Raw Materials
Fresh Garfish
Last Updated
2026-06-01
Key takeaways for search and sourcing teams
- Dried Garfish market coverage spans 5 countries.
- 8 exporter companies and 19 importer companies are indexed in the global supply chain intelligence network for this product.
- 19 supplier-linked transactions are summarized across the top 3 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 2026-06-01.
Global Supplier Transactions, Export Activity, and Price Benchmarks for Dried Garfish
Analyze 19 supplier-linked transactions across the top 3 countries, with monthly unit-price benchmarks to track export competitiveness and sourcing risk for Dried Garfish.
Dried Garfish Country YoY Change in Supplier Transactions and Export Momentum
Compare positive and negative YoY shifts in Dried Garfish to identify accelerating supplier markets and weakening export corridors.
Top YoY shifts for Dried Garfish: Myanmar [Burma] (-30.6%), India (-19.5%), Vietnam (+2.6%).
Dried Garfish Country-Level Supplier Transaction and Unit Price Summary
As of 2025-07, benchmark Dried Garfish country transaction counts with monthly unit price and volume to prioritize supplier and export markets.
In 2025-10, countries with visible Dried Garfish transaction unit prices: Myanmar [Burma] (5.00 USD / kg).
| Country | YoY Change | Transaction Count | 2025-07 | 2025-08 | 2025-09 | 2025-10 | 2025-11 | 2025-12 | 2026-01 | 2026-02 | 2026-03 | 2026-04 | 2026-05 | 2026-06 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| India | -19.5% | 13 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | ||||||
| Myanmar [Burma] | -30.6% | 4 | - (-) | - (-) | 3.45 USD / kg (160 kg) | 5.00 USD / kg (320 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | ||||||
| Vietnam | +2.6% | 2 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) |
Dried Garfish Global Supply Chain Coverage
27 companies
8 exporters and 19 importers are mapped for Dried Garfish.
Exporters and importers can use Tridge Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to identify counterparties for Dried Garfish, benchmark reach, and prioritize outreach by market.
Dried Garfish Export Supplier Intelligence, Trade Flows, and Price Signals
8 exporter companies are mapped in Tridge Supply Chain Intelligence for Dried Garfish. Exporters and importers can use company profiles and analytics to evaluate supplier coverage, trading activity, and route opportunities.
Dried Garfish Top Exporters and Supplier Profiles
Review leading exporter profiles while benchmarking against 8 total exporter companies in the Dried Garfish supply chain intelligence network. Exporters and importers can unlock company profiles and analytics to qualify partners faster.
(Myanmar [Burma])
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-04-08
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Fishing AquacultureFood ManufacturingFood Services And Drinking Places
Value Chain Roles: Farming / Production / Processing / PackingFood ManufacturingTrade
Exporting Countries: South Korea
Supplying Products: Dried Garfish, Dried Common Anchovy, Seasoned Seaweed +1
(India)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-04-13
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Beverage ManufacturingFishing AquacultureFood ManufacturingFood Services And Drinking PlacesFood WholesalersOthers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFood ManufacturingOthersRetailTrade
Exporting Countries: Sri Lanka, Malaysia, Singapore, Oman
Supplying Products: Dried Common Shrimp and Prawn, Dried Garfish, Dried Catfish +5
(India)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-05-01
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Fishing AquacultureFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Farming / Production / Processing / PackingTrade
Exporting Countries: Thailand, China, Hong Kong, Vietnam
Supplying Products: Dried Catfish, Dried Sea Bass, Dried Garfish +2
(India)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-02-07
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Fishing AquacultureFood ManufacturingFood Services And Drinking Places
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFarming / Production / Processing / PackingFood Manufacturing
Exporting Countries: Vietnam, Gabon, Senegal, Gambia, Hong Kong, Sri Lanka, Malaysia, China
Supplying Products: Raw Beef, Dried Common Shrimp and Prawn, Buffalo Meat +5
(India)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-05-01
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 1M - 5M
Industries: Beverage ManufacturingFishing AquacultureFood ManufacturingFood Services And Drinking Places
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFarming / Production / Processing / PackingFood Manufacturing
Exporting Countries: Thailand, Hong Kong, Vietnam
Supplying Products: Dried Catfish, Dried Sea Bass, Dried Grouper +2
(Vietnam)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-05-01
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Fishing AquacultureFood ManufacturingFood PackagingFood Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFarming / Production / Processing / PackingFood Manufacturing
Exporting Countries: China, Vietnam
Supplying Products: Dried Squid, Dried Betel, Dried Seaweed +5
Dried Garfish Global Exporter Coverage
8 companies
Exporter company count is a key signal for Dried Garfish supply depth and sourcing optionality.
Use Supply Chain Intelligence analytics to narrow Dried Garfish opportunities by country, product, and value-chain role, then open company profiles to validate fit.
Dried Garfish Import Buyer Intelligence, Demand Signals, and Price Benchmarks
19 importer companies are mapped for Dried Garfish demand intelligence. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to prioritize buyers, distributors, and downstream demand partners by market.
Dried Garfish Top Buyers, Importers, and Demand Partners
Review leading buyer profiles and compare them against 19 total importer companies tracked for Dried Garfish. Exporters and importers can use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to evaluate buyer quality and demand concentration.
(Sri Lanka)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-04-13
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Grocery StoresOthers
Value Chain Roles: United Arab Emirates
(South Korea)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-04-08
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Industries: Air TransportFreight Forwarding And IntermodalOthersShipping And Water Transport
Value Chain Roles: -
(Sri Lanka)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-05-01
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: -
(Russia)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-05-01
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 1 - 10 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 5M - 10M
Industries: Crop ProductionFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: -
(Thailand)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-05-01
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Food ManufacturingFood PackagingFood Services And Drinking Places
Value Chain Roles: -
(Sri Lanka)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-02-05
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Fishing AquacultureFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: -
Global Importer Coverage
19 companies
Importer company count highlights the current depth of demand-side visibility for Dried Garfish.
Use Supply Chain Intelligence analytics and company profiles to identify active Dried Garfish buyers, compare partner density by country, and refine GTM priorities.
Global Wholesale Supplier Price Trends by Country for Dried Garfish
Dried Garfish Monthly Wholesale Supplier Price Summary by Country
Monthly Dried Garfish wholesale unit-price benchmarks by country for export and sourcing decisions.
In 2025-09, countries with visible Dried Garfish wholesale unit prices: South Korea (5.07 USD / kg).
| Country | 2025-07 | 2025-08 | 2025-09 | 2025-10 | 2025-11 | 2025-12 | 2026-01 | 2026-02 | 2026-03 | 2026-04 | 2026-05 | 2026-06 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Korea | 7.68 USD / kg | 4.96 USD / kg | 5.07 USD / kg | - | - | - |
Dried Garfish Wholesale Price Competitiveness by Major Exporting Countries
Compare Dried Garfish 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 | 5.55 USD / kg | 1.09 USD / kg | 7.82 USD / kg | -22.1% |
Latest Dried Garfish Wholesale Export Price Updates
Use the latest 5 Dried Garfish wholesale updates to validate current export price points and origin-level supplier changes.
| Date | Entry Name | Unit Price (USD) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-01 | 조기 **** * *** *** ** ***** ** | 1215.11 USD / kg | |
| 2026-03-01 | 조기 **** * *** *** ** ***** ** | 888.02 USD / kg | |
| 2026-03-01 | 조기 **** * *** *** ** ***** ** | 216.09 USD / kg | |
| 2026-02-01 | 조기 **** * *** *** *** ***** ** | 207.00 USD / kg | |
| 2026-02-01 | 조기 **** * *** *** *** ***** ** | 208.26 USD / kg |
Classification
Product TypeProcessed Food
Product FormDried
Industry PositionProcessed Seafood Product
Market
Dried garfish is a niche dried marine fish product traded mainly through traditional and ethnic seafood channels, with demand tied to shelf-stable protein and flavoring uses in household cooking and foodservice. Supply is typically sourced from coastal capture fisheries and processed near landing sites into salted/sun-dried or mechanically dried formats. International trade is often recorded under broader HS dried/salted fish categories rather than species-specific codes, limiting transparent global sizing for garfish specifically. Access to higher-value import markets depends heavily on consistent drying (moisture control), hygiene, contaminant management, and compliant labeling/documentation.
Specification
Major VarietiesEuropean garfish (Belone belone), Indo-Pacific needlefishes/garfish (Strongylura spp.)
Physical Attributes
- Long, slender fish with high bone content; breakage and bone fragments are common buyer concerns in dried formats
- Surface cleanliness and uniform drying (no wet pockets) are key quality cues
Compositional Metrics
- Moisture content and/or water activity specifications are commonly used to manage shelf stability and mold risk
- Salt content is often specified where products are salted or brined before drying
Grades
- Whole dried vs split/filleted dried formats (as contracted)
- Defect limits commonly negotiated for mold, insect damage, foreign matter (including sand), and rancid odor
Packaging
- Bulk: lined cartons or woven sacks with inner poly liners to reduce moisture pickup during transit
- Retail: sealed moisture-barrier pouches (often vacuum-sealed) to reduce oxidation and insect ingress
ProcessingHumidity sensitivity: product can reabsorb moisture quickly, increasing mold and insect infestation riskOxidation/rancidity risk increases with heat exposure, residual fat, and oxygen-permeable packaging
Supply Chain
Value Chain
- Landing/auction -> raw material inspection -> cleaning and (optional) evisceration -> salting/brining (optional) -> drying (sun or mechanical) -> conditioning/cooling -> sorting/grading -> packaging -> ambient distribution
Demand Drivers
- Shelf-stable protein for areas with limited cold-chain access
- Traditional culinary use as an ingredient for soups, curries, and relishes
- Convenience demand for packaged dried seafood snacks in some markets
Temperature
- Typically shipped and stored as an ambient, shelf-stable product; quality is better preserved in cool, dry conditions away from heat sources
- Humidity control during storage and transit is critical to prevent moisture uptake and mold growth
Atmosphere Control
- Vacuum sealing and/or inert gas flushing are used in some value-added packs to reduce oxidation and pest infestation risks
Shelf Life
- Shelf life is highly dependent on final dryness, salt level (if used), packaging barrier properties, and humidity exposure; quality issues often manifest as mold growth, insect activity, or rancid off-odors
Risks
Food Safety HighDried fish is vulnerable to safety and quality failures when drying, hygiene, and storage are poorly controlled (e.g., mold growth, insect contamination, and foreign matter). Importing markets may detain or reject shipments based on contamination findings or non-compliant processing controls, disrupting trade and damaging supplier reputation.Operate HACCP-based controls with documented drying endpoints, hygienic drying surfaces, pest management, routine contaminant testing, and moisture-barrier packaging; maintain clear lot traceability and compliant labeling.
IUU Fishing MediumWhere upstream fisheries have limited monitoring and documentation, buyers face heightened IUU and legality risks that can lead to delisting, import restrictions, or retailer non-compliance actions.Strengthen catch documentation, supplier audits, and traceability to vessel/landing site where feasible; align with destination-market seafood legality requirements.
Climate MediumOpen-air sun drying depends on predictable low-humidity weather; unseasonal rainfall or higher humidity increases spoilage, slows throughput, and raises defect rates, which can reduce exportable volumes and consistency.Use covered/raised drying racks, controlled mechanical dryers in humid seasons, and moisture monitoring to stabilize output quality.
Quality Degradation MediumOxidation and rancidity can develop during warm storage or in oxygen-permeable packaging, reducing acceptability and increasing claims/returns in distant markets.Use appropriate barrier packaging (often vacuum or inert-gas where justified), minimize heat exposure in warehousing, and apply FIFO inventory discipline.
Regulatory Compliance MediumSeafood imports commonly require specific health certificates, establishment approvals, labeling, and in some markets catch/legality documentation; non-compliance can block shipments even when product quality is acceptable.Maintain current destination-market requirements for fishery products, verify certificate templates and establishment listings, and pre-validate label content (species naming, origin, allergens, and processing claims).
Sustainability
- IUU fishing and weak traceability in some small-scale and mixed-species fisheries supplying dried fish value chains
- Stock sustainability and bycatch impacts where garfish/needlefish are taken in multi-gear coastal fisheries
- Packaging waste and end-of-life management for plastic barrier films used to protect dried seafood
Labor & Social
- Forced labor and abusive working conditions risks reported in parts of global fishing and seafood processing supply chains, especially where oversight is limited
- Occupational safety risks in drying and processing (knife work, dehydration/heat exposure, and sanitation chemical handling)
FAQ
Why is dried garfish often hard to size as a stand-alone global market?Because international trade statistics frequently group dried fish under broader HS categories (such as HS 0305) rather than consistently separating garfish/needlefish at a species-specific level, which limits transparent global sizing for dried garfish on its own.
What are the most important quality checks buyers focus on for dried garfish shipments?Buyers commonly focus on dryness consistency (to prevent mold), cleanliness (foreign matter like sand), insect contamination control, and odor/appearance indicators of oxidation or rancidity, since these factors strongly determine shelf stability and acceptability.
What is the biggest trade disruption risk for dried garfish?Food-safety and hygiene failures are the most disruptive because they can trigger import detentions or rejections; controlling drying endpoints, sanitation, pest management, packaging barrier performance, and traceability is central to preventing these outcomes.
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Raw materials: Fresh Garfish
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