Fresh Mahi-mahi Suppliers, Trade & Prices — Market Overview 2026
Derived Products
Dried Mahi-mahi, Frozen Mahi-mahi
HS Code
030279
Last Updated
2026-08-21
Key takeaways for search and sourcing teams
- Fresh Mahi-mahi market coverage spans 96 countries.
- 106 exporter companies and 267 importer companies are indexed in the global supply chain intelligence network for this product.
- 1,755 supplier-linked transactions are summarized across the top 12 countries.
- Latest reference year in this page dataset is 2024.
- Page data last updated on 2026-08-21.
Global Supplier Transactions, Export Activity, and Price Benchmarks for Fresh Mahi-mahi
Analyze 1,755 supplier-linked transactions across the top 12 countries, with monthly unit-price benchmarks to track export competitiveness and sourcing risk for Fresh Mahi-mahi.
Fresh Mahi-mahi Country YoY Change in Supplier Transactions and Export Momentum
Compare positive and negative YoY shifts in Fresh Mahi-mahi to identify accelerating supplier markets and weakening export corridors.
Top YoY shifts for Fresh Mahi-mahi: Panama (-38.7%), Sri Lanka (-38.1%), Vietnam (-21.0%).
Fresh Mahi-mahi Country-Level Supplier Transaction and Unit Price Summary
As of 2025-09, benchmark Fresh Mahi-mahi country transaction counts with monthly unit price and volume to prioritize supplier and export markets.
In 2026-02, countries with visible Fresh Mahi-mahi transaction unit prices: Costa Rica (13.78 USD / kg), Ecuador (7.67 USD / kg), India (4.86 USD / kg), Panama (2.20 USD / kg), Nicaragua (1.45 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panama | -38.7% | 267 | 1.81 USD / kg (8,919.95 kg) | 1.85 USD / kg (6,205.52 kg) | 1.97 USD / kg (13,871.55 kg) | 2.02 USD / kg (25,422.63 kg) | 2.16 USD / kg (51,682 kg) | 2.20 USD / kg (14,582 kg) | ||||||
| India | -16.5% | 60 | 6.92 USD / kg (1,004 kg) | 2.57 USD / kg (191 kg) | 6.79 USD / kg (906.9 kg) | 5.35 USD / kg (35 kg) | 5.25 USD / kg (62 kg) | 4.86 USD / kg (590.5 kg) | ||||||
| Ecuador | +17.3% | 1,258 | 8.46 USD / kg (1,307,685.198 kg) | 8.76 USD / kg (334,681.749 kg) | 8.38 USD / kg (1,533,579.539 kg) | 8.40 USD / kg (706,444.919 kg) | 7.87 USD / kg (697,690.757 kg) | 7.67 USD / kg (242,851.307 kg) | ||||||
| Peru | +10.5% | 11 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | 19.24 USD / kg (24,602.85 kg) | - (-) | ||||||
| Mexico | - | 6 | - (-) | 2.50 USD / kg (46 kg) | 2.50 USD / kg (232 kg) | 2.50 USD / kg (99 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | ||||||
| Costa Rica | +4.3% | 119 | 12.80 USD / kg (1,612.16 kg) | 13.40 USD / kg (1,797.27 kg) | 10.29 USD / kg (22,407.06 kg) | 11.48 USD / kg (10,917 kg) | 17.58 USD / kg (1,100.06 kg) | 13.78 USD / kg (678.671 kg) | ||||||
| Nicaragua | - | 10 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | 1.30 USD / kg (8,963.89 kg) | 1.45 USD / kg (5,024.35 kg) | ||||||
| Vietnam | -21.0% | 12 | 6.55 USD / kg (56,770.536 kg) | 3.99 USD / kg (34,735 kg) | 1.00 USD / kg (0.8 kg) | - (-) | 9.73 USD / kg (84,520 kg) | - (-) | ||||||
| Spain | +2.8% | 3 | - (-) | 4.60 USD / kg (6,000 kg) | - (-) | 5.58 USD / kg (7,925 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | ||||||
| Sri Lanka | -38.1% | 6 | - (-) | 6.61 USD / kg (33,791.95 kg) | 8.87 USD / kg (35,820 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) |
Fresh Mahi-mahi Global Supply Chain Coverage
373 companies
106 exporters and 267 importers are mapped for Fresh Mahi-mahi.
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Fresh Mahi-mahi Export Supplier Intelligence, Trade Flows, and Price Signals
106 exporter companies are mapped in Tridge Supply Chain Intelligence for Fresh Mahi-mahi. Exporters and importers can use company profiles and analytics to evaluate supplier coverage, trading activity, and route opportunities.
Fresh Mahi-mahi Top Exporters and Supplier Profiles
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(Ecuador)
Latest Export Transaction: 2025-12-03
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Fishing AquacultureFood ManufacturingFood Packaging
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFarming / Production / Processing / PackingFood Manufacturing
Exporting Countries: United States, Colombia, China
Supplying Products: Fresh Mahi-mahi, Fresh Swordfish, Frozen Common Shrimp and Prawn +5
(Panama)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-07-21
Industries: Fishing AquacultureFood ManufacturingFood Packaging
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFarming / Production / Processing / PackingFood Manufacturing
Exporting Countries: United States
Supplying Products: Fresh Mahi-mahi, Fresh Garcinia Atroviridis, Frozen Tilapia +1
(Mexico)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-07-21
Industries: Fishing Aquaculture
Value Chain Roles: Trade
Exporting Countries: United States
Supplying Products: Fresh Mahi-mahi, Fresh Sole, Fresh Grouper +5
(Ecuador)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-07-21
Industries: Brokers And Trade AgenciesFishing AquacultureFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Trade
Exporting Countries: United States
Supplying Products: Fresh Mahi-mahi, Fresh Swordfish, Fresh Corvina +5
(Panama)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-07-21
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Beverage ManufacturingFishing AquacultureFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Trade
(Panama)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-07-21
Industries: Brokers And Trade AgenciesFishing AquacultureFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Trade
Exporting Countries: United States
Supplying Products: Fresh Mahi-mahi, Fresh Corvina
Fresh Mahi-mahi Global Exporter Coverage
106 companies
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Top Exporting Countries for Fresh Mahi-mahi (HS Code 030279) in 2024
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| Rank | Country | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ecuador | 2,232,170 kg | 24,077,472.83 USD |
| 2 | Netherlands | 2,141,097 kg | 20,335,159.032 USD |
| 3 | Spain | 460,257.95 kg | 3,705,562.44 USD |
| 4 | India | 591,379 kg | 1,088,695.989 USD |
| 5 | Italy | 172,106 kg | 1,036,528.659 USD |
| 6 | Malaysia | 831,611.3 kg | 927,813.785 USD |
| 7 | Fiji | 13,000 kg | 565,285.452 USD |
| 8 | Thailand | 218,958 kg | 337,209.22 USD |
| 9 | Czechia | 16,155 kg | 237,857 USD |
| 10 | United States | 10,072 kg | 49,275 USD |
Fresh Mahi-mahi Export Trade Flow and Partner Country Summary
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Fresh Mahi-mahi Import Buyer Intelligence, Demand Signals, and Price Benchmarks
267 importer companies are mapped for Fresh Mahi-mahi demand intelligence. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to prioritize buyers, distributors, and downstream demand partners by market.
Fresh Mahi-mahi Top Buyers, Importers, and Demand Partners
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(United States)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-07-21
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Industries: Food WholesalersOthers
Value Chain Roles: -
(United States)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-07-21
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: -
(United States)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-06-30
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 1M - 5M
Industries: Food ManufacturingFood Services And Drinking PlacesFood Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: -
(United States)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-07-21
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD Over 1B
Industries: Beverage ManufacturingFood ManufacturingFood Services And Drinking Places
Value Chain Roles: -
(United States)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-07-21
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: -
(United States)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-07-21
Employee Size: 1 - 10 Employees
Industries: Fishing AquacultureFood ManufacturingFood Services And Drinking Places
Value Chain Roles: -
Global Importer Coverage
267 companies
Importer company count highlights the current depth of demand-side visibility for Fresh Mahi-mahi.
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Top Import Demand Countries for Fresh Mahi-mahi (HS Code 030279) in 2024
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| Rank | Country | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Netherlands | 1,751,288 kg | 14,974,018.211 USD |
| 2 | Portugal | 1,186,319 kg | 7,482,724.502 USD |
| 3 | India | 2,745,620 kg | 6,919,433.717 USD |
| 4 | Canada | 321,104 kg | 3,343,142.581 USD |
| 5 | Spain | 430,331.93 kg | 2,298,308.701 USD |
| 6 | Italy | 277,405 kg | 1,877,504.723 USD |
| 7 | Fiji | 453,294 kg | 619,536.212 USD |
| 8 | Malaysia | 428,873.4 kg | 480,436.05 USD |
| 9 | Mauritius | 81,413 kg | 359,508.623 USD |
| 10 | Belgium | 37,365.179 kg | 329,587.967 USD |
Fresh Mahi-mahi Import Trade Flow and Origin Country Summary
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Classification
Product TypeRaw Material
Product FormFresh
Industry PositionPrimary Fishery Product
Raw Material
Commodity GroupPelagic finfish
Scientific NameCoryphaena hippurus
PerishabilityHigh
Growing Conditions
- Tropical and subtropical pelagic waters; highly migratory distribution across multiple ocean basins
- Frequently associated with floating objects, which influences capture strategies (including FAD-associated fishing in some regions)
Main VarietiesCommon dolphinfish (Coryphaena hippurus), Pompano dolphinfish (Coryphaena equiselis)
Consumption Forms
- Fresh (chilled) portions/fillets/steaks
- Frozen portions/fillets
Grading Factors
- Freshness indicators and absence of decomposition
- Core temperature at receiving and cold-chain integrity
- Histamine (where specified by buyers/regulators for susceptible species groups)
- Size/trim specifications for whole fish versus fillets/loins
Market
Fresh mahi-mahi (common dolphinfish, Coryphaena hippurus) is a globally traded, highly migratory pelagic finfish harvested mainly from tropical and subtropical waters. FAO reporting indicates catches are geographically broad (40+ reporting countries historically), with the Pacific Ocean contributing more than half of reported landings and Japan and Taiwan Province of China among the largest contributors in early-2000s FAO statistics. In the Eastern Pacific, artisanal fisheries in Ecuador and Peru rely on mahi-mahi for livelihoods and are the focus of sustainability and traceability initiatives. Because mahi-mahi is associated with scombrotoxin (histamine) risk, international trade in fresh product is tightly coupled to rapid chilling, HACCP controls, and regulatory compliance on histamine limits.
Major Producing Countries
- JapanIdentified by FAO as a major contributor to reported global dolphinfish landings in early-2000s catch reporting.
- TaiwanIdentified by FAO as a major contributor to reported global dolphinfish landings in early-2000s catch reporting (reported as 'Taiwan Province of China').
- EcuadorMahi-mahi is described by FAO as an essential resource for artisanal fisheries, with ongoing traceability-focused sustainability work.
- PeruIncluded by FAO Coastal Fisheries Initiative programming as an important mahi-mahi coastal fishery geography (Ecuador–Peru transition zone).
Specification
Major VarietiesCommon dolphinfish (Coryphaena hippurus), Pompano dolphinfish (Coryphaena equiselis)
Compositional Metrics
- Histamine (scombrotoxin) prevention controls and, where specified by buyers/regulators, histamine testing are commercially important for Coryphaenidae-family fishery products.
Grades
- Freshness and decomposition criteria aligned with Codex hygienic handling guidance and HACCP-based controls are commonly used in buyer specifications for fresh fish.
Supply Chain
Value Chain
- Wild capture (small-scale fisheries and industrial fleets; methods vary by region) -> onboard icing/chilling -> landing and auction/first sale -> grading and (often) filleting/portioning -> chilled distribution to wholesalers/retail/foodservice
Demand Drivers
- Strong foodservice and consumer demand for mild-flavored finfish in key markets (notably the United States), alongside recreational and commercial value in multiple ocean basins
Temperature
- Time-temperature control is critical throughout harvest, landing, processing, and transport to prevent histamine formation (scombrotoxin hazard) in susceptible species groups.
Risks
Food Safety HighFresh mahi-mahi is in a species group associated with scombrotoxin (histamine) risk; temperature abuse can lead to histamine formation, regulatory detentions/rejections, and acute consumer illness incidents. The EU sets histamine criteria for fishery products from families including Coryphaenidae, and FDA guidance emphasizes HACCP controls to prevent scombrotoxin formation.Use HACCP-based time-temperature controls from vessel to destination, with rapid chilling/icing, continuous cold-chain monitoring, receiving checks (sensory/temperature), and histamine testing where required by buyers or regulation.
Sustainability And Traceability MediumWhere mahi-mahi fisheries face pressure from overfishing or ecosystem degradation, insufficient traceability can raise market-access risk with retailers and regulators requiring verifiable responsible sourcing.Adopt end-to-end traceability (vessel/gear/area/date), participate in fishery improvement initiatives where relevant, and align documentation with buyer and regulatory requirements.
Fisheries Management MediumRegion-specific management measures (e.g., gear limits, size rules, FAD constraints, and inspection/surveillance) can change allowable fishing practices and volumes, affecting export availability and costs for compliant supply.Monitor RFMO and regional fishery body measures in sourcing regions, maintain compliant gear and reporting, and diversify sourcing across managed fisheries where feasible.
Sustainability
- Overfishing and ecosystem degradation pressures in some coastal fisheries supplying mahi-mahi, increasing buyer scrutiny on responsible sourcing and traceability.
- Ecosystem impacts associated with fish aggregating device (FAD) use in certain regional dolphinfish fisheries, prompting management measures and monitoring.
Labor & Social
- Forced labor and severe labor-abuse risks in parts of the global fishing sector can affect seafood supply chains; buyers may require vessel-level due diligence and traceability.
FAQ
Why is histamine control a major issue for fresh mahi-mahi trade?Mahi-mahi is associated with the scombrotoxin (histamine) hazard: if the fish is not kept properly chilled, histamine can form and cause illness and shipment rejections. Regulators address this through HACCP expectations (FDA) and histamine criteria for susceptible fish families including Coryphaenidae in the EU.
What species does the name "mahi-mahi" usually refer to in international seafood trade?In most trade contexts, mahi-mahi refers to the common dolphinfish, Coryphaena hippurus. A closely related species, Coryphaena equiselis (pompano dolphinfish), is also recognized in fisheries references but is typically distinguished by scientific name.
Sources
Fresh Mahi-mahi Country Coverage for Suppliers, Export Flows, and Prices
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All country market pages: Hong Kong, Tanzania, Malaysia, India, Italy, Peru, Chile, Gambia, Myanmar [Burma], Indonesia, Portugal, Singapore, Vietnam, Greece, Denmark, Guatemala, United Kingdom, Brazil, Germany, Panama, Iceland, Kenya, United Arab Emirates, Morocco, Switzerland, Belgium, Jordan, Sweden, Israel, Ireland, Nicaragua, Austria, Cyprus, Oman, Kuwait, Turkiye, Brunei, South Korea, Macao, Czechia, Croatia, Bahrain, Romania, Mauritius, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Azerbaijan, Pakistan, Barbados, El Salvador, Luxembourg, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Bermuda, Bahamas, Botswana, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Estonia, Egypt, Finland, Fiji, Hungary, Iran, Cambodia, Kazakhstan, Laos, Liberia, Lithuania, Latvia, Montenegro, Macedonia, Malta, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Nepal, Poland, Serbia, Slovenia, Slovakia, Taiwan, Ukraine, Uganda, Zambia
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