Fresh Bonito Suppliers, Trade & Prices — Market Overview 2026
Derived Products
Dried Bonito, Ponzu, Smoked Bonito, Frozen Bonito
HS Code
030233
Last Updated
2026-08-19
Key takeaways for search and sourcing teams
- Fresh Bonito market coverage spans 94 countries.
- 103 exporter companies and 142 importer companies are indexed in the global supply chain intelligence network for this product.
- 1,289 supplier-linked transactions are summarized across the top 20 countries.
- Latest reference year in this page dataset is 2026.
- Page data last updated on 2026-08-19.
Global Supplier Transactions, Export Activity, and Price Benchmarks for Fresh Bonito
Analyze 1,289 supplier-linked transactions across the top 20 countries, with monthly unit-price benchmarks to track export competitiveness and sourcing risk for Fresh Bonito.
Fresh Bonito Country YoY Change in Supplier Transactions and Export Momentum
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Top YoY shifts for Fresh Bonito: Peru (+443.2%), Brazil (+266.3%), Chile (-96.2%).
Fresh Bonito Country-Level Supplier Transaction and Unit Price Summary
As of 2025-09, benchmark Fresh Bonito country transaction counts with monthly unit price and volume to prioritize supplier and export markets.
In 2026-02, countries with visible Fresh Bonito transaction unit prices: Spain (28.61 USD / kg), Uruguay (8.51 USD / kg), El Salvador (7.05 USD / kg), China (6.29 USD / kg), Hong Kong (6.15 USD / kg), 10 more countries.
| Country | YoY Change | Transaction Count | 2025-09 | 2025-10 | 2025-11 | 2025-12 | 2026-01 | 2026-02 | 2026-03 | 2026-04 | 2026-05 | 2026-06 | 2026-07 | 2026-08 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uruguay | - | 377 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | 6.78 USD / kg (73,148.77 kg) | 8.51 USD / kg (1,642.64 kg) | ||||||
| Ecuador | -28.0% | 222 | - (-) | 4.89 USD / kg (2,353.6 kg) | 0.20 USD / kg (210 kg) | 7.29 USD / kg (500 kg) | 4.68 USD / kg (234,976.1 kg) | 5.07 USD / kg (220,307.29 kg) | ||||||
| Brazil | +266.3% | 67 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | 3.93 USD / kg (56,111.841 kg) | 4.76 USD / kg (106,511.821 kg) | ||||||
| China | -13.4% | 26 | - (-) | 6.19 USD / kg (20,800 kg) | 6.12 USD / kg (20,800 kg) | 5.91 USD / kg (22,000 kg) | 6.36 USD / kg (20,090 kg) | 6.29 USD / kg (22,000 kg) | ||||||
| Panama | +17.6% | 11 | - (-) | - (-) | 2.12 USD / kg (16,360.776 kg) | - (-) | 1.40 USD / kg (71,000 kg) | - (-) | ||||||
| Spain | +1.1% | 159 | 31.23 USD / kg (166,215.12 kg) | 28.08 USD / kg (928.81 kg) | 29.36 USD / kg (650.27 kg) | 24.17 USD / kg (743.03 kg) | 28.15 USD / kg (5,210.3 kg) | 28.61 USD / kg (340.8 kg) | ||||||
| Chile | -96.2% | 106 | 0.44 USD / kg (328,800 kg) | 0.50 USD / kg (39,400 kg) | 0.53 USD / kg (434,678 kg) | 0.63 USD / kg (86,246 kg) | 0.57 USD / kg (74,475 kg) | 0.47 USD / kg (29,975 kg) | ||||||
| Peru | +443.2% | 53 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | 1.33 USD / kg (94,484.8 kg) | 0.19 USD / kg (220,605.95 kg) | 1.48 USD / kg (71,270.7 kg) | ||||||
| Seychelles | - | 8 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | 1.42 USD / kg (24,407 kg) | ||||||
| Thailand | - | 7 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | 5.20 USD / kg (14,338 kg) | 5.20 USD / kg (49,872 kg) |
Fresh Bonito Global Supply Chain Coverage
245 companies
103 exporters and 142 importers are mapped for Fresh Bonito.
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Fresh Bonito Export Supplier Intelligence, Trade Flows, and Price Signals
103 exporter companies are mapped in Tridge Supply Chain Intelligence for Fresh Bonito. Exporters and importers can use company profiles and analytics to evaluate supplier coverage, trading activity, and route opportunities.
Fresh Bonito Top Exporters and Supplier Profiles
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(Chile)
Latest Export Transaction: 2025-09-25
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Industries: Food WholesalersOthers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleTrade
(Argentina)
Latest Export Transaction: 2025-11-10
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleRetail
Exporting Countries: Argentina
Supplying Products: Fresh Bonito, Canned Tuna, Preserved Heart of Palm +2
(Argentina)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-06-27
Employee Size: 51 - 100 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 1M - 5M
Industries: Food ManufacturingOthers
Value Chain Roles: Food ManufacturingOthers
(Peru)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-07-19
Industries: Beverage ManufacturingFishing AquacultureFood ManufacturingFood PackagingFood WholesalersOthers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFarming / Production / Processing / PackingFood Manufacturing
Exporting Countries: Ecuador
Supplying Products: Fresh Bonito
(Peru)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-07-19
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Animal ProductionOthers
Value Chain Roles: Trade
(Hong Kong)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-07-19
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Food WholesalersFreight Forwarding And IntermodalShipping And Water Transport
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleLogisticsTrade
Exporting Countries: Mexico
Supplying Products: Fresh Bonito
Fresh Bonito Global Exporter Coverage
103 companies
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Top Exporting Countries for Fresh Bonito (HS Code 030233) in 2024
For Fresh Bonito in 2024, compare export volume and value across the top 10 supplier countries to map core supply structure.
| Rank | Country | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Spain | 763,162.25 kg | 3,543,511.757 USD |
| 2 | Portugal | 255,566 kg | 2,916,605.118 USD |
| 3 | Sri Lanka | 129,316 kg | 2,440,444.616 USD |
| 4 | Italy | 40,503 kg | 176,969.205 USD |
| 5 | Malaysia | 273,855 kg | 119,724.378 USD |
| 6 | Greece | 25,358 kg | 114,796.189 USD |
| 7 | United States | 26,577 kg | 107,235 USD |
| 8 | Turkiye | 49,542 kg | 94,539 USD |
| 9 | India | 58,404 kg | 75,407.544 USD |
| 10 | Philippines | 16,009.5 kg | 45,551 USD |
Fresh Bonito Export Trade Flow and Partner Country Summary
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Fresh Bonito Import Buyer Intelligence, Demand Signals, and Price Benchmarks
142 importer companies are mapped for Fresh Bonito demand intelligence. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to prioritize buyers, distributors, and downstream demand partners by market.
Fresh Bonito Top Buyers, Importers, and Demand Partners
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(Ecuador)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-07-19
Employee Size: 1 - 10 Employees
Industries: Fishing AquacultureFood WholesalersFreight Forwarding And IntermodalShipping And Water Transport
Value Chain Roles: Colombia
(United States)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-03-02
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: -
(Bulgaria)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-07-19
Employee Size: 1 - 10 Employees
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: Turkiye
(Ecuador)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-07-19
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Industries: Fishing AquacultureFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: -
(Ecuador)
Latest Import Transaction: 2025-09-29
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Fishing AquacultureFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: -
(Bulgaria)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-07-19
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 1M - 5M
Industries: Fishing AquacultureFood Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: -
Global Importer Coverage
142 companies
Importer company count highlights the current depth of demand-side visibility for Fresh Bonito.
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Top Import Demand Countries for Fresh Bonito (HS Code 030233) in 2024
For Fresh Bonito in 2024, compare import volume and value across the top 10 demand countries to identify priority markets.
| Rank | Country | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Portugal | 1,880,655 kg | 3,682,097.05 USD |
| 2 | Spain | 524,455.36 kg | 2,117,789.882 USD |
| 3 | Thailand | 1,283,700 kg | 1,441,415.15 USD |
| 4 | Italy | 147,335 kg | 712,466.114 USD |
| 5 | Belgium | 108,220.11 kg | 526,382.378 USD |
| 6 | Netherlands | 53,267.322 kg | 358,591.564 USD |
| 7 | United Kingdom | 12,209 kg | 127,879.774 USD |
| 8 | Germany | 14,233 kg | 95,660.785 USD |
| 9 | Canada | 3,442 kg | 78,213.923 USD |
| 10 | Hong Kong | 3,271 kg | 74,228.519 USD |
Fresh Bonito Import Trade Flow and Origin Country Summary
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Global Wholesale Supplier Price Trends by Country for Fresh Bonito
Fresh Bonito Monthly Wholesale Supplier Price Summary by Country
Monthly Fresh Bonito wholesale unit-price benchmarks by country for export and sourcing decisions.
In 2026-02, countries with visible Fresh Bonito wholesale unit prices: Turkiye (13.61 USD / kg), Japan (10.03 USD / kg), Spain (7.72 USD / kg), Thailand (2.78 USD / kg).
| Country | 2025-09 | 2025-10 | 2025-11 | 2025-12 | 2026-01 | 2026-02 | 2026-03 | 2026-04 | 2026-05 | 2026-06 | 2026-07 | 2026-08 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 8.28 USD / kg | 8.28 USD / kg | 7.52 USD / kg | 7.37 USD / kg | 9.36 USD / kg | 7.72 USD / kg | ||||||
| Japan | 7.52 USD / kg | 8.27 USD / kg | 9.59 USD / kg | 10.16 USD / kg | 10.96 USD / kg | 10.03 USD / kg | ||||||
| Thailand | 2.73 USD / kg | 2.68 USD / kg | 2.76 USD / kg | 2.81 USD / kg | 2.84 USD / kg | 2.78 USD / kg | ||||||
| Brazil | - | 0.74 USD / kg | 0.68 USD / kg | 0.52 USD / kg | 0.51 USD / kg | - | ||||||
| Turkiye | 13.25 USD / kg | 13.02 USD / kg | 12.55 USD / kg | 12.23 USD / kg | 14.76 USD / kg | 13.61 USD / kg |
Fresh Bonito Wholesale Price Competitiveness by Major Exporting Countries
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Latest Fresh Bonito Wholesale Export Price Updates
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| Date | Entry Name | Unit Price (USD) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-01 | 真鰹 * ***** ** | 1.07 USD / kg | |
| 2026-08-01 | 真鰹 * ***** ** | 1.40 USD / kg | |
| 2026-08-01 | 真鰹 * ***** ** | 0.25 USD / kg | |
| 2026-08-01 | BON*** * ******* ***** ****** ******* | 1.17 USD / kg | |
| 2026-08-01 | 真鰹 * ***** ** | 2.79 USD / kg |
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Classification
Product TypeRaw Material
Product FormFresh
Industry PositionPrimary Agricultural Product
Raw Material
Commodity GroupMarine pelagic fish (Scombridae; market name “bonito” may overlap with tuna/bonito groupings in trade statistics)
PerishabilityHigh
Growing Conditions
- Wild-caught pelagic schooling fish from temperate to tropical ocean waters; migratory distribution influenced by sea-surface temperature, fronts, and productivity zones.
Consumption Forms
- Fresh/chilled for grilling, searing, or sashimi-style preparations in applicable markets
- Further processed forms in broader bonito/tuna value chains (e.g., frozen raw material, smoked/dried broth products, canned products depending on species and market)
Grading Factors
- Freshness indicators (eye clarity, gill color, odor, flesh firmness)
- Temperature history / adequacy of icing and cold-chain continuity
- Physical damage and handling marks
- Size/weight class depending on buyer specification
Market
Fresh bonito is a wild-caught, highly perishable marine fish product traded primarily as a chilled, time-sensitive item, with most international volumes of “bonito/tuna-like” fish moving in frozen or processed forms rather than fresh. The term “bonito” is used inconsistently across markets and statistics (often overlapping with broader tuna/bonito groupings), which can complicate clean global trade comparisons by species. Supply is linked to migratory pelagic fisheries across the Pacific, Indian, and Atlantic basins and is shaped by regional landing infrastructure and cold-chain capability. Trade dynamics are strongly influenced by fisheries management measures (RFMO rules, seasonal closures) and food-safety controls for histamine-forming species.
Major Producing Countries
- IndonesiaMajor catching/landing nation in global tuna-and-tuna-like fisheries groupings that often include bonito in reporting.
- JapanLarge tuna/bonito fishing and consumption market; “bonito” is a prominent culinary category in domestic trade.
- PhilippinesSignificant tuna/bonito fisheries and processing supply chains in Western Pacific production systems.
- SpainImportant EU fishing/seafood trading nation connected to Atlantic and Mediterranean tuna/bonito fisheries and downstream distribution.
- Papua New GuineaKey coastal state in Western and Central Pacific tuna/bonito supply chains through access agreements and landings.
Specification
Physical Attributes
- Oily, dark-fleshed scombrid fish typically traded whole or gutted for fresh markets; external appearance (clear eyes, bright red gills, firm flesh) is used as a freshness indicator.
Compositional Metrics
- Histamine (scombrotoxin) risk management is a key buyer and regulatory specification consideration for bonito and other scombrid fish; temperature history and rapid chilling are critical.
Grades
- Freshness grading in wholesale/auction channels is commonly based on sensory and handling indicators (appearance, odor, firmness) alongside temperature-control records where available.
Packaging
- Insulated seafood boxes (often with flaked ice or gel packs) for chilled distribution; strict leak control and labeling/traceability documentation are common in export channels.
ProcessingFresh bonito is frequently diverted to processing streams when available (freezing, canning inputs, smoking/drying for broth products in some markets), making the fresh market sensitive to competing processor demand.
Supply Chain
Value Chain
- Landing/auction or direct landing sale → rapid chilling/icing → grading and evisceration (as specified) → chilled transport (refrigerated trucks/airfreight for premium lanes) → wholesale/retail or foodservice distribution
Demand Drivers
- Fresh culinary demand in markets with strong tuna/bonito consumption traditions (e.g., seared or sashimi-style preparations)
- Mediterranean-style fresh fish demand for grilling/roasting in coastal markets
- Processor pull-through (freezing or further processing) that can tighten fresh availability during peak landings
Temperature
- Immediate chilling after capture and continuous cold-chain control are critical for quality retention and for limiting histamine formation in histamine-forming species.
- Time–temperature control programs under HACCP-based systems are widely expected for export-grade handling.
Shelf Life
- Short chilled shelf-life and high sensitivity to temperature abuse; quality and food-safety risk can escalate quickly if icing/cooling is interrupted.
Risks
Fisheries Management HighBecause fresh bonito supply is fundamentally tied to wild capture fisheries, RFMO and national management measures (including seasonal closures, area restrictions, and compliance actions against IUU fishing) can rapidly constrain availability and disrupt trade flows, especially where product is reported under broader tuna/bonito groupings.Source from suppliers with demonstrable RFMO/national compliance, robust catch documentation/traceability, and diversified origin portfolios across ocean basins where feasible.
Food Safety MediumBonito is a histamine-forming species category in global food-safety programs; cold-chain breaks can cause histamine formation that is not removed by cooking and can lead to border rejections, recalls, and severe brand damage.Implement HACCP-based histamine controls (rapid chilling, monitoring of time–temperature exposure, and supplier verification testing aligned to buyer/regulatory expectations).
Climate MediumClimate variability (including ocean temperature shifts) can alter migratory patterns, local availability, and catch rates for pelagic fish, creating volatility in fresh supply and increasing the risk of sudden price swings and substitution toward frozen/processed alternatives.Use multi-origin sourcing strategies and monitor fishery advisories and oceanographic conditions that affect availability and landing patterns.
Labor And Human Rights MediumBuyer and regulator scrutiny of labor conditions in global seafood supply chains (including distant-water fleets and transshipment-linked risks) can trigger de-listings or import restrictions if due diligence is weak, even when product quality is high.Require vessel-level transparency where possible, strengthen third-party audit coverage, and align procurement policies with ILO and buyer due-diligence expectations.
Sustainability
- Stock sustainability and compliance with RFMO conservation and management measures in tuna-and-tuna-like fisheries where bonito is reported or traded under aggregated categories
- Illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing risk in parts of the tuna/bonito supply chain, driving traceability and port-state control scrutiny
- Bycatch and broader ecosystem impacts associated with industrial pelagic fisheries (including gear-specific issues that can affect market access expectations)
Labor & Social
- Labor and human-rights risks have been documented in segments of global distant-water seafood supply chains, elevating expectations for due diligence, vessel transparency, and recruitment practice controls.
- Worker safety risks on fishing vessels and in handling/processing operations, with heightened scrutiny from buyers and regulators on high-risk fisheries.
FAQ
Why is temperature control especially critical for fresh bonito?Bonito is in a group of fish where histamine can form if the fish is not chilled quickly and kept cold. HACCP-based controls and Codex-aligned handling guidance emphasize strict time–temperature management to reduce food-safety and border-rejection risk.
What is the biggest global risk that can disrupt bonito supply?Fresh bonito supply depends on wild capture fisheries, so fisheries management actions (such as seasonal closures, area restrictions, and enforcement against IUU fishing) can quickly tighten supply and disrupt trade, especially in tuna-and-tuna-like fisheries reporting systems.
Which organizations shape international management and expectations for tuna-and-tuna-like fisheries that may include bonito?Regional fisheries management organizations (RFMOs) such as WCPFC, IOTC, ICCAT, and IATTC set conservation and management measures for tuna and tuna-like fisheries, and their rules influence access, compliance documentation, and buyer expectations.
Sources
Fresh Bonito Country Coverage for Suppliers, Export Flows, and Prices
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All country market pages: Panama, Ecuador, Japan, Chile, Mexico, Vietnam, Ivory Coast, Thailand, China, Philippines, Indonesia, India, Netherlands, Germany, United Kingdom, Colombia, South Korea, United Arab Emirates, Switzerland, Andorra, Austria, Australia, Aruba, Barbados, Bangladesh, Belgium, Bulgaria, Bahrain, Brunei, Bahamas, Costa Rica, Cuba, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Dominican Republic, Ethiopia, Finland, Fiji, Gambia, Guatemala, Hong Kong, Croatia, Hungary, Ireland, Jamaica, Jordan, Cambodia, Sri Lanka, Liberia, Luxembourg, Moldova, Montenegro, Macedonia, Macao, Malta, Mauritius, Maldives, Malaysia, Namibia, Niger, Nicaragua, Norway, Nauru, Oman, Poland, Romania, Serbia, Saudi Arabia, Seychelles, Sweden, Singapore, Slovenia, Slovakia, El Salvador, Trinidad and Tobago, Taiwan, Ukraine, Uruguay, Venezuela, South Africa, Zambia
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