Fresh Flounder Suppliers, Trade & Prices — Market Overview 2026
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Dried Flounder, Frozen Flounder
Last Updated
2026-10-11
Key takeaways for search and sourcing teams
- Fresh Flounder market coverage spans 18 countries.
- 173 exporter companies and 149 importer companies are indexed in the global supply chain intelligence network for this product.
- 836 supplier-linked transactions are summarized across the top 11 countries.
- Latest reference year in this page dataset is 2026.
- Page data last updated on 2026-10-11.
Global Supplier Transactions, Export Activity, and Price Benchmarks for Fresh Flounder
Analyze 836 supplier-linked transactions across the top 11 countries, with monthly unit-price benchmarks to track export competitiveness and sourcing risk for Fresh Flounder.
Fresh Flounder Country YoY Change in Supplier Transactions and Export Momentum
Compare positive and negative YoY shifts in Fresh Flounder to identify accelerating supplier markets and weakening export corridors.
Top YoY shifts for Fresh Flounder: Panama (-39.3%), Mexico (+27.1%), South Korea (-23.2%).
Fresh Flounder Country-Level Supplier Transaction and Unit Price Summary
As of 2025-11, benchmark Fresh Flounder country transaction counts with monthly unit price and volume to prioritize supplier and export markets.
In 2026-04, countries with visible Fresh Flounder transaction unit prices: China (11.04 USD / kg), Mexico (7.33 USD / kg), Panama (0.65 USD / kg), Ecuador (0.23 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| China | +12.8% | 89 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | 12.30 USD / kg (19,484 kg) | 11.99 USD / kg (148,114 kg) | 11.04 USD / kg (122,682 kg) | ||||||
| Ecuador | +7.0% | 126 | 0.35 USD / kg (3,705 kg) | 0.24 USD / kg (568 kg) | 0.28 USD / kg (3,897 kg) | 0.30 USD / kg (3,232 kg) | 0.32 USD / kg (5,238 kg) | 0.23 USD / kg (4,418 kg) | ||||||
| Panama | -39.3% | 9 | 3.94 USD / kg (3,175.144 kg) | 5.51 USD / kg (3,175.144 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | 0.65 USD / kg (655 kg) | ||||||
| Mexico | +27.1% | 255 | 7.22 USD / kg (24,448.69 kg) | 6.78 USD / kg (36,075.16 kg) | 8.28 USD / kg (29,441.78 kg) | 9.12 USD / kg (31,370 kg) | 8.19 USD / kg (33,239 kg) | 7.33 USD / kg (18,094.31 kg) | ||||||
| Japan | -16.3% | 209 | 26.53 USD / kg (160.38 kg) | 32.60 USD / kg (373.13 kg) | 25.20 USD / kg (263.82 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | ||||||
| South Korea | -23.2% | 115 | 16.64 USD / kg (14,699.5 kg) | 15.93 USD / kg (37,930 kg) | 18.13 USD / kg (15,336 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | ||||||
| Italy | +2.9% | 16 | 8.42 USD / kg (90 kg) | 14.87 USD / kg (561 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | ||||||
| Netherlands | +12.0% | 12 | 6.15 USD / kg (95.44 kg) | 6.50 USD / kg (123.22 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | ||||||
| Poland | -8.5% | 2 | - (-) | 15.96 USD / kg (117.38 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | ||||||
| France | -17.2% | 2 | - (-) | 9.53 USD / kg (6 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) |
Fresh Flounder Global Supply Chain Coverage
322 companies
173 exporters and 149 importers are mapped for Fresh Flounder.
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Fresh Flounder Export Supplier Intelligence, Trade Flows, and Price Signals
173 exporter companies are mapped in Tridge Supply Chain Intelligence for Fresh Flounder. Exporters and importers can use company profiles and analytics to evaluate supplier coverage, trading activity, and route opportunities.
Fresh Flounder Top Exporters and Supplier Profiles
Review leading exporter profiles while benchmarking against 173 total exporter companies in the Fresh Flounder supply chain intelligence network. Exporters and importers can unlock company profiles and analytics to qualify partners faster.
(China)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-05-22
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Industries: Brokers And Trade Agencies, Fishing Aquaculture, Food Manufacturing, Food Packaging
Value Chain Roles: Farming / Production / Processing / Packing, Trade
Exporting Countries: South Korea
Supplying Products: Fresh Flounder
(Argentina)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-09-11
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Brokers And Trade Agencies, Fishing Aquaculture, Food Manufacturing, Food Packaging
Value Chain Roles: Farming / Production / Processing / Packing, Food Manufacturing, Trade
Exporting Countries: Netherlands, Senegal, Dominican Republic, Ivory Coast, Brazil, Ghana, Thailand, Japan, China, United States
Supplying Products: Fresh Sole, Frozen Squid, Frozen Hake +5
(China)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-08-04
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Brokers And Trade Agencies
Value Chain Roles: Trade
Exporting Countries: United States, South Korea
Supplying Products: Fresh Flounder, Frozen Crayfish, Frozen Common Shrimp and Prawn +3
(South Korea)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-01-13
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 500M - 1B
Industries: Fishing Aquaculture, Food Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / Wholesale, Farming / Production / Processing / Packing, Food Manufacturing
Exporting Countries: United States, Vietnam
Supplying Products: Fresh Flounder, Fresh Abalone, Fresh Oyster +2
(Russia)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-09-11
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 1 - 10 Employees
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / Wholesale
Exporting Countries: Norway, Netherlands
Supplying Products: Fresh Cod, Frozen Plaice, Fresh Haddock +5
(Argentina)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-09-11
Recently Export Partner Companies: 3
Industries: Brokers And Trade Agencies, Fishing Aquaculture, Food Manufacturing, Food Packaging, Food Services And Drinking Places, Others
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / Wholesale, Farming / Production / Processing / Packing, Others, Trade
Exporting Countries: Denmark, Vietnam, Australia, Spain, Italy, Uruguay, Brazil, United States
Supplying Products: Fresh Hake, Fresh Sole, Frozen Sole +5
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Fresh Flounder Global Exporter Coverage
173 companies
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Fresh Flounder Import Buyer Intelligence, Demand Signals, and Price Benchmarks
149 importer companies are mapped for Fresh Flounder demand intelligence. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to prioritize buyers, distributors, and downstream demand partners by market.
Fresh Flounder Top Buyers, Importers, and Demand Partners
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(South Korea)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-05-22
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: -
(South Korea)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-04-30
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: -
(Vietnam)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-01-13
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: -
(South Korea)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-09-11
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: -
(Netherlands)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-09-11
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Sales Revenue: USD 10M - 50M
Industries: Food Manufacturing, Freight Forwarding And Intermodal, Others
Value Chain Roles: Ukraine
(South Korea)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-09-11
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: -
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Global Importer Coverage
149 companies
Importer company count highlights the current depth of demand-side visibility for Fresh Flounder.
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Global Wholesale Supplier Price Trends by Country for Fresh Flounder
Fresh Flounder Monthly Wholesale Supplier Price Summary by Country
Monthly Fresh Flounder wholesale unit-price benchmarks by country for export and sourcing decisions.
In 2026-04, countries with visible Fresh Flounder wholesale unit prices: Denmark (18.27 USD / kg), Japan (15.45 USD / kg), South Korea (7.53 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Japan | 17.25 USD / kg | 16.82 USD / kg | 16.76 USD / kg | 17.11 USD / kg | 17.00 USD / kg | 15.45 USD / kg | ||||||
| South Korea | 9.99 USD / kg | 11.65 USD / kg | 11.75 USD / kg | 12.82 USD / kg | 9.52 USD / kg | 7.53 USD / kg | ||||||
| Denmark | 16.00 USD / kg | 19.50 USD / kg | 19.59 USD / kg | 19.44 USD / kg | 18.09 USD / kg | 18.27 USD / kg | ||||||
| Taiwan | - | 0.64 USD / kg | 2.91 USD / kg | - | - | - | ||||||
| Ukraine | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Fresh Flounder Wholesale Price Competitiveness by Major Exporting Countries
Compare Fresh Flounder wholesale price ranges and YoY changes across the top 5 exporting countries to benchmark supplier price competitiveness.
| Rank | Country | Average | Lower | Upper | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Japan | 16.83 USD / kg | 8.82 USD / kg | 28.04 USD / kg | +3.8% |
| 2 | South Korea | 11.19 USD / kg | 0.32 USD / kg | 26.12 USD / kg | +2.5% |
| 3 | Denmark | 16.99 USD / kg | 4.57 USD / kg | 24.09 USD / kg | +3.5% |
| 4 | Taiwan | 1.96 USD / kg | 0.64 USD / kg | 5.48 USD / kg | -6.2% |
| 5 | Ukraine | 5.69 USD / kg | 4.58 USD / kg | 7.48 USD / kg | - |
Latest Fresh Flounder Wholesale Export Price Updates
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| Date | Entry Name | Unit Price (USD) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-01 | (활)** ** * **** ** | 23.39 USD / kg | |
| 2026-10-01 | (활)** ** * **** ** | 21.38 USD / kg | |
| 2026-10-01 | (선)*** ** * **** ** | 0.75 USD / kg | |
| 2026-10-01 | (활)** ** * **** *** | 23.21 USD / kg | |
| 2026-10-01 | (활)** ** * **** ** | 26.11 USD / kg |
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Classification
Product TypeRaw Material
Product FormFresh
Industry PositionPrimary Seafood Product
Raw Material
Commodity GroupFlatfish (order Pleuronectiformes) — fresh/chilled seafood commodity (multiple species in trade; olive flounder Paralichthys olivaceus is a key aquaculture species in Northeast Asia).
PerishabilityHigh
Growing Conditions
- Wild-capture: demersal shelf-sea habitats; many commercial flatfish fisheries use bottom-towed gears
- Aquaculture (notably olive flounder): temperate coastal marine conditions; commonly produced in controlled farm systems with biosecurity and water-quality management
Main VarietiesOlive flounder / bastard halibut (Paralichthys olivaceus) — aquaculture-focused supply, Righteye flounders (family Pleuronectidae) — mixed wild and aquaculture supply depending on species, Lefteye flounders (family Bothidae) — primarily wild-capture in many regions
Consumption Forms
- Fresh/chilled whole fish (often gutted/headed) for retail and foodservice
- Fresh/chilled fillets
- Raw preparations (sashimi/sushi) in markets where culturally common and where safety controls are met
Grading Factors
- Freshness (odor, gill/eye condition, firmness) and documented time-temperature history
- Size/weight class and presentation (whole, headed/gutted, fillet)
- Defect limits (bruising, gaping, dehydration, excessive slime) and handling damage
- Food-safety controls where intended for raw consumption (e.g., parasite risk management in relevant supply chains)
Market
Fresh flounder in global trade is best understood as part of the wider fresh/chilled flatfish complex, where customs codes can bundle multiple species and exclude others. EU trade is a major center of gravity for fresh/chilled flatfish flows, with Spain, the Netherlands, Portugal, France and the UK prominent in 2024 exports under HS 030229 (UN Comtrade via WITS). Northeast Asia is structurally important for sashimi-grade flounder markets and for aquaculture supply, particularly olive flounder (Paralichthys olivaceus), alongside broader FAO-reported flatfish aquaculture in China and Korea. Market dynamics are shaped by strong perishability and cold-chain dependence, mixed wild-capture versus aquaculture sourcing, and heightened buyer sensitivity to raw-consumption food-safety hazards (notably Kudoa septempunctata in olive flounder).
Major Producing Countries
- ChinaMajor aquaculture producer within the FAO species group 'Flounders, halibuts, soles' (e.g., righteye/lefteye flounders reported in FAO Fisheries & Aquaculture Yearbook tables).
- South KoreaSignificant aquaculture producer for flounder/flatfish species groups reported by FAO; Korea is also a notable exporter in UN Comtrade HS 030229 trade flows (via WITS).
- JapanAquaculture producer for olive flounder (FAO lists Paralichthys olivaceus under 'bastard halibut'); Japan is a major consumption market for raw/sashimi flatfish.
Major Exporting Countries
- SpainTop exporter by value in 2024 for HS 030229 (fresh/chilled flatfish category used here as a proxy indicator for fresh flounder/flatfish trade; UN Comtrade via WITS).
- NetherlandsTop exporter by value in 2024 for HS 030229 (proxy indicator; UN Comtrade via WITS), reflecting EU hub-and-distribution dynamics.
- PortugalTop exporter by value in 2024 for HS 030229 (proxy indicator; UN Comtrade via WITS).
- FranceTop exporter by value in 2024 for HS 030229 (proxy indicator; UN Comtrade via WITS), including substantial intra-EU shipments (e.g., to Spain and the Netherlands).
- United KingdomAmong the top exporters by value in 2024 for HS 030229 (proxy indicator; UN Comtrade via WITS), including notable shipments into France.
- EgyptAmong notable exporters by value in 2024 for HS 030229 (proxy indicator; UN Comtrade via WITS).
- DenmarkAmong notable exporters by value in 2024 for HS 030229 (proxy indicator; UN Comtrade via WITS); also appears as an aquaculture producer for European flounder in FAO yearbook tables (limited volumes).
Major Importing Countries
- ItalyMajor EU destination market: WITS (UN Comtrade) shows substantial HS 030229 exports into Italy in 2024 from Spain, Portugal, the Netherlands, France, and Tunisia.
- FranceMajor EU destination market: WITS (UN Comtrade) shows substantial HS 030229 exports into France in 2024 from the UK, Spain, the Netherlands, Portugal, and Denmark.
- SpainLarge EU market for flatfish: WITS (UN Comtrade) shows large 2024 HS 030229 exports to Spain from France and Tunisia, consistent with strong Mediterranean/Atlantic flatfish demand and intra-EU distribution.
- NetherlandsEU hub market: WITS (UN Comtrade) indicates notable HS 030229 inflows from neighboring EU suppliers (e.g., France to the Netherlands in 2024), consistent with re-export/distribution roles.
- United StatesImportant premium market segment for fresh/chilled flatfish shipments from Northeast Asian aquaculture exporters; WITS shows the US as a top importer of HS 030229 from Korea in 2024.
- ChinaSignificant importer in certain supplier-linked flows; WITS shows China as a top importer of HS 030229 from Korea in 2024.
Specification
Major VarietiesOlive flounder / bastard halibut (Paralichthys olivaceus), European flounder (Platichthys flesus), Righteye flounders (Pleuronectidae spp., trade grouped in some reporting)
Physical Attributes
- Flat-bodied demersal fish with lean white flesh; typically sold whole (gutted/headed) or as fillets in fresh/chilled channels
- For raw (sashimi/sushi) use, buyers commonly require strong freshness cues (odor, gill/eye condition) and traceable handling history
Compositional Metrics
- Freshness and hygiene verification may include microbiological testing regimes and time-temperature control aligned with Codex guidance for fish and fishery products
- Where intended for raw consumption (notably olive flounder), parasite hazards such as Kudoa septempunctata are an explicit buyer and public-health concern in East Asia; prevention measures include freezing or cooking, and some supply chains implement monitoring/testing prior to shipment
Packaging
- Insulated seafood boxes with flaked ice/gel ice for chilled distribution; packaging designed to maintain near-ice temperatures and prevent physical damage
- Live handling/transport (where used for premium channels) relies on oxygenation and strict temperature management, typically for regional or air-freight logistics
Supply Chain
Value Chain
- Landing/harvest (wild-capture or aquaculture) -> immediate chilling/icing -> sorting/grading -> packed in insulated boxes -> chilled transport (road/air; limited sea for truly fresh) -> wholesale/auction/distribution -> retail and foodservice (including sashimi channels)
Demand Drivers
- Premium raw-consumption demand (sushi/sashimi) for flounder/flatfish in Japan, Korea, and adjacent markets, with spillover demand in global metropolitan foodservice
- Strong culinary demand in Southern and Western Europe for flatfish in fresh form, supported by dense intra-EU logistics and auction/wholesale networks
Temperature
- Strict time-temperature control is critical; Codex guidance emphasizes maintaining fishery products under appropriate refrigeration/icing conditions throughout handling, storage, and transport
Shelf Life
- High spoilage sensitivity: temperature abuse rapidly reduces quality and marketability, especially for products intended for raw consumption
Risks
Food Safety HighFor fresh flounder sold for raw consumption, parasite hazards can become a trade-disrupting issue. Kudoa septempunctata has been identified as a cause of foodborne illness associated with raw olive flounder consumption in Japan and is recognized as a public-health concern in East Asia; heightened buyer controls, testing requirements, or precautionary freezing requirements can abruptly shift product from 'fresh sashimi-grade' to lower-value channels.Segment raw-consumption supply chains with documented controls (farm monitoring/testing where used), rigorous time-temperature management, and buyer-aligned preventive measures (e.g., validated freezing/cooking options when appropriate) supported by transparent traceability.
Logistics MediumFresh/chilled flounder is highly cold-chain dependent; delays, inadequate icing/refrigeration, or long transport legs increase spoilage risk and can trigger rejections and price volatility.Use validated packaging/icing specifications, shorten transit time (including air freight for premium segments), and implement continuous temperature monitoring with clear acceptance criteria.
Sustainability MediumFlatfish supply linked to demersal trawl fisheries faces ongoing sustainability scrutiny due to potential benthic habitat disturbance and bycatch/discards; this can affect market access (retailer policies, ecolabel requirements) and management measures that constrain supply.Prioritize verified well-managed fisheries/aquaculture, adopt selective gear and bycatch reduction practices where applicable, and maintain documentation suitable for retailer and importer due-diligence programs.
Regulatory Compliance MediumSeafood import regimes increasingly require traceability and evidence of legal harvest and hygienic handling; compliance gaps can lead to border delays, detentions, or loss of buyers, especially for premium fresh products.Maintain end-to-end documentation (harvest/landing, lot identity, temperature records, sanitation controls) aligned with Codex guidance and key destination market requirements.
Sustainability
- Seabed habitat impacts and bycatch risks in demersal/bottom-trawl flatfish fisheries; sustainability scrutiny increases where trawling interacts with sensitive benthic habitats
- Discarding/unwanted catch management and quota/size rules in mixed fisheries (notably within the EU) can affect availability, costs, and compliance burden
FAQ
Which countries are leading exporters in the global fresh/chilled flatfish trade used here as a proxy for fresh flounder?Using UN Comtrade HS 030229 (fresh or chilled flat fish, excluding several named flatfish categories) as a proxy indicator, the top exporters by value in 2024 include Spain, the Netherlands, Portugal, France, and the United Kingdom (reported via the World Bank WITS interface).
Which countries are major aquaculture producers for flounder/flatfish species relevant to fresh flounder markets?FAO Fisheries & Aquaculture Yearbook tables for the 'Flounders, halibuts, soles' group show large reported aquaculture production in China and significant reported production for relevant flatfish categories in the Republic of Korea; the same FAO tables list olive flounder (Paralichthys olivaceus, reported as 'bastard halibut') production in Korea and Japan.
What is the most critical food-safety issue associated with raw flounder consumption in some markets?Kudoa septempunctata, a parasite found in olive flounder, has been identified in Japan as a cause of acute food poisoning linked to raw olive flounder consumption. Public-health guidance highlights that freezing or cooking can prevent Kudoa-associated illness, which is why raw-consumption supply chains may face stringent controls.
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