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Dried Cod Spain Market Overview 2026

Sub Product
Atlantic Dried Cod, Cold Smoked Dried Cod, Hot Smoked Dried Cod, Pacific Dried Cod, +3
Raw Materials
Fresh Cod
HS Code
030551
Last Updated
2026-05-10
Key takeaways for search and sourcing teams
  • Spain Dried Cod market intelligence page includes 0 premium suppliers.
  • 5 sampled export transactions for Spain are summarized.
  • 1 export partner companies and 13 import partner companies are mapped for Dried Cod in Spain.
  • Wholesale sample entries: 5; farmgate sample entries: 0.
  • 5 export partner countries and 5 import partner countries are ranked.
  • Latest reference year in this page dataset is 2026.
  • Page data last updated on 2026-05-10.

Dried Cod Export Supplier Intelligence, Price Trends, and Trade Flows in Spain

1 export partner companies are tracked for Dried Cod in Spain. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to validate exporter coverage, partner quality, and route priorities.
Explore Dried Cod export intelligence in Spain, including 5 sampled supplier transactions, monthly unit-price ranges, and partner-country trade flow patterns for HS Code 030551.
Scatter points are sampled from 61.3% of the full transaction dataset.

Sample Export Supplier Transaction Records for Dried Cod in Spain

5 sampled Dried Cod transactions in Spain include date, origin, and partner-country context to benchmark export prices and supplier trading patterns.
Dried Cod sampled transaction unit prices by date in Spain: 2026-02-16: 19.04 USD / kg, 2025-12-23: 8.18 USD / kg, 2025-12-23: 8.41 USD / kg, 2025-12-19: 10.16 USD / kg, 2025-12-18: 9.11 USD / kg.
DateReported ProductUnit PriceExporterImporter 
2026-02-16BAC**** * ** ******** **** *** * * **** **** ** *****19.04 USD / kg (Spain) (Costa Rica)
2025-12-23BAC***** ****** ******* ***** **** * ***** ************** ******* *** ***** ** ****** ** *********8.18 USD / kg (Spain) (Argentina)
2025-12-23BAC***** ****** ******* ***** ***** ***** *************** ******** ****** ******* ***** ***** ***** *************** ******* ***** ****** * ** ********* ******* ******** ******* ****** ***** * ******* ** ******** ******** * *********** ******** * ***** ************* **********8.41 USD / kg (Spain) (Argentina)
2025-12-19BAC***** ****** ******* ***** **** * ***** ************** ******* *** ***** ** ****** ** *********10.16 USD / kg (Spain) (Argentina)
2025-12-18BAC**** ** ********9.11 USD / kg (Spain) (Panama)

Top Dried Cod Export Suppliers and Companies in Spain

Review leading exporter profiles and benchmark them against 1 total export partner companies tracked for Dried Cod in Spain. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to shortlist sourcing and export partners faster.
(Spain)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-04-10
Employee Size: 1 - 10 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 1M - 5M
Industries: Alcoholic Beverage ManufacturingBeverage ManufacturingAir TransportFood WholesalersCrop ProductionAnimal ProductionFood Services And Drinking PlacesFishing AquacultureLiquor StoresShipping And Water TransportDepartment StoresLand TransportFood PackagingGrocery StoresBrokers And Trade AgenciesOthersFood ManufacturingAlcohol WholesalersFreight Forwarding And Intermodal
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / Wholesale
Spain Export Partner Coverage
1 companies
Total export partner company count is a core signal of Spain export network depth for Dried Cod.
Exporters and importers can open Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to assess Dried Cod partner concentration, capacity signals, and trade relevance in Spain.

Annual Export Value, Volume, and Supplier Market Size for Dried Cod in Spain (HS Code 030551)

Analyze 3 years of Dried Cod export volume and value in Spain to evaluate supplier market growth, seasonality, and trade volatility.
YearVolumeValue
20241,251,09512,460,605 USD
20231,465,48615,080,538 USD
20221,306,39913,603,894 USD

Top Destination Markets for Dried Cod Exports from Spain (HS Code 030551) in 2024

For 2024, compare export volume and value across the top 5 destination countries for Dried Cod exports from Spain.
RankCountryVolumeValue
1France871,6496,958,044.268 USD
2Portugal195,3242,617,947.179 USD
3Italy136,226.62,487,940.335 USD
4Andorra14,211.89207,572.982 USD
5United Kingdom5,72668,383.107 USD

Dried Cod Import Buyer Intelligence and Price Signals in Spain: Buyers, Demand, and Trade Partners

13 import partner companies are tracked for Dried Cod in Spain. Exporters and importers can use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to analyze buyer demand, partner density, and downstream channels.
Scatter points are sampled from 100.0% of the full transaction dataset.

Sample Import Transaction and Price Records for Dried Cod in Spain

1 sampled Dried Cod import transactions in Spain provide date, origin, and trade-country context to benchmark price levels and demand-side trading patterns.
Dried Cod sampled import transaction unit prices by date in Spain: 2025-10-29: 18.74 USD / kg.
DateReported ProductUnit PriceExporterImporterOrigin 
2025-10-29SIN******* ******** ** ***********18.74 USD / kg (-) (-)-

Top Dried Cod Buyers, Importers, and Demand Partners in Spain

Review leading buyer profiles and compare them with 13 total import partner companies tracked for Dried Cod in Spain. Exporters and importers can use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to evaluate demand-side partner fit.
(Spain)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-04-10
Employee Size: 51 - 100 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 5M - 10M
Industries: Fishing AquacultureFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: TradeFarming / Production / Processing / Packing
(Spain)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-04-10
Industries: Brokers And Trade AgenciesFood Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: TradeDistribution / Wholesale
(Spain)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-04-10
Employee Size: 1 - 10 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 5M - 10M
Industries: Food ManufacturingFishing AquacultureFood Services And Drinking Places
Value Chain Roles: Farming / Production / Processing / PackingTradeDistribution / Wholesale
(Spain)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-04-10
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Industries: Food ManufacturingFood Services And Drinking Places
Value Chain Roles: Food ManufacturingDistribution / Wholesale
(Spain)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-04-10
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 5M - 10M
Industries: Food WholesalersFood ManufacturingFishing Aquaculture
Value Chain Roles: Food ManufacturingFarming / Production / Processing / PackingDistribution / Wholesale
(Spain)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-04-10
Industries: Food Services And Drinking PlacesFishing AquacultureFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Farming / Production / Processing / PackingFood ManufacturingDistribution / Wholesale
Spain Import Partner Coverage
13 companies
Import partner company count highlights demand-side visibility for Dried Cod in Spain.
Use Supply Chain Intelligence analytics and company profiles to identify active Dried Cod importers, distributors, and buyer networks in Spain.

Annual Import Value, Volume, and Demand Size for Dried Cod in Spain (HS Code 030551)

Track 3 years of Dried Cod import volume and value in Spain to assess demand growth and market momentum.
YearVolumeValue
2024989,3958,192,777 USD
2023913,3448,067,934 USD
20221,081,8798,265,494 USD

Top Origin Supplier Countries Supplying Dried Cod to Spain (HS Code 030551) in 2024

For 2024, compare import volume and value across the top 5 origin supplier countries supplying Dried Cod to Spain.
RankCountryVolumeValue
1Netherlands540,820.874,620,438.075 USD
2Denmark213,236.62,076,745.173 USD
3Norway37,500481,760.531 USD
4Portugal96,457.4452,305.195 USD
5Germany64,211.5238,443.464 USD

Dried Cod Wholesale Supplier Price Trends in Spain

Track Dried Cod wholesale supplier price benchmarks and recent export price updates in Spain.

Historical Dried Cod Wholesale Supplier Prices in Spain (USD/kg)

Yearly average, lower, and upper Dried Cod wholesale prices with YoY changes provide benchmark data for supplier pricing and export competitiveness in Spain.
Dried Cod yearly average wholesale prices in Spain: 2021: 9.61 USD / kg, 2022: 11.04 USD / kg, 2023: 11.46 USD / kg, 2024: 12.66 USD / kg, 2025: 15.18 USD / kg, 2026: 16.45 USD / kg.
YearAverage Unit PriceLower Unit PriceUpper Unit PriceYoY Change
20219.61 USD / kg5.24 USD / kg15.25 USD / kg-
202211.04 USD / kg5.75 USD / kg17.13 USD / kg-
202311.46 USD / kg5.24 USD / kg17.13 USD / kg-
202412.66 USD / kg5.32 USD / kg17.42 USD / kg-
202515.18 USD / kg7.03 USD / kg18.00 USD / kg-
202616.45 USD / kg9.74 USD / kg17.85 USD / kg-

Latest Dried Cod Wholesale Export Price Updates in Spain

Use the latest 5 updates to check current Dried Cod wholesale export price points and origin-level changes in Spain.
Dried Cod latest wholesale updates by date in Spain: 2026-04-01: 17.52 USD / kg, 2026-03-01: 14.38 USD / kg, 2026-03-01: 21.28 USD / kg, 2026-03-01: 14.35 USD / kg, 2026-03-01: 10.94 USD / kg.
DateEntry NameUnit Price (USD)Origin Country 
2026-04-01SAL* *** * ******* *********17.52 USD / kg-
2026-03-01Bac**** * ******* ************* ****** ******* ******14.38 USD / kg-
2026-03-01Bac**** * ******* *********** ****** ******* *********21.28 USD / kg-
2026-03-01Bac**** * ******* ************** ****** ******* ******14.35 USD / kg-
2026-03-01Bac**** * ******* *********** ****** ******* ******10.94 USD / kg-

Classification

Product TypeProcessed Food
Product FormDried
Industry PositionProcessed Seafood Product

Market

Dried cod (bacalao), including salted-and-dried and ready-to-cook desalted formats, is a traditional seafood product in Spain with year-round retail availability. Spain is largely import-dependent for cod raw material and semi-processed inputs, while domestic operators focus on desalting, portioning, packaging and distribution into modern retail and foodservice channels. Market access for wild-caught cod products is tightly linked to EU catch certification controls under the IUU framework and to EU consumer-information rules for fishery products sold to consumers. In practice, compliance quality (catch documentation, labeling species identity, and lot traceability) is a primary determinant of smooth clearance and retailer acceptance.
Market RoleNet importer and domestic consumer/processor market
Domestic RoleTraditional preserved seafood product with significant domestic processing (desalting/portioning/packing) for retail and foodservice
SeasonalityYear-round availability driven by preserved (salted/dried) formats and refrigerated desalted retail packs.

Specification

Primary VarietyAtlantic cod (Gadus morhua)
Physical Attributes
  • Uniform drying/curing with no visible mold or damp spots
  • Cut specifications commonly traded as loins, portions (chunks) and flakes depending on downstream use
Compositional Metrics
  • Salt level specification (salted vs. desalted) and moisture/water-activity control are key acceptance parameters for preserved cod products
Packaging
  • Vacuum packs or moisture-barrier bags for dried/salted cod
  • Retail trays under protective atmosphere for refrigerated desalted cod cuts (e.g., loins, flakes)

Supply Chain

Value Chain
  • Wild-caught cod sourcing (often North Atlantic) → primary processing (heading/gutting/splitting) → salt-curing → drying/maturation → portioning (loins/pieces/flakes) → packaging → distribution to retail and foodservice
Temperature
  • Preserved (salted/dried) cod requires cool, dry storage to prevent moisture uptake and spoilage
  • Refrigerated desalted cod retail packs are typically kept at chilled temperatures (commonly 0–5°C per label instructions)
Atmosphere Control
  • Protective-atmosphere or vacuum packaging is used in some retail-ready desalted cod products to support quality and shelf-life
Shelf Life
  • Shelf-life performance is highly sensitive to humidity exposure; moisture ingress can drive quality loss (texture deterioration, off-odors, surface spoilage/mold)
Freight IntensityMedium
Transport ModeSea

Risks

Regulatory Compliance HighWild-caught cod products within scope can be refused entry to Spain/EU if the IUU catch certificate is missing, invalid, or inconsistent with the consignment.Run a pre-shipment document audit (catch certificate number, flag-State validation, product mapping, and any processing statements) and align importer workflows with EU TRACES/CATCH requirements before vessel arrival.
Supply MediumNorth Atlantic cod availability and price can shift rapidly with fisheries management measures (e.g., TAC/quota adjustments) and operational disruptions in upstream fisheries and processing.Diversify approved origins/suppliers, use forward contracts where feasible, and maintain inventory buffers for peak-demand periods.
Product Integrity MediumSpecies substitution and misleading commercial designation risk can create legal exposure and retailer delistings in Spain given mandatory consumer-information and national commercial designation rules.Implement species verification (e.g., DNA testing for high-risk lots), tighten supplier specifications, and ensure labels match Spain’s accepted commercial designations and scientific names.
Food Safety MediumQuality and safety can degrade if dried/salted cod absorbs moisture during storage/transport, increasing spoilage risk; for desalted chilled packs, temperature abuse raises shelf-life and safety risk.Specify moisture-barrier packaging and humidity controls for dried product, validate water-activity/salt targets, and enforce time-temperature monitoring for desalted refrigerated items.
Logistics MediumPort congestion, shipping delays, and container environment variability (humidity/temperature) can reduce delivered quality and increase claims, especially for chilled desalted formats.Use appropriate reefer specifications where needed, add humidity-mitigation measures for dried product, and build schedule slack into import plans during disruption periods.
Sustainability
  • Illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing risk management via EU catch certification and traceability expectations
  • Cod stock sustainability and quota/TAC changes in key North Atlantic fisheries can affect supply availability and pricing
Labor & Social
  • Seafood supply chains can carry elevated labor-risk exposure in certain distant-water fishing and processing contexts; buyer due diligence and supplier audits are commonly expected for high-risk origins.

FAQ

What is the most common documentation that can block entry of wild-caught cod products into Spain?For wild-caught fishery products within scope, Spain/EU authorities can refuse import if the EU IUU catch certificate is missing, not validated by the flag State, or does not match the consignment. Importers typically also need to complete official entry/controls steps (e.g., TRACES NT workflows and border control post checks) before goods can be released.
What consumer information is required on cod products sold to consumers in Spain?EU rules require key fishery-product consumer information such as the commercial designation and scientific name, the production method (caught/farmed), and the catch area for relevant products. Spain also publishes an official list of accepted commercial designations paired with scientific names that operators should align with on labels.
Which Spanish companies are visible in the bacalao (dried/desalted cod) segment?Examples of Spanish operators active in this segment include Bacalao Giraldo (now part of Brasmar Group) and Angulas Aguinaga (including brands such as Royal / Copesco & Sefrisa for cod products).
Which additives can appear in prepacked desalted cod sold in Spain?Label examples in the Spanish market include acidity regulator E325 (sodium lactate) and preservative E270 (lactic acid) in prepacked desalted cod products, alongside core ingredients such as cod, water and salt.

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