Fresh Flying Fish Suppliers, Trade & Prices — Market Overview 2026
Derived Products
Dried Flying Fish, Frozen Flying Fish
Last Updated
2026-08-13
Key takeaways for search and sourcing teams
- Fresh Flying Fish market coverage spans 18 countries.
- 34 exporter companies and 34 importer companies are indexed in the global supply chain intelligence network for this product.
- 89 supplier-linked transactions are summarized across the top 5 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 2026-08-13.
Global Supplier Transactions, Export Activity, and Price Benchmarks for Fresh Flying Fish
Analyze 89 supplier-linked transactions across the top 5 countries, with monthly unit-price benchmarks to track export competitiveness and sourcing risk for Fresh Flying Fish.
Fresh Flying Fish Country YoY Change in Supplier Transactions and Export Momentum
Compare positive and negative YoY shifts in Fresh Flying Fish to identify accelerating supplier markets and weakening export corridors.
Top YoY shifts for Fresh Flying Fish: South Africa (+55.4%), Sri Lanka (-16.0%), India (-4.1%).
Fresh Flying Fish Country-Level Supplier Transaction and Unit Price Summary
As of 2025-09, benchmark Fresh Flying Fish country transaction counts with monthly unit price and volume to prioritize supplier and export markets.
In 2026-02, countries with visible Fresh Flying Fish transaction unit prices: India (4.62 USD / kg).
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| India | -4.1% | 20 | 5.11 USD / kg (110 kg) | 6.05 USD / kg (22 kg) | 5.25 USD / kg (98 kg) | - (-) | 5.32 USD / kg (70 kg) | 4.62 USD / kg (10 kg) | ||||||
| Ecuador | - | 5 | - (-) | 0.20 USD / kg (100 kg) | 0.20 USD / kg (200 kg) | 0.20 USD / kg (55 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | ||||||
| Uganda | - | 1 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | 2.35 USD / kg (800 kg) | - (-) | ||||||
| Sri Lanka | -16.0% | 56 | 9.68 USD / kg (6,870.61 kg) | 9.78 USD / kg (9,763.57 kg) | 6.76 USD / kg (10,375.58 kg) | 5.22 USD / kg (10,344.87 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | ||||||
| South Africa | +55.4% | 7 | 1.85 USD / kg (200 kg) | 1.92 USD / kg (2,503 kg) | 3.50 USD / kg (206 kg) | 3.56 USD / kg (36 kg) | - (-) | - (-) |
Fresh Flying Fish Global Supply Chain Coverage
68 companies
34 exporters and 34 importers are mapped for Fresh Flying Fish.
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Fresh Flying Fish Export Supplier Intelligence, Trade Flows, and Price Signals
34 exporter companies are mapped in Tridge Supply Chain Intelligence for Fresh Flying Fish. Exporters and importers can use company profiles and analytics to evaluate supplier coverage, trading activity, and route opportunities.
Fresh Flying Fish Top Exporters and Supplier Profiles
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(Sri Lanka)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-07-13
Recently Export Partner Companies: 2
Industries: Beverage ManufacturingFishing AquacultureFood ManufacturingFood PackagingFood Services And Drinking Places
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFarming / Production / Processing / PackingFood ManufacturingTrade
Exporting Countries: United Kingdom, France, Switzerland, United Arab Emirates, Canada
Supplying Products: Fresh Flying Fish, Fresh Crab, Fresh Yellowfin Tuna +5
(South Korea)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-07-13
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / Wholesale
Exporting Countries: Ecuador
Supplying Products: Fresh Flying Fish
(South Africa)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-07-13
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD Over 1B
Industries: Alcoholic Beverage ManufacturingBeverage ManufacturingFood ManufacturingOthers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFood ManufacturingLogistics
Exporting Countries: Lesotho
Supplying Products: Fresh Flying Fish
(Sri Lanka)
Latest Export Transaction: 2025-10-09
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFarming / Production / Processing / PackingLogistics
Exporting Countries: Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Maldives, United Kingdom
Supplying Products: Fresh Flying Fish, Fresh Common Shrimp and Prawn, Frozen Common Shrimp and Prawn +5
(China)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-07-13
Industries: Beverage ManufacturingCrop ProductionFood ManufacturingFood PackagingOthers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFarming / Production / Processing / PackingFood ManufacturingTrade
Exporting Countries: Vietnam
Supplying Products: Fresh Flying Fish
(Thailand)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-07-13
Industries: Fishing AquacultureFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFarming / Production / Processing / PackingTrade
Exporting Countries: Indonesia, Vietnam, Russia
Supplying Products: Fresh Gourami, Fresh Flying Fish, Fresh Snail +5
Fresh Flying Fish Global Exporter Coverage
34 companies
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Fresh Flying Fish Import Buyer Intelligence, Demand Signals, and Price Benchmarks
34 importer companies are mapped for Fresh Flying Fish demand intelligence. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to prioritize buyers, distributors, and downstream demand partners by market.
Fresh Flying Fish Top Buyers, Importers, and Demand Partners
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(United Kingdom)
Latest Import Transaction: 2025-12-28
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Industries: Food Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: United Kingdom
(South Africa)
Latest Import Transaction: 2025-12-18
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Food WholesalersOthers
Value Chain Roles: -
(Vietnam)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-07-13
Industries: Fishing AquacultureFood ManufacturingFood Services And Drinking Places
Value Chain Roles: Vietnam, United States, Poland, Singapore, Thailand, Japan, Switzerland, Portugal, Russia
(United Kingdom)
Latest Import Transaction: 2025-09-02
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 1 - 10 Employees
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: -
(United Kingdom)
Latest Import Transaction: 2025-11-26
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 1 - 10 Employees
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: -
(Russia)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-07-13
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Fishing AquacultureFood ManufacturingFood PackagingFood Services And Drinking Places
Value Chain Roles: -
Global Importer Coverage
34 companies
Importer company count highlights the current depth of demand-side visibility for Fresh Flying Fish.
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Global Wholesale Supplier Price Trends by Country for Fresh Flying Fish
Fresh Flying Fish Monthly Wholesale Supplier Price Summary by Country
Monthly Fresh Flying Fish wholesale unit-price benchmarks by country for export and sourcing decisions.
In 2026-02, countries with visible Fresh Flying Fish wholesale unit prices: Taiwan (3.05 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Japan | 0.80 USD / kg | - | 0.63 USD / kg | 0.67 USD / kg | - | - | ||||||
| South Korea | 3.40 USD / kg | 1.61 USD / kg | - | - | - | - | ||||||
| Taiwan | 2.67 USD / kg | 2.82 USD / kg | 2.79 USD / kg | 2.88 USD / kg | 3.46 USD / kg | 3.05 USD / kg |
Fresh Flying Fish Wholesale Price Competitiveness by Major Exporting Countries
Compare Fresh Flying Fish wholesale price ranges and YoY changes across the top 3 exporting countries to benchmark supplier price competitiveness.
| Rank | Country | Average | Lower | Upper | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Japan | 1.43 USD / kg | 0.63 USD / kg | 2.57 USD / kg | +80.2% |
| 2 | South Korea | 3.28 USD / kg | 1.40 USD / kg | 5.29 USD / kg | +1.7% |
| 3 | Taiwan | 2.84 USD / kg | 0.60 USD / kg | 6.09 USD / kg | +9.1% |
Latest Fresh Flying Fish Wholesale Export Price Updates
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| Date | Entry Name | Unit Price (USD) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-01 | 尖梭 * ***** ** | 1.45 USD / kg | |
| 2026-08-01 | 尖梭 * ***** ** | 2.43 USD / kg | |
| 2026-08-01 | 尖梭 * ***** ** | 2.50 USD / kg | |
| 2026-08-01 | 尖梭 * ***** ** | 3.35 USD / kg | |
| 2026-08-01 | 尖梭 * ***** ** | 2.51 USD / kg |
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Classification
Product TypeRaw Material
Product FormFresh
Industry PositionPrimary Seafood Product (Wild-caught)
Raw Material
Commodity GroupSmall pelagic marine finfish
Scientific NameExocoetidae (flyingfishes family; multiple commercial species, including Hirundichthys affinis in the Eastern Caribbean)
PerishabilityHigh
Growing Conditions
- Wild marine epipelagic environment (open-ocean and pelagic-neritic waters).
- Seasonal availability influenced by regional oceanography and weather patterns; in the Eastern Caribbean, availability aligns with seasonal oceanographic conditions and spawning behavior.
- Spawning habitat association includes the presence of floating objects used as spawning substrate in at least some documented fisheries.
Main VarietiesFour-wing flyingfish (Hirundichthys affinis) — Eastern Caribbean core commercial species
Consumption Forms
- Fresh, cooked preparations in local/regional cuisines in producing areas.
- Foodservice/tourism channels in key producing destinations.
- Baitfish use supporting fisheries targeting larger pelagic species (where established).
Grading Factors
- Freshness and sensory condition (odor, eyes, gills, texture) aligned with seafood quality control programs.
- Temperature history and evidence of adequate chilling/icing.
- Physical damage/bruising and handling defects.
- Size uniformity within lots for consistent presentation and portioning.
Market
Fresh flyingfish is a niche, highly perishable wild-caught finfish product whose trade is predominantly regional because quality depends on rapid icing and short time-to-market. A globally prominent, well-documented commercial fishery occurs in the Eastern Caribbean, where the four-wing flyingfish (Hirundichthys affinis) underpins small-scale livelihoods, local food supply, and bait supply for large pelagic fisheries. Supply is strongly seasonal in that region (typically available to the fishery from November through July), and catches can fluctuate materially due to the species’ short life cycle and environmental variability. Global trade statistics are difficult to isolate because “flyingfish” is often aggregated within broader customs categories, so country rankings for exports/imports of fresh flyingfish are not consistently reported in standard trade datasets.
Market GrowthNot Mentioned
Major Producing Countries
- BarbadosCore Eastern Caribbean producer; documented as accounting for about two thirds of the regional catch in the Eastern Caribbean flyingfish management plan context.
- Trinidad and TobagoTargeted fishery centered on Tobago within the Eastern Caribbean flyingfish fishery management plan context.
- Saint LuciaListed among countries with large flyingfish fisheries in the Eastern Caribbean flyingfish fishery management plan context.
- GrenadaListed among countries with (to a lesser extent) flyingfish fisheries in the Eastern Caribbean flyingfish fishery management plan context.
- DominicaListed among countries with (to a lesser extent) flyingfish fisheries in the Eastern Caribbean flyingfish fishery management plan context.
- FranceMartinique (France) is listed among countries/territories with large flyingfish fisheries in the Eastern Caribbean flyingfish fishery management plan context.
- CuracaoCommercial fisheries for four-wing flyingfish are noted outside the island arc; Curaçao is cited as one of the areas where the species supports commercially important fisheries.
- BrazilNortheast Brazil is cited as one of the areas where four-wing flyingfish supports commercially important fisheries.
Supply Calendar
- Eastern Caribbean (Dominica to Trinidad and Tobago, including Barbados and Tobago):Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, JulDocumented seasonal availability to the fishery (November to July) for four-wing flyingfish in the Eastern Caribbean; supply gaps can occur between cohorts due to the species’ short life cycle.
Specification
Major VarietiesFour-wing flyingfish (Hirundichthys affinis) — key commercial species in the Eastern Caribbean
Physical Attributes
- Relatively small epipelagic fish; in the Eastern Caribbean fishery, reported maximum length around 25 cm (standard length) and mean size taken around 20–22 cm (standard length) for H. affinis.
Packaging
- Chilled (fresh) product commonly handled with rapid chilling/icing and maintained at temperatures approaching melting ice during transport.
- Food-grade insulated containers/boxes with sufficient ice or chilled seawater systems may be used to limit temperature rise during distribution.
Supply Chain
Value Chain
- Harvest/capture (small-scale or artisanal fleets in key regions) -> immediate chilling/icing -> landing site handling and sorting -> boxed/iced distribution -> wholesale/retail/foodservice (often local or regional due to perishability).
- In some fisheries, flyingfish also moves through a bait supply chain supporting large pelagic fisheries.
Demand Drivers
- Local and regional consumption in producing areas (food security and culinary demand), particularly in the Eastern Caribbean.
- Tourism-driven demand where flyingfish is sold through hospitality and foodservice channels in key producing destinations.
- Use as bait supporting fisheries targeting larger pelagic species (e.g., dolphinfish and tunas) in regions where flyingfish is an established baitfish.
Temperature
- For chilled (fresh) fish, chilling is only complete when fish temperature approaches that of melting ice; transport practices emphasize minimizing any rise in temperature and keeping chilled fish as close as possible to 0°C.
- If product is frozen instead of fresh, standard reference practice is maintaining frozen fish at -18°C or colder through storage and transport.
Risks
Stock Sustainability HighIn key commercial regions such as the Eastern Caribbean, the primary commercial flyingfish (four-wing flyingfish, Hirundichthys affinis) is short-lived (essentially annual, with a reported maximum age around 18 months) and shows strong seasonal availability (reported as November to July). This biology, combined with environmental variability and multi-country access across adjacent EEZs, creates a high risk of sharp interannual supply swings and localized depletion if effort expands faster than monitoring and management capacity.Use multi-origin procurement where feasible; apply seasonal sourcing plans and real-time landings monitoring; support regional management measures (licensing, effort controls, and data sharing) in key fisheries.
Climate MediumWeather and oceanographic seasonality (including tropical storm/hurricane periods in parts of the Caribbean) can disrupt fishing days, landing logistics, and cold-chain continuity; longer-term climate-driven shifts in distribution and currents can also change where and when fishing is viable.Integrate seasonal weather risk into procurement calendars; diversify suppliers geographically; strengthen contingency logistics and cold-chain redundancy.
Illegal Fishing MediumIllegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing and uneven enforcement capacity can undermine sustainable harvest levels and create market access and reputational risks, particularly for small pelagic fisheries with dispersed fleets and limited at-sea monitoring.Prefer suppliers participating in documented management programs; require traceability documentation (landing declarations, vessel licensing); align procurement with port state measures and regional monitoring initiatives.
Food Safety MediumFresh flyingfish is highly perishable; temperature abuse or poor hygiene during landing, transport, or retail can rapidly degrade quality and increase food safety risks, especially in warm climates and during peak season surges.Apply Codex-aligned handling controls (rapid chilling/icing, sanitation, and temperature monitoring); audit cold-chain practices from landing through distribution.
Sustainability
- Stock sustainability risk in key commercial fisheries due to the species’ short life cycle, strong seasonality, and environmental sensitivity, making availability and landings variable.
- Ecosystem role risk: flyingfish are mid-trophic prey for large pelagic predators, so substantial declines can propagate through pelagic food webs and affect predator fisheries.
- IUU fishing and weak monitoring/control capacity can undermine conservation and fair access in small-scale fisheries.
- Environmental perturbations (including climate and weather extremes in hurricane-prone regions) and invasive sargassum events can disrupt fishing operations, habitats, and seasonal availability.
Labor & Social
- Small-scale fishery livelihood dependence: flyingfish fisheries can be a major source of employment and income for fishers, vendors, and small processors in core regions.
- Safety-at-sea and vessel standards: seasonal fisheries operating in open-ocean conditions face safety and operational risks, heightened during adverse weather periods.
- Cross-border access and governance disputes may emerge where migratory availability shifts and multiple fleets target the same seasonal resource.
FAQ
Where is fresh flyingfish most commercially important as a targeted fishery?A well-documented major commercial flyingfish fishery operates in the Eastern Caribbean, where the four-wing flyingfish (Hirundichthys affinis) underpins small-scale livelihoods, local food supply, and bait supply for larger pelagic fisheries.
When is the main Eastern Caribbean supply window for fresh flyingfish?For the Eastern Caribbean four-wing flyingfish fishery, seasonal availability to the fishery is documented as roughly November through July, with supply gaps between cohorts linked to the species’ short life cycle.
What are the most important quality and safety controls for fresh flyingfish in trade?The critical control is maintaining continuous chilling from capture through distribution: chilling is only complete when fish temperature approaches that of melting ice, and transport guidance emphasizes minimizing any rise in temperature while maintaining chilled fish as close as possible to 0°C under hygienic handling practices.
Sources
Fresh Flying Fish Country Coverage for Suppliers, Export Flows, and Prices
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All country market pages: United States, Ecuador, Vietnam, Lesotho, India, Taiwan, South Africa, South Korea, Peru, Canada, United Kingdom, Japan, Kenya, Sri Lanka, Malawi, New Zealand, Saudi Arabia, Uganda
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