Raw Materials
Fresh Bigeye Tuna
HS Code
030559
Last Updated
2026-07-09
Key takeaways for search and sourcing teams
- Dried Bigeye Tuna market coverage spans 116 countries.
- 37 exporter companies and 42 importer companies are indexed in the global supply chain intelligence network for this product.
- 78 supplier-linked transactions are summarized across the top 3 countries.
- 0 premium suppliers and 0 catalog items are currently listed.
- Wholesale sample entries: 1; farmgate sample entries: 0.
- Latest reference year in this page dataset is 2026.
- Page data last updated on 2026-07-09.
Global Supplier Transactions, Export Activity, and Price Benchmarks for Dried Bigeye Tuna
Analyze 78 supplier-linked transactions across the top 3 countries, with monthly unit-price benchmarks to track export competitiveness and sourcing risk for Dried Bigeye Tuna.
Dried Bigeye Tuna Country YoY Change in Supplier Transactions and Export Momentum
Compare positive and negative YoY shifts in Dried Bigeye Tuna to identify accelerating supplier markets and weakening export corridors.
Top YoY shifts for Dried Bigeye Tuna: Vietnam (+6.6%).
Dried Bigeye Tuna Country-Level Supplier Transaction and Unit Price Summary
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In 2026-01, countries with visible Dried Bigeye Tuna transaction unit prices: Peru (4.73 USD / kg), Vietnam (2.04 USD / kg).
| Country | YoY Change | Transaction Count | 2025-08 | 2025-09 | 2025-10 | 2025-11 | 2025-12 | 2026-01 | 2026-02 | 2026-03 | 2026-04 | 2026-05 | 2026-06 | 2026-07 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vietnam | +6.6% | 73 | 2.08 USD / kg (156,085 kg) | 2.97 USD / kg (55,458 kg) | 2.17 USD / kg (86,760 kg) | 2.55 USD / kg (160,119 kg) | 1.86 USD / kg (116,772 kg) | 2.04 USD / kg (173,788.5 kg) | ||||||
| Peru | - | 3 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | 4.73 USD / kg (163.2 kg) | ||||||
| Ecuador | - | 2 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) |
Dried Bigeye Tuna Global Supply Chain Coverage
79 companies
37 exporters and 42 importers are mapped for Dried Bigeye Tuna.
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Dried Bigeye Tuna Export Supplier Intelligence, Trade Flows, and Price Signals
37 exporter companies are mapped in Tridge Supply Chain Intelligence for Dried Bigeye Tuna. Exporters and importers can use company profiles and analytics to evaluate supplier coverage, trading activity, and route opportunities.
Dried Bigeye Tuna Top Exporters and Supplier Profiles
Review leading exporter profiles while benchmarking against 37 total exporter companies in the Dried Bigeye Tuna supply chain intelligence network. Exporters and importers can unlock company profiles and analytics to qualify partners faster.
(Vietnam)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-01-27
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Fishing AquacultureFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Trade
Exporting Countries: South Korea, Vietnam
Supplying Products: Dried Bigeye Tuna, Dried Common Anchovy, Dried Herring +5
(Vietnam)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-04-30
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: Farming / Production / Processing / PackingFood ManufacturingTrade
Exporting Countries: South Korea, Vietnam
Supplying Products: Dried Bigeye Tuna, Dried Herring, Dried Jellyfish +5
(Vietnam)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-06-09
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD Over 1B
Industries: Beverage ManufacturingCrop ProductionFood ManufacturingFood PackagingOthers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFarming / Production / Processing / PackingFood ManufacturingOthers
Exporting Countries: South Korea
Supplying Products: Dried Bigeye Tuna, Roasted and Salted Nut Snacks, Dried Melon +4
(Vietnam)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-06-09
Industries: Brokers And Trade AgenciesFishing AquacultureFood ManufacturingFood Packaging
Value Chain Roles: Farming / Production / Processing / PackingTrade
(Vietnam)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-06-15
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Brokers And Trade AgenciesFishing AquacultureFood ManufacturingFood Packaging
Value Chain Roles: Farming / Production / Processing / PackingTrade
(Vietnam)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-06-09
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: Trade
Exporting Countries: Taiwan, South Korea, Malaysia, Vietnam
Supplying Products: Dried Argentine Anchovy, Dried Bigeye Tuna, Dried Herring +5
Dried Bigeye Tuna Global Exporter Coverage
37 companies
Exporter company count is a key signal for Dried Bigeye Tuna supply depth and sourcing optionality.
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Top Exporting Countries for Dried Bigeye Tuna (HS Code 030559) in 2024
For Dried Bigeye Tuna in 2024, compare export volume and value across the top 10 supplier countries to map core supply structure.
| Rank | Country | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | India | 14,829,774 kg | 20,935,158.984 USD |
| 2 | Thailand | 7,668,019.047 kg | 19,907,763.23 USD |
| 3 | Myanmar [Burma] | 7,820,834.62 kg | 17,297,631.557 USD |
| 4 | Spain | 342,991.478 kg | 14,212,984.888 USD |
| 5 | Estonia | 792,976.42 kg | 5,503,869 USD |
| 6 | Ukraine | 604,553.75 kg | 5,039,084.42 USD |
| 7 | Malaysia | 1,383,738.16 kg | 4,762,258.887 USD |
| 8 | Netherlands | 487,236.067 kg | 4,701,618.265 USD |
| 9 | Canada | 529,657 kg | 4,230,170.238 USD |
| 10 | Germany | 294,557 kg | 4,159,066.4 USD |
Dried Bigeye Tuna Export Trade Flow and Partner Country Summary
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Dried Bigeye Tuna Import Buyer Intelligence, Demand Signals, and Price Benchmarks
42 importer companies are mapped for Dried Bigeye Tuna demand intelligence. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to prioritize buyers, distributors, and downstream demand partners by market.
Dried Bigeye Tuna Top Buyers, Importers, and Demand Partners
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(China)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-06-09
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: -
(South Korea)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-04-30
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: -
(South Korea)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-05-20
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Beverage ManufacturingFishing AquacultureFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: -
(South Korea)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-02-10
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: -
(South Korea)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-02-24
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Industries: Food WholesalersOthers
Value Chain Roles: -
(China)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-06-09
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: -
Global Importer Coverage
42 companies
Importer company count highlights the current depth of demand-side visibility for Dried Bigeye Tuna.
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Top Import Demand Countries for Dried Bigeye Tuna (HS Code 030559) in 2024
For Dried Bigeye Tuna in 2024, compare import volume and value across the top 10 demand countries to identify priority markets.
| Rank | Country | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Malaysia | 16,234,172.446 kg | 31,317,836.406 USD |
| 2 | Portugal | 4,367,276 kg | 13,740,619.699 USD |
| 3 | United States | 1,303,456 kg | 13,455,362 USD |
| 4 | South Korea | 2,592,917.44 kg | 12,069,165 USD |
| 5 | Japan | 646,153 kg | 8,607,675.099 USD |
| 6 | Hong Kong | 615,147 kg | 8,033,002.778 USD |
| 7 | Italy | 521,371 kg | 7,192,101.019 USD |
| 8 | Barbados | 1,425,478 kg | 7,174,425 USD |
| 9 | Sri Lanka | 3,255,013.56 kg | 7,059,929.663 USD |
| 10 | India | 2,403,960 kg | 4,873,386.395 USD |
Dried Bigeye Tuna Import Trade Flow and Origin Country Summary
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Global Wholesale Supplier Price Trends by Country for Dried Bigeye Tuna
Dried Bigeye Tuna Monthly Wholesale Supplier Price Summary by Country
Monthly Dried Bigeye Tuna wholesale unit-price benchmarks by country for export and sourcing decisions.
| Country | 2025-08 | 2025-09 | 2025-10 | 2025-11 | 2025-12 | 2026-01 | 2026-02 | 2026-03 | 2026-04 | 2026-05 | 2026-06 | 2026-07 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ukraine | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Dried Bigeye Tuna Wholesale Price Competitiveness by Major Exporting Countries
Compare Dried Bigeye Tuna wholesale price ranges and YoY changes across the top 1 exporting countries to benchmark supplier price competitiveness.
| Rank | Country | Average | Lower | Upper | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ukraine | 4.75 USD / kg | 4.75 USD / kg | 4.75 USD / kg | - |
Latest Dried Bigeye Tuna Wholesale Export Price Updates
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| Date | Entry Name | Unit Price (USD) | |
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Classification
Product TypeProcessed Food
Product FormDried
Industry PositionValue-Added Seafood Product
Market
Dried bigeye tuna is a niche value-added tuna product made from wild-caught bigeye tuna (Thunnus obesus), with trade shaped more by fisheries management and compliance than by agricultural seasonality. Bigeye tuna supply originates from industrial tuna fisheries across the Pacific, Indian, and Atlantic Oceans under regional fisheries management organizations (RFMOs). Processing of dried tuna products is concentrated in Asian tuna-processing and seafood-manufacturing hubs, with demand linked to culinary uses (broth/seasoning, snack formats) and foodservice/ingredient channels. Market dynamics and availability are highly sensitive to RFMO conservation measures, traceability requirements, and food-safety controls (notably histamine risk in scombroid species).
Market GrowthNot Mentioned
Major Producing Countries
- IndonesiaLarge tuna fishing and processing sector supplying regional and export markets for multiple tuna product forms, including dried preparations.
- PhilippinesSignificant tuna fishing and processing base in the Western and Central Pacific; manufactures a range of tuna products for domestic and export channels.
- ThailandMajor global tuna processing and re-export hub; dried tuna products can be produced alongside broader tuna processing activities.
- VietnamLarge seafood processing industry with tuna processing capacity and export-oriented manufacturing.
- JapanHigh-value tuna market and established dried fish product traditions; relevant for specialized dried tuna formats.
Major Exporting Countries
- ThailandExport-oriented tuna processing and trading hub; re-exports multiple processed tuna product forms through global distribution networks.
- VietnamExport-focused seafood processor supplying processed tuna items to global buyers.
- IndonesiaSupplies processed tuna products into regional Asian markets and broader export destinations.
- PhilippinesExports processed tuna products, with supply anchored in Western and Central Pacific fisheries and domestic processing zones.
- ChinaLarge seafood processing and trading ecosystem; participates in processing and export of various tuna products.
Major Importing Countries
- JapanSignificant market for tuna and dried fish preparations; imports processed seafood products via specialized and mainstream channels.
- South KoreaImports a wide range of dried seafood products used for cooking and retail; processed tuna imports include dried formats in niche channels.
- United StatesImports processed tuna products primarily through retail and foodservice supply chains; niche demand exists for dried seafood snacks and culinary items.
- ChinaLarge processed seafood market and trading hub with both import demand and downstream processing/re-export activity.
- SingaporeRegional trading and distribution hub for processed seafood products in Southeast Asia.
Specification
Major VarietiesBigeye tuna (Thunnus obesus)
Physical Attributes
- Dried loin/strip/flaked formats with firm texture; color and odor are key buyer acceptance factors
- Low visible foreign matter and uniform cut/particle size where flakes or shavings are sold
Compositional Metrics
- Buyer specifications commonly reference moisture level and water activity targets for shelf stability
- Salt content (when salted or brined) and indicators of lipid oxidation/rancidity are common quality checkpoints
Grades
- Commercial grading is typically specification-based (sensory quality, moisture/aw, foreign matter control, and microbiological/chemical limits) rather than a single universal global grade class
Packaging
- Moisture-barrier packaging (often vacuum-packed or nitrogen-flushed) to limit moisture uptake and oxidation
- Secondary cartons suitable for export logistics and humidity protection
ProcessingDehydration (and sometimes smoking) lowers water activity to extend shelf life, but increases susceptibility to oxidation if oxygen exposure is not controlledHistamine control depends on time/temperature management of raw material prior to drying and during any thawing/handling steps
Supply Chain
Value Chain
- Wild capture (RFMO-managed fisheries) -> landing/transshipment controls -> chilled/frozen storage -> processing plant (loin preparation) -> cooking/steaming (product-dependent) -> drying/smoking -> cooling/conditioning -> cutting/flaking -> foreign-body control -> packaging -> ambient distribution with humidity/temperature protection
Demand Drivers
- Culinary use as soup-stock/seasoning inputs in certain cuisines (e.g., flakes/shavings, soup bases)
- Shelf-stable protein snack formats in select retail channels
- Foodservice and ingredient demand where stable, concentrated flavor/protein inputs are preferred
Temperature
- Histamine-risk control requires strict time/temperature management from capture through processing; chilled/frozen handling is critical before drying achieves stability
- Finished dried product is often ambient-stable but should be protected from high heat to limit oxidation and quality loss
Atmosphere Control
- Vacuum packing or inert-gas flushing can reduce oxidation and help preserve aroma/flavor during international transit and storage
Shelf Life
- Shelf life is primarily constrained by moisture uptake and oxidation; humidity control and oxygen-barrier packaging materially affect stability
Risks
Fisheries Management HighGlobal availability of bigeye tuna is tightly linked to RFMO-managed conservation measures and compliance enforcement in the Atlantic, Indian, and Pacific Oceans. Changes in catch limits, seasonal closures, or compliance actions can rapidly reduce lawful supply or restrict certain fleets/areas, disrupting procurement for dried bigeye tuna products that depend on consistent raw-material access.Contract across multiple compliant supply chains and ocean basins where feasible; require RFMO-area documentation, verified vessel identity, and chain-of-custody controls aligned with buyer due diligence.
IUU Fishing And Traceability HighTuna supply chains face persistent IUU and documentation risks, amplified by complex multi-step chains (landing/transshipment/processing/re-export). For a processed product like dried tuna, loss of granular catch documentation can create market-access and enforcement risks in import markets.Implement end-to-end traceability requirements (catch documentation, processing yield reconciliation, and lot-level linkage) and prioritize suppliers aligned with recognized tuna sustainability/traceability initiatives.
Food Safety MediumBigeye tuna is a scombroid species where histamine formation is a key hazard if time/temperature control fails before drying stabilizes the product. Dried processing does not automatically eliminate pre-formed histamine, and buyer testing/rejections can disrupt trade flows.Specify and verify cold-chain and handling controls prior to drying, apply HACCP with histamine-focused critical control points, and use risk-based incoming lot testing aligned with destination-market requirements.
Climate Variability MediumClimate-driven shifts in ocean conditions can alter tuna distribution and catchability, changing fleet performance and supply timing by ocean basin. This can increase raw material price volatility for processors producing dried tuna products.Monitor ocean-basin indicators used by tuna stakeholders and diversify sourcing across fleets/areas; maintain flexible product specs that allow compliant substitutions in cut/form when feasible.
Quality Degradation MediumDried tuna quality is sensitive to humidity exposure (moisture re-absorption) and oxidation, which can cause off-odors/flavors and shorten usable shelf life during storage and long-distance trade.Use verified moisture/aw specifications, humidity-protective packaging, oxygen-control (vacuum/inert gas), and controlled warehousing conditions across the distribution chain.
Sustainability
- Stock status and RFMO conservation measures for bigeye tuna (catch limits, closures, and compliance controls) directly affect legal supply availability
- Bycatch and ecosystem impacts associated with industrial tuna fisheries (including FAD-associated impacts where applicable)
- IUU fishing risk in tuna supply chains, increasing scrutiny on documentation, chain-of-custody, and vessel monitoring
Labor & Social
- Human-rights and labor-abuse allegations in parts of the distant-water fishing sector and in transshipment-linked supply chains, driving heightened due-diligence expectations for buyers
- Worker safety risks in fishing operations and in processing facilities (cutting, heat/smoke exposure during drying/smoking)
FAQ
Which organizations set or manage the main conservation rules affecting bigeye tuna supply?Bigeye tuna fisheries are managed through regional fisheries management organizations (RFMOs), including ICCAT (Atlantic), IOTC (Indian Ocean), WCPFC (Western and Central Pacific), and IATTC (Eastern Pacific). Their conservation and compliance measures can directly affect lawful availability and trade requirements for products made from bigeye tuna.
What is the most important food-safety hazard to control for dried tuna products made from bigeye tuna?Histamine is a key hazard for tuna species if time and temperature controls fail before processing achieves stability. Because histamine can form in the raw material and is not reliably removed by later processing, buyers commonly expect HACCP-based controls and verification consistent with Codex food-safety guidance for fish and fishery products.
Why do buyers emphasize traceability for tuna products like dried bigeye tuna?Tuna supply chains can involve complex steps (including re-export and multi-site processing), which raises the risk of documentation gaps and IUU-related compliance issues. Strong lot-level traceability and chain-of-custody controls help maintain market access and reduce enforcement, sustainability, and labor-risk exposure.
Sources
Dried Bigeye Tuna Country Coverage for Suppliers, Export Flows, and Prices
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All country market pages: United States, Vietnam, Spain, Thailand, China, Italy, France, Germany, Indonesia, Mauritius, Netherlands, South Korea, Sri Lanka, Canada, Japan, India, Myanmar [Burma], Armenia, Uganda, Malaysia, Jamaica, Tanzania, Estonia, Portugal, Kenya, Singapore, Hong Kong, Ukraine, United Kingdom, Kazakhstan, Australia, Maldives, Panama, Poland, Macao, El Salvador, Senegal, Czechia, Israel, Brunei, Lithuania, Latvia, Norway, Zimbabwe, Gabon, Zambia, Iceland, Moldova, United Arab Emirates, Pakistan, Oman, Fiji, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Romania, Switzerland, Denmark, Brazil, Benin, Croatia, Malawi, Egypt, Belgium, New Zealand, Kuwait, Austria, Azerbaijan, Barbados, Burkina Faso, Bulgaria, Bahrain, Burundi, Bermuda, Bolivia, Bahamas, Belize, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ivory Coast, Chile, Cyprus, Ecuador, Ethiopia, Finland, Gambia, Greece, Guatemala, Honduras, Hungary, Ireland, Iran, Jordan, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Luxembourg, Montenegro, Madagascar, Mongolia, Malta, Mexico, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Nigeria, Nicaragua, Nepal, Peru, Philippines, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Sweden, Slovenia, Slovakia, Togo, Tunisia, Turkiye, Uzbekistan, South Africa
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