Fresh Kingklip Suppliers, Trade & Prices — Market Overview 2026
Sub Product
Fresh Boneless Kingklip, Fresh Kingklip Fillet, Fresh Skinned Kingklip, Fresh Whole Kingklip
Derived Products
Dried Kingklip, Frozen Kingklip
Last Updated
2026-08-13
Key takeaways for search and sourcing teams
- Fresh Kingklip market coverage spans 13 countries.
- 71 exporter companies and 110 importer companies are indexed in the global supply chain intelligence network for this product.
- 252 supplier-linked transactions are summarized across the top 5 countries.
- 0 premium suppliers and 0 catalog items are currently listed.
- Wholesale sample entries: 2; 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 Kingklip
Analyze 252 supplier-linked transactions across the top 5 countries, with monthly unit-price benchmarks to track export competitiveness and sourcing risk for Fresh Kingklip.
Fresh Kingklip Country YoY Change in Supplier Transactions and Export Momentum
Compare positive and negative YoY shifts in Fresh Kingklip to identify accelerating supplier markets and weakening export corridors.
Top YoY shifts for Fresh Kingklip: India (+22.0%), Mexico (-5.1%), Pakistan (+4.5%).
Fresh Kingklip Country-Level Supplier Transaction and Unit Price Summary
As of 2025-09, benchmark Fresh Kingklip country transaction counts with monthly unit price and volume to prioritize supplier and export markets.
In 2026-02, countries with visible Fresh Kingklip transaction unit prices: Pakistan (4.84 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mexico | -5.1% | 1 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | ||||||
| Pakistan | +4.5% | 235 | 3.97 USD / kg (65,763 kg) | 3.97 USD / kg (54,415 kg) | 3.97 USD / kg (49,987 kg) | 3.99 USD / kg (47,859 kg) | 4.54 USD / kg (81,631 kg) | 4.84 USD / kg (55,147 kg) | ||||||
| Costa Rica | - | 2 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | 13.57 USD / kg (181 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | ||||||
| India | +22.0% | 11 | 26.51 USD / kg (958 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | ||||||
| Panama | - | 3 | 7.32 USD / kg (1,895.23 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) |
Fresh Kingklip Global Supply Chain Coverage
181 companies
71 exporters and 110 importers are mapped for Fresh Kingklip.
Exporters and importers can use Tridge Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to identify counterparties for Fresh Kingklip, benchmark reach, and prioritize outreach by market.
Fresh Kingklip Export Supplier Intelligence, Trade Flows, and Price Signals
71 exporter companies are mapped in Tridge Supply Chain Intelligence for Fresh Kingklip. Exporters and importers can use company profiles and analytics to evaluate supplier coverage, trading activity, and route opportunities.
Fresh Kingklip Top Exporters and Supplier Profiles
Review leading exporter profiles while benchmarking against 71 total exporter companies in the Fresh Kingklip supply chain intelligence network. Exporters and importers can unlock company profiles and analytics to qualify partners faster.
(Pakistan)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-01-24
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 51 - 100 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 1M - 5M
Industries: Fishing AquacultureFood ManufacturingFreight Forwarding And Intermodal
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleLogisticsTrade
Exporting Countries: Saudi Arabia, United Kingdom, United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait
Supplying Products: Fresh Kingklip, Fresh Mango, Fresh Grouper +5
(India)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-07-13
Recently Export Partner Companies: 2
Industries: Fishing AquacultureFood Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleTrade
Exporting Countries: United Arab Emirates, Bahrain
Supplying Products: Fresh Kingklip, Fresh Cod
(India)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-07-13
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Fishing AquacultureOthers
Value Chain Roles: Farming / Production / Processing / Packing
Exporting Countries: United States
Supplying Products: Fresh Kingklip, Fresh Snakehead, Fresh Threadfin Bream +5
(South Africa)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-07-13
Sales Revenue: USD 10M - 50M
Industries: Food WholesalersOthers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleTrade
Exporting Countries: Namibia
Supplying Products: Fresh Kingklip, Fresh Albacore Tuna
(Botswana)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-07-13
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / Wholesale
Exporting Countries: South Africa
Supplying Products: Fresh Kingklip, Fresh Mussel, Fresh Crab +4
(China)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-07-13
Employee Size: 51 - 100 Employees
Industries: Brokers And Trade AgenciesFood PackagingOthers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleTrade
Exporting Countries: United States
Supplying Products: Fresh Kingklip
Fresh Kingklip Global Exporter Coverage
71 companies
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Fresh Kingklip Import Buyer Intelligence, Demand Signals, and Price Benchmarks
110 importer companies are mapped for Fresh Kingklip demand intelligence. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to prioritize buyers, distributors, and downstream demand partners by market.
Fresh Kingklip Top Buyers, Importers, and Demand Partners
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(United Arab Emirates)
Latest Import Transaction: 2025-08-16
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: -
(United States)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-07-13
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Fishing AquacultureOthers
Value Chain Roles: -
(India)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-07-13
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: -
(United States)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-07-13
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: -
(Sri Lanka)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-07-13
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: -
(United States)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-07-13
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Industries: Food ManufacturingFood Services And Drinking PlacesGrocery Stores
Value Chain Roles: -
Global Importer Coverage
110 companies
Importer company count highlights the current depth of demand-side visibility for Fresh Kingklip.
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Global Wholesale Supplier Price Trends by Country for Fresh Kingklip
Fresh Kingklip Monthly Wholesale Supplier Price Summary by Country
Monthly Fresh Kingklip wholesale unit-price benchmarks by country for export and sourcing decisions.
In 2026-02, countries with visible Fresh Kingklip wholesale unit prices: Ukraine (9.10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ukraine | 9.51 USD / kg | 9.42 USD / kg | 9.33 USD / kg | 9.30 USD / kg | - | 9.10 USD / kg |
Fresh Kingklip Wholesale Price Competitiveness by Major Exporting Countries
Compare Fresh Kingklip wholesale price ranges and YoY changes across the top 1 exporting countries to benchmark supplier price competitiveness.
| Rank | Country | Average | Lower | Upper | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ukraine | 9.23 USD / kg | 8.84 USD / kg | 9.54 USD / kg | -2.1% |
Latest Fresh Kingklip Wholesale Export Price Updates
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| Date | Entry Name | Unit Price (USD) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-01 | Кін****** ******* *** ********* * ******* **** | 8.74 USD / kg | |
| 2024-01-01 | Кін****** ***** ******* *** * ******* **** | 7.76 USD / kg |
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Classification
Product TypeRaw Material
Product FormFresh
Industry PositionPrimary Seafood Product
Raw Material
Commodity GroupDemersal whitefish (cusk-eels / kingklip/ling market category)
Scientific NameGenypterus spp. (commonly traded as Genypterus capensis, Genypterus blacodes, Genypterus chilensis depending on market-name conventions)
PerishabilityHigh
Growing Conditions
- Wild-capture marine species associated with deeper continental shelf/slope habitats (deep-water demersal fisheries); availability is fishery- and quota-dependent rather than farm-cycle dependent
Main VarietiesCape/South African kingklip (Genypterus capensis), Ling / pink cusk-eel (Genypterus blacodes), Red kingklip / red cusk-eel (Genypterus chilensis), Black kingklip / black cusk-eel (Genypterus maculatus)
Consumption Forms
- Fresh/chilled fillets and portions (premium foodservice and retail)
- Frozen fillets/portions for longer-distance trade continuity
Grading Factors
- Species identity (scientific name) aligned to market-name and labeling rules
- Freshness indicators (odor, flesh firmness, gaping, discoloration)
- Temperature on receipt and evidence of continuous icing/chilling
- Fillet quality (trim, bone removal, defects) and portion size consistency
Market
Fresh kingklip is a premium demersal whitefish traded under the market name "kingklip," which can refer to multiple Genypterus (cusk-eel) species depending on region and labeling rules. Supply is concentrated in Southern Hemisphere capture fisheries, notably southern Africa (Genypterus capensis) and Oceania/Southern Cone fisheries where Genypterus blacodes and other Genypterus species are marketed as ling/kingklip. International availability is constrained by deep-water capture dynamics, stock status, and quota-based management in key fisheries, which can tighten supply abruptly. The product is commonly sold as fillets/portions in foodservice and retail, with fresh trade typically requiring rapid icing and tight chilled logistics while longer-distance channels often rely on frozen formats.
Major Producing Countries
- South AfricaKey source for "Cape kingklip" (Genypterus capensis); managed as a monitored marine fishery resource.
- NamibiaShares southern African distribution and fishing grounds for Genypterus capensis; regional stock structure and management are material to supply.
- New ZealandMajor producer of ling (Genypterus blacodes), a related Genypterus species sometimes marketed as kingklip in trade.
- ChileGenypterus species (including Genypterus blacodes and Genypterus chilensis) are present in regional fisheries and may appear in international kingklip/cusk-eel trade.
- ArgentinaSouthern Atlantic producer region for Genypterus blacodes and related cusk-eel products marketed as ling/kingklip.
- AustraliaSouthern Hemisphere producing region for Genypterus blacodes (marketed as ling/kingklip in some channels).
Major Exporting Countries
- New ZealandExporting origin for ling (Genypterus blacodes); official fishery sources identify Spain and Hong Kong among primary export markets.
- South AfricaExports occur alongside strong domestic consumption; export volumes and availability are sensitive to resource status updates and catch limits.
- ChileExports of "kingklip"-marketed Genypterus species (e.g., red kingklip/cusk-eel) can occur, but may be aggregated under broader trade codes.
Major Importing Countries
- SpainIdentified as a primary export market for New Zealand ling (Genypterus blacodes), a Genypterus species marketed as kingklip/ling in some channels.
- Hong KongIdentified as a primary export market for New Zealand ling (Genypterus blacodes).
- AustraliaIdentified as an important export market for New Zealand ling (Genypterus blacodes).
- United StatesMarket name usage is regulated for labeling; FDA lists "Kingklip" as an acceptable market name for Genypterus chilensis (red kingklip).
Specification
Major VarietiesGenypterus capensis (Cape/South African kingklip), Genypterus blacodes (ling / pink cusk-eel; sometimes marketed as kingklip), Genypterus chilensis (red kingklip / red cusk-eel; "Kingklip" is an FDA-accepted market name in the U.S.), Genypterus maculatus (black kingklip / black cusk-eel)
Physical Attributes
- Firm, white-fleshed deep-water demersal fish typically sold as boneless fillets/portions
- Mild flavor profile positioned as a premium "whitefish" option in foodservice and retail
Grades
- Freshness and handling condition (odor, flesh firmness, gaping) are central commercial acceptance factors
- Size grading commonly applied for whole (headed & gutted/tailed) and fillet portion programs
Packaging
- Fresh/chilled: insulated seafood cartons with flake ice or gel packs; strict time-temperature control required
- Frozen formats (common in longer-distance trade): individually wrapped/packed fillets or portions in cartons
ProcessingCommon commercial forms include headed-and-gutted (and often tailed) whole fish, skin-on/skinless fillets, and portion-controlled cutsSpecies/market-name complexity requires robust labeling and traceability documentation to avoid misbranding
Supply Chain
Value Chain
- Deep-water capture (trawl or longline, fishery-dependent) -> onboard bleeding/icing (where practiced) -> landing -> grading -> filleting/portioning -> chilled distribution (domestic/regional) or freezing for export -> importer/processor -> wholesale/foodservice/retail
Demand Drivers
- Premium whitefish demand for fillets/portions in restaurants and upscale retail
- Buyer preference for verified species identity and compliant market-name labeling in regulated markets
- Sustainability and gear-impact scrutiny (e.g., longline vs. bottom trawl) influencing procurement policies
Temperature
- Rapid chilling and maintaining product temperature as close as possible to melting ice (≈0°C) throughout storage and transport is a core quality and safety control for fresh fish
- Temperature abuse accelerates spoilage and compresses sellable shelf-life windows, raising claims and rejection risk in fresh channels
Risks
Resource Status And Quota Controls HighKingklip supply is anchored in a small number of Southern Hemisphere capture fisheries and is tightly linked to stock assessments and catch limits. When resource updates signal weaker abundance or management tightens catch limits, availability can contract quickly for exporters and importers, particularly for fresh programs that cannot easily buffer with long storage.Diversify approved origins/species within compliant labeling rules, maintain frozen contingency options for continuity, and monitor fishery authority updates (catch limits, stock assessments, seasonal/area restrictions).
Labeling And Species Substitution HighThe market name "kingklip" is applied to multiple Genypterus species globally, and naming conventions differ by country and regulator. This creates a heightened risk of mislabeling, substitution, and customs/retail compliance issues, especially when products are traded as fillets where morphological identification is difficult.Use species-level (scientific name) specification, require chain-of-custody and catch documentation, and implement DNA verification for higher-risk lots or new suppliers.
Fishing Method Impacts MediumWhere kingklip is caught by or alongside bottom trawl fisheries, seabed impacts and bycatch concerns can trigger buyer restrictions and negative sustainability ratings, affecting market access and pricing.Prefer verified lower-impact supply options where available (e.g., responsibly managed longline bycatch programs) and document gear type in procurement specifications.
Cold Chain And Spoilage MediumFresh kingklip is highly perishable; any cold-chain disruption during landing, processing, or transport can rapidly degrade quality and raise food safety and commercial rejection risk.Contractually require time-temperature monitoring, use validated insulated packaging with sufficient ice/gel packs, and set clear receiving QC criteria for freshness and temperature.
Sustainability
- Stock status uncertainty and quota-based management can constrain supply; deep-water demersal life histories are often slow-growing and sensitive to overexploitation
- Seabed habitat impacts and bycatch risk where bottom trawling is used; gear choice is a key ESG consideration for buyers
- Traceability and correct species identification are material due to multiple Genypterus species marketed as kingklip/ling/cusk-eel across regions
FAQ
Is "kingklip" always the same fish species worldwide?No. "Kingklip" is used as a market name for multiple Genypterus (cusk-eel) species depending on the country. For example, FDA lists "Kingklip" as an acceptable market name for Genypterus chilensis (red kingklip) in the United States, while southern Africa commonly refers to Genypterus capensis as kingklip, and New Zealand’s Genypterus blacodes is often marketed as ling and may be sold as kingklip in some channels.
Which markets are important import destinations for kingklip/ling (Genypterus spp.) trade?Official New Zealand fishery information for ling (Genypterus blacodes) identifies Spain and Hong Kong as primary export markets, with Australia and South Africa also important. Import patterns for other kingklip-market species can vary and may be harder to isolate in trade data because species can be grouped under broader fish product codes.
What is the most important handling requirement for fresh kingklip in trade?Tight time-temperature control. Codex guidance for fish and fishery products emphasizes rapid chilling and maintaining chilled fish as close as possible to 0°C during transport to slow spoilage and preserve quality.
Sources
Fresh Kingklip Country Coverage for Suppliers, Export Flows, and Prices
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United States
India
Taiwan
Panama
New Zealand
United Arab Emirates
United Kingdom
Bahrain
Ukraine
Costa Rica
Mexico
Pakistan
All country market pages: United States, India, Taiwan, Panama, New Zealand, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, Bahrain, Ukraine, Costa Rica, Mexico, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia
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