Aquafeed Suppliers, Trade & Prices — Market Overview 2026

Sub Product
Carp Feed, Catfish Feed, Grouper Feed, Ornamental Feed, +4
HS Code
230990
Last Updated
2026-10-08
Key takeaways for search and sourcing teams
  • Aquafeed market coverage spans 144 countries.
  • 1,877 exporter companies and 2,265 importer companies are indexed in the global supply chain intelligence network for this product.
  • 19,573 supplier- and manufacturer-linked transactions are summarized across the top 20 countries.
  • Latest reference year in this page dataset is 2026.
  • Page data last updated on 2026-10-08.

Global Supplier & Manufacturer Transactions, Export Activity, and Price Benchmarks for Aquafeed

Analyze 19,573 supplier-linked transactions across the top 20 countries, with monthly unit-price benchmarks to track export competitiveness and sourcing risk for Aquafeed.

Aquafeed Country YoY Change in Supplier Transactions and Export Momentum

Compare positive and negative YoY shifts in Aquafeed to identify accelerating supplier markets and weakening export corridors.
Top YoY shifts for Aquafeed: Poland (+219.5%), Thailand (+129.7%), Costa Rica (+109.4%).

Aquafeed Country-Level Supplier Transaction and Unit Price Summary

As of 2025-11, benchmark Aquafeed country transaction counts with monthly unit price and volume to prioritize supplier and export markets.
In 2026-04, countries with visible Aquafeed transaction unit prices: United States (17.83 USD / kg), Thailand (12.41 USD / kg), Spain (12.22 USD / kg), Belgium (7.01 USD / kg), China (5.60 USD / kg), 10 more countries.
CountryYoY ChangeTransaction Count2025-112025-122026-012026-022026-032026-042026-052026-062026-072026-082026-092026-10
Vietnam+27.3%5,9180.91 USD / kg (19,252,959.4 kg)0.90 USD / kg (21,186,115.54 kg)0.95 USD / kg (27,505,257 kg)0.85 USD / kg (4,440,154 kg)1.39 USD / kg (-)0.91 USD / kg (5,418,418 kg)
Indonesia+22.1%1471.11 USD / kg (65,070 kg)1.54 USD / kg (46,132 kg)- (-)1.47 USD / kg (60,095 kg)- (-)1.49 USD / kg (-)
India+4.3%2,0230.83 USD / kg (6,149,252.29 kg)0.67 USD / kg (5,689,700.149 kg)0.95 USD / kg (2,119,277.484 kg)0.75 USD / kg (2,652,237.68 kg)0.78 USD / kg (2,410,237.68 kg)1.01 USD / kg (4,278,950.76 kg)
China+64.9%5102.26 USD / kg (2,106,278.06 kg)1.93 USD / kg (4,264,675.87 kg)2.67 USD / kg (2,004,418.6 kg)3.43 USD / kg (1,086,996.2 kg)7.94 USD / kg (88,075 kg)5.60 USD / kg (575,491.9 kg)
Thailand+129.7%4672.33 USD / kg (574,488 kg)1.65 USD / kg (749,413.36 kg)3.37 USD / kg (175,890.88 kg)2.76 USD / kg (166,999 kg)4.33 USD / kg (-)12.41 USD / kg (122,024.4 kg)
United States+74.7%32414.54 USD / kg (201,526.384 kg)3.63 USD / kg (936,498.21 kg)8.62 USD / kg (23,927.43 kg)5.78 USD / kg (49,100.82 kg)9.93 USD / kg (26,866.58 kg)17.83 USD / kg (181,570 kg)
Germany-6.6%1766.60 USD / kg (298,230 kg)8.25 USD / kg (215,627 kg)8.23 USD / kg (171,083.156 kg)16.60 USD / kg (113,774.86 kg)4.30 USD / kg (9,129 kg)5.43 USD / kg (5,346.25 kg)
Poland+219.5%1705.81 USD / kg (296,500 kg)7.23 USD / kg (312,070.78 kg)- (-)5.86 USD / kg (186,500 kg)- (-)- (-)
Belgium+1.9%1014.70 USD / kg (57,207 kg)10.77 USD / kg (26,325 kg)15.71 USD / kg (10,300 kg)5.23 USD / kg (16,392 kg)- (-)7.01 USD / kg (22,162.38 kg)
Spain+18.2%1014.74 USD / kg (15,358 kg)4.13 USD / kg (20,695.92 kg)5.18 USD / kg (39,633.66 kg)1.97 USD / kg (15,640 kg)2.40 USD / kg (3,560 kg)12.22 USD / kg (43,570 kg)
Aquafeed Global Supply Chain Coverage
4,142 companies
1,877 exporters and 2,265 importers are mapped for Aquafeed.
Exporters and importers can use Tridge Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to identify counterparties for Aquafeed, benchmark reach, and prioritize outreach by market.

Aquafeed Export Supplier & Manufacturer Intelligence, Trade Flows, and Price Signals

1,877 exporter companies are mapped in Tridge Supply Chain Intelligence for Aquafeed. Exporters and importers can use company profiles and analytics to evaluate supplier coverage, trading activity, and route opportunities.

Aquafeed Verified Export Suppliers, Manufacturers, and Premium Partners

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Aquafeed Top Exporters, Manufacturers, and Supplier Profiles

Review leading exporter profiles while benchmarking against 1,877 total exporter companies in the Aquafeed supply chain intelligence network. Exporters and importers can unlock company profiles and analytics to qualify partners faster.
(Vietnam)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-06-24
Recently Export Partner Companies: 17
Industries: Animal Production, Crop Production, Food Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / Wholesale, Farming / Production / Processing / Packing, Food Manufacturing, Trade
Exporting Countries: Indonesia, Hong Kong, Saudi Arabia, Sri Lanka, Vietnam, Thailand, Taiwan, Philippines, Malaysia, India
Supplying Products: Aquafeed, Wheat Flour, Probiotics +5
(Peru)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-07-31
Recently Export Partner Companies: 8
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD Over 1B
Industries: Animal Production, Fishing Aquaculture, Food Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / Wholesale, Farming / Production / Processing / Packing, Food Manufacturing
Exporting Countries: Vietnam, Mexico, Colombia, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Nicaragua, Honduras, Panama, Ecuador
Supplying Products: Aquafeed, Fish Meal, Dried Common Shrimp and Prawn +5
(Vietnam)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-02-04
Recently Export Partner Companies: 16
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD Over 1B
Industries: Animal Production, Fishing Aquaculture, Food Manufacturing, Others
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / Wholesale, Farming / Production / Processing / Packing, Food Manufacturing, Trade
Exporting Countries: Singapore, Brunei, Tanzania, Laos, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Philippines, Vietnam, Malaysia, India
Supplying Products: Aquafeed, Poultry Feed, Fish Meal +5
(Thailand)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-08-30
Recently Export Partner Companies: 5
Industries: Animal Production, Food Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Farming / Production / Processing / Packing, Food Manufacturing
Exporting Countries: Sri Lanka, Indonesia, Philippines, Vietnam, India
Supplying Products: Aquafeed, Probiotics, Frozen Common Shrimp and Prawn +1
(United States)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-08-23
Recently Export Partner Companies: 4
Sales Revenue: USD 5M - 10M
Industries: Fishing Aquaculture, Food Manufacturing, Food Packaging
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / Wholesale, Farming / Production / Processing / Packing
Exporting Countries: Panama, Vietnam, Ecuador, India
Supplying Products: Aquafeed, Dried Coldwater Shrimp and Prawn, Spirulina Extract +4
(Ecuador)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-07-31
Recently Export Partner Companies: 13
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD Over 1B
Industries: Animal Production, Beverage Manufacturing, Food Manufacturing, Food Packaging, Others
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / Wholesale, Farming / Production / Processing / Packing, Food Manufacturing, Trade
Exporting Countries: Guyana, Jamaica, Guatemala, Costa Rica, Nicaragua, Dominican Republic, United States, Honduras, Panama, Peru
Supplying Products: Aquafeed, Cattle Feed, Lecithin +5
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Aquafeed Global Exporter Coverage
1,877 companies
Exporter company count is a key signal for Aquafeed supply depth and sourcing optionality.
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Top Exporting Countries for Aquafeed (HS Code 230990) in 2024

For Aquafeed in 2024, compare export volume and value across the top 10 supplier countries to map core supply structure.
RankCountryVolumeValue
1Netherlands3,262,613,949.624 kg2,757,753,834.438 USD
2Germany2,279,631,830.611 kg1,872,221,242.556 USD
3United States1,041,759,021.724 kg1,679,717,405 USD
4Belgium1,413,622,025.483 kg1,425,451,513.666 USD
5United Kingdom559,396,618 kg907,477,431.985 USD
6Spain490,676,689.305 kg627,319,726.117 USD
7Italy408,843,767 kg586,229,184.146 USD
8Brazil306,133,114.022 kg387,027,304 USD
9Poland304,532,471 kg375,856,365 USD
10Canada202,625,075 kg355,980,468.336 USD

Aquafeed Export Trade Flow and Partner Country Summary

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Aquafeed Import Buyer Intelligence, Demand Signals, and Price Benchmarks

2,265 importer companies are mapped for Aquafeed demand intelligence. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to prioritize buyers, distributors, and downstream demand partners by market.

Aquafeed Top Buyers, Importers, and Demand Partners

Review leading buyer profiles and compare them against 2,265 total importer companies tracked for Aquafeed. Exporters and importers can use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to evaluate buyer quality and demand concentration.
(Ecuador)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-07-31
Recently Import Partner Companies: 2
Employee Size: 101 - 500 Employees
Industries: Animal Production, Food Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Peru
(India)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-08-30
Recently Import Partner Companies: 3
Industries: Animal Production, Others
Value Chain Roles: -
(India)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-06-24
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Animal Production, Others
Value Chain Roles: -
(India)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-08-27
Recently Import Partner Companies: 2
Industries: Fishing Aquaculture, Food Manufacturing, Food Packaging
Value Chain Roles: -
(India)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-07-27
Recently Import Partner Companies: 2
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 10M - 50M
Industries: Food Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: China, United Arab Emirates, Sri Lanka
(India)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-09-08
Recently Import Partner Companies: 2
Industries: Fishing Aquaculture, Food Manufacturing, Others
Value Chain Roles: -
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Global Importer Coverage
2,265 companies
Importer company count highlights the current depth of demand-side visibility for Aquafeed.
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Top Import Demand Countries for Aquafeed (HS Code 230990) in 2024

For Aquafeed in 2024, compare import volume and value across the top 10 demand countries to identify priority markets.
RankCountryVolumeValue
1United States560,358,593.444 kg1,022,549,857 USD
2Netherlands1,372,925,531.997 kg955,526,670.448 USD
3Belgium1,212,869,966.332 kg776,410,755.999 USD
4Norway519,699,092 kg709,219,288.87 USD
5Germany667,977,243.734 kg682,365,471.666 USD
6Italy348,382,367 kg487,060,223.003 USD
7Poland400,967,447.355 kg479,700,343 USD
8Japan170,519,960.914 kg462,723,666.417 USD
9Thailand326,865,275.188 kg455,521,709.22 USD
10Spain348,103,977.53 kg446,411,300.337 USD

Aquafeed Import Trade Flow and Origin Country Summary

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Global Wholesale Supplier Price Trends by Country for Aquafeed

Aquafeed Monthly Wholesale Supplier Price Summary by Country

Monthly Aquafeed wholesale unit-price benchmarks by country for export and sourcing decisions.
In 2026-04, countries with visible Aquafeed wholesale unit prices: South Korea (0.94 USD / kg).
Country2025-112025-122026-012026-022026-032026-042026-052026-062026-072026-082026-092026-10
South Korea-0.69 USD / kg0.89 USD / kg-0.94 USD / kg0.94 USD / kg

Aquafeed Wholesale Price Competitiveness by Major Exporting Countries

Compare Aquafeed wholesale price ranges and YoY changes across the top 1 exporting countries to benchmark supplier price competitiveness.
RankCountryAverageLowerUpperYoY
1South Korea0.83 USD / kg0.50 USD / kg1.06 USD / kg+49.5%

Latest Aquafeed Wholesale Export Price Updates

Use the latest 2 Aquafeed wholesale updates to validate current export price points and origin-level supplier changes.
DateEntry NameUnit Price (USD) 
2026-04-01(냉)**** * *** *** *** *** *****18.84 USD / kg
2026-01-01(선)**** * *** *** *** *** *****18.01 USD / kg
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Classification

Product TypeIndustrial Product
Product FormCompound feed (pelleted/extruded)
Industry PositionManufactured Input for Aquaculture

Market

Aquafeed is a strategically important manufactured input for farmed fish and shrimp, with demand closely tied to the scale and intensification of global aquaculture. Production is concentrated near major aquaculture hubs—particularly China, Southeast Asia, and the North Atlantic salmon regions—because feed is bulky, time-sensitive for farm operations, and quality-critical. Global market dynamics are heavily influenced by the availability and pricing of key raw materials (notably fishmeal/fish oil and plant proteins) and by rapid innovation in alternative ingredients. Sustainability standards and buyer requirements increasingly shape formulations, traceability expectations, and the competitive positioning of large integrated feed producers.
Market GrowthGrowing (long-term)Long-term expansion alongside aquaculture output growth, with formulation shifts toward alternative proteins/oils and higher-performance feeds in intensive systems
Major Producing Countries
  • ChinaLargest aquaculture producer globally; major compound aquafeed manufacturing base for carp/tilapia and marine species.
  • VietnamMajor shrimp and pangasius hub; substantial shrimp and fish feed manufacturing oriented to domestic farming regions.
  • NorwayHigh-performance salmonid feed manufacturing cluster serving salmon farming; strong R&D and specialty ingredient use.
  • ChileLarge salmon farming hub; significant local salmon feed production supporting year-round operations.
  • ThailandEstablished aquaculture and feed industry, especially for shrimp and marine finfish.
  • IndonesiaLarge aquaculture producer; expanding compound feed capacity for shrimp and finfish.
  • IndiaMajor shrimp farming and export platform; strong growth in shrimp feed manufacturing.
  • EcuadorLeading shrimp export hub; increasing demand for industrial shrimp feed and associated manufacturing capacity.

Specification

Major VarietiesSalmonid feed (e.g., Atlantic salmon, trout), Shrimp feed (e.g., Penaeus vannamei), Tilapia feed, Carp feed, Marine finfish feed (e.g., seabass/seabream)
Physical Attributes
  • Pellet size and hardness tailored to life stage (starter, grower, finisher)
  • Floating, slow-sinking, or sinking behavior depending on species and farming system
  • High water stability for shrimp feed to reduce nutrient leaching before consumption
  • Oil-coated extruded pellets commonly used in high-energy salmonid diets
Compositional Metrics
  • Crude protein and digestible amino acid profile (e.g., lysine, methionine) aligned to species needs
  • Crude fat/lipid level and fatty acid profile (including long-chain omega-3 requirements for some species)
  • Moisture content and water activity targets for storage stability
  • Ash/mineral balance including available phosphorus; attention to trace minerals and vitamin premixes
  • Contaminant specifications for marine ingredients (e.g., dioxins/PCBs) and mycotoxin monitoring for plant ingredients
Grades
  • Life-stage formulations (larval/nursery, starter, grower, finisher)
  • Functional feeds (e.g., health-support or stress-period feeds) where permitted by local regulations and buyer standards
Packaging
  • Bulk delivery to farms in some regions (pneumatic or bulk systems) for high-throughput operations
  • Woven polypropylene or paper/laminated bags (often 20–25 kg) with lot/batch traceability
  • Big bags/IBC formats for industrial buyers where handling infrastructure exists
ProcessingExtrusion or pelleting with drying and post-extrusion vacuum/oil coating used to achieve density, durability, and nutrient delivery targetsAntioxidant strategies and packaging choices are used to manage lipid oxidation risk, especially in high-oil formulations

Supply Chain

Value Chain
  • Ingredient procurement (marine ingredients, plant proteins, oils, binders, premixes) -> grinding/milling -> batching and mixing -> extrusion or pelleting -> drying and cooling -> post-processing (oil/vacuum coating) -> screening and QC -> packaging/bulk loading -> distribution to farms
Demand Drivers
  • Expansion and intensification of aquaculture (higher stocking densities and reliance on compound feed)
  • Growth in farmed salmon and shrimp value chains that require high-performance formulated diets
  • Retailer/brand sustainability commitments driving traceable marine ingredients and alternative proteins/oils
  • Biosecurity and performance focus encouraging functional nutrition and tighter feed quality control
Temperature
  • Store and transport in cool, dry conditions to limit mold growth, caking, and nutrient degradation
  • Heat and humidity accelerate fat oxidation and vitamin loss; protect bags from direct sun and condensation during shipping
Shelf Life
  • Shelf life is strongly influenced by fat level, antioxidant strategy, packaging integrity, and storage temperature/humidity; buyers typically follow manufacturer best-before guidance and strict FIFO inventory control

Risks

Ingredient Supply And Price Volatility HighAquafeed cost and availability can be severely disrupted by shocks to key inputs—especially fishmeal and fish oil—where supply is sensitive to fisheries management decisions and climate variability (notably El Niño impacts on major reduction fisheries such as Peruvian anchoveta). These disruptions can rapidly raise feed prices, force reformulation, and pressure farm margins in salmon and shrimp sectors that depend on stable high-performance diets.Diversify approved ingredient baskets (alternative proteins/oils), secure certified and traceable marine-ingredient supply, and use formulation flexibility with clear performance guardrails and customer communication protocols.
Sustainability And Reputational Risk MediumAquafeed is exposed to sustainability controversies on both marine and terrestrial inputs: criticism of forage-fish use for fishmeal/fish oil and deforestation-linked risk in some soy supply chains. Buyers and certification schemes can tighten requirements quickly, affecting market access and forcing rapid procurement changes.Adopt robust sourcing policies (e.g., certified marine ingredients, deforestation-free soy commitments), publish traceability metrics, and align with recognized aquaculture/feed assurance standards.
Food Safety And Contaminants MediumMarine ingredients can carry persistent organic pollutants (e.g., dioxins/PCBs) and plant ingredients can carry mycotoxins; both can affect animal health and, in some cases, downstream product compliance expectations. Regulatory limits and buyer specifications vary across markets, raising compliance complexity for global producers.Maintain supplier qualification, routine screening plans (marine contaminants and mycotoxins), validated detox/mitigation options where applicable, and strong batch-level traceability and recall readiness.
Aquaculture Disease Demand Shock MediumMajor disease outbreaks in aquaculture (e.g., shrimp EMS/AHPND or salmon disease events) can reduce stocking, disrupt production cycles, and materially lower short-term feed demand in affected regions, creating volatility for feed mills and upstream ingredient planning.Balance customer and species exposure across regions, build flexible production scheduling, and support farm biosecurity and health-management programs to stabilize demand.
Trade And Regulatory Fragmentation LowWhile aquafeed is often produced domestically, cross-border trade in premixes, additives, and some finished feed faces evolving import rules, documentation requirements, and occasional restrictions tied to animal health or contaminants. This can delay supply of critical micro-ingredients and disrupt formulation continuity.Qualify multi-origin premix/additive suppliers, maintain regulatory documentation libraries, and hold safety stocks for critical micro-ingredients with long lead times.
Sustainability
  • Marine resource dependency for fishmeal/fish oil and scrutiny of reduction fisheries management and traceability
  • Land-use change and deforestation exposure through some plant-protein supply chains (notably soy) depending on origin and sourcing policy
  • Greenhouse gas footprint of feed ingredients and processing, increasingly assessed under seafood sustainability programs
  • Nutrient discharge implications: feed formulation and digestibility affect nitrogen/phosphorus outputs at farm level
Labor & Social
  • Human rights and labor risks in some wild-capture fisheries supply chains linked to marine-ingredient sourcing; increasing expectations for verified traceability and ethical recruitment
  • Smallholder inclusion and contracting dynamics in rapidly growing aquaculture regions, where feed credit and tied-input arrangements can create uneven bargaining power

FAQ

What are the main raw materials used to manufacture aquafeed globally?Aquafeed is typically made from a mix of marine ingredients (fishmeal and fish oil), plant proteins and carbohydrates (such as soy-derived proteins, wheat-based binders, and other oilseed meals), and micro-ingredients (vitamins, minerals, and amino acids). The exact mix varies by species segment (salmon, shrimp, tilapia/carp) and by performance and sustainability requirements.
Why are aquafeed prices often volatile?Aquafeed costs are heavily driven by a few key inputs—especially fishmeal and fish oil—whose availability and pricing can shift quickly due to fisheries management decisions and climate variability, including El Niño effects on major reduction fisheries. When these inputs tighten, feed manufacturers may need to reformulate and farms can see rapid feed-cost increases.
Where is aquafeed manufacturing most concentrated?Aquafeed manufacturing tends to concentrate near major aquaculture production hubs because feed is bulky and quality-critical for farm operations. Large production bases are associated with China and Southeast Asia for carp/tilapia and shrimp, and with Norway and Chile for salmonid feed.

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