Fresh Atlantic Croaker Suppliers, Trade & Prices — Market Overview 2026
Derived Products
Frozen Atlantic Croaker, Dried Atlantic Croaker
Last Updated
2026-10-06
Key takeaways for search and sourcing teams
- Fresh Atlantic Croaker market coverage spans 10 countries.
- 56 exporter companies and 61 importer companies are indexed in the global supply chain intelligence network for this product.
- 54 supplier-linked transactions are summarized across the top 5 countries.
- Latest reference year in this page dataset is 2026.
- Page data last updated on 2026-10-06.
Global Supplier Transactions, Export Activity, and Price Benchmarks for Fresh Atlantic Croaker
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Fresh Atlantic Croaker Country YoY Change in Supplier Transactions and Export Momentum
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Top YoY shifts for Fresh Atlantic Croaker: Mexico (+21.2%), India (-13.2%), Ecuador (+0.6%).
Fresh Atlantic Croaker Country-Level Supplier Transaction and Unit Price Summary
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In 2026-04, countries with visible Fresh Atlantic Croaker transaction unit prices: India (4.02 USD / kg).
| Country | YoY Change | Transaction Count | 2025-11 | 2025-12 | 2026-01 | 2026-02 | 2026-03 | 2026-04 | 2026-05 | 2026-06 | 2026-07 | 2026-08 | 2026-09 | 2026-10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| India | -13.2% | 10 | - (-) | 3.39 USD / kg (35 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | 5.27 USD / kg (30 kg) | 4.02 USD / kg (50 kg) | ||||||
| Uruguay | - | 1 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | 1.94 USD / kg (28,540 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | ||||||
| Ecuador | +0.6% | 39 | 0.19 USD / kg (10,601 kg) | - (-) | 0.20 USD / kg (1,365 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | ||||||
| Mexico | +21.2% | 3 | - (-) | 3.43 USD / kg (654 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | ||||||
| Panama | +0.3% | 1 | - (-) | 5.40 USD / kg (120.24 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) |
Fresh Atlantic Croaker Global Supply Chain Coverage
117 companies
56 exporters and 61 importers are mapped for Fresh Atlantic Croaker.
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Fresh Atlantic Croaker Export Supplier Intelligence, Trade Flows, and Price Signals
56 exporter companies are mapped in Tridge Supply Chain Intelligence for Fresh Atlantic Croaker. Exporters and importers can use company profiles and analytics to evaluate supplier coverage, trading activity, and route opportunities.
Fresh Atlantic Croaker Top Exporters and Supplier Profiles
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(Chile)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-09-06
Recently Export Partner Companies: 5
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 500M - 1B
Industries: Fishing Aquaculture, Food Manufacturing, Food Packaging
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / Wholesale, Farming / Production / Processing / Packing, Food Manufacturing
Exporting Countries: Vietnam, Ukraine, Belgium, Cameroon, Peru, Denmark, Burkina Faso, Ivory Coast, China, Nigeria
Supplying Products: Frozen Jack Mackerel, Fish Meal, Fish Oil +5
(China)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-09-06
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Industries: Brokers And Trade Agencies, Fishing Aquaculture
Value Chain Roles: Trade
Exporting Countries: South Korea
Supplying Products: Fresh Redfish, Fresh Sea Bass, Fresh Grouper +5
(China)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-09-06
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Fishing Aquaculture, Food Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / Wholesale, Trade
Exporting Countries: South Korea
Supplying Products: Fresh Redfish, Fresh Sea Bass, Fresh Sea Bream +5
(China)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-09-06
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Brokers And Trade Agencies, Fishing Aquaculture
Value Chain Roles: Trade
Exporting Countries: South Korea
Supplying Products: Fresh Redfish, Fresh Sea Bass, Fresh Grouper +4
(China)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-09-06
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Fishing Aquaculture, Food Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Farming / Production / Processing / Packing, Food Manufacturing, Trade
Exporting Countries: South Korea
Supplying Products: Fresh Sea Bass, Fresh Redfish, Fresh Grouper +5
(Panama)
Latest Export Transaction: 2025-12-12
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 51 - 100 Employees
Industries: Beverage Manufacturing, Fishing Aquaculture, Food Manufacturing, Food Packaging
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / Wholesale, Farming / Production / Processing / Packing, Food Manufacturing, Trade
Exporting Countries: Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico, United States
Supplying Products: Fresh Snapper, Fresh Dory, Fresh Mahi-mahi +5
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Fresh Atlantic Croaker Global Exporter Coverage
56 companies
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Fresh Atlantic Croaker Import Buyer Intelligence, Demand Signals, and Price Benchmarks
61 importer companies are mapped for Fresh Atlantic Croaker demand intelligence. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to prioritize buyers, distributors, and downstream demand partners by market.
Fresh Atlantic Croaker Top Buyers, Importers, and Demand Partners
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(South Korea)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-09-06
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Brokers And Trade Agencies, Food Manufacturing, Food Packaging, Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: -
(South Korea)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-09-06
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: -
(South Korea)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-09-06
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: -
(South Korea)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-09-06
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Brokers And Trade Agencies, Fishing Aquaculture, Food Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: -
(United States)
Latest Import Transaction: 2025-12-12
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 51 - 100 Employees
Industries: Fishing Aquaculture, Food Manufacturing, Food Packaging
Value Chain Roles: Ecuador
(South Korea)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-09-06
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: -
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Global Importer Coverage
61 companies
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Global Wholesale Supplier Price Trends by Country for Fresh Atlantic Croaker
Fresh Atlantic Croaker Monthly Wholesale Supplier Price Summary by Country
Monthly Fresh Atlantic Croaker wholesale unit-price benchmarks by country for export and sourcing decisions.
In 2026-04, countries with visible Fresh Atlantic Croaker wholesale unit prices: South Korea (14.15 USD / kg).
| Country | 2025-11 | 2025-12 | 2026-01 | 2026-02 | 2026-03 | 2026-04 | 2026-05 | 2026-06 | 2026-07 | 2026-08 | 2026-09 | 2026-10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Korea | 10.65 USD / kg | 14.04 USD / kg | 10.36 USD / kg | 5.27 USD / kg | 10.72 USD / kg | 14.15 USD / kg |
Fresh Atlantic Croaker Wholesale Price Competitiveness by Major Exporting Countries
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| Rank | Country | Average | Lower | Upper | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | South Korea | 15.30 USD / kg | 1.63 USD / kg | 42.48 USD / kg | +11.2% |
Latest Fresh Atlantic Croaker Wholesale Export Price Updates
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| Date | Entry Name | Unit Price (USD) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-01 | (활)** ** * **** ** | 15.95 USD / kg | |
| 2026-10-01 | (활)** **** * **** ** | 16.01 USD / kg | |
| 2026-10-01 | (활)** ** * **** ** | 7.64 USD / kg | |
| 2026-10-01 | (활)** ** * **** ** | 17.47 USD / kg | |
| 2026-10-01 | (활)** ** * **** ** | 13.88 USD / kg |
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Classification
Product TypeRaw Material
Product FormFresh
Industry PositionPrimary Fishery Product
Raw Material
Commodity GroupMarine finfish (Sciaenidae — drums/croakers)
Scientific NameMicropogonias undulatus
PerishabilityHigh
Growing Conditions
- Marine to brackish, demersal species associated with coastal waters and estuaries; commonly over mud and sandy-mud bottoms.
- Reported depth range to about 100 m; Gulf of Mexico occurrence commonly in waters shallower than ~110 m with seasonal inshore/offshore movements linked to temperature.
- Offshore fall–winter spawning with early life stages transported to estuaries that serve as nursery grounds.
Consumption Forms
- Fresh whole or dressed fish (regional markets).
- Fillets from larger fish where available.
- Frozen product forms for longer storage and distribution.
Grading Factors
- Freshness and handling condition (time/temperature control from harvest through landing).
- Size/weight class for whole fish and fillet yield suitability.
- Physical damage/defects affecting marketability (bruising, scale loss, soft flesh).
Market
Fresh Atlantic croaker (Micropogonias undulatus) is a wild-caught demersal fish from the western Atlantic, with core fisheries and markets centered on the United States Atlantic coast and the Gulf of Mexico. The species is commonly sold fresh (whole/dressed) and frozen, with availability shaped by seasonal inshore–offshore movements linked to temperature and fall–winter spawning. Along the U.S. Atlantic coast, management is currently based on trend analysis and the stock’s abundance and fishing mortality are listed as unknown while a benchmark assessment is underway, creating regulatory uncertainty for commercial supply. Sustainability scrutiny for this product is closely tied to bycatch and discards in mixed trawl fisheries—particularly shrimp trawl fisheries in the Gulf of Mexico—where Atlantic croaker is documented as a notable bycatch component.
Major Producing Countries
- United StatesPrimary wild-capture production from Atlantic coast states and the Gulf of Mexico; ASMFC reported an estimated 2.4 million pounds of Atlantic croaker landings in 2024 (commercial + recreational).
Supply Calendar
- United States — Gulf of Mexico (inshore estuaries/nearshore):May, Jun, Jul, Aug, SepLate spring through early fall concentrations in shallow/inshore waters when temperatures are high.
- United States — Gulf of Mexico (offshore shelf):Nov, Dec, Jan, FebLate fall and winter offshore concentrations (including spawning period) as inshore bottom temperatures drop.
- United States — Chesapeake Bay / Mid-Atlantic nearshore:Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, NovSeasonal presence in spring, summer, and fall in nearshore/Chesapeake waters; availability shifts south/offshore during winter.
Specification
Physical Attributes
- Demersal coastal fish associated with mud and sand/mud bottoms; commonly uses estuaries as nursery and feeding habitat.
- Reported depth range to about 100 m; Gulf of Mexico distribution commonly in waters shallower than ~110 m except in specific areas.
- Common length around 30 cm total length; maximum reported length around 55 cm total length (species-level biological reference).
Packaging
- Fresh: typically iced whole or dressed fish for near-term distribution to regional markets.
- Frozen: whole/frozen or frozen fillets for extended storage and wider distribution (species is reported as sold fresh and frozen).
Supply Chain
Value Chain
- Capture (often in mixed demersal fisheries; also retained from shrimp-trawl bycatch in some contexts) -> rapid icing/chilling -> landing -> sorting (size/freshness) -> sale as whole/dressed fish and/or filleting -> freezing where used for longer distribution
Demand Drivers
- Regional coastal demand in the United States for mild white-fleshed fish sold fresh (whole/dressed) and frozen.
- Availability and utilization influenced by mixed-fishery dynamics (including shrimp-trawl bycatch/retention practices and associated regulations).
- Recreational harvest is a material component of total removals in recent years (per ASMFC reporting).
Temperature
- Strict time-and-temperature control is a primary quality and food-safety requirement for fresh fish supply chains (rapid chilling after harvest and cold-chain continuity through distribution).
Risks
Bycatch And Regulatory Constraints HighSupply is tightly tied to a limited geography (U.S. Atlantic coast and Gulf of Mexico) and is exposed to management tightening driven by trend-based triggers and an in-progress benchmark assessment (ASMFC). In the Gulf of Mexico, Atlantic croaker has a documented history of capture as shrimp-trawl bycatch, and bycatch/discard controls in trawl fisheries can materially change retained volumes and market availability.Use sourcing plans that can pivot between fresh/frozen and between gear types/ports; prioritize suppliers with documented bycatch-reduction practices and strong cold-chain controls; maintain substitute whitefish options for menu/processing continuity.
Climate MediumDistribution and concentrations are temperature- and season-dependent, with inshore/offshore movements that can shift availability windows; warming, extreme events, and changing coastal conditions can alter seasonal accessibility and regional supply timing.Align procurement with seasonal movement patterns (inshore warm-season vs offshore cool-season availability) and maintain flexible logistics to switch landing regions as conditions shift.
Food Safety MediumAs a fresh, highly perishable fish product, quality loss and food-safety hazards increase rapidly when time/temperature control fails across harvest, landing, transport, and retail handling.Apply Codex-aligned hygienic practices and HACCP-based controls for fresh/frozen fish handling, with documented temperature monitoring and traceability.
Sustainability
- Bycatch and discards risk in shrimp trawl fisheries: Atlantic croaker is documented as a significant finfish bycatch component in Gulf of Mexico and South Atlantic shrimp trawl catches in FAO bycatch reporting, and NOAA literature describes croaker’s historical link to shrimping/bycatch in the Gulf of Mexico.
- Estuarine nursery dependence and coastal habitat sensitivity: offshore spawning with eggs/larvae transported to estuaries (nursery grounds) increases exposure to estuarine habitat and water-quality pressures.
FAQ
Where is fresh Atlantic croaker primarily sourced from in global trade terms?Atlantic croaker is a western Atlantic species found from the U.S. Atlantic coast and through the Gulf of Mexico down toward northern Mexico, and the most clearly documented supply base and management reporting is centered on the United States Atlantic coast and Gulf of Mexico fisheries.
What is the single biggest sustainability concern to watch for Atlantic croaker supply?Bycatch and discards risk in shrimp trawl fisheries is the most critical issue: FAO bycatch reporting lists Atlantic croaker among top species found in Gulf of Mexico and South Atlantic shrimp-trawl catches, and NOAA literature describes the Gulf croaker fishery’s historical link to shrimping and bycatch. This makes croaker availability sensitive to trawl bycatch regulations and mitigation measures.
When is Atlantic croaker most available in U.S. Gulf of Mexico waters?NOAA NCEI guidance indicates large inshore concentrations during late spring, summer, and early fall (when inshore temperatures are high), with a shift offshore in late fall and winter as inshore temperatures drop; spawning occurs offshore in fall and winter. In the Mid-Atlantic/Chesapeake context, a common seasonal pattern is spring through fall nearshore availability with winter shifting south/offshore.
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