Key takeaways for search and sourcing teams
- Frozen Bonito market coverage spans 81 countries.
- 239 exporter companies and 247 importer companies are indexed in the global supply chain intelligence network for this product.
- 972 supplier-linked transactions are summarized across the top 20 countries.
- 1 premium suppliers and 1 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 Frozen Bonito
Analyze 972 supplier-linked transactions across the top 20 countries, with monthly unit-price benchmarks to track export competitiveness and sourcing risk for Frozen Bonito.
Frozen Bonito Country YoY Change in Supplier Transactions and Export Momentum
Compare positive and negative YoY shifts in Frozen Bonito to identify accelerating supplier markets and weakening export corridors.
Top YoY shifts for Frozen Bonito: Mexico (+175.6%), Philippines (+118.0%), Peru (+83.2%).
Frozen Bonito Country-Level Supplier Transaction and Unit Price Summary
As of 2025-05, benchmark Frozen Bonito country transaction counts with monthly unit price and volume to prioritize supplier and export markets.
In 2025-10, countries with visible Frozen Bonito transaction unit prices: Peru (3.49 USD / kg), Indonesia (2.08 USD / kg), Ecuador (2.06 USD / kg), China (1.73 USD / kg), Japan (1.69 USD / kg), 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peru | +83.2% | 369 | 1.13 USD / kg (1,350,736.698 kg) | 1.13 USD / kg (357,416.51 kg) | 1.15 USD / kg (139,664.951 kg) | 2.57 USD / kg (81,996.98 kg) | 1.86 USD / kg (5,748.06 kg) | 3.49 USD / kg (418,792.63 kg) | ||||||
| Vietnam | -28.3% | 120 | 3.66 USD / kg (117,696.16 kg) | 5.41 USD / kg (23,632.32 kg) | 3.27 USD / kg (67,166.932 kg) | 3.31 USD / kg (83,343.205 kg) | 1.63 USD / kg (123,892.951 kg) | 1.52 USD / kg (319,590 kg) | ||||||
| China | +8.6% | 98 | 1.98 USD / kg (25,500 kg) | - (-) | 2.08 USD / kg (28,050 kg) | 1.80 USD / kg (209,100 kg) | 1.80 USD / kg (56,100 kg) | 1.73 USD / kg (248,526 kg) | ||||||
| India | -23.3% | 42 | 1.09 USD / kg (36,135 kg) | 1.00 USD / kg (34,660 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | 0.97 USD / kg (108,244 kg) | 1.00 USD / kg (36,608 kg) | ||||||
| Morocco | - | 3 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | 2.14 USD / kg (27,000 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | ||||||
| Ecuador | -23.2% | 174 | 1.80 USD / kg (553,790.5 kg) | 1.94 USD / kg (257,503.5 kg) | 4.78 USD / kg (250,401.6 kg) | 2.95 USD / kg (620,501.49 kg) | 2.48 USD / kg (177,328 kg) | 2.06 USD / kg (118,020 kg) | ||||||
| Panama | -3.3% | 73 | 1.58 USD / kg (797,005 kg) | 1.53 USD / kg (871,366 kg) | 1.57 USD / kg (1,687,047.898 kg) | 1.52 USD / kg (518,349 kg) | 1.51 USD / kg (2,902,431 kg) | 1.43 USD / kg (391,758 kg) | ||||||
| Mexico | +175.6% | 37 | - (-) | 1.95 USD / kg (936 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | ||||||
| Japan | -11.7% | 8 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | 1.69 USD / kg (900 kg) | ||||||
| Papua New Guinea | -1.6% | 5 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) |
Frozen Bonito Global Supply Chain Coverage
486 companies
239 exporters and 247 importers are mapped for Frozen Bonito.
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Frozen Bonito Export Supplier Intelligence, Trade Flows, and Price Signals
239 exporter companies are mapped in Tridge Supply Chain Intelligence for Frozen Bonito. Exporters and importers can use company profiles and analytics to evaluate supplier coverage, trading activity, and route opportunities.
Frozen Bonito Verified Export Suppliers and Premium Partners
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Frozen Bonito Global Supplier Catalog Offers and Export Pricing Opportunities
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Origin Country: Oman
Incoterms: EXW, FOB, CIF, CFR
Min Volume: 27000 KG
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Frozen Bonito Top Exporters and Supplier Profiles
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(Mexico)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-02-28
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Fishing AquacultureShipping And Water TransportFood Services And Drinking Places
Value Chain Roles: TradeLogisticsDistribution / Wholesale
Exporting Countries: Colombia
Supplying Products: Frozen Bonito
(South Korea)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-02-28
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / Wholesale
(Vietnam)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-02-28
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Fishing AquacultureFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Farming / Production / Processing / PackingDistribution / WholesaleFood Manufacturing
Exporting Countries: Philippines, Malaysia
Supplying Products: Frozen Bonito, Frozen Bigeye Tuna, Frozen Mackerel +1
(Peru)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-02-28
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Sales Revenue: USD 1M - 5M
Industries: Food PackagingFood ManufacturingBeverage ManufacturingFishing Aquaculture
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFood ManufacturingFarming / Production / Processing / Packing
(Peru)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-02-28
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Food ManufacturingFishing Aquaculture
Value Chain Roles: Food ManufacturingTradeFarming / Production / Processing / Packing
(Peru)
Latest Export Transaction: 2025-11-26
Recently Export Partner Companies: 2
Employee Size: 101 - 500 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 10M - 50M
Industries: Food Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Trade
Frozen Bonito Global Exporter Coverage
239 companies
Exporter company count is a key signal for Frozen Bonito supply depth and sourcing optionality.
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Top Exporting Countries for Frozen Bonito (HS Code 030343) in 2024
For Frozen 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 | South Korea | 160,163,789.1 kg | 190,665,285 USD | View → |
| 2 | Spain | 127,846,974.9 kg | 183,390,990.076 USD | View → |
| 3 | Japan | 36,067,814 kg | 47,470,669.635 USD | View → |
| 4 | India | 30,865,306 kg | 41,179,374.274 USD | View → |
| 5 | Maldives | 22,226,153.7 kg | 27,746,928.147 USD | View → |
| 6 | Ecuador | 9,614,229 kg | 14,882,631.85 USD | View → |
| 7 | Thailand | 3,405,530 kg | 4,694,132.09 USD | View → |
| 8 | New Zealand | 864,129 kg | 980,857.322 USD | View → |
| 9 | Malaysia | 774,525 kg | 881,416.464 USD | View → |
| 10 | Guatemala | 518,311 kg | 875,929 USD | View → |
Frozen Bonito Export Trade Flow and Partner Country Summary
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Frozen Bonito Import Buyer Intelligence, Demand Signals, and Price Benchmarks
247 importer companies are mapped for Frozen Bonito demand intelligence. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to prioritize buyers, distributors, and downstream demand partners by market.
Frozen Bonito Top Buyers, Importers, and Demand Partners
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(Vietnam)
Latest Import Transaction: 2025-10-21
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Fishing AquacultureFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: -
(United States)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-01-13
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 1 - 10 Employees
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: -
(United Kingdom)
Latest Import Transaction: 2025-12-27
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 1 - 10 Employees
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: -
(Colombia)
Latest Import Transaction: 2025-12-22
Recently Import Partner Companies: 6
Industries: Food PackagingFood ManufacturingFishing Aquaculture
Value Chain Roles: Italy, Ecuador, Spain, United States, Venezuela, Vietnam, Netherlands, Poland, Chile, Czechia
(United States)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-02-28
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: -
(United Arab Emirates)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-02-28
Industries: OthersFreight Forwarding And IntermodalFood Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: -
Global Importer Coverage
247 companies
Importer company count highlights the current depth of demand-side visibility for Frozen Bonito.
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Top Import Demand Countries for Frozen Bonito (HS Code 030343) in 2024
For Frozen Bonito in 2024, compare import volume and value across the top 10 demand countries to identify priority markets.
| Rank | Country | Volume | Value | Report |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Thailand | 670,416,862 kg | 1,013,523,921.38 USD | View → |
| 2 | Philippines | 116,536,043.6 kg | 186,815,664 USD | View → |
| 3 | Mauritius | 57,307,933 kg | 96,496,362.197 USD | View → |
| 4 | Turkiye | 30,018,659 kg | 51,831,483 USD | View → |
| 5 | Spain | 30,234,778.188 kg | 50,319,400.122 USD | View → |
| 6 | Japan | 33,999,434 kg | 46,425,622.015 USD | View → |
| 7 | Ecuador | 31,509,000.9 kg | 38,819,871.342 USD | View → |
| 8 | Portugal | 8,645,759 kg | 17,944,623.289 USD | View → |
| 9 | El Salvador | 9,625,188 kg | 13,189,535.29 USD | View → |
| 10 | Guatemala | 2,086,460 kg | 4,485,224 USD | View → |
Frozen Bonito Import Trade Flow and Origin Country Summary
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Global Wholesale Supplier Price Trends by Country for Frozen Bonito
Frozen Bonito Monthly Wholesale Supplier Price Summary by Country
Monthly Frozen Bonito wholesale unit-price benchmarks by country for export and sourcing decisions.
In 2025-10, countries with visible Frozen Bonito wholesale unit prices: Turkiye (6.82 USD / kg).
Frozen Bonito Wholesale Price Competitiveness by Major Exporting Countries
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Latest Frozen Bonito Wholesale Export Price Updates
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| Date | Entry Name | Unit Price (USD) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-01 | PAL********** ****** * ******* ***** | 6.25 USD / kg | |
| 2025-06-01 | BON************ * ********* ****** ***** ******* ****** | 14.70 USD / kg | |
| 2025-06-01 | BON************ * ********* ****** ***** ******* ****** | 13.14 USD / kg | |
| 2025-06-01 | BON*** **** * ********* ****** **** ***** ******* ****** | 4.31 USD / kg | |
| 2025-06-01 | BON*** **** * ********* ****** **** ***** ******* ****** | 6.46 USD / kg |
Classification
Product TypeRaw Material
Product FormFrozen
Industry PositionPrimary Fishery Product
Raw Material
Commodity GroupTuna and tuna-like pelagic fish (Scombridae) used as industrial seafood raw material
Scientific NameKatsuwonus pelamis (skipjack tuna); HS 030343 also covers 'stripe-bellied bonito' classifications that may map to Euthynnus spp. depending on customs nomenclature
PerishabilityMedium
Growing Conditions
- Wild-caught pelagic schooling species in tropical and warm-temperate waters of the Atlantic, Indian, and Pacific Oceans
Main VarietiesSkipjack (Katsuwonus), Bonito-type tunas (often categorized as stripe-bellied bonito in customs nomenclature)
Consumption Forms
- Further processed into canned tuna/bonito products
- Processed into loins or other intermediate forms for downstream manufacturing
- Processed into smoked/dried bonito products in relevant markets
- Lower-grade diversion to fishmeal/feed channels where permitted
Grading Factors
- Species/category conformity to contract and customs description
- Piece weight (size band) and lot uniformity
- Presentation (whole round vs headed-and-gutted) and physical defects
- Temperature compliance at delivery (frozen cold-chain integrity) and absence of thaw/refreeze indicators
- Food safety controls for histamine risk via time-temperature management (Codex-aligned HACCP)
Market
Frozen bonito in global trade commonly aligns with HS 030343 (frozen skipjack or stripe-bellied bonito), moving largely as an industrial raw material into tuna/bonito processing hubs. Supply is tied to tropical tuna-like capture fisheries across the Pacific and Indian Oceans, with trade flows reflecting both catching nations and re-export/processing centers. UN Comtrade data (via WITS) shows Thailand as a major import market for this HS line, while Spain, the Republic of Korea, Indonesia, and Papua New Guinea are among the leading exporters. Market dynamics are shaped by RFMO management measures (e.g., WCPFC and IOTC) and operational constraints such as FAD-related rules, seasonal ocean variability, and compliance expectations around traceability and labor conditions on vessels.
Major Producing Countries
- IndonesiaMajor fishing and supply country for skipjack/bonito products; significant participant across Pacific and Indian Ocean tropical tuna fisheries (WCPFC/IOTC context).
- PhilippinesKey Western and Central Pacific tuna fishing participant; supply base for skipjack-associated value chains (WCPFC context).
- Papua New GuineaMajor Western and Central Pacific tuna fishery area participant; significant skipjack-linked supply and exports (WCPFC/UN Comtrade context).
- JapanSignificant skipjack/bonito market and active fleet participation in WCPO fisheries; also an import destination for HS 030343 raw material.
- South KoreaMajor fleet participant in Western and Central Pacific tuna fisheries and a leading exporter in HS 030343 trade flows.
- MaldivesMajor Indian Ocean tropical tuna fishing party; explicitly referenced in IOTC skipjack catch-limit context.
Major Exporting Countries
- SpainLeading exporter by value and quantity for HS 030343 in UN Comtrade data (via WITS), reflecting strong processing/re-export role.
- South KoreaAmong the top exporters of HS 030343 in UN Comtrade data (via WITS).
- IndonesiaAmong the top exporters of HS 030343 and a major supplier into Asian processing markets (UN Comtrade via WITS).
- Papua New GuineaAmong the top exporters of HS 030343 in UN Comtrade data (via WITS); also a key supplier into Spain in bilateral flows.
- MoroccoNotable exporter and supplier into Spain for HS 030343 in UN Comtrade partner flows (via WITS).
Major Importing Countries
- ThailandMajor import hub for HS 030343 in UN Comtrade data (via WITS), consistent with large-scale tuna/bonito processing capacity.
- JapanSignificant importer of HS 030343 in UN Comtrade data (via WITS), with Indonesia a dominant supplier in 2023 flows.
- TunisiaLarge importer of HS 030343 in UN Comtrade data (via WITS), reflecting processing demand in the Mediterranean/North Africa region.
- IndonesiaImporter as well as producer/exporter for HS 030343, indicating intra-industry processing and regional redistribution (UN Comtrade via WITS).
- ColombiaImporter of HS 030343 with reported sourcing from Senegal and Cote d'Ivoire in 2023 flows (UN Comtrade via WITS).
Specification
Major VarietiesSkipjack tuna (Katsuwonus pelamis), Stripe-bellied bonito / related bonito-type tunas (customs category often mapped to Euthynnus spp. depending on nomenclature)
Physical Attributes
- Typically traded as frozen whole fish or frozen headed-and-gutted raw material for industrial processing (e.g., canning/loins).
- Buyer specifications commonly segment lots by piece weight (size band), presentation (whole round vs headed-and-gutted), and visible defects (gaping, freezer burn, bruising).
Compositional Metrics
- Histamine (scombroid) hazard is a key buyer and regulator focus for tuna/bonito species; time-temperature control from capture through freezing and cold-chain integrity are central controls referenced in Codex guidance.
Grades
- Industrial food-grade raw material intended for further processing (e.g., canning, loin processing).
- Lower-grade material may be diverted to non-food/animal feed channels depending on quality and buyer specification.
Packaging
- Bulk packed in cartons/poly-lined boxes; common formats include block-frozen or individually frozen fish, shipped in reefer containers.
- Delivered temperature and evidence of thaw/refreeze are common acceptance criteria in international contracts.
ProcessingPrimary input into canned tuna/bonito value chains and related processing streams; processing yield and suitability depend on size, handling quality, and fat/condition seasonally.
Supply Chain
Value Chain
- Capture fishery -> on-board chilling/freezing -> landing/transshipment -> cold storage -> export in reefer containers -> industrial processing (canning/loins/drying) -> distribution of finished products
Demand Drivers
- Throughput needs of large tuna/bonito processing hubs (notably Thailand in HS 030343 import data).
- Relative raw material price competitiveness versus other tuna species and alternative protein inputs.
- Stable industrial demand for shelf-stable tuna/bonito products and regional specialty products derived from bonito.
Temperature
- Cold-chain control is critical: rapid chilling/freezing after capture and maintenance of frozen storage/transport conditions to prevent quality loss and manage histamine risk (Codex guidance).
- Avoid thaw-refreeze cycles that drive drip loss, texture degradation, and higher rejection risk at processing intake.
Risks
Fisheries Management And Catch Limits HighSupply and trade continuity can be disrupted by RFMO-driven catch limits and operational measures in key sourcing basins for skipjack/bonito. The WCPFC highlights extensive tropical tuna measures (including FAD-related closures/controls) in the WCPO, while the IOTC has established and interpreted skipjack catch-limit frameworks; such measures can change availability, shift sourcing, and tighten compliance expectations for traded frozen raw material.Diversify sourcing across ocean basins and supplier portfolios; contract with suppliers demonstrating RFMO compliance, observer/monitoring coverage where applicable, and robust catch documentation.
Labor And Human Rights HighParts of the global fishing industry have documented exposure to forced labour and human trafficking risks on commercial fishing vessels, creating major reputational and import-compliance exposure for tuna/bonito supply chains.Implement vessel-level and recruiter-level due diligence (e.g., labor audits, worker voice mechanisms, contract transparency), and require credible traceability and grievance processes from suppliers.
Climate Variability MediumSkipjack availability and fishing patterns can shift with ocean conditions (including ENSO-driven variability noted in Pacific management context), affecting catch rates, sourcing geographies, and logistics timing for frozen raw material flows.Monitor seasonal ocean indicators and RFMO science updates; maintain flexible procurement plans and inventory buffers at processing hubs.
Food Safety MediumTuna/bonito species are associated with histamine (scombroid) food safety risk when time-temperature control fails; quality defects also rise with cold-chain breaks and thaw/refreeze events in frozen trade.Apply Codex-aligned GMP/HACCP controls, verify freezer and transport temperature records, and use intake testing/lot controls appropriate for buyer and regulatory requirements.
Sustainability
- Fisheries management constraints and effort controls in major tuna regions (e.g., WCPFC tropical tuna measures affecting fishing practices).
- FAD-associated environmental impacts and bycatch management pressures in tropical tuna fisheries, driving evolving RFMO measures.
- IUU fishing risk in parts of global tuna supply chains, increasing scrutiny on documentation, monitoring, and traceability.
Labor & Social
- Forced labour and human trafficking risks in parts of the commercial fishing sector, especially affecting migrant workers on vessels (ILO).
- Worker safety risks and long-duration deployments at sea in industrial capture fisheries (ILO).
FAQ
Which countries are major exporters of frozen bonito (HS 030343) in recent trade data?UN Comtrade data accessed via the World Bank WITS interface shows Spain, the Republic of Korea, Indonesia, and Papua New Guinea among the leading exporters of HS 030343 (frozen skipjack or stripe-bellied bonito) in 2023.
Why is Thailand a major importer of frozen bonito in trade statistics?In UN Comtrade data (via WITS), Thailand shows very large imports of HS 030343, which is consistent with Thailand’s role as a major tuna/bonito processing hub that imports frozen raw fish for industrial processing.
Which international bodies most directly shape supply risk for skipjack/bonito fisheries?Regional Fisheries Management Organizations (RFMOs) are central: the Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission (WCPFC) manages skipjack in the WCPO and the Indian Ocean Tuna Commission (IOTC) sets conservation and catch-limit measures for skipjack in the Indian Ocean.
Sources
Frozen Bonito Country Coverage for Suppliers, Export Flows, and Prices
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All country market pages: China, Japan, Thailand, Philippines, Vietnam, Ecuador, South Korea, United States, Spain, Indonesia, India, Mauritius, Malaysia, El Salvador, Turkiye, Egypt, Peru, Brazil, Morocco, Colombia, Maldives, Mexico, Chile, Netherlands, Italy, Saudi Arabia, Romania, Singapore, Senegal, Hong Kong, Portugal, Argentina, France, United Arab Emirates, Nicaragua, Germany, Tunisia, United Kingdom, Taiwan, Costa Rica, Nigeria, Panama, Guatemala, Australia, Madagascar, Canada, Belgium, Brunei, Togo, Oman, Ivory Coast, Papua New Guinea, Fiji, Poland, Switzerland, Greece, Pakistan, Croatia, Latvia, Bulgaria, Denmark, Russia, Finland, South Africa, New Zealand, Andorra, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Benin, Bolivia, Ghana, Guadeloupe, Ireland, Iran, Kazakhstan, Liberia, Lithuania, Namibia, French Polynesia, Qatar, Tanzania, Zambia
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