Fresh Leatherjacket Fish Suppliers, Trade & Prices — Market Overview 2026
Sub Product
Fresh Skinless Leatherjacket Fish Fillets, Fresh Sliced Leatherjacket Fish, Fresh Whole Leatherjacket Fish
Derived Products
Dried Leatherjacket Fish, Frozen Leatherjacket Fish
HS Code
030289
Last Updated
2026-08-16
Key takeaways for search and sourcing teams
- Fresh Leatherjacket Fish market coverage spans 120 countries.
- 17 exporter companies and 20 importer companies are indexed in the global supply chain intelligence network for this product.
- 37 supplier-linked transactions are summarized across the top 2 countries.
- 0 premium suppliers and 0 catalog items are currently listed.
- Wholesale sample entries: 0; farmgate sample entries: 0.
- Latest reference year in this page dataset is 2024.
- Page data last updated on 2026-08-16.
Global Supplier Transactions, Export Activity, and Price Benchmarks for Fresh Leatherjacket Fish
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Fresh Leatherjacket Fish Country YoY Change in Supplier Transactions and Export Momentum
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Top YoY shifts for Fresh Leatherjacket Fish: India (+32.7%), Japan (-10.8%).
Fresh Leatherjacket Fish Country-Level Supplier Transaction and Unit Price Summary
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In 2026-01, countries with visible Fresh Leatherjacket Fish transaction unit prices: Japan (20.82 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 | +32.7% | 10 | - (-) | - (-) | 9.68 USD / kg (1,363.2 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | ||||||
| Japan | -10.8% | 27 | 20.85 USD / kg (7.9 kg) | 21.51 USD / kg (10 kg) | 19.25 USD / kg (9.32 kg) | 17.30 USD / kg (6.17 kg) | 20.82 USD / kg (6.45 kg) | - (-) |
Fresh Leatherjacket Fish Global Supply Chain Coverage
37 companies
17 exporters and 20 importers are mapped for Fresh Leatherjacket Fish.
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Fresh Leatherjacket Fish Export Supplier Intelligence, Trade Flows, and Price Signals
17 exporter companies are mapped in Tridge Supply Chain Intelligence for Fresh Leatherjacket Fish. Exporters and importers can use company profiles and analytics to evaluate supplier coverage, trading activity, and route opportunities.
Fresh Leatherjacket Fish Top Exporters and Supplier Profiles
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(Vietnam)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-07-16
Industries: Crop ProductionFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Farming / Production / Processing / PackingTrade
Exporting Countries: China, Vietnam
Supplying Products: Fresh Mango, Fresh Dragon Fruit, Fresh Jackfruit +5
(India)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-07-16
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Fishing AquacultureFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Farming / Production / Processing / PackingFood ManufacturingTrade
Exporting Countries: China, Cameroon, Vietnam, Malaysia
Supplying Products: Frozen Ribbonfish, Frozen Atlantic Croaker, Frozen Sole +5
(India)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-07-16
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Fishing AquacultureFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Farming / Production / Processing / PackingFood ManufacturingTrade
Exporting Countries: China, Vietnam, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Republic of the Congo, South Korea
Supplying Products: Frozen Ribbonfish, Frozen Atlantic Croaker, Frozen Sole +5
(Japan)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-01-22
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 10M - 50M
Industries: Fishing AquacultureFood ManufacturingFood Services And Drinking Places
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFarming / Production / Processing / PackingTrade
Exporting Countries: Vietnam
Supplying Products: Fresh Bluefin Tuna, Fresh Amberjack, Fresh Sea Bream +5
(India)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-07-16
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD Over 1B
Industries: Brokers And Trade AgenciesFishing AquacultureFood ManufacturingFood Packaging
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFarming / Production / Processing / PackingFood ManufacturingTrade
Exporting Countries: Taiwan, China, Hong Kong, United Arab Emirates, United States, United Kingdom
Supplying Products: Fresh Grouper, Fresh Snapper, Fresh Kingklip +5
(India)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-07-16
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Fishing AquacultureFood ManufacturingFood Packaging
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFarming / Production / Processing / PackingFood Manufacturing
Exporting Countries: China, Thailand, Japan, Italy, Jordan
Supplying Products: Frozen Squid, Frozen Octopus, Frozen Common Shrimp and Prawn +5
Fresh Leatherjacket Fish Global Exporter Coverage
17 companies
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Top Exporting Countries for Fresh Leatherjacket Fish (HS Code 030289) in 2024
For Fresh Leatherjacket Fish 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 Leatherjacket Fish Export Trade Flow and Partner Country Summary
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Fresh Leatherjacket Fish Import Buyer Intelligence, Demand Signals, and Price Benchmarks
20 importer companies are mapped for Fresh Leatherjacket Fish demand intelligence. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to prioritize buyers, distributors, and downstream demand partners by market.
Fresh Leatherjacket Fish Top Buyers, Importers, and Demand Partners
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(China)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-07-16
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: -
(China)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-07-16
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: -
(China)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-07-16
Sales Revenue: USD 1M - 5M
Industries: Brokers And Trade AgenciesCrop ProductionFood ManufacturingFood Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: -
(France)
Latest Import Transaction: 2025-11-11
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Brokers And Trade AgenciesFood ManufacturingFood PackagingOthers
Value Chain Roles: -
(China)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-07-16
Industries: Brokers And Trade AgenciesFishing AquacultureFood ManufacturingFood Packaging
Value Chain Roles: -
(China)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-07-16
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Fishing AquacultureFood ManufacturingFood Packaging
Value Chain Roles: -
Global Importer Coverage
20 companies
Importer company count highlights the current depth of demand-side visibility for Fresh Leatherjacket Fish.
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Top Import Demand Countries for Fresh Leatherjacket Fish (HS Code 030289) in 2024
For Fresh Leatherjacket Fish 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 Leatherjacket Fish Import Trade Flow and Origin Country Summary
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Classification
Product TypeRaw Material
Product FormFresh
Industry PositionPrimary Fishery Product
Raw Material
Commodity GroupMarine finfish
Scientific NameMonacanthidae spp. (filefishes; commonly marketed as leatherjacket/filefish)
PerishabilityHigh
Growing Conditions
- Marine environment; coastal demersal/reef-associated habitats depending on species.
- Temperate to subtropical distribution for key Northwest Pacific species; availability is linked to local fishing grounds and/or aquaculture sites.
Main VarietiesStephanolepis cirrhifer (threadsail filefish), Thamnaconus modestus (black scraper)
Consumption Forms
- Fresh (whole or fillet; species-dependent culinary uses in regional markets)
- Processed (skinned/filleted for convenience formats)
- Dried/pressed filefish products in some markets
Grading Factors
- Species identification / correct labeling to agreed scientific name
- Freshness (odor, gill/eye appearance, firmness) and verified cold-chain history
- Physical damage (skin tears, bruising) and cleanliness
- Presentation and yield (whole vs skinned vs fillet), including trim quality
Market
Fresh leatherjacket fish is a common market name used for multiple filefish species (family Monacanthidae), which complicates species-level trade transparency and buyer specifications. Global market activity is primarily regional rather than a single, clearly classified global commodity stream because species are often aggregated under broad fresh-fish HS categories and local common names. For key Northwest Pacific species sold as leatherjacket/filefish, supply is linked to coastal capture fisheries and some aquaculture production (notably reported for Japan), with end-use concentrated in nearby consumer markets. As a fresh product, trade feasibility depends on rapid chilling and disciplined cold-chain handling to preserve quality and avoid rejections.
Market GrowthNot Mentioned
Major Producing Countries
- JapanCommercial culture is reported for multiple Northwest Pacific filefish species marketed as leatherjacket/filefish.
- South KoreaEconomically important leatherjacket/filefish species are documented in Korean fisheries and aquaculture research and food use.
Specification
Major VarietiesThreadsail filefish (Stephanolepis cirrhifer) — often marketed as leatherjacket/filefish in Northwest Pacific trade, Black scraper (Thamnaconus modestus) — filefish marketed as leatherjacket/filefish in Northwest Pacific trade
Physical Attributes
- Rough, sandpaper-like skin typical of filefishes (Monacanthidae), affecting handling and common processing (skinning).
- Small-to-medium demersal/reef-associated marine fish depending on species; freshness is judged strongly by sensory condition.
Packaging
- Chilled fresh format commonly relies on icing/insulated boxes and strict time–temperature control through distribution.
ProcessingOften sold skinned/filleted in some markets due to tough skin; some supply is diverted to dried/pressed snack products made from filefish.
Supply Chain
Value Chain
- Coastal capture fishery and/or aquaculture harvest -> landing/auction -> washing and sorting -> icing/rapid chilling -> skinning/filleting (where required) -> chilled distribution to wholesale/retail/foodservice
Demand Drivers
- Regional culinary demand in East Asia for filefish/leatherjacket species (fresh preparation and premium seasonal uses in some markets).
- Downstream processing demand for filefish-based dried snacks in some markets.
Temperature
- Rapid chilling and continuous cold-chain control are central to quality retention and shelf-life management for fresh fish.
- Hygiene and contamination prevention during handling, storage, and transport are critical for international trade compliance.
Risks
Supply Volatility HighFor key Northwest Pacific leatherjacket/filefish species, historical catch variability and potential stock pressure can cause abrupt supply shortfalls that immediately disrupt fresh-market availability and pricing. Published research citing FAO statistics has documented very large long-run swings in reported catches for at least one commercially important filefish species in the region, illustrating the material risk of supply shocks in this product space.Qualify multiple approved species/items under clear labeling rules, maintain alternate origins/species options, and use frozen/processed substitutes as contingency when fresh supply tightens.
Food Safety MediumFresh fish is highly sensitive to time–temperature abuse and poor hygiene during landing, handling, and distribution, increasing the risk of spoilage and microbiological non-compliance that can trigger border rejections and recalls.Align operations with Codex guidance for fish and fishery products, including documented hygiene controls, traceability, and rigorous time–temperature management.
Regulatory Compliance MediumThe term "leatherjacket" can refer to multiple filefish species, raising species identification, labeling, and traceability risk in trade (mislabeling, specification mismatch, or documentation gaps), especially where import documentation expects standardized scientific naming.Contract on scientific name/species item and presentation (whole/fillet/skinned), and harmonize labeling with recognized species lists (e.g., FAO ASFIS species items).
Sustainability
- Supply volatility and sustainability risk in data-poor coastal fisheries where stock dynamics can change quickly, affecting availability for fresh markets.
- Climate-driven distribution shifts and productivity impacts for temperate Northwest Pacific filefish species (noting that some public databases flag elevated climate vulnerability for specific species as model-based estimates).
FAQ
What is “leatherjacket fish” in global seafood trade terms?“Leatherjacket” is a common market name used for filefishes (family Monacanthidae) rather than a single universally defined species. In practice, buyers often need the scientific name on specifications and documents to avoid mismatches across countries and languages.
Which species are commonly sold as leatherjacket/filefish in the Northwest Pacific fresh market?Two commonly referenced Northwest Pacific filefish species are the threadsail filefish (Stephanolepis cirrhifer) and the black scraper (Thamnaconus modestus). These species are documented in public fish databases and regional literature as commercial food fish, with reported aquaculture activity in Japan for both.
What are the most important handling requirements for fresh leatherjacket fish?The main requirements are rapid chilling, strict time–temperature control, and hygienic handling from landing through distribution. Codex’s code of practice for fish and fishery products is widely used as a reference for these controls in international seafood trade.
Sources
Fresh Leatherjacket Fish Country Coverage for Suppliers, Export Flows, and Prices
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All country market pages: Australia, China, Norway, New Zealand, United States, Philippines, Chile, Spain, Indonesia, Canada, Malaysia, Netherlands, Singapore, United Kingdom, Thailand, Japan, Vietnam, Hong Kong, India, South Korea, Italy, Myanmar [Burma], France, Mexico, Portugal, Greece, Denmark, Senegal, Germany, Iceland, Costa Rica, United Arab Emirates, Morocco, Brazil, Switzerland, Belgium, Panama, Jordan, Nicaragua, Sweden, Israel, Oman, Ireland, Turkiye, Peru, Austria, Cyprus, Kuwait, Brunei, Croatia, Macao, Guatemala, Bahrain, Tunisia, Mauritius, Romania, Jamaica, Andorra, Pakistan, Azerbaijan, Czechia, Sri Lanka, Saudi Arabia, Luxembourg, South Africa, El Salvador, Uruguay, Bulgaria, Lithuania, Madagascar, Ecuador, Slovenia, Finland, Poland, Albania, Armenia, Argentina, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Barbados, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Bermuda, Bahamas, Botswana, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ivory Coast, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Estonia, Egypt, Ethiopia, Fiji, Gabon, Honduras, Hungary, Iran, Kenya, Cambodia, Kazakhstan, Liberia, Lesotho, Latvia, Moldova, Montenegro, Macedonia, Malta, Maldives, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Nepal, Qatar, Serbia, Slovakia, Togo, Ukraine, Uganda, Uzbekistan, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Zambia
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