | 12.89 USD / kg (5.79 kg) | 3.79 USD / kg (34.27 kg) | - (-) | 3.24 USD / kg (22.08 kg) | - (-) | 3.03 USD / kg (214.8 kg) | ||||||
| Malaysia | - | 2 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | 2.40 USD / kg (12.5 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | ||||||
| Thailand | +144.6% | 2 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | 3.90 USD / kg (53.91 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | ||||||
| Chile | -71.6% | 1 | - (-) | 2.42 USD / kg (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) |
Fresh Stingray Global Supply Chain Coverage
110 companies
52 exporters and 58 importers are mapped for Fresh Stingray.
Exporters and importers can use Tridge Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to identify counterparties for Fresh Stingray, benchmark reach, and prioritize outreach by market.
Fresh Stingray Export Supplier Intelligence, Trade Flows, and Price Signals
52 exporter companies are mapped in Tridge Supply Chain Intelligence for Fresh Stingray. Exporters and importers can use company profiles and analytics to evaluate supplier coverage, trading activity, and route opportunities.
Fresh Stingray Top Exporters and Supplier Profiles
Review leading exporter profiles while benchmarking against 52 total exporter companies in the Fresh Stingray supply chain intelligence network. Exporters and importers can unlock company profiles and analytics to qualify partners faster.
(Colombia)
Latest Export Transaction: 2025-05-20
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Food ManufacturingFishing Aquaculture
Value Chain Roles: TradeFarming / Production / Processing / Packing
Exporting Countries: Germany, Canada
Supplying Products: Fresh Stingray
(Thailand)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-03-12
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: Trade
(Thailand)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-03-12
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: Farming / Production / Processing / Packing
Exporting Countries: Indonesia, Mexico
Supplying Products: Fresh Stingray, Fresh Butterfly Stingray
(Colombia)
Latest Export Transaction: 2025-05-13
Industries: Fishing AquacultureOthers
Value Chain Roles: Trade
(Colombia)
Latest Export Transaction: 2025-06-04
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Fishing AquacultureFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: TradeFarming / Production / Processing / Packing
Exporting Countries: United States
Supplying Products: Fresh Stingray
(Mexico)
Latest Export Transaction: 2025-10-23
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Fishing AquacultureOthers
Value Chain Roles: Farming / Production / Processing / Packing
Exporting Countries: Costa Rica
Supplying Products: Fresh Stingray
Fresh Stingray Global Exporter Coverage
52 companies
Exporter company count is a key signal for Fresh Stingray supply depth and sourcing optionality.
Use Supply Chain Intelligence analytics to narrow Fresh Stingray opportunities by country, product, and value-chain role, then open company profiles to validate fit.
Top Exporting Countries for Fresh Stingray (HS Code 030282) in 2024
For Fresh Stingray in 2024, compare export volume and value across the top 10 supplier countries to map core supply structure.
| Rank | Country | Volume | Value | Report |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Japan | 827,169 kg | 3,477,966.841 USD | View → |
| 2 | Netherlands | 552,514 kg | 2,155,268.443 USD | View → |
| 3 | United Kingdom | 318,084 kg | 1,852,574.114 USD | View → |
| 4 | Belgium | 489,098.5 kg | 1,034,417.216 USD | View → |
| 5 | Spain | 226,728.5 kg | 769,185.309 USD | View → |
| 6 | United States | 141,364 kg | 573,782 USD | View → |
| 7 | Ireland | 239,827 kg | 511,429.097 USD | View → |
| 8 | Denmark | 166,743 kg | 444,176.405 USD | View → |
| 9 | Portugal | 169,148 kg | 442,307.198 USD | View → |
| 10 | Thailand | 94,905 kg | 220,219.27 USD | View → |
Fresh Stingray Export Trade Flow and Partner Country Summary
Track Fresh Stingray exporter-to-importer flows by value, volume, and share to uncover high-potential export routes.
Fresh Stingray Import Buyer Intelligence, Demand Signals, and Price Benchmarks
58 importer companies are mapped for Fresh Stingray demand intelligence. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to prioritize buyers, distributors, and downstream demand partners by market.
Fresh Stingray Top Buyers, Importers, and Demand Partners
Review leading buyer profiles and compare them against 58 total importer companies tracked for Fresh Stingray. Exporters and importers can use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to evaluate buyer quality and demand concentration.
(Costa Rica)
Latest Import Transaction: 2025-05-07
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: -
(Costa Rica)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-03-12
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: -
(Uzbekistan)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-03-12
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: -
(Canada)
Latest Import Transaction: 2025-05-20
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: -
(Spain)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-03-12
Employee Size: 1 - 10 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 10M - 50M
Industries: Food ManufacturingFood PackagingFishing AquacultureBrokers And Trade Agencies
Value Chain Roles: South Korea
(Canada)
Latest Import Transaction: 2025-05-06
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: -
Global Importer Coverage
58 companies
Importer company count highlights the current depth of demand-side visibility for Fresh Stingray.
Use Supply Chain Intelligence analytics and company profiles to identify active Fresh Stingray buyers, compare partner density by country, and refine GTM priorities.
Top Import Demand Countries for Fresh Stingray (HS Code 030282) in 2024
For Fresh Stingray in 2024, compare import volume and value across the top 10 demand countries to identify priority markets.
| Rank | Country | Volume | Value | Report |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | South Korea | 1,080,532.9 kg | 4,527,104 USD | View → |
| 2 | Portugal | 447,658 kg | 1,983,271.694 USD | View → |
| 3 | Netherlands | 484,686 kg | 1,317,682.395 USD | View → |
| 4 | Belgium | 236,821.95 kg | 1,008,218.5 USD | View → |
| 5 | Spain | 353,334.6 kg | 943,843.489 USD | View → |
| 6 | Italy | 103,323 kg | 766,724.764 USD | View → |
| 7 | Canada | 147,337 kg | 593,413.075 USD | View → |
| 8 | United Kingdom | 67,654 kg | 239,053.571 USD | View → |
| 9 | Ireland | 43,608 kg | 147,266.521 USD | View → |
| 10 | Denmark | 55,148 kg | 104,188.111 USD | View → |
Fresh Stingray Import Trade Flow and Origin Country Summary
Analyze Fresh Stingray origin-to-destination trade flows by value, volume, and share to monitor demand-side sourcing channels.
Global Wholesale Supplier Price Trends by Country for Fresh Stingray
Fresh Stingray Monthly Wholesale Supplier Price Summary by Country
Monthly Fresh Stingray wholesale unit-price benchmarks by country for export and sourcing decisions.
In 2025-10, countries with visible Fresh Stingray wholesale unit prices: South Korea (2.58 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Korea | 3.07 USD / kg | 2.64 USD / kg | 2.51 USD / kg | 1.87 USD / kg | 2.54 USD / kg | 2.58 USD / kg |
Fresh Stingray Wholesale Price Competitiveness by Major Exporting Countries
Compare Fresh Stingray wholesale price ranges and YoY changes across the top 1 exporting countries to benchmark supplier price competitiveness.
| Rank | Country | Average | Lower | Upper | YoY | Report |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | South Korea | 3.10 USD / kg | 1.43 USD / kg | 11.90 USD / kg | -1.4% | View → |
Latest Fresh Stingray Wholesale Export Price Updates
Use the latest 5 Fresh Stingray wholesale updates to validate current export price points and origin-level supplier changes.
| Date | Entry Name | Unit Price (USD) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-01 | 가오리 ******* * *************** **** | 16.56 USD / kg | |
| 2026-02-01 | 가오리 ******* * *** *** ** ***** ** | 341.97 USD / kg | |
| 2026-01-01 | 가오리 ******* * *************** **** | 91.44 USD / kg | |
| 2025-10-01 | 가오리 ******* * *************** **** | 37.67 USD / kg | |
| 2025-08-01 | 가오리 ******* * *************** **** | 11.50 USD / kg |
Classification
Product TypeRaw Material
Product FormFresh
Industry PositionPrimary Agricultural Product
Raw Material
Commodity GroupMarine fish (cartilaginous fishes — rays and skates/batoids)
PerishabilityHigh
Growing Conditions
- Wild-caught in marine coastal and continental-shelf environments; commonly associated with demersal fisheries and bycatch in bottom-contact gears
Main VarietiesStingrays (Dasyatidae spp.), Skates (Rajidae spp.) and other rays (batoids) often traded under aggregated commercial categories
Consumption Forms
- Fresh/chilled wings or dressed fish for retail and foodservice cooking
- Salted/dried or otherwise preserved ray products in some markets
Grading Factors
- Freshness/sensory condition (odor, firmness, appearance)
- Integrity of wings/cuts and absence of excessive bruising or damage
- Temperature history and icing adequacy through the cold chain
- Species/label accuracy where required by buyers or regulation
Market
Fresh stingray is a niche fresh seafood item in international trade, typically sourced from wild-capture ray fisheries where species are often traded as “rays/skates” in aggregated reporting categories rather than as fully identified species. Reported landings of cartilaginous fishes (including rays) are concentrated in parts of Asia, with Indonesia, China, Taiwan, and Malaysia repeatedly appearing in FAO summaries for aggregated “sharks, rays, skates, etc.” categories. For the fresh/chilled “rays and skates” trade category used in customs reporting (HS 030282), secondary summaries of UN Comtrade data indicate European markets (e.g., Portugal, France, Spain, Netherlands, Italy) and a few hubs (e.g., Singapore) as notable traders, with substantial intra-European movement. Market dynamics are strongly shaped by sustainability and regulatory scrutiny because a high share of sharks and rays are threatened globally and traceability/species-identification gaps remain common.
Major Producing Countries
- IndonesiaFrequently cited by FAO among major reporting countries for aggregated cartilaginous-fish categories that include rays; species-level reporting can be highly aggregated.
- ChinaCited by FAO among major reporting countries for aggregated “sharks, rays, skates, etc.” categories; product may be consumed domestically and/or enter regional trade.
- TaiwanCited by FAO among major reporting countries for aggregated “sharks, rays, skates, etc.” categories.
- MalaysiaCited by FAO among major reporting countries for aggregated “sharks, rays, skates, etc.” categories.
Major Exporting Countries
- NetherlandsAppears in secondary summaries of UN Comtrade-derived results for HS 030282 (fresh/chilled rays & skates); may reflect distribution/re-export within Europe.
- FranceAppears in secondary summaries of UN Comtrade-derived results for HS 030282 (fresh/chilled rays & skates).
- SpainAppears in secondary summaries of UN Comtrade-derived results for HS 030282 (fresh/chilled rays & skates).
- DenmarkAppears in secondary summaries of UN Comtrade-derived results for HS 030282 (fresh/chilled rays & skates).
- ThailandAppears in secondary summaries of UN Comtrade-derived results for HS 030282 (fresh/chilled rays & skates); note that stingray may also be reported under broader ‘other fish’ codes depending on national customs practice.
Major Importing Countries
- PortugalAppears in secondary summaries of UN Comtrade-derived results for HS 030282 (fresh/chilled rays & skates).
- FranceAppears in secondary summaries of UN Comtrade-derived results for HS 030282 (fresh/chilled rays & skates).
- SingaporeAppears in secondary summaries of UN Comtrade-derived results for HS 030282 (fresh/chilled rays & skates) and may act as a regional trading hub.
- ItalyAppears in secondary summaries of UN Comtrade-derived results for HS 030282 (fresh/chilled rays & skates).
- United KingdomAppears in secondary summaries of UN Comtrade-derived results for HS 030282 (fresh/chilled rays & skates).
Specification
Major VarietiesStingrays (Dasyatidae spp., traded under various commercial names), Skates and other rays (Rajidae and other batoids; often aggregated in trade/landing statistics)
Physical Attributes
- Flat-bodied cartilaginous fish; commonly traded whole/dressed or as ‘wings’ (pectoral fins) with skin removed
- Freshness defects can present rapidly as softening, off-odors, and ammonia-like notes if temperature control is poor
Compositional Metrics
- Buyer specifications commonly emphasize freshness/sensory condition because deterioration can be rapid in chilled distribution
Grades
- Freshness/sensory acceptance and defect tolerances are typically governed by buyer specifications and national controls; Codex provides handling and hygiene guidance for fish and fishery products
Packaging
- Insulated seafood boxes with flake ice/gel ice for fresh chilled distribution
- Foodservice-oriented bulk packs of dressed fish or wings; moisture-proof liners to manage meltwater
ProcessingOften requires de-skinning and trimming; wings are a common commercial cutSpecies identification can be difficult once processed into cuts, increasing labeling and compliance complexity
Supply Chain
Value Chain
- Landing/bycatch retention or directed capture → rapid icing and hygienic handling → optional dressing/skin removal and wing cutting → chilled transport → wholesale/auction → retail/foodservice
Demand Drivers
- Traditional culinary demand in specific coastal and regional cuisines where rays/skates are accepted seafood items
- Foodservice demand for specialty fish cuts (e.g., wings) where availability and price are competitive versus other demersal species
Temperature
- Immediate chilling and strict time/temperature control are critical for quality and food safety in fresh trade (Codex guidance for fish and fishery products emphasizes time/temperature control).
Atmosphere Control
- Vacuum packaging or modified-atmosphere retail formats may be used for chilled cuts where permitted by buyer/regulatory requirements, but do not substitute for cold-chain control
Shelf Life
- Short chilled shelf life typical of fresh fish; commercial usability is highly sensitive to handling hygiene and cold-chain continuity
Risks
Conservation And Bycatch HighMany shark and ray species are vulnerable to overfishing due to slow growth and low reproductive rates, and a substantial share are threatened with extinction globally. Fresh stingray (often traded under aggregated “ray/skate” categories) can therefore face abrupt supply or market-access disruption if fisheries tighten retention rules, if threatened species are implicated, or if buyers impose stricter sustainability screens.Implement species-level traceability (including cutting-stage verification), avoid sourcing from threatened/protected species, and align procurement with credible fishery management and bycatch-reduction measures.
Species Identification And Mislabeling HighFAO notes that reporting and identification for cartilaginous fishes is often highly aggregated, particularly for skates and rays; once rays are processed into wings/cuts, accurate species identification becomes more difficult. This elevates the risk of mislabeling, non-compliance with protected-species rules where applicable, and reputational exposure for buyers.Require documentation down to species where feasible, use standardized labeling and lot segregation, and apply periodic DNA-based verification for high-risk supply chains.
Illegal Unreported And Unregulated Fishing MediumIUU fishing is a major global threat that can undermine fisheries management and allow illegally caught products to enter trade channels, especially where monitoring capacity is limited. Ray products may be affected because catches can be mixed and reported under broad categories.Adopt robust supplier due diligence, require catch documentation where available, and screen vessels/suppliers against credible compliance and risk signals.
Food Safety And Spoilage MediumFresh stingray is highly perishable and quality can deteriorate quickly if icing, hygiene, and temperature control fail, increasing the risk of spoilage, rejection, and food safety incidents.Follow Codex-aligned HACCP controls for time/temperature, sanitation, and cold-chain monitoring across landing, processing, and distribution.
Sustainability
- Overfishing and biodiversity risk: a high share of sharks and rays are threatened globally, increasing scrutiny on ray products in trade
- Bycatch risk and habitat impacts in demersal fisheries where rays are commonly taken (e.g., bottom trawls and gillnets)
- IUU fishing risk that can undermine sustainable management and contaminate export supply chains
Labor & Social
- Forced-labor and worker-abuse risk in parts of the marine fishing sector, with documented cases in some supply chains (e.g., Thailand-caught marine fish) that can affect downstream seafood products and buyer due diligence expectations
FAQ
Why is fresh stingray considered a high sustainability-risk product in global trade?Many sharks and rays are threatened globally, and rays are often caught as bycatch in demersal fisheries; this combination increases the chance of population declines and tighter management or buyer restrictions. The IUCN Red List highlights sharks and rays as a highly threatened group, and FAO notes ongoing challenges in accurate species-level reporting for cartilaginous fishes.
What is the main compliance challenge for fresh stingray once it is sold as wings or other cuts?Once processed into cuts, it becomes harder to confirm the exact species, which increases mislabeling and protected-species compliance risk. FAO specifically notes that skates and rays are frequently reported at highly aggregated taxonomic levels, making traceability and verification especially important.
What handling guidance is commonly referenced for fresh fish products like stingray?The Codex Alimentarius Code of Practice for Fish and Fishery Products (FAO/WHO) is a widely cited international reference for hygienic handling and time/temperature control across harvesting, processing, transport, and sale of fishery products.
Sources
Fresh Stingray Country Coverage for Suppliers, Export Flows, and Prices
Explore country-level Fresh Stingray market pages for supplier coverage, trade flows, and price benchmarks.
All country market pages: China, Greece, Thailand, India, Malaysia, Indonesia, Netherlands, Mexico, Turkiye, United States, Vietnam, Ivory Coast, Colombia, United Kingdom, South Korea, Switzerland, Japan, Peru, France, Sri Lanka, Poland, Chile, Costa Rica, Singapore, Germany, Kazakhstan, Canada, United Arab Emirates, Austria, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Belgium, Bulgaria, Bahrain, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Spain, Finland, Gabon, Hong Kong, Croatia, Ireland, Iran, Iceland, Italy, Kyrgyzstan, Kuwait, Luxembourg, Moldova, Montenegro, Madagascar, Macedonia, Mauritius, Norway, New Zealand, Oman, Pakistan, Portugal, Romania, Serbia, Saudi Arabia, Sweden, Slovenia, Ukraine
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