Sub Product
Dried Salted Rabbitfish
Raw Materials
Fresh Rabbitfish
Last Updated
2026-06-04
Key takeaways for search and sourcing teams
- Dried Rabbitfish market coverage spans 4 countries.
- 9 exporter companies and 5 importer companies are indexed in the global supply chain intelligence network for this product.
- 6 supplier-linked transactions are summarized across the top 2 countries.
- 0 premium suppliers and 0 catalog items are currently listed.
- Wholesale sample entries: 0; farmgate sample entries: 0.
- Page data last updated on 2026-06-04.
Global Supplier Transactions, Export Activity, and Price Benchmarks for Dried Rabbitfish
Analyze 6 supplier-linked transactions across the top 2 countries, with monthly unit-price benchmarks to track export competitiveness and sourcing risk for Dried Rabbitfish.
Dried Rabbitfish Country YoY Change in Supplier Transactions and Export Momentum
Compare positive and negative YoY shifts in Dried Rabbitfish to identify accelerating supplier markets and weakening export corridors.
Top YoY shifts for Dried Rabbitfish: Philippines (-83.3%), Vietnam (+1.1%).
Dried Rabbitfish Country-Level Supplier Transaction and Unit Price Summary
As of 2025-07, benchmark Dried Rabbitfish country transaction counts with monthly unit price and volume to prioritize supplier and export markets.
In 2025-12, countries with visible Dried Rabbitfish transaction unit prices: Vietnam (8.50 USD / kg), Philippines (3.36 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vietnam | +1.1% | 4 | - (-) | - (-) | 1.63 USD / kg (2,960 kg) | 2.00 USD / kg (8,110 kg) | - (-) | 8.50 USD / kg (150 kg) | ||||||
| Philippines | -83.3% | 2 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | 3.36 USD / kg (17,970 kg) |
Dried Rabbitfish Global Supply Chain Coverage
14 companies
9 exporters and 5 importers are mapped for Dried Rabbitfish.
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Dried Rabbitfish Export Supplier Intelligence, Trade Flows, and Price Signals
9 exporter companies are mapped in Tridge Supply Chain Intelligence for Dried Rabbitfish. Exporters and importers can use company profiles and analytics to evaluate supplier coverage, trading activity, and route opportunities.
Dried Rabbitfish Top Exporters and Supplier Profiles
Review leading exporter profiles while benchmarking against 9 total exporter companies in the Dried Rabbitfish supply chain intelligence network. Exporters and importers can unlock company profiles and analytics to qualify partners faster.
(Philippines)
Latest Export Transaction: 2025-12-27
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleTrade
Exporting Countries: United States
Supplying Products: Dried Rabbitfish, Dried Squid
(Philippines)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-05-04
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Brokers And Trade AgenciesFood ManufacturingFood Packaging
Value Chain Roles: Food ManufacturingTrade
Exporting Countries: Canada, Australia
Supplying Products: Smoked Bonito, Dried Threadfin Bream, Dried Scad +5
(Vietnam)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-05-04
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: Logistics
Exporting Countries: United States
Supplying Products: Frozen Common Shrimp and Prawn, Dried Squid, Dried Argentine Anchovy +5
(Philippines)
Latest Export Transaction: 2025-12-03
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Food ManufacturingFood PackagingFood Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleTrade
Exporting Countries: Vietnam, United Arab Emirates, Chile, United States, Canada, Japan
Supplying Products: Black Pepper, Dried Mung Bean, Frozen Atlantic Salmon +5
(Vietnam)
Latest Export Transaction: 2025-10-21
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Fishing AquacultureFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Farming / Production / Processing / PackingTrade
Exporting Countries: China, Hong Kong, Vietnam
Supplying Products: Dried Common Anchovy, Dried Argentine Anchovy, Dried Common Shrimp and Prawn +5
(Philippines)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-05-04
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / Wholesale
Exporting Countries: United States
Supplying Products: Frozen Common Shrimp and Prawn, Brown Sugar, Dried Common Shrimp and Prawn +5
Dried Rabbitfish Global Exporter Coverage
9 companies
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Dried Rabbitfish Import Buyer Intelligence, Demand Signals, and Price Benchmarks
5 importer companies are mapped for Dried Rabbitfish demand intelligence. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to prioritize buyers, distributors, and downstream demand partners by market.
Dried Rabbitfish Top Buyers, Importers, and Demand Partners
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(Vietnam)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-05-04
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: -
(United States)
Latest Import Transaction: 2025-12-03
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: -
(United States)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-05-04
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: -
(Japan)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-05-04
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: -
(China)
Latest Import Transaction: 2025-09-06
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Brokers And Trade AgenciesFood ManufacturingFood Packaging
Value Chain Roles: Vietnam
Global Importer Coverage
5 companies
Importer company count highlights the current depth of demand-side visibility for Dried Rabbitfish.
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Classification
Product TypeProcessed Food
Product FormDried
Industry PositionProcessed Seafood Product
Market
Dried rabbitfish (often sold as dried spinefoot; in the Philippines commonly known as “danggit”) is a niche dried-seafood product typically made by salting and drying small coastal rabbitfish (Siganus spp.). In international trade statistics, species-specific visibility is limited because dried/salted fish commonly aggregates under HS heading 0305 rather than a rabbitfish-specific code. The best-documented traditional production and consumption center is the Philippines, where dried spinefoot is a well-known household product and local income source in coastal communities. Market outcomes are strongly shaped by food-safety controls for salted/dried fish processing (notably preventing botulinum toxin hazards) and by rising traceability expectations tied to IUU-fishing and seafood-fraud concerns.
Major Producing Countries
- PhilippinesTraditional dried spinefoot/rabbitfish (“danggit”) is documented as a Philippine dried-fish product; rabbitfish culture is also described as developing in parts of the Philippines.
Specification
Major VarietiesSiganus spp. (rabbitfish/spinefoot, family Siganidae), Siganus guttatus (orange-spotted/golden rabbitfish; commonly referenced for Philippine “danggit”)
Physical Attributes
- Often prepared as a split-open (butterflied) fish with the two fillets left joined for drying
- Salt-cured and dried to a firm texture intended to be cooked (commonly fried) before eating
Compositional Metrics
- Salt level and moisture reduction (water-activity control) are central commercial and safety parameters for salted/dried fish products
- Sensory/defect checks commonly focus on off-odors, discoloration, and evidence of mould growth associated with improper drying or storage
Packaging
- Moisture-barrier sealed retail packs (often plastic pouches) to limit humidity uptake and odor transfer
- Outer cartons for wholesale transport and distribution
ProcessingSalt curing followed by sun-drying or controlled/mechanical drying to stabilize the productQuality is sensitive to post-drying moisture pickup and oxidative rancidity during warm, humid storage
Supply Chain
Value Chain
- Coastal catch/landing → rapid cleaning/splitting → salting (dry salt or brine) → drying (sun or controlled) → sorting/defect removal → packaging → ambient distribution with humidity control
Demand Drivers
- Traditional consumption in coastal and urban markets where dried fish is a staple preserved protein
- Preference for shelf-stable seafood formats that can be stored and prepared quickly (e.g., pan-fried) without cold-chain dependence
Temperature
- Primary control need is low humidity (dry storage) rather than refrigeration; warm, humid conditions increase mould/spoilage risk
- Cool, dry storage and sealed packaging reduce rancidity and moisture uptake during distribution
Shelf Life
- Shelf life depends on salt level, degree of drying, and packaging integrity; moisture pickup is a primary driver of quality loss
Risks
Food Safety HighSalt-cured and dried fish products can present a severe hazard if salt penetration and drying are insufficient, particularly for products made from uneviscerated fish or where water activity remains high enough to allow toxin production. Import rejections, recalls, and consumer illness risks can rapidly disrupt trade flows and buyer confidence for dried fish categories.Apply Codex-aligned HACCP controls for salted/dried fish; ensure adequate evisceration/cleaning where relevant, validated salt-and-drying specifications, and documented monitoring of critical parameters throughout processing and storage.
Regulatory Compliance MediumSeafood markets increasingly emphasize traceability and legality to combat IUU fishing and seafood fraud; inadequate chain-of-custody documentation can restrict market access even for small coastal species traded as dried fish.Implement lot-level traceability (harvest area/gear/date, supplier records) and strengthen legality documentation consistent with target-market expectations.
Quality Degradation MediumPost-drying moisture uptake, mould growth, and other defects (including discoloration associated with halophilic organisms) can reduce saleable yield and trigger buyer complaints or non-compliance findings.Use moisture-barrier packaging, humidity-controlled storage, and clear defect-action thresholds for sorting and rework.
Climate MediumRabbitfish are coastal species associated with habitats that are sensitive to marine heatwaves, storms, and coastal ecosystem degradation, which can increase supply variability for artisanal dried-fish value chains.Diversify sourcing across multiple coastal landing sites and strengthen local fishery management and habitat protections where feasible.
Sustainability
- Coastal fisheries pressure and localized overharvest risk where rabbitfish are heavily relied upon as food and income
- Habitat dependence (mangroves, seagrass beds, reefs) increases vulnerability to coastal degradation and climate-driven ecosystem change
Labor & Social
- Forced labour and human trafficking risks documented in parts of the global fishing sector (especially where recruitment and oversight are weak)
- Worker health and safety risks in small-scale capture and processing (handling, knives, sun exposure, long work hours) where informal operations dominate
FAQ
What is dried rabbitfish (danggit)?Dried rabbitfish—often called dried spinefoot and widely known as “danggit” in the Philippines—is a salted, dried rabbitfish product that is typically cleaned, split open (butterflied), dried, and then cooked (commonly fried) before eating.
What are the most important food-safety concerns for salted and dried fish products like dried rabbitfish?The key concern is preventing conditions that allow dangerous toxin production (notably botulism risk) if salt curing and drying are inadequate or uneven. Codex guidance and food-safety regulators emphasize HACCP-style controls, validated drying/salting specifications, and careful processing steps to keep salted/dried fish safe.
Under what HS heading is dried rabbitfish most likely classified in trade statistics?Dried rabbitfish is typically captured under HS heading 0305, which covers fish that are dried, salted or in brine, as well as smoked fish and certain fish flours/meals intended for human consumption.
Sources
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Sub products: Dried Salted Rabbitfish
Raw materials: Fresh Rabbitfish
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