Sub Product
Raw Materials
HS Code
030389
Last Updated
2026-03-30
Key takeaways for search and sourcing teams
- Frozen Wahoo market coverage spans 134 countries.
- 90 exporter companies and 99 importer companies are indexed in the global supply chain intelligence network for this product.
- 200 supplier-linked transactions are summarized across the top 12 countries.
- 0 premium suppliers and 0 catalog items are currently listed.
- Wholesale sample entries: 0; farmgate sample entries: 0.
- Latest reference year in this page dataset is 2024.
- Page data last updated on 2026-03-30.
Global Supplier Transactions, Export Activity, and Price Benchmarks for Frozen Wahoo
Analyze 200 supplier-linked transactions across the top 12 countries, with monthly unit-price benchmarks to track export competitiveness and sourcing risk for Frozen Wahoo.
Frozen Wahoo Country YoY Change in Supplier Transactions and Export Momentum
Compare positive and negative YoY shifts in Frozen Wahoo to identify accelerating supplier markets and weakening export corridors.
Top YoY shifts for Frozen Wahoo: Singapore (+141.4%), United States (-37.2%), India (-33.9%).
Frozen Wahoo Country-Level Supplier Transaction and Unit Price Summary
As of 2025-05, benchmark Frozen Wahoo country transaction counts with monthly unit price and volume to prioritize supplier and export markets.
In 2025-10, countries with visible Frozen Wahoo transaction unit prices: Singapore (9.00 USD / kg), Vietnam (8.16 USD / kg), Ecuador (6.77 USD / kg), Indonesia (6.69 USD / kg), China (2.75 USD / kg), 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ecuador | -9.4% | 86 | 2.08 USD / kg (43,000 kg) | 1.67 USD / kg (58,000 kg) | 1.68 USD / kg (105,069.1 kg) | 1.56 USD / kg (57,144.8 kg) | 5.88 USD / kg (33,000 kg) | 6.77 USD / kg (67,458.301 kg) | ||||||
| Singapore | +141.4% | 6 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | 10.03 USD / kg (-) | 9.00 USD / kg (51,340 kg) | ||||||
| China | - | 5 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | 2.75 USD / kg (31,270 kg) | ||||||
| Vietnam | +4.5% | 46 | 6.69 USD / kg (44,440 kg) | 7.80 USD / kg (3,310 kg) | 7.64 USD / kg (4,596 kg) | 8.20 USD / kg (19,685 kg) | 8.85 USD / kg (111,667.427 kg) | 8.16 USD / kg (217,978 kg) | ||||||
| Indonesia | - | 13 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | 6.69 USD / kg (127,080 kg) | ||||||
| Taiwan | -6.2% | 18 | 3.69 USD / kg (34,316 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | ||||||
| Panama | +27.6% | 10 | - (-) | - (-) | 0.85 USD / kg (1,857 kg) | 0.85 USD / kg (3,604 kg) | 0.71 USD / kg (5,258 kg) | - (-) | ||||||
| Nicaragua | - | 10 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | 1.21 USD / kg (1,244 kg) | - (-) | 1.21 USD / kg (5,310 kg) | ||||||
| India | -33.9% | 2 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | 5.62 USD / kg (1,409.997 kg) | - (-) | ||||||
| United States | -37.2% | 2 | 0.71 USD / kg (325 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | 0.20 USD / kg (666 kg) | - (-) |
Frozen Wahoo Global Supply Chain Coverage
189 companies
90 exporters and 99 importers are mapped for Frozen Wahoo.
Exporters and importers can use Tridge Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to identify counterparties for Frozen Wahoo, benchmark reach, and prioritize outreach by market.
Frozen Wahoo Export Supplier Intelligence, Trade Flows, and Price Signals
90 exporter companies are mapped in Tridge Supply Chain Intelligence for Frozen Wahoo. Exporters and importers can use company profiles and analytics to evaluate supplier coverage, trading activity, and route opportunities.
Frozen Wahoo Top Exporters and Supplier Profiles
Review leading exporter profiles while benchmarking against 90 total exporter companies in the Frozen Wahoo supply chain intelligence network. Exporters and importers can unlock company profiles and analytics to qualify partners faster.
(United States)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-02-28
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: Trade
Exporting Countries: United States
Supplying Products: Frozen Wahoo, Frozen Snapper, Frozen Wahoo Steaks
(Singapore)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-02-11
Recently Export Partner Companies: 2
Employee Size: 501 - 1000 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 50M - 100M
Industries: Fishing AquacultureFood ManufacturingFood Services And Drinking PlacesOthers
Value Chain Roles: TradeDistribution / Wholesale
Exporting Countries: United States, Kazakhstan, Vietnam, Colombia, Turkiye, Philippines, Sri Lanka, Mexico
Supplying Products: Frozen Yellowfin Tuna, Frozen Wahoo, Frozen Common Shrimp and Prawn +5
(Vietnam)
Latest Export Transaction: 2025-11-18
Recently Export Partner Companies: 2
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: Trade
Exporting Countries: Vietnam, United States
Supplying Products: Frozen Snail, Frozen Wahoo, Frozen Squid +5
(Taiwan)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-02-14
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Food WholesalersFood ManufacturingOthers
Value Chain Roles: Food ManufacturingDistribution / Wholesale
Exporting Countries: United States
Supplying Products: Frozen Mahi-mahi, Frozen Wahoo, Frozen Squid +5
(Indonesia)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-01-03
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 1 - 10 Employees
Industries: Food ManufacturingFishing AquacultureFood PackagingBrokers And Trade Agencies
Value Chain Roles: TradeFarming / Production / Processing / PackingDistribution / Wholesale
Exporting Countries: Vietnam, United States, Japan, Netherlands, France, Thailand, Ukraine, Spain, Guadeloupe, Poland
Supplying Products: Frozen Yellowfin Tuna, Frozen Wahoo, Frozen Yellowfin Tuna Meat +5
(Spain)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-02-28
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Industries: Fishing AquacultureFood ManufacturingFood Services And Drinking Places
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFarming / Production / Processing / Packing
Exporting Countries: South Korea, Turkiye
Supplying Products: Frozen Bluefin Tuna, Frozen Wahoo
Frozen Wahoo Global Exporter Coverage
90 companies
Exporter company count is a key signal for Frozen Wahoo supply depth and sourcing optionality.
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Top Exporting Countries for Frozen Wahoo (HS Code 030389) in 2024
For Frozen Wahoo in 2024, compare export volume and value across the top 10 supplier countries to map core supply structure.
| Rank | Country | Volume | Value | Report |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United States | 115,006,805 kg | 382,349,549 USD | View → |
| 2 | India | 173,345,432 kg | 330,564,447.292 USD | View → |
| 3 | Myanmar [Burma] | 154,646,260.03 kg | 200,767,068.819 USD | View → |
| 4 | Brazil | 26,762,983 kg | 110,596,675 USD | View → |
| 5 | New Zealand | 33,064,706 kg | 90,204,759.515 USD | View → |
| 6 | Norway | 41,542,689 kg | 90,086,717.208 USD | View → |
| 7 | Netherlands | 17,915,096.751 kg | 82,157,339.809 USD | View → |
| 8 | Hong Kong | 16,394,779 kg | 81,629,596.898 USD | View → |
| 9 | Pakistan | 41,894,571 kg | 75,182,782.237 USD | View → |
| 10 | South Korea | 31,315,994.311 kg | 70,191,790 USD | View → |
Frozen Wahoo Export Trade Flow and Partner Country Summary
Track Frozen Wahoo exporter-to-importer flows by value, volume, and share to uncover high-potential export routes.
Frozen Wahoo Import Buyer Intelligence, Demand Signals, and Price Benchmarks
99 importer companies are mapped for Frozen Wahoo demand intelligence. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to prioritize buyers, distributors, and downstream demand partners by market.
Frozen Wahoo Top Buyers, Importers, and Demand Partners
Review leading buyer profiles and compare them against 99 total importer companies tracked for Frozen Wahoo. Exporters and importers can use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to evaluate buyer quality and demand concentration.
(United States)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-01-03
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: South Sudan, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda
(United States)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-02-28
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: -
(Bermuda)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-02-11
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Industries: Food WholesalersBeverage ManufacturingFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: -
(Bermuda)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-02-11
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: -
(United States)
Latest Import Transaction: 2025-07-28
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: OthersFood Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: -
(United States)
Latest Import Transaction: 2025-12-06
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Fishing AquacultureOthers
Value Chain Roles: -
Global Importer Coverage
99 companies
Importer company count highlights the current depth of demand-side visibility for Frozen Wahoo.
Use Supply Chain Intelligence analytics and company profiles to identify active Frozen Wahoo buyers, compare partner density by country, and refine GTM priorities.
Top Import Demand Countries for Frozen Wahoo (HS Code 030389) in 2024
For Frozen Wahoo 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 | 141,067,403.523 kg | 391,147,081 USD | View → |
| 2 | United States | 76,029,831 kg | 340,197,129 USD | View → |
| 3 | Japan | 77,827,023 kg | 280,033,275.343 USD | View → |
| 4 | Spain | 42,736,109.63 kg | 124,383,332.984 USD | View → |
| 5 | Hong Kong | 20,926,342 kg | 104,062,924.764 USD | View → |
| 6 | Malaysia | 35,410,196.77 kg | 84,474,325.053 USD | View → |
| 7 | Italy | 11,365,387 kg | 60,863,965.592 USD | View → |
| 8 | Portugal | 14,904,647 kg | 55,687,871.781 USD | View → |
| 9 | United Kingdom | 12,041,041 kg | 55,460,643.291 USD | View → |
| 10 | Thailand | 37,849,216 kg | 53,155,946.83 USD | View → |
Frozen Wahoo Import Trade Flow and Origin Country Summary
Analyze Frozen Wahoo origin-to-destination trade flows by value, volume, and share to monitor demand-side sourcing channels.
Classification
Product TypeRaw Material
Product FormFrozen
Industry PositionPrimary Seafood Product
Raw Material
Commodity GroupMarine pelagic fish (scombroid)
Scientific NameAcanthocybium solandri
PerishabilityHigh
Growing Conditions
- Wild-caught in tropical and subtropical marine waters
- Pelagic species associated with open-ocean and nearshore pelagic ecosystems
Consumption Forms
- Cooked steaks/portions (grilled, baked, pan-seared)
- Processed further into ready-to-cook or portioned frozen items
Grading Factors
- Core temperature compliance and cold-chain integrity
- Appearance defects (dehydration/freezer burn, discoloration, gaping)
- Presentation/trim (loin/fillet/steak), size/portion weight consistency
- Glaze level (if applicable) and net weight accuracy
- Odor and sensory quality on thaw
Market
Frozen wahoo (Acanthocybium solandri) is a wild-caught tropical pelagic fish traded internationally mainly as frozen loins, fillets, and steaks. Supply is geographically dispersed across tropical and subtropical oceans and is often aggregated in trade statistics under broad “frozen fish (other)” customs categories rather than a wahoo-specific code. Market availability is shaped by fishing effort, weather/sea conditions, and cold-chain capacity, with quality outcomes highly dependent on rapid chilling and hygienic handling before freezing. Buyer requirements commonly emphasize traceability, legality documentation, and food-safety controls for histamine risk typical of scombroid fish.
Specification
Major VarietiesWahoo (Acanthocybium solandri)
Physical Attributes
- Lean, firm white flesh typically marketed as steaks, fillets, or loins
- Skin-on or skinless presentations depending on processor and buyer specification
Compositional Metrics
- Buyer specifications commonly include net weight, glaze percentage (if glazed), and defect tolerances (dehydration/freezer burn, discoloration)
Grades
- Commercial grading is typically specification-led (size/trim, presentation, glaze, defect limits) rather than a single harmonized global class system
Packaging
- Vacuum-packed or poly-bagged loins/fillets/steaks in master cartons for frozen distribution
- Bulk poly bags for foodservice or secondary processing channels
ProcessingRapid freezing and protective packaging/glazing are used to limit dehydration and quality loss during frozen storage and transport
Supply Chain
Value Chain
- Capture/landing -> rapid chilling -> primary processing (heading/gutting, loining/filleting) -> freezing (plate/blast) -> glazing/pack -> cold storage -> reefer transport -> cold distribution
Demand Drivers
- Foodservice demand for firm, portionable white-flesh fish (steaks/loins)
- Retail demand for convenient frozen seafood portions where consistent supply and shelf life are valued
- Buyer preference for verifiable legal origin and traceability documentation in higher-compliance markets
Temperature
- Time-temperature control immediately after capture is critical to limit histamine formation prior to freezing
- Frozen storage and transport commonly target -18°C or colder with continuous cold-chain monitoring
Shelf Life
- Shelf life depends on packaging, glazing, fat oxidation sensitivity, and temperature history; buyers often specify minimum remaining shelf life at receipt and require temperature records
Risks
Food Safety HighWahoo is a scombroid fish for which histamine formation can occur if the catch is not rapidly chilled and handled under strict time-temperature control before freezing; histamine is not reliably eliminated by freezing once formed and can drive border rejections, recalls, and acute consumer illness incidents.Implement HACCP controls focused on rapid chilling at sea/landing, verified time-temperature logs, hygienic handling, and histamine monitoring/testing aligned to buyer and regulator expectations.
IUU Fishing And Traceability HighBecause wahoo supply can move through complex chains (including mixed-species landings and multiple intermediaries), inadequate catch documentation and chain-of-custody controls can trigger import detentions, loss of market access, and reputational damage in strict-compliance markets.Require vessel and landing documentation, strengthen chain-of-custody (lot integrity), use digital traceability where feasible, and align sourcing with recognized monitoring and legality frameworks.
Cold Chain And Logistics MediumPower outages, port congestion, equipment failure, or temperature abuse during storage and reefer transport can cause partial thaw/refreeze, dehydration (freezer burn), and quality deterioration that reduces usable yield and customer acceptance.Use continuous temperature monitoring, validated packaging/glazing specs, qualified cold stores, and contingency plans for port and power disruptions.
Resource Variability MediumAs a wild-caught pelagic species, supply availability is sensitive to fishing effort, weather/sea conditions, and shifts in distribution linked to oceanographic variability, creating procurement volatility and substitution risk within frozen whitefish categories.Diversify approved origins and suppliers, contract for flexible specifications, and maintain multi-origin sourcing options to manage seasonal and operational variability.
Sustainability
- IUU fishing risk and variable management capacity across tropical pelagic fisheries
- Bycatch and broader ecosystem impacts where longline gears are used
- Data limitations for species-specific stock assessment and monitoring in some regions
- Cold-chain energy use and emissions across freezing, storage, and reefer transport
Labor & Social
- Forced labor and abusive working condition risks reported in parts of the global seafood sector, particularly where distant-water fleets and transshipment are present
- Traceability gaps (vessel identity, transshipment events, chain-of-custody) increasing social and legal compliance scrutiny
FAQ
Why is histamine a key food-safety concern for frozen wahoo?Wahoo is a scombroid fish, and histamine can form if fish are not rapidly chilled and kept under strict time-temperature control before freezing. Once histamine forms, freezing does not reliably remove it, so buyers and regulators emphasize HACCP controls and monitoring to prevent it.
Why is it hard to find wahoo-specific global trade totals in customs data?International trade databases are typically organized by HS customs codes, and wahoo is often grouped under broad frozen fish categories rather than a dedicated wahoo-specific code. As a result, country-to-country trade flows are commonly reported for mixed categories that include multiple species.
What are the most common frozen product forms of wahoo in trade?Frozen wahoo is commonly sold as loins, fillets, or steaks packed for frozen distribution, often with buyer specifications covering presentation, net weight, glaze (if used), and defect limits.
Sources
Frozen Wahoo Country Coverage for Suppliers, Export Flows, and Prices
Explore country-level Frozen Wahoo market pages for supplier coverage, trade flows, and price benchmarks.
All country market pages: China, United States, Ecuador, Japan, Vietnam, Thailand, Chile, Ivory Coast, Norway, Philippines, Germany, Netherlands, Taiwan, Spain, Fiji, Italy, Peru, South Africa, Brazil, France, Panama, Colombia, New Zealand, Indonesia, Poland, Australia, India, Mauritius, Turkiye, Myanmar [Burma], Puerto Rico, South Korea, Morocco, Hong Kong, Canada, United Kingdom, Kazakhstan, Malaysia, Singapore, Senegal, Egypt, Iceland, Portugal, Denmark, Oman, Lithuania, Pakistan, Austria, Switzerland, Saudi Arabia, Barbados, Ukraine, Uruguay, Sweden, Romania, Jamaica, Mexico, United Arab Emirates, Estonia, Greece, Nicaragua, Ireland, Gabon, Venezuela, Benin, Costa Rica, Israel, Croatia, Dominican Republic, Suriname, Jordan, Belgium, Czechia, Andorra, Albania, Armenia, Argentina, Azerbaijan, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Burkina Faso, Bulgaria, Bahrain, Burundi, Bermuda, Brunei, Bolivia, Bahamas, Botswana, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Cuba, Cyprus, Ethiopia, Finland, Gambia, Guatemala, Hungary, Iran, Kenya, Kyrgyzstan, Cambodia, Kuwait, Laos, Sri Lanka, Liberia, Lesotho, Luxembourg, Latvia, Moldova, Montenegro, Madagascar, Macedonia, Mongolia, Macao, Malta, Maldives, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Nigeria, Nepal, Paraguay, Qatar, Serbia, Slovenia, Slovakia, Swaziland, Togo, Tunisia, Tanzania, Uganda, Uzbekistan, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Zambia, Zimbabwe
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