Sub Product
Fresh Dressed Hake, Fresh Hake Fillet, Fresh Hake Steak, Fresh Whole Hake
Derived Products
Dried Hake, Frozen Hake
Last Updated
2026-05-09
Key takeaways for search and sourcing teams
- Spain Fresh Hake market intelligence page includes 0 premium suppliers.
- 5 sampled export transactions for Spain are summarized.
- 11 export partner companies and 4 import partner companies are mapped for Fresh Hake in Spain.
- Wholesale sample entries: 5; farmgate sample entries: 0.
- 0 export partner countries and 0 import partner countries are ranked.
- Latest reference year in this page dataset is 2026.
- Page data last updated on 2026-05-09.
Fresh Hake Export Supplier Intelligence, Price Trends, and Trade Flows in Spain
11 export partner companies are tracked for Fresh Hake in Spain. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to validate exporter coverage, partner quality, and route priorities.
Explore Fresh Hake export intelligence in Spain, including 5 sampled supplier transactions, monthly unit-price ranges, and partner-country trade flow patterns for HS Code -.
Scatter points are sampled from 6.9% of the full transaction dataset.
Sample Export Supplier Transaction Records for Fresh Hake in Spain
5 sampled Fresh Hake transactions in Spain include date, origin, and partner-country context to benchmark export prices and supplier trading patterns.
Fresh Hake sampled transaction unit prices by date in Spain: 2026-02-09: 8.92 USD / kg, 2025-12-01: 5.00 USD / kg, 2025-10-27: 3.75 USD / kg, 2025-10-27: 3.40 USD / kg, 2025-10-14: 2.04 USD / kg.
| Date | Reported Product | Unit Price | Exporter | Importer | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-09 | PES**** ****** * ** ******* ******** * | 8.92 USD / kg | (Spain) | (Uruguay) | |
| 2025-12-01 | Hak* *********** **** ********* ***** ***** ************** **** *** ** **** | 5.00 USD / kg | (Spain) | (Bangladesh) | |
| 2025-10-27 | LOS ****** *** **** * **** ******* ** ****** *********** ******** ******* ************ *** ****** ******** *********** | 3.75 USD / kg | (Spain) | (Ukraine) | |
| 2025-10-27 | LOS ****** *** **** * **** ******* ** ****** *********** ******** ******* ************ *** ****** ******** *********** | 3.40 USD / kg | (Spain) | (Brazil) | |
| 2025-10-14 | LAS ****** ************ * ************ ******* *** **** **** * ******* *** ****** ****** *********** ******** ******** | 2.04 USD / kg | (Spain) | (Serbia) |
Top Fresh Hake Export Suppliers and Companies in Spain
Review leading exporter profiles and benchmark them against 11 total export partner companies tracked for Fresh Hake in Spain. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to shortlist sourcing and export partners faster.
(Spain)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-04-07
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Industries: Shipping And Water TransportFishing AquacultureOthersFreight Forwarding And IntermodalFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: TradeFarming / Production / Processing / PackingDistribution / WholesaleLogistics
(Spain)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-04-07
Industries: Food ManufacturingBrokers And Trade AgenciesFishing Aquaculture
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleTrade
(Spain)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-04-07
Industries: Brokers And Trade AgenciesFishing AquacultureFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFood ManufacturingTradeFarming / Production / Processing / Packing
(Spain)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-04-07
Industries: Food WholesalersGrocery StoresFood Services And Drinking Places
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleRetail
(Spain)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-04-07
Employee Size: 101 - 500 Employees
Industries: Food ManufacturingFishing Aquaculture
Value Chain Roles: TradeFarming / Production / Processing / Packing
(Spain)
Latest Export Transaction: 2025-10-31
Recently Export Partner Companies: 26
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Industries: Food PackagingFishing AquacultureFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Food ManufacturingFarming / Production / Processing / PackingDistribution / Wholesale
Spain Export Partner Coverage
11 companies
Total export partner company count is a core signal of Spain export network depth for Fresh Hake.
Exporters and importers can open Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to assess Fresh Hake partner concentration, capacity signals, and trade relevance in Spain.
Fresh Hake Import Buyer Intelligence and Price Signals in Spain: Buyers, Demand, and Trade Partners
4 import partner companies are tracked for Fresh Hake in Spain. Exporters and importers can use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to analyze buyer demand, partner density, and downstream channels.
Scatter points are sampled from 2.3% of the full transaction dataset.
Sample Import Transaction and Price Records for Fresh Hake in Spain
5 sampled Fresh Hake import transactions in Spain provide date, origin, and trade-country context to benchmark price levels and demand-side trading patterns.
Fresh Hake sampled import transaction unit prices by date in Spain: 2025-12-28: 5.56 USD / kg, 2025-12-28: 5.56 USD / kg, 2025-12-27: 1.53 USD / kg, 2025-12-16: 5.25 USD / kg, 2025-12-14: 5.25 USD / kg.
| Date | Reported Product | Unit Price | Exporter | Importer | Origin | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-28 | Unk**** ******* | 5.56 USD / kg | (-) | (-) | - | |
| 2025-12-28 | Unk**** ******* | 5.56 USD / kg | (-) | (-) | - | |
| 2025-12-27 | MER**** ****** | 1.53 USD / kg | (-) | (-) | - | |
| 2025-12-16 | Unk**** ******* | 5.25 USD / kg | (-) | (-) | - | |
| 2025-12-14 | Unk**** ******* | 5.25 USD / kg | (-) | (-) | - |
Top Fresh Hake Buyers, Importers, and Demand Partners in Spain
Review leading buyer profiles and compare them with 4 total import partner companies tracked for Fresh Hake in Spain. Exporters and importers can use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to evaluate demand-side partner fit.
(Spain)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-04-07
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Industries: Food PackagingFishing AquacultureFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Food ManufacturingFarming / Production / Processing / PackingDistribution / Wholesale
(Spain)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-04-07
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Industries: OthersFood PackagingFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: LogisticsFood Manufacturing
(Spain)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-04-07
Employee Size: 1 - 10 Employees
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / Wholesale
(Spain)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-04-07
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Industries: Fishing AquacultureFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: TradeDistribution / WholesaleFood Manufacturing
Spain Import Partner Coverage
4 companies
Import partner company count highlights demand-side visibility for Fresh Hake in Spain.
Use Supply Chain Intelligence analytics and company profiles to identify active Fresh Hake importers, distributors, and buyer networks in Spain.
Fresh Hake Wholesale Supplier Price Trends in Spain
Track Fresh Hake wholesale supplier price benchmarks and recent export price updates in Spain.
Historical Fresh Hake Wholesale Supplier Prices in Spain (USD/kg)
Yearly average, lower, and upper Fresh Hake wholesale prices with YoY changes provide benchmark data for supplier pricing and export competitiveness in Spain.
Fresh Hake yearly average wholesale prices in Spain: 2020: 10.34 USD / kg, 2021: 10.75 USD / kg, 2022: 11.15 USD / kg, 2023: 11.49 USD / kg, 2024: 13.06 USD / kg, 2025: 13.28 USD / kg, 2026: 13.51 USD / kg.
| Year | Average Unit Price | Lower Unit Price | Upper Unit Price | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 10.34 USD / kg | 6.21 USD / kg | 14.13 USD / kg | - |
| 2021 | 10.75 USD / kg | 4.82 USD / kg | 25.15 USD / kg | - |
| 2022 | 11.15 USD / kg | 4.82 USD / kg | 24.62 USD / kg | - |
| 2023 | 11.49 USD / kg | 4.79 USD / kg | 25.54 USD / kg | - |
| 2024 | 13.06 USD / kg | 4.79 USD / kg | 29.79 USD / kg | - |
| 2025 | 13.28 USD / kg | 4.86 USD / kg | 30.39 USD / kg | - |
| 2026 | 13.51 USD / kg | 5.73 USD / kg | 22.78 USD / kg | - |
Latest Fresh Hake Wholesale Export Price Updates in Spain
Use the latest 5 updates to check current Fresh Hake wholesale export price points and origin-level changes in Spain.
Fresh Hake latest wholesale updates by date in Spain: 2026-04-01: 11.39 USD / kg, 2026-04-01: 9.70 USD / kg, 2026-04-01: 9.25 USD / kg, 2026-04-01: 11.10 USD / kg, 2026-04-01: 11.10 USD / kg.
| Date | Entry Name | Unit Price (USD) | Origin Country | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-01 | Mer**** * ******* ************* ****** ******* ****** | 11.39 USD / kg | - | |
| 2026-04-01 | Mer**** * ******* *********** ****** ******* ****** | 9.70 USD / kg | - | |
| 2026-04-01 | Mer**** * ******* ************ ****** ******* ********* | 9.25 USD / kg | - | |
| 2026-04-01 | HAK* ****** **** *** **** * ******* ********* | 11.10 USD / kg | - | |
| 2026-04-01 | HAK* ********* **** * ******* ********* | 11.10 USD / kg | - |
Classification
Product TypeRaw Material
Product FormFresh
Industry PositionPrimary Fishery Product
Raw Material
Market
Fresh hake ("merluza") is a core whitefish category in Spain, supplied through a combination of domestic landings and imports to support year-round availability. The market commonly trades multiple hake species under Spain’s official commercial designations, with European hake (Merluccius merluccius) as a key reference species. Compliance expectations are EU-framed: consumer labeling must show the commercial/scientific name, production method, catch area and gear category, and whether the product has been defrosted. For non-EU wild-caught supply, import clearance can be blocked if IUU documentation (catch certification) is incomplete or invalid, and since 10 January 2026 this workflow is digitalized via the EU CATCH system on TRACES NT.
Market RoleMajor consumer market with significant imports and domestic landings
Domestic RoleHigh-rotation staple wild-caught whitefish in retail fish counters and foodservice, with domestic landings contributing alongside imported supply.
SeasonalityMarket availability is broadly year-round, supported by domestic landings and imports; short-term supply volatility is mainly driven by quota/management measures, weather disruption to fishing activity, and logistics.
Specification
Primary VarietyEuropean hake (Merluccius merluccius) — Spain commercial designations include "Merluza" / "Merluza europea"
Secondary Variety
- Cape hakes (Merluccius capensis / Merluccius paradoxus) — sold under Spain commercial designations such as "Merluza de altura" / "Merluza del Cabo"
- Argentine hake (Merluccius hubbsi) — "Merluza sudamericana"
- Pacific hake (Merluccius productus) — "Merluza del Pacífico"
- Southern hake (Merluccius australis) — "Merluza de Chile" / "Merluza sureña"
- Senegal hake (Merluccius senegalensis) — "Merluza del Senegal"
- Benguela/Angola-region hakes (e.g., Merluccius polli) — "Merluza de Angola" / "Merluza negra"
Physical Attributes
- Freshness and defect tolerance are primary acceptance drivers in first-sale lots and retail fish counters (sensory condition, absence of spoilage).
Grades
- EU marketing standards apply to European hake (Merluccius merluccius), including freshness categories (e.g., Extra/A/B) and size-category rules for lots.
Packaging
- Fresh fish must be stored and transported chilled to a temperature approaching that of melting ice; receptacles used under ice must be water-resistant and prevent melt water from remaining in contact with the product.
Supply Chain
Value Chain
- Wild capture (Spanish/EU fleets and third-country supply) → landing or import entry → first sale/wholesale distribution → retail fish counters and foodservice
- For non-EU origins: IUU catch certification + border controls (TRACES/IMSOC workflows) precede customs clearance and domestic distribution
Temperature
- Fresh fishery products must be maintained at a temperature approaching that of melting ice during storage and transport.
Shelf Life
- Fresh hake is highly perishable; cold-chain breaks can quickly trigger quality downgrade, rejection, or food-safety risk escalation.
Freight IntensityMedium
Transport ModeMultimodal
Risks
Regulatory Compliance HighNon-EU wild-caught hake shipments can be detained or refused entry if the IUU catch certificate is missing, invalid, or not properly submitted/processed in the EU’s CATCH/TRACES NT workflow (mandatory digital catch certification in force from 10 January 2026).Implement a pre-shipment legality checklist: ensure flag-State validation, correct HS/species linkage, and timely digital submission in CATCH/TRACES NT with consistent lot and vessel/trip identifiers.
Food Safety MediumAnisakis parasite risk is a recognized food-safety concern in Spain for fish consumed raw or underprepared; inadequate freezing/heat treatment can trigger illness and severe allergic reactions and lead to reputational and regulatory consequences for operators.For products intended for raw/insufficiently cooked preparations, apply validated freezing controls (e.g., -20°C/24h or -35°C/15h per EU hygiene requirements) and follow Spanish AESAN guidance for consumer/restaurants’ prevention measures.
Climate MediumStock availability and catch opportunities for European hake are sensitive to scientific advice and management measures; changes in ICES catch advice and quota settings can tighten supply and raise prices for Spain’s fresh hake market.Diversify approved hake species/origins within Spain’s commercial designation framework and maintain contingency sourcing plans aligned with evolving management measures.
Logistics MediumFresh hake is cold-chain sensitive; temperature deviations from “approaching melting ice” handling requirements can cause rapid quality loss, rejection, and higher spoilage risk in wholesale/retail distribution.Use validated chilled packaging/icing practices, monitor temperatures end-to-end, and shorten dwell times through coordinated landing/import scheduling and rapid distribution.
Sustainability
- IUU (illegal, unreported and unregulated) fishing risk screening for imported wild-caught hake supply
- Stock sustainability and quota-based management affecting availability and sourcing decisions
- Gear and bycatch impacts associated with demersal fisheries supplying hake
Labor & Social
- Seafarer working conditions and occupational safety in fishing fleets supplying the Spanish market (heightened scrutiny for seafood supply-chain labor risks, especially in distant-water contexts)
Standards
- HACCP (food safety management expectations in EU food businesses)
- BRCGS Food Safety or IFS Food (commonly used in EU processing/packing supply chains)
- MSC Chain of Custody (for certified wild-capture sustainability claims and traceability)
FAQ
What labeling information is mandatory for hake sold to consumers in Spain?For fishery products sold to the final consumer or mass caterers in the EU (including Spain), labeling must indicate the commercial designation and scientific name, the production method (caught/farmed), the catch area and the category of fishing gear, and whether the product has been defrosted (where applicable). Spain’s official commercial designation list includes "Merluza" / "Merluza europea" for Merluccius merluccius.
What is the key document that can block imports of wild-caught hake into Spain from non-EU countries?A catch certificate validated by the flag State under the EU IUU catch certification scheme is a core requirement for importing non-EU wild-caught fishery products into the EU. From 10 January 2026, the EU’s CATCH system (within TRACES NT) is used to digitalize and strengthen this documentation and import control workflow.
How can Spanish operators reduce Anisakis risk for raw or lightly processed hake dishes?AESAN recommends controlling Anisakis by either cooking fish to sufficient heat (e.g., reaching 60°C for at least one minute throughout the piece) or freezing fish intended for raw/insufficiently cooked preparations using validated time/temperature combinations (such as -20°C for 24 hours or -35°C for 15 hours for operators). Restaurants that freeze fish for this purpose are also expected to inform consumers.
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