Sub Product
Raw Materials
HS Code
030559
Last Updated
2026-04-12
Key takeaways for search and sourcing teams
- Dried Snakehead market coverage spans 114 countries.
- 98 exporter companies and 433 importer companies are indexed in the global supply chain intelligence network for this product.
- 191 supplier-linked transactions are summarized across the top 3 countries.
- 0 premium suppliers and 0 catalog items are currently listed.
- Wholesale sample entries: 2; farmgate sample entries: 0.
- Latest reference year in this page dataset is 2026.
- Page data last updated on 2026-04-12.
Global Supplier Transactions, Export Activity, and Price Benchmarks for Dried Snakehead
Analyze 191 supplier-linked transactions across the top 3 countries, with monthly unit-price benchmarks to track export competitiveness and sourcing risk for Dried Snakehead.
Dried Snakehead Country YoY Change in Supplier Transactions and Export Momentum
Compare positive and negative YoY shifts in Dried Snakehead to identify accelerating supplier markets and weakening export corridors.
Top YoY shifts for Dried Snakehead: Vietnam (-39.5%).
Dried Snakehead Country-Level Supplier Transaction and Unit Price Summary
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In 2025-10, countries with visible Dried Snakehead transaction unit prices: Vietnam (1.20 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vietnam | -39.5% | 189 | 6.76 USD / kg (8,074 kg) | 4.22 USD / kg (9,678 kg) | 7.07 USD / kg (16,911 kg) | 1.09 USD / kg (2,108 kg) | 1.14 USD / kg (8,933 kg) | 1.20 USD / kg (1,356 kg) | ||||||
| Philippines | - | 1 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | ||||||
| China | - | 1 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) |
Dried Snakehead Global Supply Chain Coverage
531 companies
98 exporters and 433 importers are mapped for Dried Snakehead.
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Dried Snakehead Export Supplier Intelligence, Trade Flows, and Price Signals
98 exporter companies are mapped in Tridge Supply Chain Intelligence for Dried Snakehead. Exporters and importers can use company profiles and analytics to evaluate supplier coverage, trading activity, and route opportunities.
Dried Snakehead Top Exporters and Supplier Profiles
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(Vietnam)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-03-12
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Food Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Food Manufacturing
Exporting Countries: China
Supplying Products: Dried Snakehead, Sun-dried Snakehead
(Vietnam)
Latest Export Transaction: 2025-08-29
Recently Export Partner Companies: 2
Industries: Beverage ManufacturingBrokers And Trade AgenciesFood PackagingFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Trade
Exporting Countries: Vietnam, Malaysia
Supplying Products: Dried Snakehead, Raw Cashew Nut, Ground Coffee +5
(Vietnam)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-03-12
Recently Export Partner Companies: 2
Industries: Fishing AquacultureFood ManufacturingFood Packaging
Value Chain Roles: Food ManufacturingFarming / Production / Processing / PackingDistribution / Wholesale
Exporting Countries: China, Vietnam
Supplying Products: Dried Snakehead, Dried Sea Bass, Sun-dried Snakehead
(Vietnam)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-03-12
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: Trade
Exporting Countries: Vietnam
Supplying Products: Dried Snakehead
(Vietnam)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-01-29
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: Trade
Exporting Countries: Vietnam, Philippines, Taiwan, Australia, Singapore, Malaysia, Hong Kong, Sweden
Supplying Products: Dried Snakehead, Rice Paper, Ground Coffee +5
(Vietnam)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-03-12
Industries: Food ManufacturingBrokers And Trade AgenciesFood PackagingBeverage Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: TradeFarming / Production / Processing / PackingFood Manufacturing
Exporting Countries: United States, Vietnam
Supplying Products: Chili Pepper Powder, Dried Snakehead, Dried Common Anchovy +5
Dried Snakehead Global Exporter Coverage
98 companies
Exporter company count is a key signal for Dried Snakehead supply depth and sourcing optionality.
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Top Exporting Countries for Dried Snakehead (HS Code 030559) in 2024
For Dried Snakehead in 2024, compare export volume and value across the top 10 supplier countries to map core supply structure.
| Rank | Country | Volume | Value | Report |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | India | 14,829,774 kg | 20,935,158.984 USD | View → |
| 2 | Thailand | 7,668,019.047 kg | 19,907,763.23 USD | View → |
| 3 | Myanmar [Burma] | 7,820,834.62 kg | 17,297,631.557 USD | View → |
| 4 | Spain | 342,991.478 kg | 14,212,984.888 USD | View → |
| 5 | Estonia | 792,976.42 kg | 5,503,869 USD | View → |
| 6 | Ukraine | 604,553.75 kg | 5,039,084.42 USD | View → |
| 7 | Malaysia | 1,383,738.16 kg | 4,762,258.887 USD | View → |
| 8 | Netherlands | 487,236.067 kg | 4,701,618.265 USD | View → |
| 9 | Canada | 529,657 kg | 4,230,170.238 USD | View → |
| 10 | Germany | 294,557 kg | 4,159,066.4 USD | View → |
Dried Snakehead Export Trade Flow and Partner Country Summary
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Dried Snakehead Import Buyer Intelligence, Demand Signals, and Price Benchmarks
433 importer companies are mapped for Dried Snakehead demand intelligence. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to prioritize buyers, distributors, and downstream demand partners by market.
Dried Snakehead Top Buyers, Importers, and Demand Partners
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(Vietnam)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-03-12
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: -
(United States)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-03-12
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: -
(Australia)
Latest Import Transaction: 2025-08-23
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: -
(Vietnam)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-03-12
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: -
(Vietnam)
Latest Import Transaction: 2025-11-08
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: -
(United States)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-03-12
Industries: Brokers And Trade Agencies
Value Chain Roles: -
Global Importer Coverage
433 companies
Importer company count highlights the current depth of demand-side visibility for Dried Snakehead.
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Top Import Demand Countries for Dried Snakehead (HS Code 030559) in 2024
For Dried Snakehead in 2024, compare import volume and value across the top 10 demand countries to identify priority markets.
| Rank | Country | Volume | Value | Report |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Malaysia | 16,234,172.446 kg | 31,317,836.406 USD | View → |
| 2 | Portugal | 4,367,276 kg | 13,740,619.699 USD | View → |
| 3 | United States | 1,303,456 kg | 13,455,362 USD | View → |
| 4 | South Korea | 2,592,917.44 kg | 12,069,165 USD | View → |
| 5 | Japan | 646,153 kg | 8,607,675.099 USD | View → |
| 6 | Hong Kong | 615,147 kg | 8,033,002.778 USD | View → |
| 7 | Italy | 521,371 kg | 7,192,101.019 USD | View → |
| 8 | Barbados | 1,425,478 kg | 7,174,425 USD | View → |
| 9 | Sri Lanka | 3,255,013.56 kg | 7,059,929.663 USD | View → |
| 10 | India | 2,403,960 kg | 4,873,386.395 USD | View → |
Dried Snakehead Import Trade Flow and Origin Country Summary
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Global Wholesale Supplier Price Trends by Country for Dried Snakehead
Dried Snakehead Monthly Wholesale Supplier Price Summary by Country
Monthly Dried Snakehead wholesale unit-price benchmarks by country for export and sourcing decisions.
In 2025-10, countries with visible Dried Snakehead wholesale unit prices: Thailand (5.36 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thailand | 5.30 USD / kg | 5.37 USD / kg | 5.39 USD / kg | 5.39 USD / kg | 5.42 USD / kg | 5.36 USD / kg |
Dried Snakehead Wholesale Price Competitiveness by Major Exporting Countries
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Latest Dried Snakehead Wholesale Export Price Updates
Use the latest 2 Dried Snakehead wholesale updates to validate current export price points and origin-level supplier changes.
| Date | Entry Name | Unit Price (USD) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-01 | Sun****** ********* **** * | 5.37 USD / kg | |
| 2024-01-01 | ปลา********* * ******** ******** ***** ***** | 2.79 USD / kg |
Classification
Product TypeProcessed Food
Product FormDried
Industry PositionProcessed Seafood Product
Market
Dried snakehead is a shelf-stable, value-added dried fish product made from freshwater snakehead species (genus Channa) and traded mainly within Asia and into diaspora-driven specialty markets. Supply is most closely linked to Southeast Asian inland fisheries and freshwater aquaculture (notably in the Mekong sub-region), with processing often occurring in small-to-mid scale facilities as well as household/small-enterprise networks. Trade is typically organized under broad dried-fish tariff lines rather than snakehead-specific codes, so formal global trade visibility is limited and buyer due diligence leans heavily on supplier documentation and test results. Key market dynamics are shaped by humidity-sensitive quality stability (mold/pests), variable salting/drying practices, and import controls on food safety, labeling, and species identification.
Major Producing Countries
- VietnamImportant freshwater aquaculture and processing base in the Mekong region; dried fish products are widely produced and traded regionally.
- ThailandSignificant producer and processor of dried fish products for domestic consumption and export-oriented specialty channels.
- CambodiaMekong/Tonlé Sap inland fisheries support traditional dried fish processing; trade is often regional/informal alongside formal exports.
- IndonesiaLarge fish-producing country with widespread dried fish production; species-level trade data are typically aggregated under dried fish categories.
- MalaysiaRegional producer/consumer with established dried seafood retail channels and cross-border trade within Southeast Asia.
- Myanmar [Burma]Inland fisheries and aquaculture contribute to dried fish production; export flows may be captured under broad dried fish trade categories.
- IndiaSnakehead (murrel) species are present in inland fisheries and aquaculture; dried fish is produced domestically, with limited product-specific global visibility.
- BangladeshInland fisheries and aquaculture underpin dried fish production; trade is commonly reported under aggregated dried fish lines.
Specification
Major VarietiesStriped snakehead (Channa striata), Giant snakehead (Channa micropeltes), Northern snakehead (Channa argus)
Physical Attributes
- Lean, firm-textured white flesh that dries into dense, chewy pieces when properly dehydrated
- Common traded forms include split/flattened whole fish, fillets, or strips with visible muscle fiber structure
- Surface appearance and odor are sensitive to oxidation and humidity pickup during storage and transit
Compositional Metrics
- Buyer specifications commonly include moisture control and/or water activity limits to prevent mold growth and quality deterioration
- Salt level (where salted) is typically specified for flavor, preservation performance, and regulatory compliance
Grades
- Cut/form: whole split, fillet, strips; uniformity of thickness affects drying consistency
- Defect tolerance: discoloration, visible mold, insect damage, foreign matter, and broken pieces
- Sensory: clean dried-fish aroma, absence of rancid/off-odors; texture consistent with declared dryness
- Food safety: microbiological criteria and contaminant limits set by destination-market regulations and buyer programs
Packaging
- Moisture-barrier retail pouches (often vacuum-sealed) for specialty/ethnic retail
- Bulk poly-lined cartons or master cases for wholesale distribution, with desiccants where permitted
- Labeling commonly includes species name, production method (dried/salted), net weight, country of origin, lot code, and allergen statements as required
ProcessingHumidity-sensitive: product can rehydrate and become mold-prone if packaging integrity or storage humidity control failsSalted variants have greater tolerance to ambient handling but still require moisture and pest control to maintain quality and compliance
Supply Chain
Value Chain
- Harvest (wild inland capture and/or freshwater aquaculture) -> iced transport -> primary cleaning/dressing -> salting or brining (optional) -> drying (sun or mechanical) -> cooling/tempering -> sorting/grading -> packaging (often vacuum) -> export documentation and testing -> import/wholesale -> specialty retail/foodservice
Demand Drivers
- Shelf-stable protein for traditional cuisines where dried fish is used as a flavor base or side dish
- Diaspora and ethnic-specialty retail demand in North America, Europe, and advanced Asian markets
- Convenience and reduced cold-chain dependence compared with fresh fish, supporting e-commerce and long-distance distribution
Temperature
- Primary quality driver is low humidity rather than low temperature; sealed packaging and dry storage reduce mold and pest risks
- Semi-dried or higher-moisture variants (if traded) may require chilled or frozen distribution to remain safe and stable
Atmosphere Control
- Vacuum packaging and/or modified atmosphere packaging can reduce oxidation and limit insect activity, but must be paired with adequate drying and moisture control
- Oxygen absorbers and desiccants may be used in some formats where permitted and compatible with buyer and regulatory requirements
Shelf Life
- Shelf life is highly dependent on achieved dryness, salt level (if used), packaging barrier performance, and storage humidity control
- Once packaging is opened, moisture uptake and surface contamination risk increase; resealing and dry/cool storage practices materially affect usability
Risks
Food Safety HighDried fish products are vulnerable to safety and compliance failures when drying, salting, or storage humidity control is inconsistent, increasing risk of mold growth, pathogen contamination, and border rejections. Variability is amplified where production is fragmented across small processors and where post-drying handling allows moisture pickup.Use a validated HACCP plan with defined critical limits for drying/salting, routine moisture/humidity controls, hygienic handling, and lot-based laboratory testing aligned to destination-market requirements.
Regulatory Compliance MediumImport requirements for labeling, traceability, additive permissions, and contaminant/microbiological limits vary by market; non-conformities can lead to detentions, recalls, or loss of buyer approvals.Align product specifications and labels to the strictest destination-market requirements and maintain complete lot documentation (species, origin, process, test results).
Quality Degradation MediumOxidation, humidity ingress, and insect infestation can rapidly reduce sensory quality and salability, particularly during long transit or in high-humidity distribution environments.Specify high-barrier packaging, verify seal integrity, add humidity/pest controls where allowed, and use dry, ventilated storage with humidity monitoring.
Aquatic Animal Health MediumDisease events affecting freshwater fish in key producing regions can reduce raw material availability and raise costs for processors reliant on aquaculture and inland fisheries supply.Diversify sourcing across multiple freshwater supply basins and require documented farm biosecurity and health management where aquaculture-sourced.
Sustainability
- Pressure on inland fisheries and freshwater habitats where wild snakehead is sourced, including concerns around wetland and river ecosystem health
- Aquaculture sustainability issues for freshwater carnivorous species in some systems, including feed sourcing and local water-quality impacts
- Energy use and emissions trade-offs between sun-drying (weather-dependent) and mechanical drying (more controllable but energy intensive)
Labor & Social
- High prevalence of small-scale and informal processing in some origins can complicate traceability, standardized worker protections, and consistent hygiene controls
- Occupational health and safety risks in drying and handling operations (heat exposure, repetitive handling, and exposure to smoke where smoking is used)
FAQ
Why do importers focus so much on moisture control for dried snakehead?Because dried fish quality and safety can fail quickly if the product reabsorbs moisture during storage or transit, which increases the risk of mold growth, pest activity, and non-compliance with buyer and border inspection requirements. This is why buyer specifications often include moisture or related stability checks and why packaging and humidity control are central to risk management.
What are the main processing methods used to make dried snakehead for trade?The common method is cleaning and dressing the fish, optionally salting or brining it, then drying it either by sun drying or controlled mechanical drying, followed by cooling/tempering, sorting/grading, and packaging—often with vacuum sealing—to protect the product during distribution.
How is dried snakehead typically stored and distributed internationally?It is generally distributed as a shelf-stable product where low humidity is the key control point, using sealed moisture-barrier packaging and dry storage conditions. If a product is semi-dried or has higher residual moisture, chilled or frozen handling may be used to maintain safety and stability.
Sources
Dried Snakehead Country Coverage for Suppliers, Export Flows, and Prices
Explore country-level Dried Snakehead market pages for supplier coverage, trade flows, and price benchmarks.
All country market pages: Japan, Vietnam, China, Singapore, South Korea, Germany, Poland, Malaysia, Thailand, Netherlands, Spain, United States, Denmark, France, India, Italy, Saudi Arabia, Canada, United Kingdom, Myanmar [Burma], Portugal, Jamaica, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Uganda, Australia, Tanzania, Estonia, Sweden, Switzerland, Belgium, Chile, Austria, Kenya, Ukraine, Sri Lanka, Kazakhstan, Ireland, Maldives, Norway, South Africa, Lithuania, Finland, El Salvador, Czechia, Senegal, Romania, Panama, Greece, United Arab Emirates, Hungary, Macao, Israel, Iceland, New Zealand, Zambia, Croatia, Philippines, Pakistan, Mauritius, Oman, Latvia, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Barbados, Burkina Faso, Bulgaria, Bahrain, Burundi, Benin, Bermuda, Brunei, Bolivia, Brazil, Bahamas, Belize, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ivory Coast, Cyprus, Egypt, Ethiopia, Fiji, Gabon, Gambia, Guatemala, Honduras, Iran, Jordan, Kyrgyzstan, Kuwait, Laos, Luxembourg, Moldova, Montenegro, Madagascar, Mongolia, Malta, Malawi, Mexico, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Nigeria, Nicaragua, Nepal, Qatar, Slovenia, Slovakia, Togo, Tunisia, Turkiye, Uzbekistan, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Zimbabwe
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