Sub Product
Fresh Large Bluefish, Fresh Medium Bluefish, Fresh Small Bluefish
Derived Products
Dried Bluefish, Frozen Bluefish
HS Code
030289
Last Updated
2026-05-26
Key takeaways for search and sourcing teams
- Fresh Bluefish market coverage spans 120 countries.
- 28 exporter companies and 46 importer companies are indexed in the global supply chain intelligence network for this product.
- 83 supplier-linked transactions are summarized across the top 1 countries.
- 0 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 2026-05-26.
Global Supplier Transactions, Export Activity, and Price Benchmarks for Fresh Bluefish
Analyze 83 supplier-linked transactions across the top 1 countries, with monthly unit-price benchmarks to track export competitiveness and sourcing risk for Fresh Bluefish.
Fresh Bluefish Country YoY Change in Supplier Transactions and Export Momentum
Compare positive and negative YoY shifts in Fresh Bluefish to identify accelerating supplier markets and weakening export corridors.
Top YoY shifts for Fresh Bluefish: Japan (+58.5%).
Fresh Bluefish Country-Level Supplier Transaction and Unit Price Summary
As of 2025-06, benchmark Fresh Bluefish country transaction counts with monthly unit price and volume to prioritize supplier and export markets.
In 2025-11, countries with visible Fresh Bluefish transaction unit prices: Japan (40.11 USD / kg).
| Country | YoY Change | Transaction Count | 2025-06 | 2025-07 | 2025-08 | 2025-09 | 2025-10 | 2025-11 | 2025-12 | 2026-01 | 2026-02 | 2026-03 | 2026-04 | 2026-05 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Japan | +58.5% | 83 | 37.30 USD / kg (25.56 kg) | 50.05 USD / kg (15.14 kg) | 72.98 USD / kg (21.4 kg) | 44.23 USD / kg (45.23 kg) | 33.53 USD / kg (19.28 kg) | 40.11 USD / kg (21 kg) |
Fresh Bluefish Global Supply Chain Coverage
74 companies
28 exporters and 46 importers are mapped for Fresh Bluefish.
Exporters and importers can use Tridge Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to identify counterparties for Fresh Bluefish, benchmark reach, and prioritize outreach by market.
Fresh Bluefish Export Supplier Intelligence, Trade Flows, and Price Signals
28 exporter companies are mapped in Tridge Supply Chain Intelligence for Fresh Bluefish. Exporters and importers can use company profiles and analytics to evaluate supplier coverage, trading activity, and route opportunities.
Fresh Bluefish Top Exporters and Supplier Profiles
Review leading exporter profiles while benchmarking against 28 total exporter companies in the Fresh Bluefish supply chain intelligence network. Exporters and importers can unlock company profiles and analytics to qualify partners faster.
(Indonesia)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-04-26
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: Trade
Exporting Countries: India, China, Malaysia, Singapore, Germany, Hong Kong, Hungary, United States, Iran, Italy
Supplying Products: Fresh Dory, Fresh Triggerfish, Fresh Bluefish +5
(Sri Lanka)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-04-26
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: Trade
Exporting Countries: India, United States, Japan, Malaysia, Canada, United Arab Emirates, China
Supplying Products: Fresh Anglerfish, Fresh Dory, Fresh Bluefish +5
(Indonesia)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-04-26
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: Trade
Exporting Countries: India, Uzbekistan, Turkiye
Supplying Products: Fresh Emperor Bream, Fresh Dory, Fresh Bluefish +5
(Indonesia)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-04-26
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: Trade
Exporting Countries: China, Hong Kong, Singapore, Kuwait, Brazil, Malaysia, Italy, United Arab Emirates, Norway, Canada
Supplying Products: Fresh Sea Grapes, Fresh Snail, Fresh Bluefish +5
(Costa Rica)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-04-26
Industries: Fishing AquacultureFood ManufacturingFood Packaging
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFarming / Production / Processing / PackingFood Manufacturing
Exporting Countries: United States, United Kingdom
Supplying Products: Fresh Anglerfish, Fresh Pufferfish, Fresh Triggerfish +5
(Indonesia)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-04-26
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: Trade
Exporting Countries: Hong Kong, Japan, United Kingdom, United States, Germany, Canada, Australia, Bangladesh, Poland, Cyprus
Supplying Products: Fresh Grouper, Fresh Snail, Fresh Gourami +5
Fresh Bluefish Global Exporter Coverage
28 companies
Exporter company count is a key signal for Fresh Bluefish supply depth and sourcing optionality.
Use Supply Chain Intelligence analytics to narrow Fresh Bluefish opportunities by country, product, and value-chain role, then open company profiles to validate fit.
Top Exporting Countries for Fresh Bluefish (HS Code 030289) in 2024
For Fresh Bluefish in 2024, compare export volume and value across the top 10 supplier countries to map core supply structure.
| Rank | Country | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Netherlands | 14,879,130.305 kg | 183,232,910.625 USD |
| 2 | Myanmar [Burma] | 70,511,170.7 kg | 112,689,111.526 USD |
| 3 | Mexico | 6,296,518 kg | 65,876,892 USD |
| 4 | Denmark | 7,047,689.192 kg | 61,417,761.2 USD |
| 5 | Japan | 2,914,386 kg | 49,981,367.063 USD |
| 6 | United Kingdom | 4,452,934.776 kg | 45,419,415.549 USD |
| 7 | Spain | 5,438,942.22 kg | 43,121,402.35 USD |
| 8 | Panama | 11,067,118 kg | 41,645,777 USD |
| 9 | Iceland | 16,321,624 kg | 38,423,442.879 USD |
| 10 | Brazil | 5,188,897 kg | 35,487,772 USD |
Fresh Bluefish Export Trade Flow and Partner Country Summary
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Fresh Bluefish Import Buyer Intelligence, Demand Signals, and Price Benchmarks
46 importer companies are mapped for Fresh Bluefish demand intelligence. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to prioritize buyers, distributors, and downstream demand partners by market.
Fresh Bluefish Top Buyers, Importers, and Demand Partners
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(United Kingdom)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-04-26
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: -
(Japan)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-04-26
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: -
(United States)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-04-26
Employee Size: 51 - 100 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 5M - 10M
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: -
(Spain)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-04-26
Employee Size: 51 - 100 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 10M - 50M
Industries: Food WholesalersOthers
Value Chain Roles: -
(Australia)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-04-26
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: -
(Singapore)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-04-26
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: -
Global Importer Coverage
46 companies
Importer company count highlights the current depth of demand-side visibility for Fresh Bluefish.
Use Supply Chain Intelligence analytics and company profiles to identify active Fresh Bluefish buyers, compare partner density by country, and refine GTM priorities.
Top Import Demand Countries for Fresh Bluefish (HS Code 030289) in 2024
For Fresh Bluefish in 2024, compare import volume and value across the top 10 demand countries to identify priority markets.
| Rank | Country | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United States | 35,837,034 kg | 405,032,511 USD |
| 2 | Hong Kong | 25,130,787 kg | 211,133,189.327 USD |
| 3 | Spain | 21,198,914.05 kg | 154,092,309.772 USD |
| 4 | Italy | 15,075,253 kg | 153,191,423.64 USD |
| 5 | Malaysia | 70,457,748.492 kg | 119,451,955.502 USD |
| 6 | Thailand | 152,731,339 kg | 107,918,265.72 USD |
| 7 | Portugal | 6,002,170 kg | 42,352,007.172 USD |
| 8 | Netherlands | 7,762,375.903 kg | 40,793,087.067 USD |
| 9 | Canada | 4,690,696 kg | 37,140,877.524 USD |
| 10 | Denmark | 7,867,834 kg | 36,566,845.5 USD |
Fresh Bluefish Import Trade Flow and Origin Country Summary
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Global Wholesale Supplier Price Trends by Country for Fresh Bluefish
Fresh Bluefish Monthly Wholesale Supplier Price Summary by Country
Monthly Fresh Bluefish wholesale unit-price benchmarks by country for export and sourcing decisions.
In 2025-11, countries with visible Fresh Bluefish wholesale unit prices: Turkiye (26.34 USD / kg), India (1.41 USD / kg).
Fresh Bluefish Wholesale Price Competitiveness by Major Exporting Countries
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Latest Fresh Bluefish Wholesale Export Price Updates
Use the latest 5 Fresh Bluefish wholesale updates to validate current export price points and origin-level supplier changes.
| Date | Entry Name | Unit Price (USD) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-01 | LÜF****** **** * ******* ***** | 13.21 USD / kg | |
| 2026-05-01 | LÜF** ****** * * ******* ***** | 9.51 USD / kg | |
| 2026-05-01 | ÇAN****** ***** * | 39.89 USD / kg | |
| 2026-03-01 | AKD**** ***** * | 32.30 USD / kg | |
| 2025-11-01 | Fis****** *** *** * * ************ *** ** ***** ************ * *** ******* ******* **** | 1.41 USD / kg |
Classification
Product TypeRaw Material
Product FormFresh
Industry PositionPrimary Fishery Product
Raw Material
Commodity GroupMarine finfish
Scientific NamePomatomus saltatrix
PerishabilityHigh
Growing Conditions
- Wild-caught in coastal and continental-shelf waters; pelagic and migratory behavior affects seasonal availability
- Temperate to subtropical marine environments; distribution and movement influenced by water temperature and prey availability
Consumption Forms
- Fresh whole (gutted) and iced
- Fresh fillets for retail and foodservice
- Frozen product for longer-distance distribution (where fresh logistics are not feasible)
Grading Factors
- Freshness (sensory quality, appearance, absence of spoilage odors)
- Time-temperature history (evidence of adequate icing/chilling and cold-chain control)
- Size/weight range and uniformity
- Physical integrity (handling damage, bruising, gaping in fillets)
- Food-safety control indicators where applicable (e.g., histamine preventive controls)
Market
Fresh bluefish (Pomatomus saltatrix) is a wild-caught, highly perishable marine finfish that is traded mainly within nearby regional markets rather than as a long-distance fresh commodity. Commercial supply is tied to coastal pelagic fisheries in temperate and subtropical waters, with notable activity in the Northwest Atlantic and in the Mediterranean/Black Sea region. Where longer distribution is needed, product is often shifted to frozen or otherwise stabilized formats, while the fresh trade depends on fast landing-to-market logistics and strict temperature control. Market availability and prices can be seasonal due to migratory behavior and fisheries management measures that constrain landings.
Major Producing Countries
- United StatesCommercial and recreational fisheries along the Atlantic coast; availability varies with seasonal coastal migrations.
- TurkiyeBluefish is a well-known commercial species in the Mediterranean/Black Sea region, with landings influenced by regional seasonal movement and management.
Specification
Physical Attributes
- Oily, dark-fleshed marine finfish typically sold whole and gutted or as fresh fillets
- Quality perception strongly depends on freshness indicators (odor, gill color, eye clarity), handling damage, and absence of bruising
Compositional Metrics
- Prone to rapid quality loss and spoilage if time-temperature control is not maintained from harvest through retail
- As a dark-meat species, temperature abuse can elevate histamine (scombrotoxin) food-safety risk in susceptible conditions
Grades
- Buyer specifications commonly emphasize freshness grade, size range, and sensory quality; compliance may reference applicable national or regional freshness/quality schemes for fish
Packaging
- Iced fresh fish in insulated containers (e.g., EPS/foam boxes) for short-haul distribution
- Fresh fillets in lined cartons or vacuum packs (where used) with strict cold-chain requirements
Supply Chain
Value Chain
- Harvest/catch -> onboard chilling/icing -> landing and auction/first sale -> grading/sorting -> iced storage and refrigerated transport -> wholesale/retail/foodservice
Demand Drivers
- Regional culinary demand for oily marine fish and seasonal local availability
- Foodservice demand where fresh supply can be delivered quickly from ports to markets
- Recreational fishing culture that can influence local fresh availability and pricing
Temperature
- Rapid chilling immediately after harvest and continuous cold-chain control are critical to maintain quality and manage histamine hazards
- Target near-melting ice temperatures for fresh handling; avoid temperature abuse during transport, display, and back-of-house storage
Shelf Life
- Short fresh shelf life; commercial viability depends on fast throughput and strict time-temperature discipline
Risks
Food Safety HighFresh bluefish is highly sensitive to time-temperature abuse; inadequate chilling and cold-chain breaks can rapidly degrade quality and increase food-safety risks such as histamine (scombrotoxin) formation, which can trigger recalls, import rejections, and reputational damage.Implement strict time-temperature controls from vessel to retail (rapid icing/chilling, monitored cold storage/transport, documented HACCP controls) and apply species-appropriate histamine preventive measures.
Fisheries Management MediumLandings can shift materially due to changing stock assessments, seasonal closures, recreational/commercial allocation decisions, and enforcement intensity, creating supply uncertainty for buyers relying on fresh product continuity.Diversify sourcing across fisheries/regions where feasible, and use flexible procurement plans that can switch between fresh and frozen formats depending on seasonal availability.
Climate MediumWarming waters and changing ocean conditions can alter distribution and migration timing, affecting when and where bluefish is available to coastal fleets and, by extension, the timing and reliability of fresh supply.Track regional ocean/stock updates and align buying programs to dynamic seasonal windows; maintain alternative species options in product portfolios.
Logistics MediumBecause the product is typically moved as fresh, iced fish, disruptions in port operations, refrigerated transport capacity, or last-mile cold-chain performance can quickly translate into quality losses and higher wastage.Prefer short, resilient routes; use validated insulated packaging and temperature monitoring; plan contingency lanes for peak-season congestion.
Sustainability
- Wild-capture dependency: supply variability driven by stock status, ecosystem conditions, and management measures (e.g., seasonal closures, size limits, quota/effort controls where applied)
- Traceability and IUU (illegal, unreported, and unregulated) fishing risk management where supply chains are fragmented and documentation controls are weak
FAQ
Why is most bluefish trade regional when sold fresh?Fresh bluefish is highly perishable, so it is typically marketed close to landing ports where it can move quickly under ice and refrigerated transport. Longer-distance distribution often shifts to frozen or otherwise stabilized formats because maintaining quality and food safety becomes harder as transit times increase.
What is the most critical food-safety risk for fresh bluefish in trade?The most critical risk is time-temperature abuse in the cold chain, which can rapidly reduce freshness and may increase hazards such as histamine (scombrotoxin) formation. This is why seafood HACCP programs emphasize rapid chilling, continuous refrigeration, and documented controls for susceptible fish products.
Where is bluefish commonly sourced at a global level?Bluefish is sourced from wild-capture coastal pelagic fisheries in temperate and subtropical waters, with notable activity in the Northwest Atlantic and in the Mediterranean/Black Sea region. Supply timing depends on seasonal movements and on fisheries management measures in each region.
Sources
Fresh Bluefish Country Coverage for Suppliers, Export Flows, and Prices
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United States
Canada
Greece
Turkiye
United Kingdom
Japan
United Arab Emirates
Costa Rica
Italy
India
Vietnam
Bulgaria
All country market pages: United States, Canada, Greece, Turkiye, United Kingdom, Japan, United Arab Emirates, Costa Rica, Italy, India, Vietnam, Bulgaria, Panama, Spain, Hong Kong, Netherlands, China, Romania, Myanmar [Burma], Malaysia, Portugal, France, South Korea, Mexico, Indonesia, South Africa, Australia, Thailand, Denmark, Egypt, Singapore, Senegal, Iceland, Morocco, Brazil, Norway, Germany, Nicaragua, Switzerland, Sweden, Belgium, Oman, Jordan, Ukraine, New Zealand, Israel, Ireland, Peru, Austria, Cyprus, Croatia, Kuwait, Brunei, Guatemala, Tunisia, Mauritius, Macao, Pakistan, Bahrain, Sri Lanka, Jamaica, Andorra, Azerbaijan, El Salvador, Czechia, Madagascar, Saudi Arabia, Ecuador, Luxembourg, Uruguay, Albania, Armenia, Argentina, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Barbados, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Bermuda, Bahamas, Botswana, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ivory Coast, Chile, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Estonia, Ethiopia, Finland, Fiji, Gabon, Honduras, Hungary, Iran, Kenya, Cambodia, Kazakhstan, Liberia, Lesotho, Lithuania, Latvia, Moldova, Montenegro, Macedonia, Malta, Maldives, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Nepal, Philippines, Poland, Qatar, Serbia, Slovenia, Slovakia, Togo, Uganda, Uzbekistan, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Zambia
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