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Last Updated
2026-04-04
Key takeaways for search and sourcing teams
- Frozen Walleye market coverage spans 24 countries.
- 151 exporter companies and 152 importer companies are indexed in the global supply chain intelligence network for this product.
- 478 supplier-linked transactions are summarized across the top 6 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 2026-04-04.
Global Supplier Transactions, Export Activity, and Price Benchmarks for Frozen Walleye
Analyze 478 supplier-linked transactions across the top 6 countries, with monthly unit-price benchmarks to track export competitiveness and sourcing risk for Frozen Walleye.
Frozen Walleye Country YoY Change in Supplier Transactions and Export Momentum
Compare positive and negative YoY shifts in Frozen Walleye to identify accelerating supplier markets and weakening export corridors.
Top YoY shifts for Frozen Walleye: Kazakhstan (+14.2%), Ukraine (+6.8%), India (-4.7%).
Frozen Walleye Country-Level Supplier Transaction and Unit Price Summary
As of 2025-05, benchmark Frozen Walleye country transaction counts with monthly unit price and volume to prioritize supplier and export markets.
In 2025-10, countries with visible Frozen Walleye transaction unit prices: Kazakhstan (8.24 USD / kg), Ukraine (4.99 USD / kg), Canada (1.70 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kazakhstan | +14.2% | 405 | 16.42 USD / kg (148,116 kg) | 4.97 USD / kg (83,700 kg) | 24.71 USD / kg (58,236 kg) | 10.93 USD / kg (316,380 kg) | 13.20 USD / kg (247,538 kg) | 8.24 USD / kg (210,650 kg) | ||||||
| India | -4.7% | 12 | - (-) | 3.24 USD / kg (10,500 kg) | 3.02 USD / kg (26,020 kg) | 3.15 USD / kg (31,594 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | ||||||
| Uzbekistan | - | 1 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | ||||||
| Ukraine | +6.8% | 58 | 6.05 USD / kg (86,570.02 kg) | - (-) | 4.19 USD / kg (11,035 kg) | 6.06 USD / kg (141,113.929 kg) | 7.34 USD / kg (60,077.267 kg) | 4.99 USD / kg (76,686.39 kg) | ||||||
| Lithuania | - | 1 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | ||||||
| Canada | - | 1 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | 1.70 USD / kg (23,800 kg) |
Frozen Walleye Global Supply Chain Coverage
303 companies
151 exporters and 152 importers are mapped for Frozen Walleye.
Exporters and importers can use Tridge Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to identify counterparties for Frozen Walleye, benchmark reach, and prioritize outreach by market.
Frozen Walleye Export Supplier Intelligence, Trade Flows, and Price Signals
151 exporter companies are mapped in Tridge Supply Chain Intelligence for Frozen Walleye. Exporters and importers can use company profiles and analytics to evaluate supplier coverage, trading activity, and route opportunities.
Frozen Walleye Top Exporters and Supplier Profiles
Review leading exporter profiles while benchmarking against 151 total exporter companies in the Frozen Walleye supply chain intelligence network. Exporters and importers can unlock company profiles and analytics to qualify partners faster.
(Kazakhstan)
Latest Export Transaction: 2025-12-09
Recently Export Partner Companies: 5
Industries: Food ManufacturingFishing Aquaculture
Value Chain Roles: Farming / Production / Processing / PackingFood Manufacturing
(Kazakhstan)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-03-04
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Fishing AquacultureFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Farming / Production / Processing / PackingTrade
(Russia)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-03-04
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Crop Production
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / Wholesale
(Russia)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-03-04
Industries: Food ManufacturingFishing AquacultureFood Services And Drinking Places
Value Chain Roles: Farming / Production / Processing / PackingFood ManufacturingTrade
(Kazakhstan)
Latest Export Transaction: 2025-05-06
Recently Export Partner Companies: 5
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Industries: Food ManufacturingFishing Aquaculture
Value Chain Roles: TradeFood ManufacturingFarming / Production / Processing / Packing
(Russia)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-03-04
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: TradeDistribution / Wholesale
Frozen Walleye Global Exporter Coverage
151 companies
Exporter company count is a key signal for Frozen Walleye supply depth and sourcing optionality.
Use Supply Chain Intelligence analytics to narrow Frozen Walleye opportunities by country, product, and value-chain role, then open company profiles to validate fit.
Frozen Walleye Import Buyer Intelligence, Demand Signals, and Price Benchmarks
152 importer companies are mapped for Frozen Walleye demand intelligence. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to prioritize buyers, distributors, and downstream demand partners by market.
Frozen Walleye Top Buyers, Importers, and Demand Partners
Review leading buyer profiles and compare them against 152 total importer companies tracked for Frozen Walleye. Exporters and importers can use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to evaluate buyer quality and demand concentration.
(Denmark)
Latest Import Transaction: 2025-11-21
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 101 - 500 Employees
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: -
(France)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-03-04
Employee Size: 1 - 10 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 1M - 5M
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: -
(Germany)
Latest Import Transaction: 2025-11-11
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Industries: Food ManufacturingFreight Forwarding And IntermodalOthers
Value Chain Roles: -
(Germany)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-03-04
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: -
(Germany)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-03-04
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Industries: Food ManufacturingOthers
Value Chain Roles: -
(Estonia)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-03-04
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 101 - 500 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 10M - 50M
Industries: Fishing AquacultureFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: -
Global Importer Coverage
152 companies
Importer company count highlights the current depth of demand-side visibility for Frozen Walleye.
Use Supply Chain Intelligence analytics and company profiles to identify active Frozen Walleye buyers, compare partner density by country, and refine GTM priorities.
Global Wholesale Supplier Price Trends by Country for Frozen Walleye
Frozen Walleye Monthly Wholesale Supplier Price Summary by Country
Monthly Frozen Walleye wholesale unit-price benchmarks by country for export and sourcing decisions.
In 2025-10, countries with visible Frozen Walleye wholesale unit prices: Ukraine (9.06 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ukraine | 9.10 USD / kg | 9.08 USD / kg | 9.04 USD / kg | 9.12 USD / kg | 9.15 USD / kg | 9.06 USD / kg |
Frozen Walleye Wholesale Price Competitiveness by Major Exporting Countries
Compare Frozen Walleye wholesale price ranges and YoY changes across the top 1 exporting countries to benchmark supplier price competitiveness.
Latest Frozen Walleye Wholesale Export Price Updates
Use the latest 5 Frozen Walleye wholesale updates to validate current export price points and origin-level supplier changes.
| Date | Entry Name | Unit Price (USD) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-01 | Філ* ****** ******* *** * ******* **** | 8.62 USD / kg | |
| 2022-07-01 | Філ* ****** ******** * ******* **** | 5.02 USD / kg | |
| 2021-08-01 | Філ* ****** ******** * ******* **** | 5.74 USD / kg | |
| 2021-08-01 | Філ* ****** ******** * ******* **** | 5.74 USD / kg | |
| 2021-08-01 | Філ* ****** ******** * ******* **** | 5.74 USD / kg |
Classification
Product TypeRaw Material
Product FormFrozen
Industry PositionPrimary Seafood Product
Raw Material
Commodity GroupFreshwater finfish (whitefish)
Scientific NameSander vitreus
PerishabilityMedium (frozen, cold-chain dependent)
Growing Conditions
- Cool to temperate freshwater lakes and rivers
Main VarietiesWild-caught (managed freshwater fisheries)
Consumption Forms
- Frozen fillets and portions for retail and foodservice cooking applications
- Bulk frozen formats supplied into downstream breading or prepared-meal manufacturing
Grading Factors
- Species/market-name compliance and label accuracy
- Fillet/portion size and uniformity
- Defect tolerances (bones, bruising, gaping/tearing)
- Glazing and surface dehydration (freezer burn) control
- Sensory quality after thawing (odor, color, texture)
- Temperature history and packaging integrity
Planting to HarvestWild capture fisheries — not applicable
Market
Frozen walleye is a niche, higher-value freshwater whitefish product, most closely associated with North American capture fisheries and traded mainly as frozen fillets and portions. Commercial supply is concentrated in Canada and the United States, with product moving through cold-chain-dependent processing and distribution to retail and foodservice buyers. Species-level trade statistics are often not isolated in standard customs codes because walleye can be reported within broader categories for frozen fish fillets, limiting comparability of global trade totals. Market dynamics therefore tend to be driven more by fishery management outcomes, raw material availability, and buyer requirements on fillet quality and traceability than by widely published global benchmarks.
Major Producing Countries
- CanadaCommercial supply primarily from freshwater capture fisheries; typically processed into frozen fillets/portions for wholesale, retail, and foodservice.
- United StatesCommercial supply primarily from freshwater capture fisheries; domestic distribution and regional trade in frozen fillets/portions.
Specification
Major VarietiesWalleye (Sander vitreus)
Physical Attributes
- Mild-flavored, firm white flesh; commonly sold as skinless boneless frozen fillets or portion cuts
- Quality perception is strongly influenced by fillet integrity (gaping/tearing), bone presence, and surface dehydration (freezer burn)
Grades
- Buyer specifications commonly focus on fillet size/portioning, defect tolerances (bones, bruising, gaping), glazing, and sensory quality on thaw/cook
Packaging
- Frozen fillets packed in food-grade poly bags within corrugated master cartons
- IQF fillets/portions packed in sealed bags; block-frozen formats used for bulk and further-processing channels
- Protective glazing used to reduce dehydration and oxidation during frozen storage
ProcessingTypically processed as quick-frozen fillets/portions (IQF or block frozen) with glazing and metal detection as standard export/wholesale controls
Supply Chain
Value Chain
- Capture fisheries landing -> chilling/icing -> filleting/portioning -> washing and trimming -> freezing (IQF or block) -> glazing -> packaging and metal detection -> frozen storage -> refrigerated transport -> wholesale/retail/foodservice distribution
Demand Drivers
- Demand for mild-tasting whitefish in retail and foodservice menus
- Preference for convenient frozen fillet/portion formats with consistent size and low defect rates
- Buyer emphasis on origin documentation and species verification for high-value freshwater whitefish
Temperature
- Frozen storage and transport typically require maintaining product at -18°C or colder to preserve texture and limit quality loss
- Temperature abuse can increase dehydration/freezer burn and reduce eating quality after thawing
Shelf Life
- Shelf life is highly dependent on uninterrupted frozen cold chain, packaging integrity, and oxidation control; glazing and moisture/oxygen barriers help protect quality over time
Risks
Fisheries Stock Sustainability HighBecause walleye supply is closely tied to managed freshwater capture fisheries, shifts in stock status, harvest limits, or seasonal closures can rapidly tighten availability and raise procurement risk for frozen fillet supply.Contract with suppliers linked to well-managed fisheries; require legality and harvest-area documentation; diversify approved whitefish alternatives and portion specifications to reduce dependence on a single fishery.
Traceability And Fraud MediumHigh-value whitefish fillets face ongoing risks of species substitution and mislabeling, especially when traded as skinless boneless fillets where visual identification is difficult.Use recognized market-name standards and species declarations; implement lot-level traceability with supplier attestations and periodic DNA/species testing for verification.
Cold Chain Logistics MediumFrozen walleye quality is sensitive to temperature excursions that can cause freezer burn, oxidation, and texture degradation, increasing claims and reducing usable shelf life.Specify temperature requirements in contracts, monitor temperature history (data loggers), and use packaging/glazing specifications aligned to intended storage and distribution durations.
Food Safety MediumProcessing and handling failures (hygiene controls, cross-contamination, foreign material) can trigger rejections or recalls in frozen fish fillet supply chains.Require HACCP-based controls and supplier food-safety certification; verify sanitation, allergen management (where relevant), and foreign-material controls including metal detection.
Sustainability
- Freshwater fishery stock sustainability and quota/harvest-control changes can materially affect raw material availability for walleye products
- Ecosystem pressures (water quality shifts, invasive species, and warming temperatures in temperate freshwater systems) can influence recruitment and long-run productivity
- Bycatch and habitat impacts vary by fishery and gear type, increasing the importance of fishery-level governance and monitoring
Labor & Social
- Worker safety and labor standards in cold, wet processing environments (cutting hazards, repetitive strain, cold exposure) are common audit themes in seafood processing supply chains
Sources
Frozen Walleye Country Coverage for Suppliers, Export Flows, and Prices
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All country market pages: China, Germany, India, Denmark, Kazakhstan, Netherlands, Ukraine, Liechtenstein, Poland, Hungary, Uzbekistan, Lithuania, Serbia, France, Canada, Slovakia, United Kingdom, Italy, Israel, Kuwait, Moldova, Malaysia, Singapore, United States
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