HS Code
150410
Last Updated
2026-05-09
Key takeaways for search and sourcing teams
- Cod Liver market coverage spans 118 countries.
- 123 exporter companies and 134 importer companies are indexed in the global supply chain intelligence network for this product.
- 113 supplier-linked transactions are summarized across the top 16 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 2026-05-09.
Global Supplier Transactions, Export Activity, and Price Benchmarks for Cod Liver
Analyze 113 supplier-linked transactions across the top 16 countries, with monthly unit-price benchmarks to track export competitiveness and sourcing risk for Cod Liver.
Cod Liver Country YoY Change in Supplier Transactions and Export Momentum
Compare positive and negative YoY shifts in Cod Liver to identify accelerating supplier markets and weakening export corridors.
Top YoY shifts for Cod Liver: Canada (+615.5%), Latvia (+307.2%), Russia (+83.1%).
Cod Liver Country-Level Supplier Transaction and Unit Price Summary
As of 2025-06, benchmark Cod Liver country transaction counts with monthly unit price and volume to prioritize supplier and export markets.
In 2025-11, countries with visible Cod Liver transaction unit prices: Guatemala (19.82 USD / kg), United States (19.63 USD / kg), Russia (13.71 USD / kg), Germany (12.43 USD / kg), Iceland (10.82 USD / kg), 1 more countries.
| Country | YoY Change | Transaction Count | 2025-06 | 2025-07 | 2025-08 | 2025-09 | 2025-10 | 2025-11 | 2025-12 | 2026-01 | 2026-02 | 2026-03 | 2026-04 | 2026-05 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | +5.9% | 20 | - (-) | 12.51 USD / kg (28,161.96 kg) | - (-) | 10.43 USD / kg (18,610 kg) | 11.02 USD / kg (33,966.32 kg) | 10.82 USD / kg (83,080 kg) | ||||||
| Lithuania | - | 6 | - (-) | 10.64 USD / kg (820.1 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | ||||||
| Germany | -37.0% | 6 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | 12.43 USD / kg (55,315 kg) | ||||||
| Guatemala | - | 6 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | 19.10 USD / kg (1,116 kg) | - (-) | 19.82 USD / kg (393 kg) | ||||||
| United States | -41.9% | 49 | 15.98 USD / kg (5,817 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | 6.17 USD / kg (10,775 kg) | 19.63 USD / kg (16,459.99 kg) | ||||||
| Japan | - | 5 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | 102.75 USD / kg (-) | - (-) | - (-) | ||||||
| Norway | -2.5% | 4 | - (-) | - (-) | 11.75 USD / kg (15,200 kg) | 7.84 USD / kg (49,920 kg) | 7.84 USD / kg (16,640 kg) | - (-) | ||||||
| Latvia | +307.2% | 4 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | 5.98 USD / kg (14,050 kg) | ||||||
| Denmark | -43.8% | 2 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | 14.95 USD / kg (24,000 kg) | - (-) | ||||||
| Netherlands | - | 1 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) |
Cod Liver Global Supply Chain Coverage
257 companies
123 exporters and 134 importers are mapped for Cod Liver.
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Cod Liver Export Supplier Intelligence, Trade Flows, and Price Signals
123 exporter companies are mapped in Tridge Supply Chain Intelligence for Cod Liver. Exporters and importers can use company profiles and analytics to evaluate supplier coverage, trading activity, and route opportunities.
Cod Liver Top Exporters and Supplier Profiles
Review leading exporter profiles while benchmarking against 123 total exporter companies in the Cod Liver supply chain intelligence network. Exporters and importers can unlock company profiles and analytics to qualify partners faster.
(Iceland)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-04-07
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 101 - 500 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 10M - 50M
Industries: Food WholesalersFood ManufacturingFishing Aquaculture
Value Chain Roles: Farming / Production / Processing / PackingDistribution / WholesaleTrade
(United Kingdom)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-04-07
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 1 - 10 Employees
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / Wholesale
(Chile)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-04-07
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD Over 1B
Industries: Food ManufacturingAnimal ProductionFishing Aquaculture
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFarming / Production / Processing / PackingFood Manufacturing
(Norway)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-04-07
Employee Size: 1 - 10 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 1M - 5M
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: Logistics
Exporting Countries: Russia
Supplying Products: Cod Liver, Fresh Halibut, Fresh Redfish +2
(Iceland)
Latest Export Transaction: 2025-10-07
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: Trade
(Russia)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-04-07
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 1 - 10 Employees
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: Logistics
Cod Liver Global Exporter Coverage
123 companies
Exporter company count is a key signal for Cod Liver supply depth and sourcing optionality.
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Top Exporting Countries for Cod Liver (HS Code 150410) in 2024
For Cod Liver in 2024, compare export volume and value across the top 10 supplier countries to map core supply structure.
| Rank | Country | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Iceland | 5,887,355.213 kg | 39,612,934.981 USD |
| 2 | Norway | 2,347,583 kg | 36,017,511.828 USD |
| 3 | United States | 679,023 kg | 16,186,895 USD |
| 4 | United Kingdom | 264,549 kg | 3,795,293.532 USD |
| 5 | Netherlands | 134,040.578 kg | 3,081,883.531 USD |
| 6 | Denmark | 213,061 kg | 1,747,331.114 USD |
| 7 | Germany | 118,778.193 kg | 1,723,694.13 USD |
| 8 | Czechia | 52,847 kg | 1,345,176 USD |
| 9 | Spain | 188,174.97 kg | 1,294,173.356 USD |
| 10 | Portugal | 317,900 kg | 1,188,203.715 USD |
Cod Liver Export Trade Flow and Partner Country Summary
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Cod Liver Import Buyer Intelligence, Demand Signals, and Price Benchmarks
134 importer companies are mapped for Cod Liver demand intelligence. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to prioritize buyers, distributors, and downstream demand partners by market.
Cod Liver Top Buyers, Importers, and Demand Partners
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(Armenia)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-04-07
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: -
(Russia)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-04-07
Employee Size: 51 - 100 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 50M - 100M
Industries: Food Services And Drinking PlacesFood WholesalersFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: -
(Russia)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-04-07
Employee Size: 51 - 100 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 10M - 50M
Industries: Fishing AquacultureFood ManufacturingFood Packaging
Value Chain Roles: Netherlands, Denmark
(Anguilla)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-01-29
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: -
(Ghana)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-04-07
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: -
(India)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-04-07
Employee Size: 101 - 500 Employees
Industries: Food PackagingOthersFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: -
Global Importer Coverage
134 companies
Importer company count highlights the current depth of demand-side visibility for Cod Liver.
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Top Import Demand Countries for Cod Liver (HS Code 150410) in 2024
For Cod Liver in 2024, compare import volume and value across the top 10 demand countries to identify priority markets.
| Rank | Country | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United States | 1,531,308 kg | 17,993,170 USD |
| 2 | United Kingdom | 828,954 kg | 10,442,199.309 USD |
| 3 | Japan | 833,442 kg | 5,882,821.692 USD |
| 4 | Lithuania | 278,410.22 kg | 5,618,515 USD |
| 5 | Poland | 273,530 kg | 4,709,043 USD |
| 6 | Portugal | 1,059,046 kg | 4,155,121.124 USD |
| 7 | Netherlands | 347,914.715 kg | 2,739,543.91 USD |
| 8 | Canada | 163,285.596 kg | 2,539,499.876 USD |
| 9 | Germany | 197,418.866 kg | 2,321,663.874 USD |
| 10 | Czechia | 221,782.478 kg | 2,006,103 USD |
Cod Liver Import Trade Flow and Origin Country Summary
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Global Wholesale Supplier Price Trends by Country for Cod Liver
Cod Liver Monthly Wholesale Supplier Price Summary by Country
Monthly Cod Liver wholesale unit-price benchmarks by country for export and sourcing decisions.
In 2025-11, countries with visible Cod Liver wholesale unit prices: Ukraine (2.04 USD / kg), Denmark (0.45 USD / kg).
Cod Liver Wholesale Price Competitiveness by Major Exporting Countries
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Latest Cod Liver Wholesale Export Price Updates
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Classification
Product TypeRaw Material
Product FormFrozen
Industry PositionPrimary Fishery Product (Edible Offal/Byproduct)
Raw Material
Commodity GroupWild-caught marine fish offal (cod liver)
Scientific NameGadus morhua (Atlantic cod); Gadus macrocephalus (Pacific cod)
PerishabilityHigh
Growing Conditions
- Wild-caught in cold-temperate marine waters (North Atlantic and North Pacific); supply depends on stock abundance and fisheries management
- Availability is tied to landing and primary processing capacity because cod liver is typically recovered during gutting/processing
Main VarietiesAtlantic cod liver, Pacific cod liver
Consumption Forms
- Edible cod liver (often downstream processed, including canning)
- Raw material for cod liver oil / fish oil processing
- Ingredient input for seafood spreads/pastes where permitted by buyer specs
Grading Factors
- Freshness at recovery (time-to-chill, odor, visual integrity)
- Temperature history and cold-chain continuity
- Absence of obvious physical damage and excessive blood/clots
- Microbiological hygiene controls during recovery/handling
- Compliance test results for regulated contaminants (destination-market requirements)
Market
Cod liver is an edible fish organ traded as a chilled/frozen raw material and as a processing input for canned cod liver and cod liver oil/fish oil products. Global supply is structurally tied to wild-capture cod fisheries in cold-temperate North Atlantic and North Pacific waters, so availability and pricing tend to move with cod catch volumes, quotas, and landing patterns. Trade is quality- and compliance-sensitive because livers are high-fat tissues that can accumulate regulated contaminants, making testing and traceability central to cross-border transactions. Downstream demand is supported by food markets for canned products and by nutraceutical/food industries that use refined fish oils.
Major Producing Countries
- RussiaMajor wild-caught cod fishing nation; cod liver availability is linked to cod landings and processing recovery.
- NorwayMajor cod fishing and processing country; cod liver is recovered as a byproduct and used for food and oil manufacturing.
- IcelandNotable North Atlantic cod fishery and processing base; cod liver is used for edible products and oil-related processing.
- United StatesPacific cod fisheries contribute to cod liver availability; supply is influenced by fishery management measures and seasonal landings.
- CanadaAtlantic and Pacific cod-related harvesting and processing can contribute to cod liver supply depending on stock status and regulations.
Major Exporting Countries
Specification
Major VarietiesAtlantic cod liver (Gadus morhua), Pacific cod liver (Gadus macrocephalus)
Physical Attributes
- High-fat organ tissue; rapid quality loss if temperature control is interrupted
- Appearance and texture (color, firmness, integrity) are key buyer acceptance cues for edible-grade lots
Compositional Metrics
- High lipid content and fat-soluble nutrients; composition varies by species, feeding conditions, and season
- Oxidation markers (e.g., rancidity/odor development) are practical quality constraints for edible and oil-directed use
Grades
- Edible-grade (human consumption) vs. processing-grade (oil extraction) segregation based on freshness, integrity, and test results
Packaging
- Frozen bulk cartons/liners for industrial processing (oil extraction or canning input)
- Chilled short-shelf-life packs for rapid processing near landing/processing hubs
ProcessingTypically directed to canning (heat processing) or oil rendering/extraction; oxygen and heat exposure management is important to limit oxidationFor oil-directed channels, downstream refining steps may be used to meet food contaminant and quality specifications
Supply Chain
Value Chain
- Wild catch/landing -> liver recovery during primary processing -> rapid chilling/freezing -> cold storage -> export logistics -> destination processing (canning and/or oil extraction/refining) -> distribution
Demand Drivers
- Canned seafood consumption in selected markets
- Industrial demand for fish oils used in food and supplement-related value chains
Temperature
- Rapid chilling and continuous cold-chain management are critical to control spoilage and oxidation in high-fat organ tissue
- Frozen storage/shipping is commonly used to extend usability for industrial processing and reduce microbiological risk
Atmosphere Control
- Oxygen exposure control (e.g., tight packaging, minimized headspace) is often emphasized to limit oxidative quality loss during storage and transport
Shelf Life
- Chilled shelf life is short and highly dependent on hygiene and temperature continuity; freezing extends the processing window but does not eliminate oxidation risk if mishandled
Risks
Food Safety HighCod liver is a high-fat organ that can accumulate regulated contaminants (notably dioxins/dioxin-like PCBs and certain heavy metals), creating a high risk of border rejections, processing constraints, or market access loss when lots exceed importing-market maximum levels. This risk is amplified because cod liver and cod liver oil channels often serve food and supplement-adjacent applications where compliance scrutiny is high.Implement lot-by-lot contaminant monitoring plans aligned to destination-market limits, qualify vessels/areas with lower contaminant risk, maintain robust traceability to catch area, and use accredited laboratory testing with clear release criteria.
Resource Sustainability MediumSupply is directly dependent on wild cod catches and fishery management decisions (TAC/quota changes, seasonal closures, and stock fluctuations), so availability can tighten quickly during low-catch years or regulatory reductions.Diversify origin coverage where feasible, maintain contingency inventories for processing plants, and prioritize certified/transparent fisheries to reduce disruption from policy and buyer-compliance shocks.
Traceability MediumBecause cod liver is a byproduct that can be traded through multiple intermediaries, gaps in chain-of-custody, species identification, and catch-area documentation can create compliance failures (IUU exposure) and buyer delistings.Use vessel-level documentation, digital traceability where available, and independent chain-of-custody controls; align documentation with importing-market catch documentation schemes.
Quality Degradation MediumTemperature abuse, slow time-to-chill, or poor hygiene can drive rapid spoilage and oxidation (rancidity), reducing yields and causing off-odors/flavor defects that downgrade edible-grade lots and constrain processing outcomes.Set strict time/temperature controls from landing through freezing, enforce sanitation SOPs, and apply clear acceptance/rejection criteria at receiving based on sensory and basic quality checks.
Sustainability
- Wild-capture fisheries sustainability and quota management for cod stocks (supply is structurally linked to regulated catches)
- IUU fishing and species/area misreporting risks in parts of global seafood supply chains; traceability and catch documentation expectations are increasingly central
- Byproduct valorization vs. waste: cod liver markets are dependent on recovery practices and utilization incentives in primary processing
Labor & Social
- Crew welfare, recruitment practices, and labor conditions in capture fisheries; buyers increasingly reference ILO standards and vessel-level due diligence
- Supply-chain transparency (vessel identity, flag state controls, and chain-of-custody integrity) as a social and governance expectation in wild-caught seafood
FAQ
Why is contaminant testing especially important for cod liver in international trade?Because cod liver is a high-fat organ tissue that can concentrate regulated contaminants such as dioxins and dioxin-like PCBs, some importing markets apply strict maximum levels that can trigger shipment rejection. Many buyers therefore require strong traceability to catch area plus accredited lab testing and clear release criteria before product can enter food or oil-processing channels.
What are the main end uses of cod liver in global markets?Cod liver is traded both as an edible seafood item (often after downstream processing such as canning) and as a raw material for producing cod liver oil and other fish oil products used in food and supplement-adjacent value chains. The chosen channel depends on freshness/quality, buyer specifications, and compliance test results.
How is cod liver availability connected to cod fisheries management?Most cod liver is recovered as a byproduct of harvesting and processing wild cod, so changes in cod catch limits, closures, and stock conditions can quickly affect how much cod liver is available to processors and traders. This linkage makes cod liver supply more sensitive to fishery policies than many farmed seafood inputs.
Sources
Cod Liver Country Coverage for Suppliers, Export Flows, and Prices
Explore country-level Cod Liver market pages for supplier coverage, trade flows, and price benchmarks.
All country market pages: Norway, United States, France, Iceland, Netherlands, Germany, South Korea, Brazil, Senegal, Malaysia, India, Morocco, Mexico, Denmark, Peru, Belgium, Oman, Qatar, Azerbaijan, China, Colombia, Singapore, Turkiye, Russia, Thailand, Spain, Japan, Sri Lanka, United Kingdom, Lithuania, Italy, Saudi Arabia, Australia, Vietnam, Poland, Guatemala, Canada, Costa Rica, Portugal, Ecuador, United Arab Emirates, Moldova, Hong Kong, Sweden, Ethiopia, Latvia, Czechia, Uzbekistan, Kenya, New Zealand, Romania, Estonia, Finland, Chile, Slovenia, Switzerland, Indonesia, Slovakia, Mauritius, Pakistan, Armenia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Argentina, Ireland, Croatia, Serbia, Austria, South Africa, Ukraine, Bangladesh, Bulgaria, Panama, Hungary, Greece, Kazakhstan, Barbados, Burkina Faso, Bahrain, Benin, Bermuda, Bolivia, Botswana, Belize, Ivory Coast, Cyprus, Egypt, Gabon, Gambia, Israel, Iran, Jamaica, Jordan, Kyrgyzstan, Cambodia, Kuwait, Laos, Luxembourg, Montenegro, Madagascar, Macedonia, Myanmar [Burma], Mongolia, Macao, Malta, Maldives, Namibia, Niger, Nigeria, Philippines, Paraguay, El Salvador, Togo, Tunisia, Tanzania, Uganda, Uruguay, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Zimbabwe
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