Fresh Cobia Suppliers, Trade & Prices — Market Overview 2026
Derived Products
Dried Cobia, Frozen Cobia
HS Code
030246
Last Updated
2026-08-23
Key takeaways for search and sourcing teams
- Fresh Cobia market coverage spans 37 countries.
- 37 exporter companies and 40 importer companies are indexed in the global supply chain intelligence network for this product.
- 495 supplier-linked transactions are summarized across the top 5 countries.
- Latest reference year in this page dataset is 2024.
- Page data last updated on 2026-08-23.
Global Supplier Transactions, Export Activity, and Price Benchmarks for Fresh Cobia
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Fresh Cobia Country YoY Change in Supplier Transactions and Export Momentum
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Top YoY shifts for Fresh Cobia: India (+26.6%), Panama (-19.1%), China (+9.3%).
Fresh Cobia Country-Level Supplier Transaction and Unit Price Summary
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In 2026-03, countries with visible Fresh Cobia transaction unit prices: Panama (11.19 USD / kg), Mexico (9.72 USD / kg), India (6.48 USD / kg).
| Country | YoY Change | Transaction Count | 2025-10 | 2025-11 | 2025-12 | 2026-01 | 2026-02 | 2026-03 | 2026-04 | 2026-05 | 2026-06 | 2026-07 | 2026-08 | 2026-09 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| India | +26.6% | 131 | 5.42 USD / kg (459 kg) | 5.92 USD / kg (677 kg) | 4.14 USD / kg (96 kg) | 3.00 USD / kg (15 kg) | 4.83 USD / kg (215 kg) | 6.48 USD / kg (162 kg) | ||||||
| Panama | -19.1% | 114 | 12.19 USD / kg (24,145.86 kg) | 14.02 USD / kg (24,132.8 kg) | 13.69 USD / kg (22,457.38 kg) | 12.49 USD / kg (23,210 kg) | 13.17 USD / kg (18,192 kg) | 11.19 USD / kg (27,069 kg) | ||||||
| Mexico | +0.3% | 216 | 12.43 USD / kg (1,539.71 kg) | 13.14 USD / kg (4,223.15 kg) | 12.39 USD / kg (3,857.13 kg) | 12.15 USD / kg (3,805.08 kg) | 10.65 USD / kg (2,954.74 kg) | 9.72 USD / kg (1,774.84 kg) | ||||||
| China | +9.3% | 31 | 6.70 USD / kg (7,600 kg) | 5.34 USD / kg (54,160 kg) | 5.47 USD / kg (34,300 kg) | 5.60 USD / kg (28,000 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | ||||||
| Japan | - | 3 | - (-) | - (-) | 19.79 USD / kg (0.8 kg) | 18.64 USD / kg (3 kg) | - (-) | - (-) |
Fresh Cobia Global Supply Chain Coverage
77 companies
37 exporters and 40 importers are mapped for Fresh Cobia.
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Fresh Cobia Export Supplier Intelligence, Trade Flows, and Price Signals
37 exporter companies are mapped in Tridge Supply Chain Intelligence for Fresh Cobia. Exporters and importers can use company profiles and analytics to evaluate supplier coverage, trading activity, and route opportunities.
Fresh Cobia Top Exporters and Supplier Profiles
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(Mexico)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-07-23
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Beverage ManufacturingFood ManufacturingFood Packaging
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleTrade
Exporting Countries: United States
Supplying Products: Fresh Cobia, Frozen Fish Cutlet
(China)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-07-23
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 51 - 100 Employees
Industries: Animal ProductionFishing AquacultureFood ManufacturingOthersShipping And Water Transport
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFarming / Production / Processing / PackingLogistics
Exporting Countries: Vietnam
Supplying Products: Fresh Cobia, Fresh Rabbitfish, Fresh Pompano +5
(Panama)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-06-12
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Animal ProductionFishing AquacultureFood ManufacturingFood Services And Drinking PlacesOthers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFarming / Production / Processing / PackingFood Manufacturing
Exporting Countries: United States, Chile, Costa Rica, Germany, United Kingdom, Slovakia, Vietnam, Panama, Colombia, Peru
Supplying Products: Fresh Cobia, Frozen Cobia, Fish Oil +5
(China)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-07-23
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Brokers And Trade AgenciesFishing AquacultureFood ManufacturingFood Packaging
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFarming / Production / Processing / PackingFood ManufacturingTrade
Exporting Countries: Vietnam
Supplying Products: Fresh Cobia, Fresh Pomfrets, Fresh Mullet +5
(Vietnam)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-07-23
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Industries: Animal ProductionFood ManufacturingOthers
Value Chain Roles: Farming / Production / Processing / PackingOthers
Exporting Countries: Vietnam
Supplying Products: Fresh Cobia
(Mexico)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-07-23
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Industries: Fishing AquacultureFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFarming / Production / Processing / Packing
Exporting Countries: United States
Supplying Products: Frozen Fish Cutlet, Fresh Cobia, Fresh Cachama +2
Fresh Cobia Global Exporter Coverage
37 companies
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Top Exporting Countries for Fresh Cobia (HS Code 030246) in 2024
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| Rank | Country | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Panama | 357,341 kg | 4,356,544 USD |
| 2 | Brazil | 8,322 kg | 70,467 USD |
| 3 | Mexico | 3,161 kg | 20,298 USD |
| 4 | United States | 2,702 kg | 19,866 USD |
| 5 | India | 822 kg | 5,588.34 USD |
| 6 | Spain | 417.92 kg | 4,106.444 USD |
| 7 | Germany | 179 kg | 2,816.354 USD |
| 8 | Myanmar [Burma] | 1,425 kg | 2,331.3 USD |
| 9 | Netherlands | 166.164 kg | 2,130.125 USD |
| 10 | Ireland | 40 kg | 594.227 USD |
Fresh Cobia Export Trade Flow and Partner Country Summary
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Fresh Cobia Import Buyer Intelligence, Demand Signals, and Price Benchmarks
40 importer companies are mapped for Fresh Cobia demand intelligence. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to prioritize buyers, distributors, and downstream demand partners by market.
Fresh Cobia Top Buyers, Importers, and Demand Partners
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(Vietnam)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-07-23
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Beverage ManufacturingCrop ProductionFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: -
(United States)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-06-12
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 101 - 500 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 50M - 100M
Industries: Animal ProductionFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: United States
(Vietnam)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-07-23
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: -
(Vietnam)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-07-23
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Brokers And Trade AgenciesFishing Aquaculture
Value Chain Roles: -
(Vietnam)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-07-23
Industries: Fishing AquacultureFood ManufacturingFood Packaging
Value Chain Roles: China, Vietnam
(Vietnam)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-07-23
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Beverage ManufacturingCrop ProductionFood ManufacturingFood PackagingFood Services And Drinking Places
Value Chain Roles: Vietnam
Global Importer Coverage
40 companies
Importer company count highlights the current depth of demand-side visibility for Fresh Cobia.
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Top Import Demand Countries for Fresh Cobia (HS Code 030246) in 2024
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| Rank | Country | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United States | 185,283 kg | 2,687,056 USD |
| 2 | Luxembourg | 16,184.97 kg | 137,559.386 USD |
| 3 | United Kingdom | 7,754 kg | 83,836.628 USD |
| 4 | Germany | 4,820 kg | 58,470.192 USD |
| 5 | Bulgaria | 40,000 kg | 56,207.908 USD |
| 6 | Canada | 6,666 kg | 54,704.396 USD |
| 7 | Italy | 6,315 kg | 32,604.547 USD |
| 8 | Ireland | 2,300 kg | 24,896.915 USD |
| 9 | Spain | 826.7 kg | 9,518.048 USD |
| 10 | Thailand | 11,776 kg | 8,098.99 USD |
Fresh Cobia Import Trade Flow and Origin Country Summary
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Classification
Product TypeRaw Material
Product FormFresh
Industry PositionPrimary Aquaculture Product
Raw Material
Commodity GroupWarm-water marine finfish (aquaculture)
Scientific NameRachycentron canadum
PerishabilityHigh
Growing Conditions
- Warm marine waters; FAO notes cobia prefer water temperatures above 20°C.
- Commonly produced in nearshore or offshore cage systems; environmental performance is site-specific and depends on water exchange and management practices (FAO cultured species fact sheet).
Consumption Forms
- Fresh/chilled whole fish
- Fresh/chilled steaks
- Fresh/chilled fillets
Grading Factors
- Harvest handling quality (rapid chilling; hygiene)
- Appearance/defects and flesh condition
- Size/weight specification by buyer (whole fish, steaks, or fillets)
Planting to HarvestAquaculture literature reports cobia can reach market sizes of roughly 4–8 kg in about 1 year under suitable production conditions; performance varies by system and environment.
Market
Fresh cobia is a warm-water marine finfish increasingly supplied through aquaculture rather than wild capture, with FAO noting wild-caught cobia does not support a major commercial fishery. Aquaculture production is reported as concentrated in China, with Taiwan (Province of China) highlighted as an important early center for documented hatchery and grow-out practice. Species-specific global market and trade detail is comparatively limited in public statistics, and cobia trade is often less visible than higher-volume finfish categories. Because it is sold fresh/chilled, trade economics depend heavily on reliable cold-chain handling from harvest through distribution.
Specification
Physical Attributes
- Firm-textured, white-fleshed marine finfish (as described in FAO cultured species fact sheet).
Packaging
- Commonly traded as fresh/chilled whole fish, steaks, or fillets that require continuous refrigeration/ice through distribution (Codex fish and fishery products code of practice provides the reference framework for handling and transport hygiene/cold chain).
Supply Chain
Value Chain
- Broodstock/spawning -> hatchery larvae and juvenile rearing -> marine grow-out (often cage systems) -> harvest -> rapid chilling and hygienic handling -> grading/packing (whole or fillet) -> refrigerated transport -> wholesale/retail/foodservice distribution
Demand Drivers
- Aquaculture development driven by cobia’s rapid growth and flesh quality potential highlighted in FAO and aquaculture literature.
Temperature
- Fresh fish quality and safety depend on rapid chilling after harvest and maintaining cold-chain conditions through transport and sale (Codex Code of Practice for Fish and Fishery Products).
Shelf Life
- Fresh/chilled cobia has a short quality window if temperature control is inconsistent; temperature abuse accelerates spoilage and increases food-safety risk (Codex Code of Practice for Fish and Fishery Products).
Risks
Animal Health HighDisease and parasite susceptibility is a major constraint for cobia aquaculture; FAO notes disease and parasite issues as a major challenge for cobia culture and lists multiple bacterial, viral, and parasitic conditions reported in production systems. Outbreaks can drive rapid mortality, disrupt harvest schedules, and trigger heightened buyer scrutiny and compliance actions.Implement farm biosecurity, health monitoring, appropriate stocking densities, vetted therapeutant use under local regulation, and site selection with adequate water exchange; align with recognized aquaculture assurance schemes where required by buyers.
Extreme Weather MediumMarine cage systems can be disrupted by storms and typhoons; FAO highlights typhoon risk as an operational threat for cobia cage culture, influencing site choices that can trade off water flushing and disease pressure.Use robust cage engineering and mooring design, storm preparedness plans, and site risk assessment; avoid overly enclosed sites that may worsen water quality and disease pressure.
Environmental Impact MediumCobia aquaculture can create localized environmental impacts (nutrient loading and water-quality effects), and expansion near sensitive ecosystems (e.g., coral reefs) may increase permitting and market-access scrutiny; these concerns are explicitly discussed in the FAO cultured species fact sheet.Conduct site carrying-capacity assessment, monitor benthic/water-quality indicators, manage feeding to reduce waste, and document environmental performance for buyer and regulator requirements.
Cold Chain MediumFresh cobia is highly perishable and requires continuous hygienic cold-chain handling; breakdowns in chilling, transport, or retail storage degrade quality quickly and can elevate food-safety risk (Codex fish and fishery products code of practice).Use validated chilling/handling SOPs, temperature monitoring, hygienic packaging, and rapid logistics; qualify distributors against Codex-aligned practices and buyer specifications.
Feed Inputs MediumAs a higher-trophic carnivorous finfish, cobia culture relies on relatively high-protein feeds and has historically depended on fishmeal inputs; FAO flags the need for alternative protein sources for long-term expansion.Adopt feeds with verified responsible sourcing and validated fishmeal substitution where performance allows; document feed-origin and FCR-related KPIs where buyers require ESG reporting.
Sustainability
- Disease management and biosecurity constraints in warm-water marine aquaculture systems.
- Nutrient loading and localized water-quality impacts from marine cage culture sites (site carrying-capacity constraints).
- Escapees and ecological interactions (including genetic and disease-transfer concerns) associated with cage culture operations.
- Feed sustainability for a carnivorous finfish (protein and fishmeal/fish-oil dependence and substitution pressures highlighted in FAO cultured species fact sheet).
Labor & Social
- Worker health and safety risks in aquaculture operations and processing environments, commonly addressed through third-party seafood standards that include social accountability requirements.
Sources
Fresh Cobia Country Coverage for Suppliers, Export Flows, and Prices
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All country market pages: Brazil, Germany, United Arab Emirates, Indonesia, Japan, Canada, Chile, Austria, Bulgaria, Bahrain, Bahamas, Switzerland, Cyprus, Denmark, Spain, Italy, Kazakhstan, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Myanmar [Burma], Nicaragua, Netherlands, Oman, Poland, Portugal
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