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Frozen Jack Mackerel Market Overview 2026

Raw Materials
HS Code
030355
Last Updated
2026-04-04
Key takeaways for search and sourcing teams
  • Frozen Jack Mackerel market coverage spans 117 countries.
  • 355 exporter companies and 368 importer companies are indexed in the global supply chain intelligence network for this product.
  • 4,673 supplier-linked transactions are summarized across the top 20 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 Jack Mackerel

Analyze 4,673 supplier-linked transactions across the top 20 countries, with monthly unit-price benchmarks to track export competitiveness and sourcing risk for Frozen Jack Mackerel.

Frozen Jack Mackerel Country YoY Change in Supplier Transactions and Export Momentum

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Top YoY shifts for Frozen Jack Mackerel: India (+103.2%), Vietnam (+95.6%), United States (-57.3%).

Frozen Jack Mackerel Country-Level Supplier Transaction and Unit Price Summary

As of 2025-05, benchmark Frozen Jack Mackerel country transaction counts with monthly unit price and volume to prioritize supplier and export markets.
In 2025-10, countries with visible Frozen Jack Mackerel transaction unit prices: Vietnam (4.79 USD / kg), New Zealand (2.79 USD / kg), Mexico (2.66 USD / kg), Liechtenstein (2.48 USD / kg), Lithuania (2.11 USD / kg), 10 more countries.
CountryYoY ChangeTransaction Count2025-052025-062025-072025-082025-092025-102025-112025-122026-012026-022026-032026-04
India+103.2%4770.30 USD / kg (1,459,010 kg)0.30 USD / kg (333,140 kg)0.30 USD / kg (778,342 kg)1.05 USD / kg (265,562 kg)1.20 USD / kg (2,190,815 kg)1.76 USD / kg (778,924.5 kg)
China-2.4%151.18 USD / kg (188,112.5 kg)1.27 USD / kg (19,176 kg)- (-)1.30 USD / kg (381,496 kg)1.30 USD / kg (412,000 kg)- (-)
Vietnam+95.6%1571.61 USD / kg (94,826 kg)1.78 USD / kg (59,493.7 kg)2.78 USD / kg (13,744.4 kg)3.84 USD / kg (53,563.9 kg)4.02 USD / kg (144,694.092 kg)4.79 USD / kg (18,508.4 kg)
Oman+17.7%720.54 USD / kg (171,510 kg)0.73 USD / kg (265,950 kg)0.65 USD / kg (245,996 kg)0.84 USD / kg (463,770 kg)0.82 USD / kg (750,250 kg)0.80 USD / kg (102,750 kg)
United Arab Emirates+4.4%260.55 USD / kg (14,000 kg)0.71 USD / kg (113,280 kg)0.55 USD / kg (66,452 kg)0.90 USD / kg (38,960 kg)0.90 USD / kg (33,250 kg)0.90 USD / kg (-)
New Zealand+34.1%17- (-)- (-)- (-)- (-)2.54 USD / kg (113,750 kg)2.79 USD / kg (55,565.55 kg)
Indonesia-3- (-)- (-)- (-)- (-)1.25 USD / kg (42,435 kg)- (-)
Chile+2.2%3,3500.85 USD / kg (85,354,714.4 kg)0.89 USD / kg (67,772,660 kg)0.92 USD / kg (33,894,800 kg)1.09 USD / kg (87,353,063 kg)1.18 USD / kg (80,901,371 kg)1.20 USD / kg (28,862,414 kg)
Mexico+26.5%622.33 USD / kg (26,957.66 kg)2.27 USD / kg (55,577.6 kg)2.47 USD / kg (43,541.1 kg)2.54 USD / kg (63,253.001 kg)2.01 USD / kg (71,175.01 kg)2.66 USD / kg (31,035.4 kg)
Ecuador+13.3%471.11 USD / kg (92,233.639 kg)1.15 USD / kg (4,900 kg)1.48 USD / kg (30,560 kg)1.76 USD / kg (14,518 kg)1.56 USD / kg (35,000 kg)1.81 USD / kg (56,712 kg)
Frozen Jack Mackerel Global Supply Chain Coverage
723 companies
355 exporters and 368 importers are mapped for Frozen Jack Mackerel.
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Frozen Jack Mackerel Export Supplier Intelligence, Trade Flows, and Price Signals

355 exporter companies are mapped in Tridge Supply Chain Intelligence for Frozen Jack Mackerel. Exporters and importers can use company profiles and analytics to evaluate supplier coverage, trading activity, and route opportunities.

Frozen Jack Mackerel Top Exporters and Supplier Profiles

Review leading exporter profiles while benchmarking against 355 total exporter companies in the Frozen Jack Mackerel supply chain intelligence network. Exporters and importers can unlock company profiles and analytics to qualify partners faster.
(Oman)
Latest Export Transaction: 2025-06-18
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Freight Forwarding And IntermodalFood ManufacturingBeverage ManufacturingFishing Aquaculture
Value Chain Roles: LogisticsTradeFarming / Production / Processing / Packing
Exporting Countries: Bangladesh
Supplying Products: Frozen Jack Mackerel, Frozen Mackerel, Frozen Queenfish +5
(Belgium)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-03-04
Industries: Fishing Aquaculture
Value Chain Roles: Trade
(China)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-03-04
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD Over 1B
Industries: Food Services And Drinking PlacesFishing AquacultureFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFood ManufacturingFarming / Production / Processing / Packing
(India)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-03-04
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Industries: Food WholesalersFood PackagingOthers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleTrade
(India)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-03-04
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Fishing AquacultureOthers
Value Chain Roles: OthersTrade
(India)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-03-04
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Food WholesalersOthers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleTrade
Frozen Jack Mackerel Global Exporter Coverage
355 companies
Exporter company count is a key signal for Frozen Jack Mackerel supply depth and sourcing optionality.
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Top Exporting Countries for Frozen Jack Mackerel (HS Code 030355) in 2024

For Frozen Jack Mackerel in 2024, compare export volume and value across the top 10 supplier countries to map core supply structure.
RankCountryVolumeValueReport
1Chile357,510,360 kg366,307,191.36 USDView →
2Namibia59,450,212 kg236,060,407.896 USDView →
3New Zealand39,654,837 kg55,198,651.345 USDView →
4Netherlands18,195,807 kg43,344,723.235 USDView →
5South Korea31,187,995.8 kg40,940,658 USDView →
6Spain9,877,344.16 kg13,346,050.184 USDView →
7Ireland4,588,548 kg8,471,917.417 USDView →
8South Africa5,311,452.413 kg7,771,513.414 USDView →
9Portugal5,858,872 kg7,485,483.49 USDView →
10Japan4,758,851 kg6,340,089.897 USDView →

Frozen Jack Mackerel Export Trade Flow and Partner Country Summary

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Frozen Jack Mackerel Import Buyer Intelligence, Demand Signals, and Price Benchmarks

368 importer companies are mapped for Frozen Jack Mackerel demand intelligence. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to prioritize buyers, distributors, and downstream demand partners by market.

Frozen Jack Mackerel Top Buyers, Importers, and Demand Partners

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(Bangladesh)
Latest Import Transaction: 2025-10-09
Recently Import Partner Companies: 3
Industries: Food Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: -
(Germany)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-03-04
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: -
(Bangladesh)
Latest Import Transaction: 2025-11-02
Recently Import Partner Companies: 3
Industries: Fishing AquacultureFood Services And Drinking PlacesFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: -
(India)
Latest Import Transaction: 2025-06-18
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: -
(Zambia)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-03-04
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: -
(Bangladesh)
Latest Import Transaction: 2025-05-12
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 1M - 5M
Industries: Food ManufacturingFishing AquacultureFood Services And Drinking Places
Value Chain Roles: -
Global Importer Coverage
368 companies
Importer company count highlights the current depth of demand-side visibility for Frozen Jack Mackerel.
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Top Import Demand Countries for Frozen Jack Mackerel (HS Code 030355) in 2024

For Frozen Jack Mackerel in 2024, compare import volume and value across the top 10 demand countries to identify priority markets.
RankCountryVolumeValueReport
1Japan12,836,149 kg23,773,341.955 USDView →
2Togo28,208,197 kg21,981,895.733 USDView →
3Netherlands22,889,067 kg21,868,241.633 USDView →
4Zimbabwe7,935,145 kg10,029,126.091 USDView →
5United States2,749,822 kg7,011,913 USDView →
6Ukraine2,881,896.2 kg5,739,674.09 USDView →
7Malaysia4,108,248.31 kg4,085,047.973 USDView →
8Spain3,531,220.72 kg3,894,576.068 USDView →
9Portugal1,569,547 kg3,158,937.114 USDView →
10South Korea2,333,009.29 kg2,846,936 USDView →

Frozen Jack Mackerel Import Trade Flow and Origin Country Summary

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Global Wholesale Supplier Price Trends by Country for Frozen Jack Mackerel

Frozen Jack Mackerel Monthly Wholesale Supplier Price Summary by Country

Monthly Frozen Jack Mackerel wholesale unit-price benchmarks by country for export and sourcing decisions.
In 2025-10, countries with visible Frozen Jack Mackerel wholesale unit prices: South Korea (27.02 USD / kg), Taiwan (9.79 USD / kg).
Country2025-052025-062025-072025-082025-092025-102025-112025-122026-012026-022026-032026-04
South Korea24.54 USD / kg21.41 USD / kg26.90 USD / kg28.64 USD / kg28.60 USD / kg27.02 USD / kg
Taiwan-11.08 USD / kg9.35 USD / kg9.96 USD / kg9.95 USD / kg9.79 USD / kg

Frozen Jack Mackerel Wholesale Price Competitiveness by Major Exporting Countries

Compare Frozen Jack Mackerel wholesale price ranges and YoY changes across the top 2 exporting countries to benchmark supplier price competitiveness.
RankCountryAverageLowerUpperYoYReport
1South Korea20.75 USD / kg1.57 USD / kg28.70 USD / kg+1468.9%View →
2Taiwan9.97 USD / kg7.54 USD / kg14.44 USD / kg+9.1%View →

Latest Frozen Jack Mackerel Wholesale Export Price Updates

Use the latest 5 Frozen Jack Mackerel wholesale updates to validate current export price points and origin-level supplier changes.
DateEntry NameUnit Price (USD) 
2026-03-01(냉)** ****** * **** ******4.21 USD / kg
2026-03-01馬加舅**** * ***** **9.44 USD / kg
2026-03-01(냉)** * * **** ******1.57 USD / kg
2026-03-01(냉)** ****** * **** ******4.13 USD / kg
2026-03-01馬加舅**** * ***** **12.63 USD / kg

Classification

Product TypeRaw Material
Product FormFrozen
Industry PositionPrimary Fisheries Product

Raw Material

Commodity GroupSmall pelagic marine finfish (jack and horse mackerel complex)
Scientific NameTrachurus spp.
PerishabilityHigh (fresh); freezing materially extends storage life but the product remains quality-sensitive to temperature abuse and oxidation
Growing Conditions
  • Wild-caught pelagic schooling fish in temperate to subtropical marine waters
  • Availability depends on oceanographic conditions (e.g., upwelling/front positions) and fishery management controls rather than cultivation inputs
  • Often harvested by purse seine and industrial trawl fleets; onboard chilling/freezing and shore-based freezing are both used depending on fleet and geography
Main VarietiesTrachurus murphyi (Chilean jack mackerel), Trachurus trachurus (Atlantic horse mackerel), Trachurus trecae (Cunene horse mackerel), Trachurus capensis (Cape horse mackerel), Trachurus japonicus (Japanese jack mackerel)
Consumption Forms
  • Frozen whole round for retail thaw-and-sell and household cooking
  • Frozen whole round or H&G as raw material for canning and other secondary processing
  • Industrial uses in some contexts (fishmeal/fish oil) depending on local market economics and species mix
Grading Factors
  • Size grading (counts/length bands) and uniformity within cartons/blocks
  • Condition at freezing (freshness, damage/bruising) and absence of spoilage odor
  • Glazing level and evidence of dehydration/freezer burn
  • Temperature history (no thaw–refreeze), drip loss, and texture integrity

Market

Frozen jack and horse mackerel in global trade typically refers to frozen Trachurus spp. (often traded under HS 030355), moving as whole round and block-frozen/IQF product into low-to-mid price protein markets and processing channels. Supply is anchored in large capture fisheries in the Southeast Pacific (Chilean jack mackerel, Trachurus murphyi) and in the Eastern Central Atlantic and Southeast Atlantic (horse mackerel complexes). West African coastal markets are notable end-markets for imported frozen small pelagics, where distribution commonly starts from ports and moves inland as thawed retail fish. Market dynamics are highly sensitive to RFMO/national management decisions, oceanographic variability, and cold-chain reliability across long distances.
Market GrowthNot Mentioned
Major Producing Countries
  • ChileKey producer of Chilean jack mackerel (Trachurus murphyi) from the Southeast Pacific; managed within the SPRFMO context for the high seas stock component.
  • PeruMajor producer/processor of jack mackerel products for direct human consumption and industrial channels in the Southeast Pacific.
  • MauritaniaMajor zone for industrial horse mackerel fisheries in Northwest Africa (CECAF context), with significant foreign fleet participation reported by FAO working group material.
  • MoroccoNorthwest Africa small pelagic producer where Atlantic horse mackerel (Trachurus trachurus) is taken by national purse seine and trawl fleets (FAO working group material).
  • NamibiaImportant origin for horse mackerel in frozen-fish trade to West Africa, cited by FAO in regional frozen fish trade context.
Major Exporting Countries
  • ChileMajor global exporting origin for frozen jack mackerel/horse mackerel items; exports commonly target African markets and regional buyers.
  • PeruExporting origin for frozen jack mackerel formats (notably block-frozen whole fish) as part of Southeast Pacific pelagic supply.
  • NamibiaCited by FAO as a source of horse mackerel in imported frozen fish supplies to West Africa.
Major Importing Countries
  • NigeriaFAO notes frozen fish imports (including horse mackerel among small pelagics) supplement local supply in the region.
  • Ivory CoastFAO cites frozen fish imports as a supplement to local production, with small pelagics commonly traded within the region.
  • CameroonFAO cites frozen fish imports as a supplement to local production; distribution often proceeds inland via insulated/refrigerated transport.
Supply Calendar
  • Southeast Pacific (Chile, Peru) — Chilean jack mackerel (Trachurus murphyi):Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, DecCommercial availability can be year-round for frozen product, but realized supply is shaped by quotas, fleet activity, and ocean conditions rather than a single harvest window.

Specification

Major VarietiesChilean jack mackerel (Trachurus murphyi), Atlantic horse mackerel (Trachurus trachurus), Cunene horse mackerel (Trachurus trecae), Cape horse mackerel (Trachurus capensis), Japanese jack mackerel (Trachurus japonicus)
Physical Attributes
  • Small pelagic, schooling fish typically traded whole round for frozen block or IQF presentations
  • Moderate-to-higher oil content relative to lean whitefish; oxidative rancidity risk increases with temperature abuse
Compositional Metrics
  • Buyer specifications often emphasize freshness at freezing, rancidity indicators (sensory/oxidation), and absence of freezer burn/dehydration
Grades
  • Codex CXS 36-1981 (Standard for Quick Frozen Finfish) is a common global reference for quick-frozen finfish processing and storage expectations
Packaging
  • Block-frozen whole round in master cartons (e.g., 10–30 kg formats are commonly marketed by exporters)
  • IQF whole round or pieces in polybags within cartons; glazing may be used to limit dehydration
ProcessingFreezing method (plate/block vs IQF), glazing practice, and maintaining deep-frozen conditions are central to quality preservation in international shipmentsPresentations commonly include whole round, headless & gutted (H&G), and further-processed cuts depending on destination market and use (retail vs canning/processing)

Supply Chain

Value Chain
  • Landing (or at-sea handling) → sorting/grading → washing → rapid freezing (plate/freezer tunnel) → frozen storage (deep-frozen) → reefer container/reefer vessel shipment → destination cold store → wholesale distribution → retail thaw-and-sell and/or further processing (e.g., canning)
Demand Drivers
  • Affordable animal protein demand in import-dependent markets (notably West Africa for frozen small pelagics)
  • Food processing demand (canning and other secondary processing) where whole frozen pelagics serve as input material
  • Preference for stable, storable supply versus fresh fish in markets with cold-chain constraints and long inland distribution routes
Temperature
  • Deep-frozen storage and transport commonly target -18°C or colder to maintain quality during distribution (Codex guidance and quick-frozen finfish standard context)
  • Avoid thaw–refreeze cycles to limit drip loss, texture deterioration, and oxidative rancidity
Shelf Life
  • Shelf life is strongly driven by cold-chain stability and fat oxidation risk; glazing and moisture/oxygen barrier packaging help reduce dehydration and rancidity during long storage

Risks

Stock Sustainability HighSupply can be abruptly disrupted by stock declines, RFMO/national quota changes, and access arrangements in the main producing fisheries for Trachurus spp. This is especially acute where the product mix is heavily reliant on a few large pelagic fisheries (e.g., the Southeast Pacific jack mackerel complex under SPRFMO management and Northwest Africa industrial horse mackerel fisheries).Diversify approved origins and product forms; monitor RFMO/national measures (e.g., SPRFMO CMMs); require documented catch authorizations, VMS/AIS evidence where applicable, and third-party sustainability/traceability schemes when feasible.
IUU And Traceability HighIUU fishing in pelagic supply chains can create legal, reputational, and border-hold risks (missing/false catch documentation, non-compliant transshipment, or unauthorized fishing). Market states increasingly expect proof of legality and traceability.Adopt IUU-prevention controls aligned with FAO’s IPOA-IUU toolkit; implement supplier KYC, document verification (catch certificates where applicable), and port-state/flag-state compliance checks.
Cold Chain Integrity MediumTemperature excursions during frozen storage or reefer transport can cause dehydration, rancidity, and quality downgrades; this is a common failure mode on long routes and in markets with constrained cold infrastructure.Specify -18°C (or colder) handling expectations; use temperature logging, validated cold stores, and clear claims/inspection protocols for glazing, freezer burn, and sensory defects.
Labor And Human Rights MediumThe fishing sector has documented cases of forced labour and trafficking on vessels in some contexts, creating supply-chain human-rights exposure for buyers of frozen wild-caught fish products.Require human-rights due diligence for vessel-based supply (crew contracts, recruitment practices, grievance channels, and auditability); reference ILO guidance and encourage adoption/implementation of ILO Work in Fishing standards where relevant.
Food Safety MediumFood safety risk is elevated when frozen fish is partially thawed and retailed as ‘fresh’ without adequate time/temperature control; quality and safety hazards increase with poor hygiene and cold-chain breaks.Apply Codex-aligned HACCP controls, maintain frozen temperatures through distribution, and define handling controls for thawing/retail practices in destination markets.
Sustainability
  • Stock sustainability risk for small pelagic resources; management effectiveness differs by RFMO/EEZ, with quota and access decisions directly affecting supply
  • IUU fishing risk and traceability challenges in transboundary pelagic fisheries
  • Ecosystem sensitivity: small pelagics play key trophic roles, so high exploitation can raise broader ecosystem concerns
  • Cold-chain energy use and refrigerant emissions footprint for deep-frozen trade routes
Labor & Social
  • Forced labour and human trafficking risks in parts of the global fishing sector, especially on distant-water fleets and where at-sea transshipment and weak oversight occur
  • Occupational safety risks for crew in industrial fishing and onboard processing/freezing operations
  • Recruitment and brokerage risks for migrant fishers; compliance with decent-work standards varies widely by flag state and operator

FAQ

What species does “frozen jack and horse mackerel” typically refer to in international trade?In trade classification, it generally refers to jack and horse mackerel in the genus Trachurus (Trachurus spp.), which includes species such as Chilean jack mackerel (Trachurus murphyi) and Atlantic horse mackerel (Trachurus trachurus).
What is the key temperature requirement for maintaining quality in frozen fish trade?Codex guidance for frozen fish handling commonly references maintaining fish at about -18°C or colder during storage, transport, and distribution to preserve quality and limit dehydration and oxidation.
Why is supply risk for this product often linked to fisheries management decisions?Jack/horse mackerel supply is wild-capture based, so catch limits, authorized vessel rules, and other RFMO or national measures can quickly change how much product is available for export and when it can be caught.
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