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Frozen Pollock Canada Market Overview 2026

Raw Materials
HS Code
030367
Last Updated
2026-04-04
Key takeaways for search and sourcing teams
  • Canada Frozen Pollock market intelligence page includes 0 premium suppliers.
  • 4 sampled export transactions for Canada are summarized.
  • 20 export partner companies and 8 import partner companies are mapped for Frozen Pollock in Canada.
  • Wholesale sample entries: 0; farmgate sample entries: 0.
  • 5 export partner countries and 5 import partner countries are ranked.
  • Latest reference year in this page dataset is 2024.
  • Page data last updated on 2026-04-04.

Frozen Pollock Export Supplier Intelligence, Price Trends, and Trade Flows in Canada

20 export partner companies are tracked for Frozen Pollock in Canada. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to validate exporter coverage, partner quality, and route priorities.
Explore Frozen Pollock export intelligence in Canada, including 4 sampled supplier transactions, monthly unit-price ranges, and partner-country trade flow patterns for HS Code 030367.
Scatter points are sampled from 100.0% of the full transaction dataset.

Sample Export Supplier Transaction Records for Frozen Pollock in Canada

4 sampled Frozen Pollock transactions in Canada include date, origin, and partner-country context to benchmark export prices and supplier trading patterns.
Frozen Pollock sampled transaction unit prices by date in Canada: 2026-02-23: 5.33 USD / kg, 2025-12-23: 1.75 USD / kg, 2025-12-06: 5.33 USD / kg, 2025-09-10: 5.33 USD / kg.
DateReported ProductUnit PriceExporterImporter 
2026-02-23FRO*** ******* *** ****** ******* ******** **** ************* *** ******* *** ****** ******* *** ****** ******* ******** **** ************* *** ******* *** **** * **5.33 USD / kg (Canada) (United States)
2025-12-23BLO** ****** ******* ****** **** ** ***** ****** ******* ****** **** ** ***** *** **** *** *** ***** ****** ******* ****** **** ** ***** ****** ******* ****** **** ** ******** ***** * ******1.75 USD / kg (Canada) (United States)
2025-12-06FRO*** ******* *************** ************* ****** ******* *************** ********** *** *** ******* *** ******* ****** ******* *************** ************* ****** ******* ********** ******5.33 USD / kg (Canada) (United States)
2025-09-10FRO*** ******* ****** ******* ******5.33 USD / kg (Canada) (United States)

Top Frozen Pollock Export Suppliers and Companies in Canada

Review leading exporter profiles and benchmark them against 20 total export partner companies tracked for Frozen Pollock in Canada. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to shortlist sourcing and export partners faster.
(Canada)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-03-04
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Industries: Food WholesalersFishing AquacultureShipping And Water TransportAnimal ProductionFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: TradeLogisticsFood ManufacturingDistribution / Wholesale
(Canada)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-03-04
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD Over 1B
Industries: Food Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Food Manufacturing
(Canada)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-03-04
Sales Revenue: USD 10M - 50M
Industries: Food ManufacturingFood Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: Food ManufacturingDistribution / Wholesale
(Canada)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-03-04
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / Wholesale
(Canada)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-03-04
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD Over 1B
Industries: Food WholesalersFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFood Manufacturing
(Canada)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-03-04
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Industries: Food ManufacturingOthersFood Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleLogisticsFood Manufacturing
Canada Export Partner Coverage
20 companies
Total export partner company count is a core signal of Canada export network depth for Frozen Pollock.
Exporters and importers can open Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to assess Frozen Pollock partner concentration, capacity signals, and trade relevance in Canada.

Annual Export Value, Volume, and Supplier Market Size for Frozen Pollock in Canada (HS Code 030367)

Analyze 3 years of Frozen Pollock export volume and value in Canada to evaluate supplier market growth, seasonality, and trade volatility.
YearVolumeValue
20244,801,6928,182,649 USD
20232,973,8204,861,440 USD
20223,537,2905,834,069 USD

Top Destination Markets for Frozen Pollock Exports from Canada (HS Code 030367) in 2024

For 2024, compare export volume and value across the top 5 destination countries for Frozen Pollock exports from Canada.
RankCountryVolumeValue
1Ukraine1,947,6663,365,745.844 USD
2China1,613,8842,562,391.595 USD
3Lithuania560,1191,021,069.858 USD
4Bulgaria209,576384,928.056 USD
5United States171,974375,099.376 USD

Frozen Pollock Import Buyer Intelligence and Price Signals in Canada: Buyers, Demand, and Trade Partners

8 import partner companies are tracked for Frozen Pollock in Canada. Exporters and importers can use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to analyze buyer demand, partner density, and downstream channels.
Scatter points are sampled from 90.9% of the full transaction dataset.

Sample Import Transaction and Price Records for Frozen Pollock in Canada

5 sampled Frozen Pollock import transactions in Canada provide date, origin, and trade-country context to benchmark price levels and demand-side trading patterns.
Frozen Pollock sampled import transaction unit prices by date in Canada: 2025-12-26: 2.24 USD / kg, 2025-12-13: 4.52 USD / kg, 2025-10-02: 2.55 USD / kg, 2025-09-06: 3.97 USD / kg, 2025-08-17: 4.19 USD / kg.
DateReported ProductUnit PriceExporterImporterOrigin 
2025-12-26FRO*** ******* ******* ****** ******* ******* ** ** ** * **** ****** * *** * * ***** ****************** ** ****** ********* *********** *** ** ** **2.24 USD / kg (-) (-)-
2025-12-13FRO*** *** ******* **************** ********* *********** ** ****** *****4.52 USD / kg (-) (-)-
2025-10-02FRO*** *** ******* ******* ****** *** ******* **************** ************* *********** *** ** * ****** *********2.55 USD / kg (-) (-)-
2025-09-065HF****************** ****** **************3.97 USD / kg (-) (-)-
2025-08-175HC************* *** ******* **********4.19 USD / kg (-) (-)-

Top Frozen Pollock Buyers, Importers, and Demand Partners in Canada

Review leading buyer profiles and compare them with 8 total import partner companies tracked for Frozen Pollock in Canada. Exporters and importers can use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to evaluate demand-side partner fit.
(Canada)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-03-04
Industries: Fishing AquacultureFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Food Manufacturing
(Canada)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-03-04
Industries: Food PackagingFishing AquacultureFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: TradeFood ManufacturingDistribution / WholesaleFarming / Production / Processing / Packing
(Canada)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-03-04
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD Over 1B
Industries: Food Services And Drinking PlacesBeverage ManufacturingOthersFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: OthersHORECARetailFood Manufacturing
(Canada)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-03-04
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: Logistics
(Canada)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-03-04
Industries: Food WholesalersAnimal ProductionFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: TradeDistribution / WholesaleFarming / Production / Processing / Packing
(Canada)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-03-04
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: Logistics
Canada Import Partner Coverage
8 companies
Import partner company count highlights demand-side visibility for Frozen Pollock in Canada.
Use Supply Chain Intelligence analytics and company profiles to identify active Frozen Pollock importers, distributors, and buyer networks in Canada.

Annual Import Value, Volume, and Demand Size for Frozen Pollock in Canada (HS Code 030367)

Track 3 years of Frozen Pollock import volume and value in Canada to assess demand growth and market momentum.
YearVolumeValue
2024236,080745,455 USD
2023235,758803,491 USD
2022198,000529,801 USD

Top Origin Supplier Countries Supplying Frozen Pollock to Canada (HS Code 030367) in 2024

For 2024, compare import volume and value across the top 5 origin supplier countries supplying Frozen Pollock to Canada.
RankCountryVolumeValue
1United States231,097730,165.302 USD
2South Korea2,3879,229.13 USD
3Poland2,2484,645.967 USD
4Tanzania92546.241 USD
5China227514.109 USD

Classification

Product TypeRaw Material
Product FormFrozen
Industry PositionPrimary Seafood Product

Raw Material

Market

Frozen pollock in Canada is supplied through a mix of domestic wild-capture Atlantic pollock (managed by Fisheries and Oceans Canada) and imported frozen pollock products from major global pollock fisheries. Importers must comply with Canada’s Safe Food for Canadians framework, including licensing and preventive controls administered by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA). Trade exposure is elevated for Russia- or Belarus-origin product because Canada withdrew MFN tariff treatment, triggering a higher general tariff rate on originating goods. Maintaining an unbroken frozen cold chain (−18°C or colder in storage) is central to quality preservation and defect prevention.
Market RoleNet importer and domestic consumer/processor market with limited domestic wild-capture production (Atlantic pollock)
Domestic RoleDomestic Atlantic pollock supports regional groundfish fisheries and contributes to domestic frozen supply, while imports supplement availability for processors and consumer markets.

Specification

Secondary Variety
  • Atlantic pollock (Pollachius virens)
  • Alaska pollock (Gadus chalcogrammus)
Physical Attributes
  • Frozen fillets/blocks may be glazed to reduce dehydration and surface oxidation during frozen storage.
  • Common quality concerns for frozen fish include freezer burn and dehydration associated with temperature abuse or poor packaging integrity.
Compositional Metrics
  • Codex guidance for frozen fish handling and storage commonly references achieving and maintaining −18°C or lower (including at the thermal centre after freezing, and in frozen storage).
Packaging
  • Moisture-barrier primary packs and master cartons suitable for frozen storage and reefer transport.
  • Bilingual labelling with the acceptable common name for the fish species (per CFIA guidance) for consumer-facing packs.

Supply Chain

Value Chain
  • Wild capture → onboard handling/icing or freezing → primary processing (heading/gutting/filleting or block formation) → freezing and frozen storage → reefer transport → CFIA/CBSA import entry and inspection as applicable → cold storage distribution → retail/foodservice/processing
Temperature
  • Frozen storage and distribution commonly target −18°C or colder to maintain quality.
  • Temperature abuse increases risk of dehydration/freezer burn and quality loss.
Shelf Life
  • Frozen shelf-life is strongly dependent on maintaining −18°C or colder and limiting temperature cycling through storage and distribution.
Freight IntensityMedium
Transport ModeSea

Risks

Trade Policy HighImports of frozen pollock originating in Russia (a major global pollock supplier) face a severe landed-cost and commercial viability shock in Canada because MFN tariff treatment was withdrawn effective March 2, 2022, resulting in the General Tariff rate of 35% for originating goods (subject to Customs Tariff provisions). This can also create heightened scrutiny and documentation risk where product is processed or transshipped through third countries and origin determination is disputed.Implement origin-determination controls (supplier declarations, processing records, certificates as applicable) and maintain contingency sourcing from alternative origins; pre-clear tariff treatment assumptions with customs expertise for the exact HS classification and origin scenario.
Regulatory Compliance MediumFailure to meet CFIA licensing, preventive control, and fish labelling/species common-name requirements can result in detention, relabelling, refusal, or recalls for imported frozen pollock products.Use CFIA licensing tools/checklists, document preventive controls and supplier assurance, and validate common names/species identification against the CFIA Fish List and applicable standards of identity before import and sale.
Logistics MediumReefer capacity constraints and freight-rate volatility can tighten margins and disrupt supply timing for imported frozen pollock into Canada, increasing the risk of quality defects if cold-chain controls are stressed.Contract reefer capacity in advance, use temperature monitoring, and build inventory buffers leveraging frozen shelf-life to smooth shipping disruptions.
Sustainability MediumComplex wild-caught seafood supply chains that include transshipment can increase exposure to IUU fishing risk and opaque chain-of-custody, which can become a market-access barrier for buyers with sustainability and traceability requirements.Apply IUU due diligence (vessel/flag checks, transshipment scrutiny, documentation verification) and use credible third-party assurance (e.g., MSC fishery certification plus Chain of Custody where claiming ecolabel use).
Forced Labour Compliance MediumCanada prohibits imports of goods produced wholly or in part by forced labour; seafood supply chains with opaque fishing and processing stages can create elevated compliance risk if credible allegations emerge and evidence thresholds are met for border action.Conduct and document forced-labour risk assessments and supplier due diligence (contracts, audits, grievance channels, worker protections), and maintain documentation to respond to CBSA inquiries.
Sustainability
  • Trade can involve sourcing from MSC-certified pollock fisheries; if using the MSC ecolabel, Chain of Custody certification and segregation/traceability controls are required through the supply chain.
  • IUU risk screening is relevant for wild-caught seafood supply chains where transshipment and complex routing can create vulnerabilities.
Labor & Social
  • Canada prohibits imports of goods mined, manufactured, or produced wholly or in part by forced labour under the Customs Tariff (tariff item 9897.00.00); importers should conduct due diligence on fishing and processing supply chains.
  • Canada’s Fighting Against Forced Labour and Child Labour in Supply Chains Act (in force January 1, 2024) increases governance and transparency expectations for forced-labour risk management and reporting (especially for larger entities and government institutions).
Standards
  • MSC Chain of Custody (for MSC-labelled pollock products)

FAQ

What is the most important trade-policy risk for importing Russia-origin frozen pollock into Canada?Canada withdrew MFN tariff treatment for goods originating in Russia (and Belarus) effective March 2, 2022, meaning those goods are generally subject to the General Tariff rate of 35%. For a product like pollock that can originate from Russia, this can sharply raise landed cost and also increases the importance of strong origin documentation when product is processed or routed through third countries.
Do importers need a licence to import frozen pollock into Canada?To import most foods into Canada, importers must hold a Safe Food for Canadians licence issued by the CFIA and declare it correctly on import documentation when required. Importers are also responsible for ensuring imported food meets Canadian preventive control expectations under the Safe Food for Canadians framework.
How should frozen pollock be labelled and identified by species in Canada?Canada expects fish to be labelled using an acceptable common name, and generic names like “fish fillets” are generally not allowed for a single-species product unless permitted by standards of identity. The CFIA Fish List provides acceptable common names and species identification references (including TSNs) used in fish import workflows.

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