Alaska Pollock Roe Suppliers, Trade & Prices — Market Overview 2026
Sub Product
Canned Pollock Roe, Frozen Pollock Roe, Marinated Pollock Roe, Salted Pollock Roe, +1
HS Code
030391
Last Updated
2026-10-08
Key takeaways for search and sourcing teams
- Alaska Pollock Roe market coverage spans 111 countries.
- 160 exporter companies and 193 importer companies are indexed in the global supply chain intelligence network for this product.
- 41,694 supplier-linked transactions are summarized across the top 5 countries.
- Latest reference year in this page dataset is 2024.
- Page data last updated on 2026-10-08.
Global Supplier Transactions, Export Activity, and Price Benchmarks for Alaska Pollock Roe
Analyze 41,694 supplier-linked transactions across the top 5 countries, with monthly unit-price benchmarks to track export competitiveness and sourcing risk for Alaska Pollock Roe.
Alaska Pollock Roe Country YoY Change in Supplier Transactions and Export Momentum
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Top YoY shifts for Alaska Pollock Roe: Vietnam (-64.2%), Japan (-30.6%), Russia (-10.9%).
Alaska Pollock Roe Country-Level Supplier Transaction and Unit Price Summary
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In 2026-04, countries with visible Alaska Pollock Roe transaction unit prices: United States (4.10 USD / kg), Russia (3.38 USD / kg).
| Country | YoY Change | Transaction Count | 2025-11 | 2025-12 | 2026-01 | 2026-02 | 2026-03 | 2026-04 | 2026-05 | 2026-06 | 2026-07 | 2026-08 | 2026-09 | 2026-10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Russia | -10.9% | 36,561 | 2.98 USD / kg (376,760.599 kg) | 2.72 USD / kg (216,387.9 kg) | 2.87 USD / kg (595,390.501 kg) | 2.40 USD / kg (1,035,869.5 kg) | 2.81 USD / kg (2,496,542.61 kg) | 3.38 USD / kg (3,289,809.598 kg) | ||||||
| United States | +8.4% | 5,057 | - (-) | 3.53 USD / kg (727,330.539 kg) | 3.40 USD / kg (119,755.3 kg) | 3.22 USD / kg (68,118.42 kg) | 3.38 USD / kg (4,741.65 kg) | 4.10 USD / kg (305,872.618 kg) | ||||||
| South Korea | +9.4% | 29 | 7.12 USD / kg (21,987 kg) | 8.87 USD / kg (44,440 kg) | - (-) | 5.99 USD / kg (39,300 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | ||||||
| Vietnam | -64.2% | 10 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | 0.70 USD / kg (23,040 kg) | - (-) | ||||||
| Japan | -30.6% | 37 | - (-) | 4.38 USD / kg (44,753.5 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) |
Alaska Pollock Roe Global Supply Chain Coverage
353 companies
160 exporters and 193 importers are mapped for Alaska Pollock Roe.
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Alaska Pollock Roe Export Supplier Intelligence, Trade Flows, and Price Signals
160 exporter companies are mapped in Tridge Supply Chain Intelligence for Alaska Pollock Roe. Exporters and importers can use company profiles and analytics to evaluate supplier coverage, trading activity, and route opportunities.
Alaska Pollock Roe Top Exporters and Supplier Profiles
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(Russia)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-09-28
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD Over 1B
Industries: Fishing Aquaculture, Food Manufacturing, Food Packaging
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / Wholesale, Farming / Production / Processing / Packing, Food Manufacturing, Trade
Exporting Countries: Netherlands, United States, France, Singapore, Japan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Germany, China, South Korea
Supplying Products: Frozen Alaska Pollock, Alaska Pollock Roe, Fresh Alaska Pollock +5
(Russia)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-09-18
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD Over 1B
Industries: Fishing Aquaculture, Food Manufacturing, Food Packaging
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / Wholesale, Farming / Production / Processing / Packing, Food Manufacturing
Exporting Countries: China, South Korea
Supplying Products: Alaska Pollock Roe, Frozen Alaska Pollock, Frozen Pink Salmon +5
(Japan)
Latest Export Transaction: 2025-12-05
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD Over 1B
Industries: Beverage Manufacturing, Food Manufacturing, Food Services And Drinking Places
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / Wholesale, Food Manufacturing, Retail, Trade
Exporting Countries: Turkiye, United States, Vietnam
Supplying Products: Alaska Pollock Roe, Frozen Trout, Frozen Atlantic Salmon +5
(Russia)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-09-08
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Industries: Fishing Aquaculture, Food Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / Wholesale, Farming / Production / Processing / Packing, Food Manufacturing
Exporting Countries: South Korea
Supplying Products: Frozen Alaska Pollock, Alaska Pollock Roe, Surimi +5
(Russia)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-08-10
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Fishing Aquaculture, Food Manufacturing, Food Services And Drinking Places
Value Chain Roles: Farming / Production / Processing / Packing, Food Manufacturing, Trade
Exporting Countries: South Korea
Supplying Products: Frozen Alaska Pollock, Alaska Pollock Roe, Frozen Sardine +5
(Russia)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-09-28
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / Wholesale
Exporting Countries: Hong Kong, Spain, South Korea, China
Supplying Products: Alaska Pollock Roe, Frozen Sardine, Frozen Herring +5
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Alaska Pollock Roe Global Exporter Coverage
160 companies
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Top Exporting Countries for Alaska Pollock Roe (HS Code 030391) in 2024
For Alaska Pollock Roe in 2024, compare export volume and value across the top 10 supplier countries to map core supply structure.
| Rank | Country | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United States | 34,707,229 kg | 295,437,819 USD |
| 2 | Japan | 2,577,564 kg | 69,903,164.986 USD |
| 3 | Iceland | 10,552,010 kg | 65,976,757.186 USD |
| 4 | Denmark | 2,450,436 kg | 45,262,419.662 USD |
| 5 | Norway | 9,049,895 kg | 38,399,837.79 USD |
| 6 | South Korea | 5,841,051.147 kg | 37,245,809 USD |
| 7 | Germany | 1,241,614 kg | 26,168,738.359 USD |
| 8 | Canada | 1,616,900 kg | 23,728,622.963 USD |
| 9 | Sweden | 1,822,302.456 kg | 17,146,595.007 USD |
| 10 | Poland | 964,403.148 kg | 14,973,848 USD |
Alaska Pollock Roe Export Trade Flow and Partner Country Summary
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Alaska Pollock Roe Import Buyer Intelligence, Demand Signals, and Price Benchmarks
193 importer companies are mapped for Alaska Pollock Roe demand intelligence. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to prioritize buyers, distributors, and downstream demand partners by market.
Alaska Pollock Roe Top Buyers, Importers, and Demand Partners
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(South Korea)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-07-31
Recently Import Partner Companies: 2
Industries: Fishing Aquaculture, Food Manufacturing, Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: -
(South Korea)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-08-24
Recently Import Partner Companies: 2
Industries: Food Manufacturing, Food Services And Drinking Places, Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: -
(South Korea)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-09-29
Recently Import Partner Companies: 2
Industries: Brokers And Trade Agencies, Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: -
(Vietnam)
Latest Import Transaction: 2025-12-05
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Animal Production, Brokers And Trade Agencies, Crop Production, Fishing Aquaculture, Food Manufacturing, Food Packaging, Food Services And Drinking Places
Value Chain Roles: Vietnam, United States, South Korea, Japan
(South Korea)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-09-18
Recently Import Partner Companies: 2
Industries: Fishing Aquaculture, Food Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: -
(South Korea)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-07-30
Recently Import Partner Companies: 3
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: -
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Global Importer Coverage
193 companies
Importer company count highlights the current depth of demand-side visibility for Alaska Pollock Roe.
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Top Import Demand Countries for Alaska Pollock Roe (HS Code 030391) in 2024
For Alaska Pollock Roe in 2024, compare import volume and value across the top 10 demand countries to identify priority markets.
| Rank | Country | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Japan | 53,569,780 kg | 428,675,627.135 USD |
| 2 | South Korea | 31,965,513.905 kg | 144,911,028 USD |
| 3 | Ukraine | 3,840,163.533 kg | 68,855,143.84 USD |
| 4 | United States | 2,613,313 kg | 42,060,313 USD |
| 5 | Germany | 2,163,633.622 kg | 37,334,202.846 USD |
| 6 | Thailand | 2,223,643 kg | 21,237,608.72 USD |
| 7 | Canada | 1,127,887.78 kg | 13,870,610.361 USD |
| 8 | Italy | 786,628 kg | 13,556,372.568 USD |
| 9 | Australia | 558,863.719 kg | 13,026,151.33 USD |
| 10 | Spain | 1,339,044.3 kg | 10,822,329.256 USD |
Alaska Pollock Roe Import Trade Flow and Origin Country Summary
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Classification
Product TypeRaw Material
Product FormFrozen
Industry PositionPrimary Seafood Product
Raw Material
Commodity GroupMarine fish roe (whitefish roe)
Scientific NameGadus chalcogrammus
PerishabilityHigh
Growing Conditions
- Wild-caught in cold-temperate North Pacific marine ecosystems (not farmed): Bering Sea/Aleutian region and Russian Far East waters are key supply areas
- Roe availability is tied to winter/early-spring spawning biology and seasonal fishery operations
Main VarietiesWhole roe sacs (frozen raw roe), Salted roe product category (tarako-style), Seasoned/spiced roe product category (mentaiko-style)
Consumption Forms
- Salted pollock roe products (tarako-style category) for retail and foodservice
- Seasoned/spiced pollock roe products (mentaiko-style category) used in rice dishes, pasta, and prepared foods
- Prepared/fermented roe products in Korean cuisine categories
Grading Factors
- Roe sac size and weight
- Membrane integrity (tears/ruptures)
- Color uniformity and defect/blood spot incidence
- Odor/freshness indicators at intake
- Salt level and moisture targets for salted/seasoned categories (per contract spec)
Market
Alaska pollock roe is a globally traded whitefish roe product whose availability is tightly linked to winter/early-spring spawning-season Alaska pollock fisheries in the North Pacific. Supply is concentrated in the United States (Alaska/Bering Sea) and Russia (Russian Far East, including the Sea of Okhotsk and Bering Sea), while Japan and South Korea are key end markets for salted and seasoned pollock roe products. China is an important processing and re-export hub for a range of seafood items, including roe and roe-based preparations, depending on buyer specifications. Trade dynamics are shaped by quota-driven fishery management, cold-chain integrity, and geopolitical/market-access conditions affecting major North Pacific origins.
Major Producing Countries
- RussiaMajor Alaska pollock capture fishery in the Russian Far East; roe supply peaks around winter pollock seasons.
- United StatesAlaska/Bering Sea Alaska pollock fishery is a major source of pollock roe for export markets.
- JapanProduces and processes pollock roe products for domestic consumption, though large volumes are supplied via imports.
Major Exporting Countries
- RussiaSignificant exporter of Alaska pollock raw materials, including roe, from Far East fisheries to Asian markets.
- United StatesExports frozen pollock roe and related products, primarily to Asian markets.
- ChinaActs as a major seafood processing hub; exports processed seafood products that may include roe-based items depending on trade classifications and buyer specs.
Major Importing Countries
- JapanCore consumption market for salted/seasoned pollock roe products (e.g., tarako/mentaiko categories).
- South KoreaMajor consumption market for pollock roe products (e.g., myeongran-jeot and related preparations).
- ChinaImports seafood raw materials for processing and redistribution, including products in roe-related supply chains.
Supply Calendar
- United States (Alaska/Bering Sea):Jan, Feb, Mar, AprRoe availability concentrates around winter/early-spring pollock spawning and associated A-season fishing activity; export programs are built around this window.
- Russia (Sea of Okhotsk and Bering Sea, Russian Far East):Jan, Feb, Mar, AprWinter pollock fisheries drive seasonal roe supply; timing can vary by management measures and local conditions.
Specification
Major VarietiesFrozen raw Alaska pollock roe (whole roe sacs), Salted pollock roe (tarako-style category), Seasoned/spiced pollock roe (mentaiko-style category)
Physical Attributes
- Roe sac integrity (membrane intact, minimal rupture) is a key quality factor for premium trade
- Color uniformity and absence of blood spots are commonly used buyer-facing quality cues
- Egg size/texture expectations vary by end product and market
Compositional Metrics
- For salted/seasoned roe categories, buyer specifications commonly reference salt content and moisture targets, typically defined by contract/spec sheet rather than a single global standard
Grades
- Grading is frequently buyer- and market-specific (often tied to sac size, integrity, color, and defect thresholds) rather than a single universal international class system
Packaging
- Frozen bulk cartons (often liner-bagged) for industrial processing
- Vacuum packs or retail packs for consumer-ready formats, depending on destination market requirements
ProcessingRoe is sensitive to oxidation and quality loss from temperature abuse; rapid stabilization (freezing or salting) and strict cold-chain control are central to quality preservation
Supply Chain
Value Chain
- Seasonal capture during spawning period -> roe separation (onboard or shore-based) -> cleaning/sorting -> stabilization via freezing and/or salting -> export -> secondary processing into salted/seasoned products -> distribution to retail and foodservice
Demand Drivers
- Established culinary demand in Japan for salted and seasoned pollock roe product categories
- Established culinary demand in South Korea for prepared/fermented roe products
- Processor demand for consistent, contract-spec raw roe inputs aligned to seasonal procurement programs
Temperature
- Frozen logistics are standard for international trade; maintaining continuous frozen storage and transport conditions is critical to prevent drip loss and texture degradation on thawing
Shelf Life
- Shelf life is primarily determined by stabilization method (frozen vs. salted/seasoned), packaging, and temperature control; buyers typically rely on supplier specifications and destination regulatory requirements
Risks
Geopolitical And Sanctions HighGlobal supply of Alaska pollock roe is concentrated in the United States and Russia; disruptions affecting Russian-origin seafood trade (sanctions, payment/shipping constraints, port access, or buyer restrictions) can rapidly tighten availability and reroute flows into Japan, South Korea, and processing hubs, increasing price and procurement volatility during the seasonal roe window.Maintain multi-origin sourcing plans (US and non-Russian channels where feasible), lock seasonal contracts early, and strengthen documentation/traceability programs to preserve market access under changing trade rules.
Fisheries Management MediumRoe supply depends on quota-managed wild capture fisheries and is therefore exposed to TAC adjustments, in-season closures, and shifting management measures tied to stock status and bycatch constraints.Track management updates from relevant authorities, diversify product forms (raw frozen vs. salted/seasoned), and structure procurement with flexible volumes and contingency suppliers.
Cold Chain And Quality Loss MediumTemperature abuse during handling, storage, or transit can degrade roe texture and appearance, reduce processing yields, and increase claims/rejects in high-spec markets.Use validated frozen logistics, implement temperature monitoring through the chain, and align thaw/processing protocols to end-product requirements.
Food Safety And Compliance MediumPrepared pollock roe products may rely on salting/seasoning steps and must meet destination requirements for labeling, additives, hygiene, and hazard controls; compliance issues can trigger detentions or recalls in premium markets.Apply HACCP-based controls and verify destination-market regulatory and additive requirements (including Codex-aligned expectations where applicable).
Sustainability
- High supply concentration in North Pacific capture fisheries increases sensitivity to stock assessments, total allowable catch (TAC) changes, and seasonal fishery management measures
- Traceability expectations (including legality verification and chain-of-custody documentation) are material for market access and for buyers with eco-label or responsible sourcing commitments
- Ecosystem and bycatch management performance in large-scale North Pacific fisheries can influence buyer acceptance and procurement policies
FAQ
Which countries dominate global supply of Alaska pollock roe?Global supply is concentrated in North Pacific capture fisheries, with the United States (Alaska/Bering Sea) and Russia (Russian Far East, including the Sea of Okhotsk) as the key origin countries. This concentration is why market availability can shift quickly when quotas, seasonal operations, or trade conditions change.
Why is Alaska pollock roe supply strongly seasonal?Roe availability is closely tied to the winter/early-spring spawning period of Alaska pollock and the associated seasonal fishing operations that target pollock during that window. As a result, buyers often plan procurement and inventory around a relatively tight annual supply season.
What are common end uses for Alaska pollock roe in global markets?A large share of trade supports prepared food categories in Japan and South Korea, including salted and seasoned pollock roe products used in home cooking, prepared meals, and foodservice. Frozen raw roe also moves through industrial channels for further processing into destination-market formats.
Sources
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