Fresh Coalfish Suppliers, Trade & Prices — Market Overview 2026
Derived Products
Dried Coalfish, Fresh Coalfish Fillet, Frozen Coalfish
Last Updated
2026-08-04
Key takeaways for search and sourcing teams
- Fresh Coalfish market coverage spans 9 countries.
- 31 exporter companies and 20 importer companies are indexed in the global supply chain intelligence network for this product.
- 3 supplier-linked transactions are summarized across the top 3 countries.
- 0 premium suppliers and 0 catalog items are currently listed.
- Wholesale sample entries: 5; farmgate sample entries: 5.
- Latest reference year in this page dataset is 2026.
- Page data last updated on 2026-08-04.
Global Supplier Transactions, Export Activity, and Price Benchmarks for Fresh Coalfish
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Fresh Coalfish Country YoY Change in Supplier Transactions and Export Momentum
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Top YoY shifts for Fresh Coalfish: Panama (+50.1%), Mexico (-37.4%).
Fresh Coalfish Country-Level Supplier Transaction and Unit Price Summary
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In 2025-12, countries with visible Fresh Coalfish transaction unit prices: Sri Lanka (11.29 USD / kg).
Fresh Coalfish Global Supply Chain Coverage
51 companies
31 exporters and 20 importers are mapped for Fresh Coalfish.
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Fresh Coalfish Export Supplier Intelligence, Trade Flows, and Price Signals
31 exporter companies are mapped in Tridge Supply Chain Intelligence for Fresh Coalfish. Exporters and importers can use company profiles and analytics to evaluate supplier coverage, trading activity, and route opportunities.
Fresh Coalfish Top Exporters and Supplier Profiles
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(Norway)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-07-04
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 1 - 10 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 10M - 50M
Industries: Fishing AquacultureFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Farming / Production / Processing / PackingFood Manufacturing
Exporting Countries: Mexico, Namibia
Supplying Products: Dried Ling, Dried Cod, Fresh Coalfish +1
(Norway)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-07-04
Industries: Food ManufacturingOthers
Value Chain Roles: Farming / Production / Processing / Packing
Exporting Countries: Brazil, United States
Supplying Products: Dried Coalfish, Dried Cod, Frozen Coalfish +5
(Norway)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-07-04
Industries: Animal ProductionFood ManufacturingFood Packaging
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFarming / Production / Processing / PackingFood Manufacturing
Exporting Countries: Brazil, United States
Supplying Products: Dried Cod, Dried Coalfish, Frozen Coalfish +5
(Sri Lanka)
Latest Export Transaction: 2025-12-16
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Industries: Brokers And Trade AgenciesFishing AquacultureFood ManufacturingFood Packaging
Value Chain Roles: Farming / Production / Processing / PackingTrade
Exporting Countries: United Arab Emirates, Switzerland, Germany, Bahrain
Supplying Products: Fresh Common Shrimp and Prawn, Fresh Crab, Fresh Squid +4
(Argentina)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-07-04
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD Over 1B
Industries: Fishing AquacultureFood ManufacturingFood PackagingFood Services And Drinking Places
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFarming / Production / Processing / PackingFood Manufacturing
Exporting Countries: Brazil, Croatia, Poland, Israel, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Estonia, China, Russia, Serbia, Italy
Supplying Products: Fresh Hake, Canned Herring, Frozen Squid +5
(Argentina)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-07-04
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Fishing AquacultureFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFarming / Production / Processing / Packing
Exporting Countries: Brazil, Italy, United States, South Korea, Lithuania, Spain, Portugal, Ukraine, Cameroon, Slovenia
Supplying Products: Fresh Hake, Canned Herring, Frozen Hake +5
Fresh Coalfish Global Exporter Coverage
31 companies
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Fresh Coalfish Import Buyer Intelligence, Demand Signals, and Price Benchmarks
20 importer companies are mapped for Fresh Coalfish demand intelligence. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to prioritize buyers, distributors, and downstream demand partners by market.
Fresh Coalfish Top Buyers, Importers, and Demand Partners
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(Vietnam)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-07-04
Industries: Animal ProductionFood WholesalersOthers
Value Chain Roles: -
(Belarus)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-07-04
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Industries: Food ManufacturingFood PackagingFood Services And Drinking PlacesFood Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: -
(Vietnam)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-07-04
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: -
(Namibia)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-07-04
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Food ManufacturingFood Services And Drinking PlacesOthers
Value Chain Roles: Namibia
(United Arab Emirates)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-07-04
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 1M - 5M
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: -
(United Arab Emirates)
Latest Import Transaction: 2025-12-16
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Brokers And Trade AgenciesFishing AquacultureFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, United Arab Emirates
Global Importer Coverage
20 companies
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Global Wholesale Supplier Price Trends by Country for Fresh Coalfish
Fresh Coalfish Monthly Wholesale Supplier Price Summary by Country
Monthly Fresh Coalfish wholesale unit-price benchmarks by country for export and sourcing decisions.
In 2026-02, countries with visible Fresh Coalfish wholesale unit prices: Denmark (4.72 USD / kg).
Fresh Coalfish Wholesale Price Competitiveness by Major Exporting Countries
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Latest Fresh Coalfish Wholesale Export Price Updates
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| Date | Entry Name | Unit Price (USD) | |
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| 2026-08-01 | Mør**** *********** ** * ********* **** ******* ********* *********** **** | 5.40 USD / kg | |
| 2026-08-01 | LIE* **** ***** ****** * ******* ****** | 9.57 USD / kg | |
| 2026-05-01 | LIE* **** ***** ****** * ******* ****** | 10.56 USD / kg | |
| 2026-03-01 | Mør**** *********** ** * ********* *** ******* *********** *********** **** | 5.13 USD / kg |
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Global Farmgate Supplier Price Trends by Country for Fresh Coalfish
Fresh Coalfish Monthly Farmgate Supplier Price Summary by Country
Monthly Fresh Coalfish farmgate unit-price benchmarks by country to monitor supplier-side cost movement.
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denmark | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Fresh Coalfish Farmgate Cost Trends by Major Exporting Supplier Countries
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| Rank | Country | Average | Lower | Upper | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Denmark | 3.37 USD / kg | 2.79 USD / kg | 3.72 USD / kg | +15.5% |
Latest Fresh Coalfish Farmgate Export Cost Updates
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| Date | Entry Name | Unit Price (USD) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-08-01 | Fre** ******** ******** ************ * *** * * ****** *********** ******* *********** ***** * ****** | 3.35 USD / kg | |
| 2025-08-01 | Fre** ******** ************** ************ * *** * * ****** *********** ******* *********** ***** * ****** | 2.49 USD / kg | |
| 2025-08-01 | Fre** ******** ******** ************ * *** * * ****** *********** ******* *********** ***** * ****** | 2.23 USD / kg | |
| 2025-08-01 | Fre** ******** ******** ************ * *** * * ****** *********** ******* *********** ***** * ****** | 2.88 USD / kg | |
| 2025-08-01 | Fre** ******** ******** ************ * *** * * ****** *********** ******* *********** ***** * ****** | 1.43 USD / kg |
Classification
Product TypeRaw Material
Product FormFresh
Industry PositionPrimary Fishery Product
Raw Material
Commodity GroupMarine whitefish (groundfish)
Scientific NamePollachius virens
PerishabilityHigh
Growing Conditions
- Cold-temperate North Atlantic marine waters; a demersal whitefish with fisheries and distribution described around Iceland and along the Norwegian and wider Northeast Atlantic shelf areas.
Consumption Forms
- Fresh/chilled whole fish or fillets (iced)
- Frozen whole fish or frozen fillets/blocks (with cold storage)
- Smoked products (e.g., smoked saithe/seelachs styles in some European markets)
- Ingredient use in value-added whitefish products (e.g., fish cakes, battered/breaded items)
Grading Factors
- Evidence of prompt bleeding (reduced blood discoloration and improved fillet appearance)
- Absence of bruising and bloodstains (careful onboard handling)
- Adequate icing and stowage to prevent crushing and rapid spoilage
- Skin/flesh appearance expectations (minimizing dark/brown band prominence where relevant to buyer specs)
Market
Fresh coalfish is a wild-caught North Atlantic groundfish most commonly traded under the names saithe/coley (Pollachius virens), and often positioned as a versatile whitefish for fresh fillets and for further processing. Global supply is concentrated in the Northeast Atlantic (notably Norway, Iceland, and the United Kingdom), with additional production in the Northwest Atlantic, and availability is shaped by stock-based management and annual catch advice. International trade is strongest into European markets, where saithe is widely distributed as chilled and frozen products, with demand also linked to smoked and value-added whitefish preparations. Because fresh product quality is sensitive to bruising and blood discoloration, handling practices such as prompt bleeding and icing materially influence market value and usability.
Major Producing Countries
- NorwayMajor Northeast Atlantic producer; fisheries operate under stock-based management and are widely export-oriented.
- IcelandSignificant producer; Icelandic saithe landings are associated with export processing and multi-gear fisheries.
- United KingdomHistorically caught and landed in large quantities by British fishing vessels; quality handling is highlighted as a key value driver.
- DenmarkNorth Sea/Skagerrak fishery participant; Danish fleets target saithe with trawl and other gears and supply EU markets.
- United StatesNorthwest Atlantic production exists; the species is managed under U.S. fishery regulations as Atlantic pollock.
Major Exporting Countries
- NorwayMSC fishery profile notes most saithe is exported, serving European and other overseas markets.
- IcelandMSC fishery profile notes saithe is primarily processed for export, commonly as frozen fillets and other forms, with identified destination markets.
- DenmarkMSC fishery profile identifies EU markets (e.g., Germany, the Netherlands, France, Spain) as main outlets for Danish saithe.
Major Importing Countries
- GermanyRepeatedly identified as a key market for Danish and Icelandic saithe in MSC market information.
- NetherlandsIdentified as a key market for Danish and Icelandic saithe in MSC market information.
- FranceIdentified as a key market for Danish saithe in MSC market information.
- SpainIdentified as a key market for Danish and Icelandic saithe in MSC market information.
- NigeriaIdentified as a key market for Icelandic saithe in MSC market information.
Supply Calendar
- Northeast Atlantic (Norway, North Sea and adjacent waters):Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, DecFisheries can supply year-round; biological timing includes a January–April spawning period cited in handling guidance, with some markets emphasizing early-year quality.
Specification
Physical Attributes
- Back and sides range from greenish-brown to almost black; belly dull silvery-grey (species identification trait).
- Fillets can show a brownish-red band and may appear greyish compared with cod; discoloration and bloodstaining are key quality concerns when handling is poor.
Compositional Metrics
- Raw flesh composition reported as ~79–81% water, ~16–20% protein, and <1% fat (species-level composition reference).
Packaging
- For chilled trade, careful stowage in boxes or shallow layers with plenty of ice is emphasized to reduce crushing and spoilage.
- To avoid cross-contamination/discoloration, guidance advises not mixing saithe with other species because dark slime may discolour them.
ProcessingOften used in products where appearance can be masked (e.g., fish cakes, battered/breaded products); also used for smoked saithe products in European markets.Prompt bleeding soon after capture is emphasized as essential for minimizing flesh discoloration and improving fillet appearance.
Supply Chain
Value Chain
- Capture (trawl/gillnet/line, depending on fishery) -> prompt bleeding -> gutting and washing -> icing/rapid chilling -> landing and auction/first sale -> filleting/portioning -> chilled distribution (fresh) or freezing and cold storage (frozen products) -> wholesale/retail/foodservice
Demand Drivers
- Whitefish versatility: used as a base material in many fish products where generic whitefish flesh is acceptable.
- Value-added and presentation strategies (e.g., batter/breadcrumb coating, smoked products) help overcome consumer sensitivity to darker flesh color compared with cod/haddock.
Temperature
- Handling guidance emphasizes immediate icing and ice-cold holding during bleeding/processing steps to preserve quality.
- For frozen storage, guidance cites a recommended cold-store temperature of -30°C with a stated storage life of about 6 months for properly handled product.
Shelf Life
- Handling guidance states saithe keeps in first-class condition for about 5–6 days in ice, develops off-flavours after about 9 days, and becomes inedible after about 15 days in ice (quality window for fresh/chilled trade).
- Guidance states frozen whole saithe or fillets stored at -30°C keep in good condition for about 6 months, with quality degradation thereafter.
Risks
Fisheries Management HighFresh coalfish supply is tightly linked to wild-capture fisheries managed through stock assessments and annual catch advice. ICES advice for saithe includes explicit catch ceilings for 2026 in key Northeast Atlantic management areas, so changes in advice, TACs, and access arrangements can rapidly tighten supply and disrupt export programs.Maintain multi-origin sourcing within the North Atlantic, monitor ICES advice updates and TAC decisions, and contract with suppliers that can flex between fresh and frozen programs when quotas or landing patterns shift.
Bycatch And Ecosystem Impacts MediumSome saithe fisheries interact with other species and habitats; ICES advice notes the need to keep bycatches (e.g., coastal cod and golden redfish in certain areas) as low as possible, and certification materials reference ongoing improvements to understand and reduce bycatch and bottom-impact risks.Require documented bycatch mitigation measures and gear practices, and prioritize fisheries with transparent monitoring and third-party sustainability assessments where relevant.
Quality And Shelf Life MediumFresh/chilled coalfish is highly quality-sensitive: guidance emphasizes bleeding soon after capture and adequate icing, and reports a limited shelf-life window in ice before off-flavours develop. Poor handling leads to discoloration, bruising, and reduced market value, increasing rejection risk in fresh programs.Specify and audit onboard handling (bleeding timelines, icing rates, stowage depth), implement rapid temperature control through distribution, and shift marginal lots to frozen/value-added channels quickly.
Sustainability
- Fisheries management and quota/effort controls are central: annual scientific catch advice can change allowable catch levels and therefore export availability.
- Bycatch and ecosystem interactions: advice and certification materials highlight the need to keep bycatches (e.g., coastal cod/redfish in some areas) low and to manage seabed/habitat impacts from bottom trawling where used.
- Quality loss and food waste risk from inadequate bleeding/icing and rough handling, which can reduce usable yield and marketability of fresh product.
FAQ
What species is typically sold as “fresh coalfish” in international seafood trade?Fresh coalfish is commonly the North Atlantic species Pollachius virens, which is also widely marketed as saithe or coley (and in North America often described as Atlantic pollock).
Why is bleeding soon after capture emphasized for coalfish quality?Handling guidance highlights that bleeding soon after capture reduces flesh discoloration and helps prevent the bloodstains and bruising that can make fillets look darker and less attractive, lowering market value.
What is the practical shelf-life constraint for fresh coalfish handled in ice?Handling guidance indicates coalfish kept in ice stays in first-class condition for only several days, with off-flavours developing after about a week-plus in ice and spoilage making it inedible after roughly two weeks, so cold-chain discipline is critical for fresh trade.
Which importing markets are commonly referenced for European saithe/coalfish exports?Market information in MSC fishery profiles for Danish and Icelandic saithe repeatedly cites European destinations such as Germany, the Netherlands, France, and Spain, with Nigeria also noted as a market for Icelandic saithe.
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