Canned Atlantic Mackerel Suppliers, Trade & Prices — Market Overview 2026
Parent Product
Canned Mackerel
HS Code
160415
Last Updated
2026-09-01
Key takeaways for search and sourcing teams
- Canned Atlantic Mackerel market coverage spans 128 countries.
- 139 exporter companies and 180 importer companies are indexed in the global supply chain intelligence network for this product.
- 147 supplier- and manufacturer-linked transactions are summarized across the top 16 countries.
- Latest reference year in this page dataset is 2024.
- Page data last updated on 2026-09-01.
Global Supplier & Manufacturer Transactions, Export Activity, and Price Benchmarks for Canned Atlantic Mackerel
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Canned Atlantic Mackerel Country YoY Change in Supplier Transactions and Export Momentum
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Top YoY shifts for Canned Atlantic Mackerel: China (+190.5%), Spain (+41.5%), Latvia (-26.9%).
Canned Atlantic Mackerel Country-Level Supplier Transaction and Unit Price Summary
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In 2026-03, countries with visible Canned Atlantic Mackerel transaction unit prices: Ecuador (2.13 USD / kg).
| Country | YoY Change | Transaction Count | 2025-10 | 2025-11 | 2025-12 | 2026-01 | 2026-02 | 2026-03 | 2026-04 | 2026-05 | 2026-06 | 2026-07 | 2026-08 | 2026-09 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ecuador | +0.6% | 39 | 2.46 USD / kg (123,844.4 kg) | 2.00 USD / kg (244,756.799 kg) | 2.59 USD / kg (3,926.4 kg) | 2.30 USD / kg (29,205.6 kg) | 2.14 USD / kg (8,160 kg) | 2.13 USD / kg (13,260 kg) | ||||||
| Sweden | - | 4 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | 9.55 USD / kg (1,002.8 kg) | - (-) | ||||||
| Thailand | +7.3% | 59 | 2.29 USD / kg (21,574.88 kg) | 1.94 USD / kg (71,657.04 kg) | 1.94 USD / kg (80,333.039 kg) | 1.70 USD / kg (64,442.882 kg) | 1.92 USD / kg (64,175.36 kg) | - (-) | ||||||
| South Africa | +16.5% | 7 | 2.97 USD / kg (48 kg) | - (-) | 2.81 USD / kg (9.6 kg) | - (-) | 4.81 USD / kg (39.51 kg) | - (-) | ||||||
| Spain | +41.5% | 6 | 11.65 USD / kg (17.28 kg) | 17.19 USD / kg (221 kg) | 16.35 USD / kg (1,266.84 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | ||||||
| Poland | +17.4% | 4 | 7.04 USD / kg (1,690.65 kg) | - (-) | 7.30 USD / kg (25,359.75 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | ||||||
| Ukraine | +13.4% | 2 | - (-) | 8.23 USD / kg (100.8 kg) | 7.74 USD / kg (50.4 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | ||||||
| Italy | +21.9% | 2 | - (-) | - (-) | 13.92 USD / kg (118 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | ||||||
| Chile | -9.2% | 11 | - (-) | 2.25 USD / kg (15,606 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | ||||||
| Malaysia | - | 1 | - (-) | 3.77 USD / kg (19,850 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) |
Canned Atlantic Mackerel Global Supply Chain Coverage
319 companies
139 exporters and 180 importers are mapped for Canned Atlantic Mackerel.
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Canned Atlantic Mackerel Export Supplier & Manufacturer Intelligence, Trade Flows, and Price Signals
139 exporter companies are mapped in Tridge Supply Chain Intelligence for Canned Atlantic Mackerel. Exporters and importers can use company profiles and analytics to evaluate supplier coverage, trading activity, and route opportunities.
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Canned Atlantic Mackerel Top Exporters, Manufacturers, and Supplier Profiles
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(China)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-08-01
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: Trade
Exporting Countries: Sri Lanka
Supplying Products: Canned Mackerel, Canned Atlantic Mackerel
(China)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-08-01
Industries: Fishing AquacultureFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Farming / Production / Processing / PackingFood Manufacturing
Exporting Countries: Sri Lanka
Supplying Products: Canned Mackerel, Canned Atlantic Mackerel
(Spain)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-08-01
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Industries: Beverage ManufacturingFood ManufacturingFood PackagingFood Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / Wholesale
Exporting Countries: Ecuador
Supplying Products: Canned Mackerel, Canned Atlantic Mackerel
(Peru)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-08-01
Industries: Beverage ManufacturingBrokers And Trade AgenciesFood ManufacturingFood Packaging
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleTrade
Exporting Countries: Ecuador
Supplying Products: Canned Mackerel, Canned Atlantic Mackerel
(China)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-08-01
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Industries: Fishing AquacultureFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Food ManufacturingTrade
Exporting Countries: Sri Lanka
Supplying Products: Canned Mackerel, Canned Atlantic Mackerel
(China)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-08-01
Industries: Brokers And Trade AgenciesFood ManufacturingFood Packaging
Value Chain Roles: Trade
Exporting Countries: Sri Lanka
Supplying Products: Canned Mackerel, Canned Atlantic Mackerel
Canned Atlantic Mackerel Global Exporter Coverage
139 companies
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Top Exporting Countries for Canned Atlantic Mackerel (HS Code 160415) in 2024
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| Rank | Country | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Thailand | 18,124,938.732 kg | 72,161,893.46 USD |
| 2 | Portugal | 9,127,980.116 kg | 59,754,589.481 USD |
| 3 | Denmark | 6,787,745 kg | 46,387,223.177 USD |
| 4 | Poland | 6,686,179.086 kg | 44,694,091 USD |
| 5 | Latvia | 8,407,804.238 kg | 28,103,415.499 USD |
| 6 | Netherlands | 3,409,784.122 kg | 23,876,956.844 USD |
| 7 | Ecuador | 4,802,924.9 kg | 16,182,958.42 USD |
| 8 | Sweden | 2,456,671.27 kg | 14,605,345.834 USD |
| 9 | Slovenia | 1,133,273.959 kg | 9,099,296.769 USD |
| 10 | Philippines | 3,625,182.22 kg | 8,748,373 USD |
Canned Atlantic Mackerel Export Trade Flow and Partner Country Summary
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Canned Atlantic Mackerel Import Buyer Intelligence, Demand Signals, and Price Benchmarks
180 importer companies are mapped for Canned Atlantic Mackerel demand intelligence. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to prioritize buyers, distributors, and downstream demand partners by market.
Canned Atlantic Mackerel Top Buyers, Importers, and Demand Partners
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(United States)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-08-01
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: -
(Sri Lanka)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-08-01
Industries: Beverage ManufacturingFood ManufacturingFood Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: Maldives, United Kingdom, France, Australia
(Saint Lucia)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-08-01
Industries: Food WholesalersOthers
Value Chain Roles: -
(Laos)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-08-01
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Industries: Brokers And Trade AgenciesFishing AquacultureFood ManufacturingFood Packaging
Value Chain Roles: -
(Canada)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-08-01
Employee Size: 1 - 10 Employees
Industries: Food WholesalersOthers
Value Chain Roles: -
(Ecuador)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-08-01
Employee Size: 1 - 10 Employees
Industries: Fishing AquacultureFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Colombia
Global Importer Coverage
180 companies
Importer company count highlights the current depth of demand-side visibility for Canned Atlantic Mackerel.
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Top Import Demand Countries for Canned Atlantic Mackerel (HS Code 160415) in 2024
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| Rank | Country | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Japan | 26,955,175 kg | 151,277,264.444 USD |
| 2 | United States | 12,715,495 kg | 52,075,404 USD |
| 3 | United Kingdom | 6,780,206 kg | 43,947,378.821 USD |
| 4 | Italy | 4,544,538 kg | 42,832,469.364 USD |
| 5 | Netherlands | 5,353,841.714 kg | 35,306,713.744 USD |
| 6 | Spain | 5,523,316.34 kg | 28,776,134.173 USD |
| 7 | Thailand | 6,097,231.023 kg | 13,380,317.87 USD |
| 8 | Sweden | 2,202,218.17 kg | 12,488,127.104 USD |
| 9 | Belgium | 1,813,424.83 kg | 12,056,123.48 USD |
| 10 | Romania | 2,401,956.8 kg | 11,260,201.5 USD |
Canned Atlantic Mackerel Import Trade Flow and Origin Country Summary
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Classification
Product TypeProcessed Food
Product FormCanned (Shelf-stable)
Industry PositionValue-added Processed Seafood
Market
Canned Atlantic mackerel is a shelf-stable seafood product whose upstream raw-material availability is closely tied to Northeast Atlantic pelagic fisheries for Atlantic mackerel (Scomber scombrus). Global trade is shaped by the ability to source, freeze/chill, and process raw fish into commercially sterile retail packs, with private-label and mainstream value segments prominent in many markets. Market dynamics are sensitive to fisheries management outcomes (quota setting, access arrangements, and sustainability requirements) as well as food-safety controls for scombroid species before canning. Trade statistics for canned/preserved mackerel are typically captured under broader HS prepared/preserved fish headings, so species-specific trade quantification often requires careful interpretation alongside fisheries data.
Market GrowthMixedDemand tends to be resilient in value segments due to shelf-stable convenience, while category growth can be constrained by sustainability screens, input cost volatility, and competition from other canned pelagic fish.
Major Producing Countries
- SpainMajor canned seafood manufacturing hub; canning capacity supports mackerel products for EU and export markets.
- PortugalEstablished canned fish industry; produces canned mackerel lines for retail and private label.
- ChinaLarge seafood processing base; processes imported pelagic raw material into canned products for export/private-label programs.
- United KingdomImportant Northeast Atlantic harvesting and handling base; some processing and strong link to regional supply chains.
- NorwayKey Atlantic mackerel harvesting nation and exporter of pelagic raw material feeding global processing supply chains.
Major Exporting Countries
- SpainExports canned fish products broadly, including mackerel formats, supported by mature canning infrastructure.
- PortugalExports branded and private-label canned fish, including mackerel products, into EU and selected overseas markets.
- ChinaExports processed seafood and canned fish products; often serves as an OEM/private-label supplier.
Major Importing Countries
- GermanyLarge retail market for canned fish products; imports via EU intra-trade and global suppliers.
- FranceSignificant canned seafood consumption; imports a range of canned pelagic fish products.
- ItalyMajor canned fish market in Europe; imports multiple canned fish categories including mackerel products.
- United KingdomLarge importer and retailer of canned fish; sourcing influenced by sustainability and traceability requirements.
- United StatesImports shelf-stable canned seafood; sourcing decisions are sensitive to labeling, safety controls, and retailer specifications.
Specification
Major VarietiesAtlantic mackerel (Scomber scombrus) — species basis for this product
Physical Attributes
- Oily pelagic fish with darker muscle; canned presentations commonly include fillets, chunks, or skinless/boneless cuts depending on buyer specification
- Common pack media include oil, brine, and tomato-based sauces, which influence flavor profile and perceived quality
Compositional Metrics
- Fat content varies seasonally and by fishing area, influencing texture and sensory quality in canned packs
- Salt level and drained-weight expectations are frequent buyer specification dimensions for canned fish products
Grades
- Commercial sterility and container integrity (seam/closure) are core acceptance criteria for canned fish
- Buyer specifications commonly include cut uniformity, defect limits (bones/skin as specified), and sensory checks (odor/flavor)
Packaging
- Hermetically sealed metal cans (steel/tinplate or aluminum) with standard ends or easy-open ends
- Secondary packaging typically uses corrugated cases for ambient distribution; palletization is common for export logistics
ProcessingRetort thermal processing to achieve commercial sterility; thermal process validation is critical for safety and qualityHistamine prevention depends on strict time/temperature control before canning (raw material handling is the main risk window)Can seam integrity and post-retort cooling control are key to preventing contamination and quality defects
Supply Chain
Value Chain
- Fishing/landing (Northeast Atlantic) -> chilling/freezing -> transport to cannery -> thawing (if frozen) -> heading/gutting/filleting -> pre-cook (as required) -> filling with medium (oil/brine/sauce) -> seaming/closure -> retort sterilization -> cooling/drying -> coding/labeling -> case packing -> ambient warehousing -> distribution
Demand Drivers
- Convenience and shelf-stability for pantry stocking and quick meals
- Value proposition versus other animal proteins and some alternative canned seafood categories
- Perceived nutritional benefits associated with oily fish (buyer/consumer positioning often emphasizes omega-3 content)
Temperature
- Raw material quality and histamine control depend on rapid chilling and cold-chain discipline prior to processing
- Finished canned product is shelf-stable for ambient storage when container integrity is maintained; refrigerate after opening
Shelf Life
- Multi-year ambient shelf life is enabled by hermetic sealing and retort processing; best-before duration depends on formulation, container system, and manufacturer validation
Risks
Fisheries Management HighCanned Atlantic mackerel supply is ultimately constrained by Northeast Atlantic mackerel stock status and the effectiveness of coastal-state quota setting and control. Disputed access arrangements or quota decisions can create supply shocks, raise raw-material costs, and increase the risk of failing sustainability requirements used by major retailers and foodservice buyers.Maintain multi-origin sourcing options, use verified traceability and chain-of-custody documentation, and align procurement with authoritative fisheries science and buyer sustainability policies.
Climate MediumWarming oceans and shifting migratory patterns can change where and when Atlantic mackerel is available to fleets and processors, affecting supply timing, catch rates, and the reliability of historical sourcing corridors.Build flexibility into sourcing plans (ports, suppliers, and processing locations) and monitor fisheries-science updates on distribution and stock dynamics.
Food Safety MediumAs a scombroid species, mackerel has elevated histamine risk if time/temperature is mismanaged before canning; once formed, histamine is not eliminated by normal cooking. Process-control failures (seaming or thermal processing deviations) can also create serious safety and recall exposure.Apply HACCP controls focused on raw-material temperature control, receiving specifications, retort process validation, seam inspection, and finished-product verification.
Regulatory Compliance MediumSpecies identification, labeling, and catch/area traceability requirements can be complex because trade codes often aggregate prepared/preserved fish products; mislabeling or weak documentation can lead to detentions, delistings, or reputational damage.Use robust specifications (species/FAO area), conduct periodic authenticity checks, and maintain auditable documentation through the full chain of custody.
Logistics LowWhile finished canned product is relatively resilient compared with chilled seafood, disruptions in can/closure supply, port congestion, or inland transport can still impact service levels and inventory positions.Qualify alternate packaging suppliers, carry safety stock for critical components (ends/labels), and diversify freight lanes where feasible.
Sustainability
- Stock sustainability and fisheries governance outcomes for Northeast Atlantic mackerel directly affect raw-material availability and buyer acceptance in sustainability-screened markets
- Ecosystem impacts of pelagic fisheries (including interactions with other species) influence certification, NGO scrutiny, and retailer sourcing policies
- Packaging footprint and recyclability (metal cans and secondary packaging) are increasingly scrutinized in extended producer responsibility and packaging reduction initiatives
Labor & Social
- Labor conditions and worker welfare risks in fishing and seafood processing supply chains (including migrant and contracted labor) can trigger retailer due diligence actions and import compliance reviews
- Traceability expectations (species, fishing area, vessel/lot linkage, and chain-of-custody documentation) are increasingly tied to both social and environmental claims
FAQ
What is the single biggest global risk to canned Atlantic mackerel supply?The biggest risk is fisheries management outcomes for Northeast Atlantic mackerel, especially quota setting and control. If stock status worsens or quota/access arrangements become disputed, raw-material availability and buyer acceptance (including sustainability screens) can be disrupted.
Why can canned Atlantic mackerel be stored at room temperature?It is hermetically sealed in a can and heat processed in a retort to achieve commercial sterility. When container integrity is maintained, the product remains shelf-stable for ambient distribution and storage; it should be refrigerated after opening.
What food-safety hazard is especially important for mackerel before canning?Histamine formation is a key hazard if raw fish is exposed to temperature abuse before processing. That is why strict receiving controls and cold-chain discipline are emphasized in HACCP plans for scombroid fish products.
Sources
Canned Atlantic Mackerel Country Coverage for Suppliers, Manufacturers, Export Flows, and Prices
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All country market pages: Thailand, United States, France, Latvia, Netherlands, Norway, Ecuador, El Salvador, South Korea, Sri Lanka, Russia, Costa Rica, Jamaica, Romania, Sweden, Philippines, Belgium, Togo, Singapore, Slovenia, Germany, Malaysia, Indonesia, Bulgaria, Colombia, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, Canada, Fiji, Uzbekistan, Australia, Peru, Croatia, Saudi Arabia, Austria, Hong Kong, Moldova, Brazil, Ireland, New Zealand, Kazakhstan, South Africa, Chile, Lithuania, Gabon, Czechia, Slovakia, Armenia, Mongolia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Mauritius, Greece, Serbia, Bahamas, Switzerland, Egypt, Andorra, Albania, Argentina, Barbados, Burkina Faso, Bahrain, Benin, Bermuda, Brunei, Botswana, Belize, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ivory Coast, Cuba, Cyprus, Dominican Republic, Estonia, Ethiopia, Finland, Gambia, Guatemala, Honduras, Hungary, Israel, India, Iceland, Jordan, Kenya, Kyrgyzstan, Cambodia, Kuwait, Laos, Liberia, Lesotho, Luxembourg, Montenegro, Madagascar, Macedonia, Myanmar [Burma], Macao, Malta, Maldives, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Nigeria, Nepal, Oman, Panama, Paraguay, Qatar, Senegal, Swaziland, Tunisia, Tonga, Turkiye, Uganda, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Zambia, Zimbabwe
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