Fresh Goatfish Suppliers, Trade & Prices — Market Overview 2026
Derived Products
Dried Goatfish, Frozen Goatfish
HS Code
030289
Last Updated
2026-09-01
Key takeaways for search and sourcing teams
- Fresh Goatfish market coverage spans 121 countries.
- 17 exporter companies and 25 importer companies are indexed in the global supply chain intelligence network for this product.
- 25 supplier-linked transactions are summarized across the top 5 countries.
- Latest reference year in this page dataset is 2026.
- Page data last updated on 2026-09-01.
Global Supplier Transactions, Export Activity, and Price Benchmarks for Fresh Goatfish
Analyze 25 supplier-linked transactions across the top 5 countries, with monthly unit-price benchmarks to track export competitiveness and sourcing risk for Fresh Goatfish.
Fresh Goatfish Country YoY Change in Supplier Transactions and Export Momentum
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Top YoY shifts for Fresh Goatfish: Indonesia (-90.7%), France (-19.5%), Japan (-4.5%).
Fresh Goatfish Country-Level Supplier Transaction and Unit Price Summary
As of 2025-10, benchmark Fresh Goatfish country transaction counts with monthly unit price and volume to prioritize supplier and export markets.
In 2026-03, countries with visible Fresh Goatfish transaction unit prices: India (6.34 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 | +0.9% | 8 | - (-) | - (-) | 6.87 USD / kg (27 kg) | - (-) | 6.98 USD / kg (21 kg) | 6.34 USD / kg (28 kg) | ||||||
| Japan | -4.5% | 6 | 21.91 USD / kg (1.9 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | 27.62 USD / kg (0.66 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | ||||||
| Vietnam | - | 3 | 2.50 USD / kg (200 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | 2.50 USD / kg (344 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | ||||||
| Indonesia | -90.7% | 1 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | 2.66 USD / kg (1 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | ||||||
| France | -19.5% | 7 | 23.58 USD / kg (36 kg) | 22.43 USD / kg (33 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) |
Fresh Goatfish Global Supply Chain Coverage
42 companies
17 exporters and 25 importers are mapped for Fresh Goatfish.
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Fresh Goatfish Export Supplier Intelligence, Trade Flows, and Price Signals
17 exporter companies are mapped in Tridge Supply Chain Intelligence for Fresh Goatfish. Exporters and importers can use company profiles and analytics to evaluate supplier coverage, trading activity, and route opportunities.
Fresh Goatfish Top Exporters and Supplier Profiles
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(Philippines)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-08-01
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: Trade
Exporting Countries: India
Supplying Products: Fresh Goatfish, Fresh Emperor Bream, Fresh Wahoo +2
(Taiwan)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-08-01
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: Trade
Exporting Countries: Bangladesh, Indonesia
Supplying Products: Fresh Jellyfish, Fresh Grunt, Fresh Goatfish +5
(Indonesia)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-08-01
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Fishing AquacultureFood ManufacturingFood Packaging
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFarming / Production / Processing / PackingTrade
Exporting Countries: Kazakhstan
Supplying Products: Fresh Fusilier, Fresh Lizard Fish, Fresh Snapper +5
(Mexico)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-08-01
Industries: Fishing Aquaculture
Value Chain Roles: Farming / Production / Processing / Packing
Exporting Countries: United States
Supplying Products: Fresh Rockfish, Fresh Sablefish, Fresh Ocean Sunfish +5
(Sri Lanka)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-08-01
Industries: Fishing AquacultureFood ManufacturingFood PackagingOthers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFarming / Production / Processing / PackingFood ManufacturingTrade
Exporting Countries: Italy, Ukraine, France, Switzerland, Thailand, Canada, Israel, United Kingdom, Netherlands, Spain
Supplying Products: Fresh Swordfish, Fresh Yellowfin Tuna, Frozen Common Shrimp and Prawn +5
(Turkiye)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-08-01
Industries: Fishing AquacultureFood ManufacturingFood PackagingFood Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFarming / Production / Processing / Packing
Exporting Countries: Greece, Italy, Romania, Bulgaria, Albania
Supplying Products: Fresh Hake, Fresh Redfish, Fresh Dogfish +5
Fresh Goatfish Global Exporter Coverage
17 companies
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Top Exporting Countries for Fresh Goatfish (HS Code 030289) in 2024
For Fresh Goatfish in 2024, compare export volume and value across the top 10 supplier countries to map core supply structure.
| Rank | Country | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Netherlands | 14,879,130.305 kg | 183,232,910.625 USD |
| 2 | Myanmar [Burma] | 70,511,170.7 kg | 112,689,111.526 USD |
| 3 | Mexico | 6,296,518 kg | 65,876,892 USD |
| 4 | Denmark | 7,047,689.192 kg | 61,417,761.2 USD |
| 5 | Japan | 2,914,386 kg | 49,981,367.063 USD |
| 6 | United Kingdom | 4,452,934.776 kg | 45,419,415.549 USD |
| 7 | Spain | 5,438,942.22 kg | 43,121,402.35 USD |
| 8 | Panama | 11,067,118 kg | 41,645,777 USD |
| 9 | Iceland | 16,321,624 kg | 38,423,442.879 USD |
| 10 | Brazil | 5,188,897 kg | 35,487,772 USD |
Fresh Goatfish Export Trade Flow and Partner Country Summary
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Fresh Goatfish Import Buyer Intelligence, Demand Signals, and Price Benchmarks
25 importer companies are mapped for Fresh Goatfish demand intelligence. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to prioritize buyers, distributors, and downstream demand partners by market.
Fresh Goatfish Top Buyers, Importers, and Demand Partners
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(India)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-08-01
Industries: Animal Production
Value Chain Roles: -
(Canada)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-08-01
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: -
(Austria)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-08-01
Sales Revenue: USD 1M - 5M
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: -
(Hong Kong)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-08-01
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: -
(Vietnam)
Latest Import Transaction: 2025-10-09
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: -
(Kazakhstan)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-08-01
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 101 - 500 Employees
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: -
Global Importer Coverage
25 companies
Importer company count highlights the current depth of demand-side visibility for Fresh Goatfish.
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Top Import Demand Countries for Fresh Goatfish (HS Code 030289) in 2024
For Fresh Goatfish in 2024, compare import volume and value across the top 10 demand countries to identify priority markets.
| Rank | Country | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United States | 35,837,034 kg | 405,032,511 USD |
| 2 | Hong Kong | 25,130,787 kg | 211,133,189.327 USD |
| 3 | Spain | 21,198,914.05 kg | 154,092,309.772 USD |
| 4 | Italy | 15,075,253 kg | 153,191,423.64 USD |
| 5 | Malaysia | 70,457,748.492 kg | 119,451,955.502 USD |
| 6 | Thailand | 152,731,339 kg | 107,918,265.72 USD |
| 7 | Portugal | 6,002,170 kg | 42,352,007.172 USD |
| 8 | Netherlands | 7,762,375.903 kg | 40,793,087.067 USD |
| 9 | Canada | 4,690,696 kg | 37,140,877.524 USD |
| 10 | Denmark | 7,867,834 kg | 36,566,845.5 USD |
Fresh Goatfish Import Trade Flow and Origin Country Summary
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Global Wholesale Supplier Price Trends by Country for Fresh Goatfish
Fresh Goatfish Monthly Wholesale Supplier Price Summary by Country
Monthly Fresh Goatfish wholesale unit-price benchmarks by country for export and sourcing decisions.
In 2026-03, countries with visible Fresh Goatfish wholesale unit prices: Denmark (5.73 USD / kg), Taiwan (5.57 USD / kg), Thailand (3.06 USD / kg).
| Country | 2025-10 | 2025-11 | 2025-12 | 2026-01 | 2026-02 | 2026-03 | 2026-04 | 2026-05 | 2026-06 | 2026-07 | 2026-08 | 2026-09 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denmark | 5.75 USD / kg | - | 5.80 USD / kg | 9.12 USD / kg | 5.78 USD / kg | 5.73 USD / kg | ||||||
| South Korea | - | - | - | - | - | - | ||||||
| Thailand | 3.03 USD / kg | 3.01 USD / kg | 3.09 USD / kg | 3.11 USD / kg | 3.12 USD / kg | 3.06 USD / kg | ||||||
| Taiwan | 5.26 USD / kg | 5.44 USD / kg | 6.59 USD / kg | 6.27 USD / kg | 6.46 USD / kg | 5.57 USD / kg | ||||||
| Ukraine | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Fresh Goatfish Wholesale Price Competitiveness by Major Exporting Countries
Compare Fresh Goatfish wholesale price ranges and YoY changes across the top 5 exporting countries to benchmark supplier price competitiveness.
| Rank | Country | Average | Lower | Upper | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Denmark | 4.97 USD / kg | 0.54 USD / kg | 9.12 USD / kg | +16.3% |
| 2 | South Korea | 4.41 USD / kg | 2.52 USD / kg | 6.47 USD / kg | +30.4% |
| 3 | Thailand | 3.56 USD / kg | 2.92 USD / kg | 4.63 USD / kg | -7.3% |
| 4 | Taiwan | 9.05 USD / kg | 1.77 USD / kg | 32.98 USD / kg | +18.7% |
| 5 | Ukraine | 9.57 USD / kg | 9.36 USD / kg | 9.71 USD / kg | - |
Latest Fresh Goatfish Wholesale Export Price Updates
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| Date | Entry Name | Unit Price (USD) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-01 | 馬頭魚 * ***** ** | 7.13 USD / kg | |
| 2026-08-01 | 馬頭魚 * ***** ** | 11.03 USD / kg | |
| 2026-08-01 | 馬頭魚 * ***** ** | 11.46 USD / kg | |
| 2026-08-01 | 馬頭魚 * ***** ** | 4.52 USD / kg | |
| 2026-08-01 | 馬頭魚 * ***** ** | 5.87 USD / kg |
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Classification
Product TypeRaw Material
Product FormFresh
Industry PositionPrimary Fishery Product
Raw Material
Commodity GroupMarine demersal finfish
Scientific NameMullidae spp. (goatfishes; commonly traded examples include Mullus barbatus and Mullus surmuletus)
PerishabilityHigh
Growing Conditions
- Marine, demersal (bottom-associated) fish typically occurring over sand/mud substrates in warm-temperate to tropical seas
Main VarietiesRed mullets/surmullets (Mullus spp.), Tropical goatfishes (e.g., Upeneus spp., Parupeneus spp., Mulloidichthys spp.)
Consumption Forms
- Fresh whole (often gutted) for grilling/frying
- Fresh fillets (where processing is used for retail/foodservice)
Grading Factors
- Freshness/odor and overall sensory condition
- Size/weight uniformity
- Physical damage (bruising, broken skin), cleanliness, and belly condition after icing
Market
Fresh goatfish is a wild-caught demersal finfish category covering multiple species in the family Mullidae; in European/Mediterranean trade, the best-known commercial forms are “red mullet/surmullet” (Mullus barbatus and Mullus surmuletus). Supply is largely regionally sourced and consumed (notably around the Mediterranean and Black Sea), with product quality and marketability highly dependent on rapid chilling and uninterrupted cold-chain handling. Species-specific global trade statistics are difficult to isolate because common customs classifications typically group goatfish with broader “fresh/chilled fish” categories rather than identifying Mullidae separately. Sustainability and availability are sensitive to local stock status and fisheries management decisions in key producing basins.
Market GrowthNot Mentioned
Specification
Major VarietiesRed mullet (Mullus barbatus) — Mediterranean/Black Sea/Eastern Atlantic, Surmullet (Mullus surmuletus) — Mediterranean/Eastern Atlantic, Goatfishes (family Mullidae) marketed under local species names (e.g., Upeneus spp., Parupeneus spp., Mulloidichthys spp.)
Physical Attributes
- Small-to-medium demersal fish typically sold whole; characteristic paired chin barbels (Mullidae) used for benthic feeding
- Quality is strongly affected by skin damage/bruising and belly-bursting if mishandled on ice
Packaging
- Fresh/chilled trade commonly uses insulated boxes with finely divided melting ice; shallow layering helps limit crushing and temperature gradients
Supply Chain
Value Chain
- Landing/auction → washing and sorting → icing to ~0°C → chilled distribution (short-haul) → retail/foodservice
Demand Drivers
- Strong culinary demand in Mediterranean cuisines for red mullet/surmullet as a premium fresh fish option
- Preference for “day-boat” freshness and whole-fish presentation in coastal retail and foodservice
Temperature
- Codex recommends keeping fresh fish chilled as close as possible to 0°C using sufficient icing; store in shallow layers and surround with finely divided melting ice
Risks
Stock Sustainability HighFresh goatfish supply is predominantly wild-caught and, in key commercial basins such as the Mediterranean/Black Sea, availability is sensitive to stock status and fisheries management measures. For red mullet (Mullus barbatus), GFCM assessment work underpins advice and can lead to changes in allowable fishing pressure, influencing supply volumes and price volatility in regional fresh markets.Prioritize verified legal origin and traceability; diversify sourcing across multiple ports/areas and (where buyer specs allow) across Mullidae species groups; monitor RFMO/regional body advice and national management updates affecting demersal fisheries.
Cold Chain HighAs a fresh fish product, goatfish quality deteriorates rapidly if time/temperature control fails. Inadequate icing, poor drainage, or warm-chain breaks can cause spoilage, higher rejection rates, and food-safety incidents, especially in longer distribution chains.Apply Codex-aligned handling: continuous icing to near 0°C, shallow layering, frequent temperature checks, and fast movement from landing to market.
Regulatory Compliance MediumSeafood trade is increasingly exposed to anti-IUU controls and sustainability-linked trade measures; shipments with weak catch documentation or opaque transshipment histories face detention, rejection, or loss of market access. International frameworks such as FAO’s Port State Measures Agreement are designed to block IUU-derived products from entering markets, raising compliance expectations for importers and intermediaries.Strengthen due diligence: vessel/landing documentation, chain-of-custody records, and supplier audits; align procurement with PSMA-related port controls and destination-market import documentation requirements.
Sustainability
- Stock sustainability risk for demersal fisheries supplying goatfish/red mullet in the Mediterranean and Black Sea; management tightening can quickly constrain landings and supply
- Seabed habitat and bycatch considerations where bottom-contact gears (e.g., trawls) are used in demersal fisheries supplying goatfish
Labor & Social
- IUU fishing and associated governance risks can affect seafood supply chains, increasing exposure to documentation fraud and market access disruptions
FAQ
What does “fresh goatfish” typically refer to in international markets?“Goatfish” is a broad market label for fish in the family Mullidae. In Mediterranean and nearby European trade, the best-known commercial forms are red mullet/surmullet (Mullus barbatus and Mullus surmuletus), while other Mullidae species may be sold as goatfish in tropical regions.
What handling practice matters most for preserving fresh goatfish quality in transit?Maintaining temperature as close as possible to 0°C with adequate icing is critical. Codex guidance emphasizes sufficient icing, shallow layering, and surrounding fish with finely divided melting ice to minimize deterioration during storage and transport.
Why is sustainability and compliance considered a major risk for goatfish supply chains?Because goatfish supply is largely wild-caught and often linked to demersal fisheries where availability depends on stock status and management measures. Regional assessment and advice (for example, GFCM work on red mullet in the Mediterranean) can lead to changes in fishing pressure, and global anti-IUU frameworks (such as FAO’s PSMA) increase documentation and traceability expectations in trade.
Sources
Fresh Goatfish Country Coverage for Suppliers, Export Flows, and Prices
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All country market pages: Italy, New Zealand, Sri Lanka, China, Myanmar [Burma], Thailand, Indonesia, Portugal, Japan, United Kingdom, Canada, Denmark, Senegal, Iceland, Costa Rica, Germany, Morocco, Brazil, United Arab Emirates, India, Switzerland, Belgium, Panama, Jordan, Norway, Nicaragua, Sweden, Israel, Ireland, Oman, Peru, Austria, Turkiye, Cyprus, Kuwait, Brunei, South Korea, Macao, Croatia, Guatemala, Bahrain, Tunisia, Mauritius, Romania, Jamaica, Andorra, Pakistan, Azerbaijan, Czechia, South Africa, Saudi Arabia, El Salvador, Bulgaria, Madagascar, Ecuador, Luxembourg, Uruguay, Albania, Armenia, Argentina, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Barbados, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Bermuda, Bahamas, Botswana, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ivory Coast, Chile, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Estonia, Egypt, Ethiopia, Finland, Fiji, Gabon, Honduras, Hungary, Iran, Cambodia, Kazakhstan, Liberia, Lesotho, Lithuania, Latvia, Moldova, Montenegro, Macedonia, Malta, Maldives, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Nepal, Philippines, Poland, Qatar, Serbia, Slovenia, Slovakia, Togo, Taiwan, Ukraine, Uganda, Uzbekistan, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Zambia
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