Sub Product
Dried Whole Filefish, Salted Dried Filefish, Seasoned Dried Filefish
Raw Materials
Fresh Filefish
HS Code
160419
Last Updated
2026-06-27
Key takeaways for search and sourcing teams
- Dried Filefish market coverage spans 131 countries.
- 47 exporter companies and 73 importer companies are indexed in the global supply chain intelligence network for this product.
- 524 supplier- and manufacturer-linked transactions are summarized across the top 3 countries.
- 0 premium suppliers & manufacturers 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 2026-06-27.
Global Supplier & Manufacturer Transactions, Export Activity, and Price Benchmarks for Dried Filefish
Analyze 524 supplier-linked transactions across the top 3 countries, with monthly unit-price benchmarks to track export competitiveness and sourcing risk for Dried Filefish.
Dried Filefish Country YoY Change in Supplier Transactions and Export Momentum
Compare positive and negative YoY shifts in Dried Filefish to identify accelerating supplier markets and weakening export corridors.
Top YoY shifts for Dried Filefish: South Korea (+16.5%), China (+5.7%), Vietnam (+0.6%).
Dried Filefish Country-Level Supplier Transaction and Unit Price Summary
As of 2025-08, benchmark Dried Filefish country transaction counts with monthly unit price and volume to prioritize supplier and export markets.
In 2026-01, countries with visible Dried Filefish transaction unit prices: China (12.65 USD / kg), South Korea (9.83 USD / kg), Vietnam (8.27 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 | +0.6% | 449 | 7.98 USD / kg (64,600 kg) | 8.10 USD / kg (110,260 kg) | 8.30 USD / kg (91,420 kg) | 8.16 USD / kg (117,860 kg) | 8.16 USD / kg (110,230 kg) | 8.27 USD / kg (158,900 kg) | ||||||
| China | +5.7% | 67 | 12.05 USD / kg (20,000 kg) | 12.10 USD / kg (40,880 kg) | 12.71 USD / kg (21,920 kg) | 11.58 USD / kg (15,500 kg) | 12.71 USD / kg (20,500 kg) | 12.65 USD / kg (14,000 kg) | ||||||
| South Korea | +16.5% | 8 | - (-) | - (-) | 4.82 USD / kg (42,299 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | 9.83 USD / kg (24,049 kg) |
Dried Filefish Global Supply Chain Coverage
120 companies
47 exporters and 73 importers are mapped for Dried Filefish.
Exporters and importers can use Tridge Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to identify counterparties for Dried Filefish, benchmark reach, and prioritize outreach by market.
Dried Filefish Export Supplier & Manufacturer Intelligence, Trade Flows, and Price Signals
47 exporter companies are mapped in Tridge Supply Chain Intelligence for Dried Filefish. Exporters and importers can use company profiles and analytics to evaluate supplier coverage, trading activity, and route opportunities.
Dried Filefish Top Exporters, Manufacturers, and Supplier Profiles
Review leading exporter profiles while benchmarking against 47 total exporter companies in the Dried Filefish supply chain intelligence network. Exporters and importers can unlock company profiles and analytics to qualify partners faster.
(Vietnam)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-06-11
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD Over 1B
Industries: Beverage ManufacturingFood ManufacturingFood Services And Drinking PlacesOthers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFood ManufacturingRetail
Exporting Countries: South Korea, Vietnam
Supplying Products: Dried Filefish, Dried Squid, Dried Butterfish +5
(Vietnam)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-05-27
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Food Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Trade
Exporting Countries: South Korea
Supplying Products: Dried Filefish, Dried Butterfish, Dried Anguilla Eel +5
(China)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-06-01
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Fishing AquacultureFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Food ManufacturingTrade
Exporting Countries: South Korea
Supplying Products: Dried Filefish, Frozen Filefish, Frozen Skinless Filefish +1
(China)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-05-27
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Brokers And Trade AgenciesFishing AquacultureFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Farming / Production / Processing / PackingFood ManufacturingTrade
Exporting Countries: South Korea
Supplying Products: Dried Filefish, Dried Squid, Dried Alaska Pollock +5
(South Korea)
Latest Export Transaction: 2025-07-17
Industries: Food WholesalersOthers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleTrade
Exporting Countries: United States
Supplying Products: Dried Filefish, Dried Chili Pepper, Frozen Fish Cutlet +1
(China)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-05-27
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Fishing AquacultureFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Farming / Production / Processing / PackingTrade
Exporting Countries: South Korea
Supplying Products: Dried Filefish, Dried Anguilla Eel, Dried Catfish +1
Dried Filefish Global Exporter Coverage
47 companies
Exporter company count is a key signal for Dried Filefish supply depth and sourcing optionality.
Use Supply Chain Intelligence analytics to narrow Dried Filefish opportunities by country, product, and value-chain role, then open company profiles to validate fit.
Top Exporting Countries for Dried Filefish (HS Code 160419) in 2024
For Dried Filefish in 2024, compare export volume and value across the top 10 supplier countries to map core supply structure.
| Rank | Country | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Germany | 64,281,161 kg | 281,055,106.633 USD |
| 2 | Poland | 51,136,181.267 kg | 242,197,747 USD |
| 3 | Netherlands | 24,033,220.84 kg | 163,796,025.632 USD |
| 4 | Denmark | 17,774,441.122 kg | 126,973,616.482 USD |
| 5 | Thailand | 16,848,185.736 kg | 75,985,390.25 USD |
| 6 | United Kingdom | 11,549,384.688 kg | 58,701,092.869 USD |
| 7 | Canada | 7,333,600 kg | 53,127,134.216 USD |
| 8 | Spain | 9,223,510.338 kg | 52,804,788.201 USD |
| 9 | Malaysia | 6,196,167.98 kg | 37,384,278.812 USD |
| 10 | Chile | 12,119,173.545 kg | 36,674,945.798 USD |
Dried Filefish Export Trade Flow and Partner Country Summary
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Dried Filefish Import Buyer Intelligence, Demand Signals, and Price Benchmarks
73 importer companies are mapped for Dried Filefish demand intelligence. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to prioritize buyers, distributors, and downstream demand partners by market.
Dried Filefish Top Buyers, Importers, and Demand Partners
Review leading buyer profiles and compare them against 73 total importer companies tracked for Dried Filefish. Exporters and importers can use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to evaluate buyer quality and demand concentration.
(South Korea)
Latest Import Transaction: 2025-08-20
Recently Import Partner Companies: 2
Industries: Brokers And Trade AgenciesFishing AquacultureFood ManufacturingFood Packaging
Value Chain Roles: United States
(South Korea)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-06-11
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Food Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: -
(South Korea)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-05-27
Recently Import Partner Companies: 2
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Industries: Land Transport
Value Chain Roles: -
(South Korea)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-05-27
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: -
(South Korea)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-05-27
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Brokers And Trade AgenciesFishing AquacultureFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: -
(United States)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-05-27
Industries: Food WholesalersOthers
Value Chain Roles: -
Global Importer Coverage
73 companies
Importer company count highlights the current depth of demand-side visibility for Dried Filefish.
Use Supply Chain Intelligence analytics and company profiles to identify active Dried Filefish buyers, compare partner density by country, and refine GTM priorities.
Top Import Demand Countries for Dried Filefish (HS Code 160419) in 2024
For Dried Filefish in 2024, compare import volume and value across the top 10 demand countries to identify priority markets.
| Rank | Country | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Japan | 91,990,405 kg | 452,656,478.941 USD |
| 2 | Germany | 39,951,734.39 kg | 191,367,123.174 USD |
| 3 | Italy | 35,941,030 kg | 175,209,961.376 USD |
| 4 | United Kingdom | 28,086,399 kg | 154,447,634.139 USD |
| 5 | United States | 28,143,174 kg | 142,557,181 USD |
| 6 | South Korea | 16,841,594.918 kg | 101,028,177 USD |
| 7 | Spain | 9,520,742.835 kg | 69,296,921.396 USD |
| 8 | Australia | 9,910,097.97 kg | 63,158,203.672 USD |
| 9 | Netherlands | 9,922,035.976 kg | 60,723,786.498 USD |
| 10 | Denmark | 10,458,381.38 kg | 59,836,115.933 USD |
Dried Filefish Import Trade Flow and Origin Country Summary
Analyze Dried Filefish origin-to-destination trade flows by value, volume, and share to monitor demand-side sourcing channels.
Global Wholesale Supplier Price Trends by Country for Dried Filefish
Dried Filefish Monthly Wholesale Supplier Price Summary by Country
Monthly Dried Filefish wholesale unit-price benchmarks by country for export and sourcing decisions.
In 2026-01, countries with visible Dried Filefish wholesale unit prices: South Korea (13.39 USD / kg).
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Korea | 13.90 USD / kg | 13.05 USD / kg | 12.75 USD / kg | 13.59 USD / kg | 10.99 USD / kg | 13.39 USD / kg |
Dried Filefish Wholesale Price Competitiveness by Major Exporting Countries
Compare Dried Filefish wholesale price ranges and YoY changes across the top 1 exporting countries to benchmark supplier price competitiveness.
| Rank | Country | Average | Lower | Upper | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | South Korea | 12.49 USD / kg | 1.14 USD / kg | 31.48 USD / kg | +4.0% |
Latest Dried Filefish Wholesale Export Price Updates
Use the latest 5 Dried Filefish wholesale updates to validate current export price points and origin-level supplier changes.
| Date | Entry Name | Unit Price (USD) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-01 | 쥐치 ********* * *************** **** | 244.91 USD / kg | |
| 2026-05-01 | 쥐치 ***** * *************** **** | 674.74 USD / kg | |
| 2026-05-01 | 쥐치 ********* * *************** **** | 1331.24 USD / kg | |
| 2026-05-01 | 쥐치 ***** * *** *** ***** **** | 277.98 USD / kg | |
| 2026-05-01 | 노가리 *********** * *** *** ***** **** | 334.06 USD / kg |
Classification
Product TypeProcessed Food
Product FormDried (seasoned, pressed fish jerky)
Industry PositionValue-Added Seafood Snack
Market
Dried filefish (often marketed as Korean-style jwipo) is a seasoned, flattened fish-jerky snack made from filefish/leatherjacket-type species and sold mainly through East Asian snack channels and diaspora retail. International trade is typically recorded under broader “dried fish / dried fish fillets” HS categories rather than filefish-specific lines, limiting visibility into country rankings without targeted trade queries. Supply ultimately depends on coastal capture fisheries (and in some cases hatchery-supported supply for certain species) in the Northwest Pacific and wider Indo-Pacific, while branded consumer demand is strongly associated with Korea’s snack/anju culture. Market dynamics hinge on raw material availability, seasoning formulation compliance, and quality consistency (texture, moisture, odor) across long shelf-life distribution.
Market GrowthNot Mentioned
Major Producing Countries
- South KoreaKey branding/consumption market for jwipo-style dried filefish; packaged products are marketed as a Korean snack and sold in overseas retail.
- ChinaLarge capture-production reporting for filefish/leatherjacket categories is referenced in summaries of FAO fisheries statistics; potential raw material source for regional processing.
Major Exporting Countries
- South KoreaExported as packaged dried seafood snack to overseas Asian-grocery and online channels (example retail listings show Korea as country of origin).
Major Importing Countries
- United StatesImported for Asian-grocery and online retail; some products sold in the US are labeled as originating from Korea.
Specification
Major VarietiesJwipo-style dried filefish (Korean pressed fish jerky)
Physical Attributes
- Flattened/pressed fish fillet sheet; chewy texture; typically sweet-savoury seasoning profile
- Uniform thickness and clean surface (low visible blemishes, minimal bone fragments) are common buyer expectations for snack formats
Compositional Metrics
- Moisture is commonly controlled as a commercial specification parameter (example supplier spec cites ~30% moisture for a jwipo-style product)
Packaging
- Retail pouches/bags for snack distribution; bulk cartons are also used in B2B trade (example listing: 10 kg/carton)
- Packaging commonly targets moisture and oxygen protection to preserve texture and prevent rancidity/odor development
ProcessingSkinned/filleted fish is seasoned (often sugar/salt-based), shaped/pressed, and dried at low temperature to a jerky-like texture
Supply Chain
Value Chain
- Capture fisheries or aquaculture-supported supply (species-dependent) -> landing/primary handling -> skinning & filleting -> washing -> seasoning (soak/tumble) -> shaping/pressing -> low-temperature drying -> packaging -> export distribution -> retail
Demand Drivers
- Korean and broader East Asian snack/anju consumption culture for dried/roasted seafood snacks
- Shelf-stable, portable protein snack positioning in specialty retail and e-commerce
Temperature
- Typically distributed as an ambient-stable dried or semi-dried snack; quality is sensitive to heat and humidity during storage and transport (moisture pickup can soften texture and increase spoilage risk).
Atmosphere Control
- Barrier packaging and moisture control (tight seals; sometimes desiccants/oxygen management depending on formulation) help reduce oxidation, odor changes, and texture degradation.
Shelf Life
- Shelf life varies widely by moisture level, salt/sugar balance, and packaging integrity; buyers often treat moisture and packaging seal performance as critical control points for shelf stability.
Risks
Resource Sustainability HighSupply can be disrupted by sharp declines in key filefish fisheries: peer-reviewed literature citing FAO data reports a steep collapse in Northwest Pacific catches of threadsail filefish (Stephanolepis cirrhifer) between the mid-1980s and early 2000s, indicating high vulnerability to overfishing and environmental pressure. For dried-filefish snack supply chains, this can translate into raw-material scarcity, higher input costs, substitution with other species, and greater traceability scrutiny.Require species-level identification on purchase specs, strengthen origin traceability (vessel/farm to lot), diversify approved species/origins, and implement procurement rules aligned to responsible fisheries management where available.
Food Safety MediumDried seafood products can face contaminant and chemical hazards (e.g., heavy metals) and may be subject to consumer warning regimes in some jurisdictions; some US retail listings for dried filefish snacks include warnings about arsenic/cadmium/lead exposure. Inadequate drying, post-process moisture pickup, or poor hygiene can also elevate microbiological risks for semi-dried variants.Use verified suppliers with validated drying controls, implement routine contaminant testing plans (species/origin risk-based), and maintain robust sanitation and packaging seal integrity checks.
Regulatory Compliance MediumSeasoned dried filefish snacks commonly use flavor enhancers and humectants (e.g., glutamate/MSG, sorbitol, sugar, salt) that must comply with additive permissions/limits and labeling rules across markets. Non-compliance can lead to border rejections, relabeling costs, or market access loss.Align formulations to Codex GSFA where applicable and verify destination-country additive permissions, labeling, and allergen requirements before production runs.
Supply Chain Integrity LowBecause filefish-specific trade is often aggregated under broad dried-fish HS categories, buyers may face higher risk of species substitution or ambiguous common-name usage (“filefish/leatherjacket” vs. other similar fish) unless specifications are explicit.Specify acceptable scientific names and testing methods (DNA/species verification where needed) and require consistent product descriptors on commercial documents.
Sustainability
- Overfishing/stock depletion risk for Northwest Pacific filefish resources (species-dependent), increasing supply volatility for processors and snack manufacturers
- IUU (illegal, unreported and unregulated) fishing and weak traceability risks in parts of global seafood supply chains, elevating compliance and reputational exposure
Labor & Social
- Labor rights and worker safety concerns in portions of the global fishing sector (including documented forced-labor risks in some fisheries), creating due-diligence expectations for importers and brands
FAQ
What is dried filefish (jwipo)?It is a Korean-style pressed fish-jerky snack made by skinning and filleting filefish/leatherjacket-type fish, seasoning the fillets (often with a sweet-savoury profile), flattening them into sheets, and drying them at low temperatures. It is commonly eaten as a snack and is often warmed or grilled before eating.
Which fish species are used for jwipo-style dried filefish?Sources describe jwipo as being made from various filefish species, including examples such as Thamnaconus modestus and Stephanolepis cirrhifer. Some commercial supplier listings for “jwipo” also use broader “filefish/leatherjacket” naming and may list other species names in trade descriptions, so buyers typically specify acceptable scientific names in contracts.
What additives are commonly found in seasoned dried filefish snacks?Ingredient examples from retail and supplier listings include sugar and salt, and some products list L-glutamic acid/MSG as a flavor enhancer; some formulations also mention sorbitol as a humectant. Exact ingredient sets vary by producer and destination-market rules.
Sources
Dried Filefish Country Coverage for Suppliers, Manufacturers, Export Flows, and Prices
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All country market pages: South Korea, Vietnam, China, Germany, Hong Kong, Macao, Poland, Brazil, Netherlands, Denmark, Sri Lanka, France, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, United Kingdom, United States, Spain, Japan, Canada, Chile, Saudi Arabia, Italy, Ecuador, Belgium, Australia, Sweden, South Africa, Switzerland, Portugal, Austria, Indonesia, Lithuania, Estonia, Ireland, United Arab Emirates, Colombia, Norway, Finland, Israel, Czechia, Croatia, Greece, Latvia, Bulgaria, Hungary, New Zealand, Romania, Tunisia, Ukraine, Iceland, Cyprus, Slovakia, Luxembourg, Peru, Pakistan, Malta, Kuwait, Uruguay, Mauritius, Armenia, Serbia, Slovenia, Andorra, Albania, Argentina, Azerbaijan, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Barbados, Burkina Faso, Bahrain, Burundi, Benin, Bermuda, Brunei, Bolivia, Bahamas, Botswana, Belize, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ivory Coast, Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Egypt, Ethiopia, Fiji, Gabon, Guatemala, Honduras, India, Iran, Jamaica, Jordan, Kenya, Kyrgyzstan, Cambodia, Kazakhstan, Laos, Liberia, Lesotho, Morocco, Moldova, Montenegro, Madagascar, Macedonia, Myanmar [Burma], Mongolia, Maldives, Malawi, Mexico, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Nigeria, Nicaragua, Nepal, Oman, Panama, Philippines, Qatar, Senegal, El Salvador, Swaziland, Turkiye, Tanzania, Uganda, Uzbekistan, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Zambia, Zimbabwe
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Raw materials: Fresh Filefish
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