Dried Herring Suppliers, Trade & Prices — Market Overview 2026
Sub Product
Dried Atlantic Herring, Dried Baltic Herring, Dried Norwegian Herring, Salted Dried Herring, +1
Raw Materials
Fresh Herring
HS Code
030559
Last Updated
2026-08-04
Key takeaways for search and sourcing teams
- Dried Herring market coverage spans 118 countries.
- 155 exporter companies and 201 importer companies are indexed in the global supply chain intelligence network for this product.
- 393 supplier-linked transactions are summarized across the top 15 countries.
- 1 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 2026-08-04.
Global Supplier Transactions, Export Activity, and Price Benchmarks for Dried Herring
Analyze 393 supplier-linked transactions across the top 15 countries, with monthly unit-price benchmarks to track export competitiveness and sourcing risk for Dried Herring.
Dried Herring Country YoY Change in Supplier Transactions and Export Momentum
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Top YoY shifts for Dried Herring: Iceland (-82.0%), Japan (-61.5%), Canada (+46.4%).
Dried Herring Country-Level Supplier Transaction and Unit Price Summary
As of 2025-09, benchmark Dried Herring country transaction counts with monthly unit price and volume to prioritize supplier and export markets.
In 2026-02, countries with visible Dried Herring transaction unit prices: Philippines (8.82 USD / kg), United States (6.57 USD / kg), Vietnam (3.11 USD / kg).
| Country | YoY Change | Transaction Count | 2025-09 | 2025-10 | 2025-11 | 2025-12 | 2026-01 | 2026-02 | 2026-03 | 2026-04 | 2026-05 | 2026-06 | 2026-07 | 2026-08 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vietnam | +4.1% | 249 | 3.06 USD / kg (136,539 kg) | 2.98 USD / kg (231,538.184 kg) | 2.80 USD / kg (170,364.5 kg) | 3.13 USD / kg (179,355.4 kg) | 2.87 USD / kg (150,419 kg) | 3.11 USD / kg (44,226 kg) | ||||||
| Japan | -61.5% | 1 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | ||||||
| China | -30.9% | 1 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | ||||||
| Philippines | -22.5% | 11 | 6.58 USD / kg (733 kg) | - (-) | 4.19 USD / kg (288 kg) | 8.27 USD / kg (121.2 kg) | - (-) | 8.82 USD / kg (1,360.8 kg) | ||||||
| United States | - | 1 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | 6.57 USD / kg (29 kg) | ||||||
| Canada | +46.4% | 35 | 3.67 USD / kg (183,420 kg) | 4.89 USD / kg (246,555 kg) | 1.21 USD / kg (27,460 kg) | 2.98 USD / kg (340,760 kg) | 4.13 USD / kg (197,295 kg) | - (-) | ||||||
| Norway | +5.9% | 51 | - (-) | 2.37 USD / kg (-) | 2.25 USD / kg (804,708 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | ||||||
| Lithuania | -1.6% | 25 | - (-) | - (-) | 2.18 USD / kg (383,018 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | ||||||
| United Kingdom | +8.6% | 9 | - (-) | 2.20 USD / kg (-) | 2.20 USD / kg (119,040 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | ||||||
| Ukraine | +11.5% | 5 | - (-) | - (-) | 5.66 USD / kg (3,424.2 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) |
Dried Herring Global Supply Chain Coverage
356 companies
155 exporters and 201 importers are mapped for Dried Herring.
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Dried Herring Export Supplier Intelligence, Trade Flows, and Price Signals
155 exporter companies are mapped in Tridge Supply Chain Intelligence for Dried Herring. Exporters and importers can use company profiles and analytics to evaluate supplier coverage, trading activity, and route opportunities.
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Dried Herring Top Exporters and Supplier Profiles
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(Lithuania)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-07-04
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Freight Forwarding And IntermodalOthers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleLogistics
(Vietnam)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-06-24
Recently Export Partner Companies: 2
Employee Size: 1 - 10 Employees
Industries: Fishing AquacultureFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFarming / Production / Processing / Packing
(China)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-07-04
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: Trade
(Canada)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-01-23
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Industries: Fishing AquacultureFood ManufacturingOthers
Value Chain Roles: Farming / Production / Processing / PackingFood ManufacturingOthers
(Vietnam)
Latest Export Transaction: 2025-10-24
Recently Export Partner Companies: 2
Industries: Brokers And Trade AgenciesFishing AquacultureFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Trade
Exporting Countries: South Korea, Vietnam
Supplying Products: Dried Herring, Dried Argentine Anchovy, Traditional Dried Herring +1
(Vietnam)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-07-04
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Beverage ManufacturingFood ManufacturingFood Services And Drinking Places
Value Chain Roles: Food ManufacturingTrade
Exporting Countries: South Korea
Supplying Products: Dried Herring, Traditional Dried Herring
Dried Herring Global Exporter Coverage
155 companies
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Top Exporting Countries for Dried Herring (HS Code 030559) in 2024
For Dried Herring 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 Herring Export Trade Flow and Partner Country Summary
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Dried Herring Import Buyer Intelligence, Demand Signals, and Price Benchmarks
201 importer companies are mapped for Dried Herring demand intelligence. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to prioritize buyers, distributors, and downstream demand partners by market.
Dried Herring Top Buyers, Importers, and Demand Partners
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(Dominican Republic)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-07-04
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: -
(South Korea)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-07-04
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: -
(South Korea)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-01-15
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Food WholesalersOthers
Value Chain Roles: -
(China)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-07-04
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Industries: Brokers And Trade Agencies
Value Chain Roles: -
(South Korea)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-07-04
Recently Import Partner Companies: 2
Industries: Food WholesalersFreight Forwarding And IntermodalOthersShipping And Water Transport
Value Chain Roles: -
(Poland)
Latest Import Transaction: 2025-11-05
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Food WholesalersOthers
Value Chain Roles: -
Global Importer Coverage
201 companies
Importer company count highlights the current depth of demand-side visibility for Dried Herring.
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Top Import Demand Countries for Dried Herring (HS Code 030559) in 2024
For Dried Herring 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 Herring Import Trade Flow and Origin Country Summary
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Global Wholesale Supplier Price Trends by Country for Dried Herring
Dried Herring Monthly Wholesale Supplier Price Summary by Country
Monthly Dried Herring wholesale unit-price benchmarks by country for export and sourcing decisions.
In 2026-02, countries with visible Dried Herring wholesale unit prices: Japan (14.28 USD / kg), Ukraine (3.60 USD / kg).
Dried Herring Wholesale Price Competitiveness by Major Exporting Countries
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Latest Dried Herring Wholesale Export Price Updates
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Classification
Product TypeProcessed Food
Product FormDried
Industry PositionSecondary Processed Seafood Product
Market
Dried herring is a preserved seafood product derived from Atlantic and Pacific herring fisheries, with upstream supply concentrated in Northern Hemisphere pelagic fishing grounds. Processing into salted-dried and smoke-dried forms is used to extend shelf life and enable trade into both traditional consumer markets (Northern Europe and parts of East Asia) and long-distance export channels. Trade availability and pricing can shift materially with annual quota decisions and stock-assessment outcomes from fisheries science bodies and national regulators. Because herring is a fatty fish, oxidation control and moisture management are central quality and buyer-specification concerns in global distribution.
Major Producing Countries
- NorwayMajor Atlantic herring fishery and a significant processor/exporter of herring products; availability is shaped by quota-setting and stock assessments (e.g., ICES advice).
- IcelandSignificant North Atlantic herring catching and processing capacity; export-oriented seafood sector.
- RussiaLarge herring catches and processing across North Atlantic and North Pacific waters; trade can be affected by sanctions and market access constraints.
- DenmarkImportant EU fishing/processing base for pelagic species including herring; regional processing and re-export within Europe.
- United StatesPacific herring fisheries (e.g., Alaska) supply raw material that may enter dried/salted/smoked product streams depending on market demand and management measures.
- JapanConsumer market with traditional demand for herring products; also participates in North Pacific supply chains.
Major Exporting Countries
- NorwayConsistent exporter of herring products into Europe, Africa, and other markets; trade patterns vary by product form (salted, dried, smoked) and HS subheading.
- IcelandExport-oriented producer of herring products; shipment mix includes preserved forms where drying/salting extends tradability.
- DenmarkEU processor and exporter/re-exporter for pelagic fish products, including herring in preserved forms.
- NetherlandsEU trading/processing hub; can be prominent in intra-EU distribution and re-export of herring products depending on category.
Supply Calendar
- Northeast Atlantic (e.g., Norway/Iceland/EU waters):Sep, Oct, Nov, DecSeasonality varies by stock and management; dried/salted processing reduces dependence on immediate consumption windows and can smooth seasonal landings into year-round availability.
- North Pacific (e.g., Alaska/Russia/Japan waters):Mar, Apr, MayMany Pacific herring fisheries are strongly seasonal; downstream drying/salting can extend marketability and support longer-distance trade.
Specification
Major VarietiesAtlantic herring (Clupea harengus), Pacific herring (Clupea pallasii)
Physical Attributes
- Typically split (butterflied) or filleted fish; may be skin-on, with silvery skin or smoke-browned exterior depending on process
- Firm, dense texture after drying; surface should be free of excessive mold growth or insect damage in well-controlled supply chains
Compositional Metrics
- Moisture and water-activity targets are common buyer controls to manage shelf stability and mold risk
- Salt content is commonly specified for salted-dried styles and influences water activity, taste, and microbiological stability
- Oxidation/rancidity control is important due to high unsaturated fat; oxygen exposure and heat accelerate quality loss
Grades
- Codex Alimentarius commodity standards for salted fish and dried salted fish are commonly referenced as baseline requirements in international trade documentation
- Buyer specifications often add tighter limits on defects (broken pieces, discoloration), moisture/salt ranges, and sensory attributes
Packaging
- Moisture- and oxygen-barrier packaging (often vacuum-packed) for retail packs; bulk cartons/liners for wholesale
- Clear labeling typically includes species identification, production method (dried/salted/smoked), allergen declaration (fish), and storage instructions
ProcessingSalting/brining plus drying (air/kiln) reduces water activity; smoke-drying may add preservative phenolics but introduces process-control needsFat oxidation can limit shelf life; packaging atmosphere and antioxidant strategy (where permitted) are key quality levers
Supply Chain
Value Chain
- Fishing/landing -> rapid chilling -> grading -> heading/gutting/splitting or filleting -> salting/brining -> drying (air/kiln; optional smoking) -> cooling -> packaging (often vacuum) -> storage/distribution
Demand Drivers
- Traditional culinary uses and diaspora demand for preserved herring products
- Shelf-stable (or semi-shelf-stable) protein demand where cold-chain capacity is limited or where long-distance shipping is required
- Use as an ingredient in cooked dishes where intense flavor and preserved texture are valued
Temperature
- Cold control from landing through pre-processing is critical to limit spoilage and quality loss before salting/drying stabilizes the product
- Finished product should be protected from heat to slow oxidation; storage guidance is typically product-style-specific (fully dried vs semi-dried)
Atmosphere Control
- Vacuum packaging and low-oxygen conditions are commonly used to slow oxidative rancidity in fatty fish products
- Where semi-dried products are traded, modified-atmosphere packaging may be used alongside refrigeration to manage microbiological risk
Shelf Life
- Drying/salting materially extends shelf life versus fresh herring, but quality can be limited by fat oxidation (rancidity) and moisture uptake
- Post-opening shelf life can shorten rapidly if the product absorbs moisture or is exposed to warm conditions
Risks
Fisheries Quota And Stock Health HighThe most critical global risk for dried herring is upstream raw-material volatility caused by stock-assessment outcomes and quota decisions. When scientific advice and regulators reduce catch limits or close fisheries, processors can face immediate supply shortfalls and price spikes that ripple into dried/salted product availability.Diversify sourcing across managed herring fisheries (Atlantic and Pacific), maintain multi-origin inventory strategies, and require documentation aligning catch to management measures and traceability systems.
Oxidation And Rancidity MediumHerring is a fatty fish, so dried products can lose value through oxidative rancidity during storage and transport, especially when exposed to oxygen, heat, or light. Quality degradation can trigger customer rejections even when food safety is not compromised.Use oxygen-barrier/vacuum packaging, manage storage temperatures, control exposure to air post-opening, and apply permitted antioxidants where appropriate and compliant.
Food Safety MediumPreserved fish requires robust controls for hazards linked to raw material quality and process conditions (e.g., time/temperature abuse pre-drying, contamination post-processing, and hazards associated with vacuum-packed fish if controls are weak). Regulatory expectations and buyer audits can be strict for ready-to-eat or semi-dried variants.Implement HACCP with validated critical limits for salting/drying, enforce hygienic zoning to prevent recontamination, and align specifications with Codex and destination-market requirements.
Geopolitics And Trade Controls MediumSanctions, import restrictions, and changes in market access (including restrictions affecting major fishing nations or transit hubs) can disrupt trade routes and shift available supply for preserved herring products.Map exposure by origin and trading route, maintain compliant alternate origins, and monitor destination-market regulatory updates and sanctions guidance.
Traceability And IUU Risk LowWhile many herring fisheries operate under established management, global seafood trade remains sensitive to illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing concerns and documentation gaps that can block shipments or restrict buyers.Require catch documentation, vessel/lot traceability, and (where relevant) third-party certification or verification aligned with destination-market import control regimes.
Sustainability
- Fishery stock health and quota setting drive environmental outcomes and supply availability; sustainability certification and traceability requirements can shape market access
- Bycatch and ecosystem impacts in pelagic fisheries are ongoing monitoring themes, typically addressed via management measures and third-party assessments
- Climate-driven shifts in distribution and recruitment can alter catchability and the geography of processing supply chains over time
Labor & Social
- Seafood supply chains can face human-rights and labor-risk scrutiny (including risks in parts of the global fishing sector); buyers increasingly require due diligence and traceability documentation
- Migrant labor and worker welfare in seafood processing can be material in some regions, driving audit and certification requirements
FAQ
What is the biggest global supply risk for dried herring?The biggest risk is raw-material volatility driven by fish stock assessments and quota decisions: when catch limits are reduced or fisheries are closed, processors can face immediate supply tightness and higher costs. This dynamic is influenced by scientific advice bodies (such as ICES in the Northeast Atlantic) and national fisheries regulators.
Why can dried herring develop rancid flavors during storage?Herring is a fatty fish, so oxygen, heat, and light can accelerate oxidation of fats, leading to rancid off-flavors even if the product remains microbiologically stable. Vacuum or oxygen-barrier packaging and cool, dry storage are common controls to slow this quality loss.
Which standards are commonly referenced for salted-dried fish products in trade?Codex Alimentarius publishes internationally recognized standards and codes of practice used as baseline references for fish and fishery products, including preserved fish categories. Buyers often build additional specifications (moisture/salt targets, defect limits, labeling) on top of these frameworks and destination-market regulations.
Sources
Dried Herring Country Coverage for Suppliers, Export Flows, and Prices
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All country market pages: Norway, United States, Vietnam, Denmark, South Korea, Netherlands, Canada, Iceland, Ukraine, Sri Lanka, Poland, Uganda, Australia, Germany, Japan, China, Estonia, New Zealand, Latvia, Lithuania, Malaysia, Thailand, Democratic Republic of the Congo, United Kingdom, India, Spain, Jamaica, Belgium, Philippines, Portugal, Myanmar [Burma], Singapore, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Italy, Tanzania, South Africa, Chile, Kenya, France, Kazakhstan, Panama, Madagascar, Macao, Maldives, Israel, El Salvador, Senegal, Brunei, Czechia, Liberia, Mauritius, Zimbabwe, Gabon, Zambia, Moldova, United Arab Emirates, Pakistan, Oman, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Fiji, Romania, Uzbekistan, Switzerland, Brazil, Benin, Croatia, Egypt, Malawi, Armenia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Barbados, Bangladesh, Burkina Faso, Bulgaria, Bahrain, Burundi, Bermuda, Bolivia, Bahamas, Belize, Ivory Coast, Cyprus, Ethiopia, Finland, Georgia, Gambia, Greece, Guatemala, Honduras, Hungary, Ireland, Iran, Jordan, Kyrgyzstan, Kuwait, Laos, Luxembourg, Montenegro, Mongolia, Malta, Mexico, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Nigeria, Nicaragua, Nepal, Papua New Guinea, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Sweden, Slovenia, Slovakia, Togo, Tunisia, Turkiye
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