Raw Materials
Fresh Mackerel
HS Code
160419
Last Updated
2026-06-09
Key takeaways for search and sourcing teams
- Dried Mackerel market coverage spans 133 countries.
- 85 exporter companies and 161 importer companies are indexed in the global supply chain intelligence network for this product.
- 80 supplier- and manufacturer-linked transactions are summarized across the top 9 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 2026-06-09.
Global Supplier & Manufacturer Transactions, Export Activity, and Price Benchmarks for Dried Mackerel
Analyze 80 supplier-linked transactions across the top 9 countries, with monthly unit-price benchmarks to track export competitiveness and sourcing risk for Dried Mackerel.
Dried Mackerel Country YoY Change in Supplier Transactions and Export Momentum
Compare positive and negative YoY shifts in Dried Mackerel to identify accelerating supplier markets and weakening export corridors.
Top YoY shifts for Dried Mackerel: Philippines (+99.2%), India (-95.4%), Japan (-44.6%).
Dried Mackerel Country-Level Supplier Transaction and Unit Price Summary
As of 2025-07, benchmark Dried Mackerel country transaction counts with monthly unit price and volume to prioritize supplier and export markets.
In 2025-12, countries with visible Dried Mackerel transaction unit prices: El Salvador (8.97 USD / kg), Vietnam (1.81 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Japan | -44.6% | 3 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | 0.77 USD / kg (175 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | ||||||
| India | -95.4% | 3 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | ||||||
| Philippines | +99.2% | 3 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | 6.00 USD / kg (40 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | ||||||
| South Korea | - | 1 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | ||||||
| Vietnam | -28.5% | 59 | 1.80 USD / kg (54,955.441 kg) | 1.25 USD / kg (395,073.28 kg) | 1.18 USD / kg (106,610 kg) | 1.20 USD / kg (11,460 kg) | 2.60 USD / kg (1,560 kg) | 1.81 USD / kg (18,530 kg) | ||||||
| Indonesia | +15.5% | 6 | 2.30 USD / kg (30,375 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | ||||||
| China | - | 1 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | ||||||
| El Salvador | - | 2 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | 8.97 USD / kg (-) | ||||||
| Lithuania | - | 2 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | 15.90 USD / kg (444.6 kg) | - (-) |
Dried Mackerel Global Supply Chain Coverage
246 companies
85 exporters and 161 importers are mapped for Dried Mackerel.
Exporters and importers can use Tridge Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to identify counterparties for Dried Mackerel, benchmark reach, and prioritize outreach by market.
Dried Mackerel Export Supplier & Manufacturer Intelligence, Trade Flows, and Price Signals
85 exporter companies are mapped in Tridge Supply Chain Intelligence for Dried Mackerel. Exporters and importers can use company profiles and analytics to evaluate supplier coverage, trading activity, and route opportunities.
Dried Mackerel Top Exporters, Manufacturers, and Supplier Profiles
Review leading exporter profiles while benchmarking against 85 total exporter companies in the Dried Mackerel supply chain intelligence network. Exporters and importers can unlock company profiles and analytics to qualify partners faster.
(Angola)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-05-09
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Brokers And Trade AgenciesCrop ProductionFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Farming / Production / Processing / PackingTrade
Exporting Countries: Democratic Republic of the Congo
Supplying Products: Dried Mackerel, Dried Lima Beans, Whisky +2
(Sri Lanka)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-05-09
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleLogistics
Exporting Countries: Sri Lanka
Supplying Products: Dried Mackerel
(Indonesia)
Latest Export Transaction: 2025-07-30
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / Wholesale
Exporting Countries: Sri Lanka
Supplying Products: Dried Mackerel, Dried Queenfish, Dried Catfish +1
(El Salvador)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-05-09
Industries: Animal ProductionBrokers And Trade AgenciesFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleTrade
Exporting Countries: United States
Supplying Products: Dried Mackerel
(Angola)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-05-09
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: Trade
Exporting Countries: Democratic Republic of the Congo
Supplying Products: Dried Mackerel, Lulo Juice, Rolled Biscuits & Cookies
(Indonesia)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-05-09
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Brokers And Trade AgenciesFishing AquacultureFood ManufacturingFood Packaging
Value Chain Roles: Farming / Production / Processing / PackingTrade
Dried Mackerel Global Exporter Coverage
85 companies
Exporter company count is a key signal for Dried Mackerel supply depth and sourcing optionality.
Use Supply Chain Intelligence analytics to narrow Dried Mackerel opportunities by country, product, and value-chain role, then open company profiles to validate fit.
Top Exporting Countries for Dried Mackerel (HS Code 160419) in 2024
For Dried Mackerel 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 Mackerel Export Trade Flow and Partner Country Summary
Track Dried Mackerel exporter-to-importer flows by value, volume, and share to uncover high-potential export routes.
Dried Mackerel Import Buyer Intelligence, Demand Signals, and Price Benchmarks
161 importer companies are mapped for Dried Mackerel demand intelligence. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to prioritize buyers, distributors, and downstream demand partners by market.
Dried Mackerel Top Buyers, Importers, and Demand Partners
Review leading buyer profiles and compare them against 161 total importer companies tracked for Dried Mackerel. Exporters and importers can use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to evaluate buyer quality and demand concentration.
(Vietnam)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-05-09
Employee Size: 1 - 10 Employees
Industries: Brokers And Trade AgenciesFood WholesalersOthers
Value Chain Roles: -
(Vietnam)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-05-09
Industries: Brokers And Trade Agencies
Value Chain Roles: -
(United States)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-05-09
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: -
(United States)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-05-09
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: -
(Vietnam)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-05-09
Employee Size: 1 - 10 Employees
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: -
(Sri Lanka)
Latest Import Transaction: 2025-07-11
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Fishing AquacultureOthers
Value Chain Roles: -
Global Importer Coverage
161 companies
Importer company count highlights the current depth of demand-side visibility for Dried Mackerel.
Use Supply Chain Intelligence analytics and company profiles to identify active Dried Mackerel buyers, compare partner density by country, and refine GTM priorities.
Top Import Demand Countries for Dried Mackerel (HS Code 160419) in 2024
For Dried Mackerel 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 Mackerel Import Trade Flow and Origin Country Summary
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Global Wholesale Supplier Price Trends by Country for Dried Mackerel
Dried Mackerel Monthly Wholesale Supplier Price Summary by Country
Monthly Dried Mackerel wholesale unit-price benchmarks by country for export and sourcing decisions.
In 2025-12, countries with visible Dried Mackerel wholesale unit prices: Ukraine (7.71 USD / kg), Thailand (4.46 USD / kg), Japan (1.95 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Japan | 3.30 USD / kg | 3.03 USD / kg | 1.96 USD / kg | 1.96 USD / kg | 1.94 USD / kg | 1.95 USD / kg | ||||||
| Thailand | 5.69 USD / kg | 5.25 USD / kg | 5.25 USD / kg | 5.18 USD / kg | 5.26 USD / kg | 4.46 USD / kg | ||||||
| Ukraine | 7.79 USD / kg | 7.86 USD / kg | 7.66 USD / kg | 7.81 USD / kg | 7.74 USD / kg | 7.71 USD / kg |
Dried Mackerel Wholesale Price Competitiveness by Major Exporting Countries
Compare Dried Mackerel wholesale price ranges and YoY changes across the top 3 exporting countries to benchmark supplier price competitiveness.
Latest Dried Mackerel Wholesale Export Price Updates
Use the latest 5 Dried Mackerel wholesale updates to validate current export price points and origin-level supplier changes.
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Classification
Product TypeProcessed Food
Product FormDried
Industry PositionProcessed Seafood Product
Market
Dried mackerel is a processed seafood product typically made by salting and dehydration of oily pelagic fish, with trade shaped by both fisheries availability (North Atlantic and Northwest Pacific mackerel stocks) and processing capacity. Demand is most visible in East Asian retail and foodservice channels where salted/semi-dried and dried formats are common, while international trade statistics often sit within broader dried/salted fish categories depending on national tariff lines. Quality and buyer acceptance are strongly influenced by lipid oxidation (rancidity) management and by food-safety controls for histamine-forming species when time-temperature handling is poor. Supply and trade risk are driven by a combination of fisheries management/stock variability and stringent import controls for seafood safety and traceability.
Major Producing Countries
- NorwayImportant capture producer of Atlantic mackerel and a major supplier of raw material into global seafood value chains (see FAO fisheries statistics and ICES stock advice context).
- RussiaMajor capture producer of mackerel species in FAO fisheries statistics; raw material availability affects downstream processing supply.
- ChinaLarge seafood processing base; dried/salted fish products (including mackerel-based items depending on tariff line) are processed for domestic and export markets.
- JapanKey consumer market and processor for traditional dried/salted mackerel products.
- South KoreaKey consumer market and processor for salted/semi-dried and dried mackerel styles.
Specification
Major VarietiesAtlantic mackerel (Scomber scombrus), Chub mackerel (Scomber japonicus), Indian mackerel (Rastrelliger kanagurta)
Physical Attributes
- Typically split/butterflied or filleted; skin-on formats common for grilling applications
- Oily flesh increases susceptibility to oxidative rancidity during storage if oxygen/light exposure is not controlled
- Uniform drying and absence of surface mold are common buyer-visible quality cues
Compositional Metrics
- Moisture content and water activity targets are commonly specified for dried seafood safety and shelf stability
- Salt content is commonly specified for preservation and flavor consistency
- Histamine monitoring/testing may be specified because mackerel is a histamine-forming species if time-temperature abused
Grades
- Size grading by weight band or count per carton
- Cut style grading (whole, headed/gutted, split/butterflied, fillet)
- Quality grading based on appearance/odor, dryness uniformity, and absence of rancidity indicators
Packaging
- Vacuum-packed retail units or sealed pouches to limit oxygen exposure
- Bulk poly-bag-in-carton formats for wholesale and foodservice distribution
- Secondary cartons with lot coding to support traceability expectations
ProcessingProduct is typically intended for cooking (e.g., grilling or simmering) rather than ready-to-eat consumptionOxidation control (oxygen barrier packaging, cool/dry storage) is important due to the fish's lipid content
Supply Chain
Value Chain
- Wild capture fishery → rapid chilling and landing → primary processing (heading/gutting/splitting) → salting (dry-salt or brine) → drying (sun/mechanical) → cooling → packaging (often vacuum) → warehousing/distribution
Demand Drivers
- Preference for shelf-stable or longer-life seafood formats versus fresh fish
- Culinary use in traditional meals (grilled side dishes; broth/stock applications) in major consumption markets
- Retail convenience formats (portion packs) and e-commerce distribution for ambient/refrigerated dried seafood items
Temperature
- Time-temperature control is critical before drying to prevent histamine formation in mackerel
- Post-drying storage benefits from cool, dry conditions to slow lipid oxidation and reduce mold risk
Atmosphere Control
- Vacuum packaging or high-barrier packaging is commonly used to reduce oxygen exposure and slow rancidity development
Shelf Life
- Shelf life is longer than fresh fish but is limited by lipid oxidation and moisture reabsorption; oxygen control and low humidity storage are key levers
Risks
Food Safety HighMackerel is a histamine-forming species; time-temperature abuse before drying can lead to elevated histamine and trigger border rejections, recalls, and acute consumer illness incidents, disrupting trade and damaging supplier credibility.Implement HACCP controls with rapid chilling at landing, strict time-temperature monitoring through pre-processing, validated histamine controls/testing where required, and documented traceability by lot.
Fisheries Management MediumChanges in stock status, scientific advice, and national quota allocations for mackerel fisheries can tighten supply and raise input prices for processors, creating volatility for dried products that rely on consistent raw material sizing and fat profile.Diversify sourcing across eligible stocks/origins where feasible, use forward contracting where available, and maintain flexible specifications for size/cut to manage raw material shifts.
Quality Degradation MediumBecause mackerel is an oily fish, dried products are prone to oxidative rancidity and odor/flavor defects during storage and long-distance distribution, especially with poor oxygen/light control.Use high-barrier or vacuum packaging, manage storage temperature and light exposure, and adopt inventory rotation aligned to sensory shelf-life performance.
Regulatory Compliance MediumSeafood imports are subject to food-safety and labeling/traceability requirements that vary by market; non-compliance (including inadequate HACCP documentation for histamine controls) can result in detentions or delisting by buyers.Maintain market-specific compliance files (HACCP plans, lot traceability, labeling specs) and align with Codex code-of-practice hygiene and control expectations.
Sustainability
- Fisheries sustainability and quota/regional management outcomes can materially change raw material availability and price volatility for mackerel supply chains
- IUU fishing and traceability expectations are recurring themes in global seafood trade compliance and buyer due diligence
Labor & Social
- Forced labor and labor abuse risks have been documented in parts of the global fishing sector; buyers often require social compliance due diligence and credible audits for seafood supply chains
FAQ
What is the biggest food safety risk for dried mackerel in international trade?Histamine is the critical risk: mackerel can develop high histamine if it is not kept cold and handled quickly before processing, and this can lead to border rejections, recalls, and illness. Robust HACCP time-temperature controls and, where required, histamine monitoring are the standard mitigations.
Which mackerel species are commonly used for dried mackerel products?Dried mackerel products are typically made from commercially traded mackerel species such as Atlantic mackerel (Scomber scombrus) and chub mackerel (Scomber japonicus), with Indian mackerel (Rastrelliger kanagurta) also used in some regional supply chains.
Why does dried mackerel quality degrade during storage even though it is dried?Mackerel is an oily fish, so oxidation can cause rancid flavors and odors over time, especially if packaging allows oxygen exposure or if storage is warm and humid. Vacuum or high-barrier packaging and cool, dry storage are common controls.
Sources
Dried Mackerel Country Coverage for Suppliers, Manufacturers, Export Flows, and Prices
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All country market pages: China, Japan, Vietnam, India, South Korea, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Philippines, Macao, Malaysia, Thailand, Ukraine, Sri Lanka, Chile, Spain, Brazil, Norway, Germany, Denmark, Singapore, Iceland, Nigeria, United States, United Arab Emirates, Poland, Lithuania, Turkiye, Canada, Netherlands, Italy, France, Uzbekistan, Portugal, Latvia, United Kingdom, Saudi Arabia, Myanmar [Burma], Australia, Uganda, Zimbabwe, El Salvador, Jamaica, Tanzania, Belgium, Estonia, Azerbaijan, Switzerland, Ecuador, Sweden, Austria, Kenya, Maldives, Kazakhstan, Moldova, South Africa, Albania, Greece, Ireland, Croatia, Colombia, Senegal, Czechia, Finland, Mozambique, Bulgaria, Romania, Mauritius, New Zealand, Panama, Andorra, Armenia, Argentina, 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, Cyprus, Dominican Republic, Egypt, Ethiopia, Fiji, Gabon, Guatemala, Honduras, Hungary, Israel, Iran, Jordan, Kyrgyzstan, Cambodia, Kuwait, Laos, Liberia, Lesotho, Luxembourg, Morocco, Montenegro, Madagascar, Macedonia, Mongolia, Malta, Malawi, Mexico, Namibia, Niger, Nicaragua, Nepal, Oman, Peru, Papua New Guinea, Pakistan, Qatar, Serbia, Slovenia, Slovakia, Swaziland, Tunisia, Taiwan, Uruguay, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Zambia
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Raw materials: Fresh Mackerel
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