Sub Product
Low-sodium Dried Mahi-mahi, Salted Dried Mahi-mahi, Sun-dried Mahi-mahi
Raw Materials
Fresh Mahi-mahi
Last Updated
2026-06-01
Key takeaways for search and sourcing teams
- Dried Mahi-mahi market coverage spans 8 countries.
- 24 exporter companies and 19 importer companies are indexed in the global supply chain intelligence network for this product.
- 14 supplier-linked transactions are summarized across the top 6 countries.
- 0 premium suppliers and 0 catalog items are currently listed.
- Wholesale sample entries: 0; farmgate sample entries: 0.
- Page data last updated on 2026-06-01.
Global Supplier Transactions, Export Activity, and Price Benchmarks for Dried Mahi-mahi
Analyze 14 supplier-linked transactions across the top 6 countries, with monthly unit-price benchmarks to track export competitiveness and sourcing risk for Dried Mahi-mahi.
Dried Mahi-mahi Country YoY Change in Supplier Transactions and Export Momentum
Compare positive and negative YoY shifts in Dried Mahi-mahi to identify accelerating supplier markets and weakening export corridors.
Top YoY shifts for Dried Mahi-mahi: India (+60.7%), Oman (+26.1%), Sri Lanka (-24.9%).
Dried Mahi-mahi Country-Level Supplier Transaction and Unit Price Summary
As of 2025-07, benchmark Dried Mahi-mahi country transaction counts with monthly unit price and volume to prioritize supplier and export markets.
In 2025-12, countries with visible Dried Mahi-mahi transaction unit prices: Oman (1.10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oman | +26.1% | 5 | - (-) | 1.64 USD / kg (2,811 kg) | - (-) | 2.49 USD / kg (20,017 kg) | - (-) | 1.10 USD / kg (3,185 kg) | ||||||
| India | +60.7% | 4 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | 3.20 USD / kg (6,395 kg) | - (-) | ||||||
| Maldives | - | 1 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | ||||||
| United States | - | 1 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | 0.33 USD / kg (4,383 kg) | - (-) | ||||||
| United Arab Emirates | -6.5% | 1 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | 1.99 USD / kg (18,600 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | ||||||
| Sri Lanka | -24.9% | 2 | - (-) | 4.60 USD / kg (37.2 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) |
Dried Mahi-mahi Global Supply Chain Coverage
43 companies
24 exporters and 19 importers are mapped for Dried Mahi-mahi.
Exporters and importers can use Tridge Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to identify counterparties for Dried Mahi-mahi, benchmark reach, and prioritize outreach by market.
Dried Mahi-mahi Export Supplier Intelligence, Trade Flows, and Price Signals
24 exporter companies are mapped in Tridge Supply Chain Intelligence for Dried Mahi-mahi. Exporters and importers can use company profiles and analytics to evaluate supplier coverage, trading activity, and route opportunities.
Dried Mahi-mahi Top Exporters and Supplier Profiles
Review leading exporter profiles while benchmarking against 24 total exporter companies in the Dried Mahi-mahi supply chain intelligence network. Exporters and importers can unlock company profiles and analytics to qualify partners faster.
(Oman)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-05-01
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleTrade
Exporting Countries: Sri Lanka
Supplying Products: Dried Mahi-mahi
(Tanzania)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-05-01
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Brokers And Trade AgenciesFishing AquacultureFood ManufacturingFood Packaging
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFarming / Production / Processing / PackingTrade
Exporting Countries: Malawi
Supplying Products: Dried Seaweed, Dried Mahi-mahi, Dried Common Bean +1
(Sri Lanka)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-05-01
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Fishing AquacultureFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Farming / Production / Processing / PackingTrade
Exporting Countries: South Korea, New Zealand, Qatar
Supplying Products: Dried Argentine Anchovy, Dried Mahi-mahi, Dried Common Anchovy +5
(India)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-05-01
Industries: Animal ProductionOthers
Value Chain Roles: Trade
Exporting Countries: Vietnam, Hong Kong
Supplying Products: Dried Sea Bass, Dried Stingray, Dried Mahi-mahi +3
(Sri Lanka)
Latest Export Transaction: 2025-12-18
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Freight Forwarding And IntermodalOthers
Value Chain Roles: LogisticsOthers
Exporting Countries: India, Japan, Canada, Romania, United Arab Emirates
Supplying Products: Fresh Mangosteen, Dried Skipjack Tuna, Dried Mahi-mahi +5
(Sri Lanka)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-05-01
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Food ManufacturingFood Packaging
Value Chain Roles: Farming / Production / Processing / PackingFood ManufacturingTrade
Exporting Countries: South Korea, New Zealand
Supplying Products: Dried Common Anchovy, Dried Triggerfish, Dried Mahi-mahi +5
Dried Mahi-mahi Global Exporter Coverage
24 companies
Exporter company count is a key signal for Dried Mahi-mahi supply depth and sourcing optionality.
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Dried Mahi-mahi Import Buyer Intelligence, Demand Signals, and Price Benchmarks
19 importer companies are mapped for Dried Mahi-mahi demand intelligence. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to prioritize buyers, distributors, and downstream demand partners by market.
Dried Mahi-mahi Top Buyers, Importers, and Demand Partners
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(Sri Lanka)
Latest Import Transaction: 2025-10-07
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Food WholesalersOthers
Value Chain Roles: -
(Malawi)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-05-01
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: -
(Sri Lanka)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-01-05
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: -
(Sri Lanka)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-05-01
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Animal ProductionOthers
Value Chain Roles: -
(Sri Lanka)
Latest Import Transaction: 2025-10-15
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 1M - 5M
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: -
(South Korea)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-05-01
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Brokers And Trade AgenciesFood Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: -
Global Importer Coverage
19 companies
Importer company count highlights the current depth of demand-side visibility for Dried Mahi-mahi.
Use Supply Chain Intelligence analytics and company profiles to identify active Dried Mahi-mahi buyers, compare partner density by country, and refine GTM priorities.
Classification
Product TypeProcessed Food
Product FormDried
Industry PositionValue-Added Seafood Product
Market
Dried mahi-mahi is a niche, shelf-stable seafood product derived from wild-caught dolphinfish, with upstream supply linked to tropical and subtropical pelagic fisheries rather than aquaculture. Processing typically occurs near landing sites where fillets or strips are dehydrated (often with salt) to reduce water activity, enabling ambient distribution into specialty retail and foodservice ingredient channels. Species-specific global trade visibility is limited because dried fish trade codes commonly aggregate multiple species, so market sizing and bilateral flow analysis usually requires buyer/seller disclosure rather than customs data alone. The product’s trade competitiveness is shaped by food-safety controls for histamine-forming fish, oxidation/moisture management during storage, and rising traceability expectations related to IUU and labor due diligence.
Market GrowthNot Mentioned
Major Producing Countries
- EcuadorWild-capture fisheries in the eastern Pacific; dried-product output is not separately reported in global statistics.
- PeruWild-capture fisheries in the eastern Pacific; dried-product output is not separately reported in global statistics.
- TaiwanDistant-water and regional pelagic fisheries; dried-product output is not separately reported in global statistics.
- United StatesRegional pelagic fisheries (including Pacific islands); dried-product output is not separately reported in global statistics.
- IndonesiaLarge small-scale and industrial fisheries with coastal processing capacity; dried-product output is not separately reported in global statistics.
- PhilippinesCoastal fisheries and traditional dried-seafood processing; dried-product output is not separately reported in global statistics.
Specification
Major VarietiesCommon dolphinfish (Coryphaena hippurus), Pompano dolphinfish (Coryphaena equiselis)
Physical Attributes
- Dried fillets/strips/flakes with low residual moisture; appearance influenced by drying method (sun vs. mechanical) and salt usage
- Susceptible to surface discoloration and textural hardening if overdried or exposed to heat during storage
Compositional Metrics
- Buyer specifications typically include moisture and/or water activity targets to limit microbial growth and mold risk
- Salt content specifications are common for salted dried variants
Grades
- Buyer-defined grades commonly based on cut uniformity, cleanliness (sand/foreign matter), odor, discoloration, and defect presence (mold, insect damage)
Packaging
- Moisture-barrier packaging (e.g., laminated pouches) to prevent rehydration in humid climates
- Vacuum sealing or oxygen-reduction features (where used) to slow oxidative rancidity
ProcessingQuality is strongly affected by oxidation (rancidity) and moisture pickup; packaging integrity and humidity control are critical in global distribution
Supply Chain
Value Chain
- Wild capture -> landing/auction -> chilling and primary handling -> filleting/trimming -> optional brining/salting -> drying (sun or mechanical) -> cooling and sorting -> packaging -> export/import distribution
Demand Drivers
- Shelf-stable protein demand in dried-seafood snack and culinary-ingredient segments
- Preference for convenient, lightweight products with reduced cold-chain dependence compared with fresh/frozen fish
Temperature
- While often ambient-distributed, avoiding high heat is important to slow oxidation and quality loss
- Humidity control is as critical as temperature because moisture uptake can trigger mold and spoilage
Atmosphere Control
- Oxygen-reduced packaging (vacuum/MAP) and/or oxygen absorbers may be used by some suppliers to slow rancidity, depending on product specification and destination requirements
Shelf Life
- Shelf life is primarily limited by moisture uptake (mold risk) and lipid oxidation (rancidity), and can shorten rapidly once packaging is opened or compromised
Risks
Food Safety HighMahi-mahi is a histamine-forming (scombroid-type) fish; time/temperature abuse before drying can lead to histamine accumulation that is not reliably eliminated by dehydration, creating acute food-safety and border-rejection risk.Implement HACCP controls from capture through processing (rapid chilling, hygienic handling, validated drying parameters) and use histamine testing programs aligned with destination regulatory expectations.
Traceability MediumSpecies-specific dried-product trade is often not separately visible in customs codes, increasing reliance on supplier documentation and raising exposure to mislabeling and IUU-related compliance failures.Require lot-level traceability (catch documentation, vessel/landing records, chain-of-custody controls) and consider third-party certification where appropriate.
Quality Degradation MediumDried fish can absorb moisture in humid logistics environments and can oxidize during storage, leading to mold, off-odors, and reduced buyer acceptance even when food-safety limits are met.Use moisture-barrier packaging, humidity-controlled storage, and oxygen management where specified; verify packaging seal integrity and handling conditions through distribution.
Regulatory Compliance MediumImport requirements can include hazard controls (histamine), contaminant and microbiological limits, labeling/species declaration, and sanitary facility expectations; non-compliance can trigger detentions, recalls, or rapid alerts.Align specifications with Codex guidance and key destination-market requirements; maintain documented preventive controls, verification testing, and robust labeling review.
Sustainability
- IUU fishing risk and traceability expectations for wild-caught pelagic species; catch documentation and port-state controls can affect market access
- Bycatch and fishery management considerations in pelagic supply chains where dolphinfish may be caught in multispecies fisheries
- Climate variability and ocean conditions can shift pelagic availability and seasonality, affecting supply reliability
Labor & Social
- Labor rights risks (including forced labor indicators) documented in parts of global fishing and seafood processing supply chains; buyer due diligence is increasingly expected
- Occupational safety risks in processing (knife work, dehydration equipment, sanitation chemical handling) and on fishing vessels
FAQ
What is the single biggest food-safety risk for dried mahi-mahi in international trade?Histamine is typically the highest-impact risk: if mahi-mahi is temperature-abused after capture, histamine can build up and dehydration does not reliably remove it. That’s why HACCP-based time/temperature controls and histamine monitoring are central expectations in many destination markets.
Why is it hard to find global trade statistics specifically for dried mahi-mahi?Customs classifications for dried fish commonly aggregate many species under the same Harmonized System categories, so public trade databases usually cannot isolate “dried mahi-mahi” as its own global line item. As a result, buyers often rely on supplier documentation and contract data for species- and product-form-specific visibility.
What handling practices most reduce spoilage and quality loss during shipping?Keeping the product dry and protected from oxygen exposure is key: moisture-barrier packaging, good seal integrity, low-humidity storage, and avoiding heat all help reduce mold risk and slow rancidity. Many suppliers also use oxygen-reduction approaches (like vacuum sealing) when the specification calls for it.
Sources
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Raw materials: Fresh Mahi-mahi
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