Parent Product
Fresh Hilsa
HS Code
030289
Last Updated
2026-06-17
Key takeaways for search and sourcing teams
- Fresh Medium Hilsa market coverage spans 121 countries.
- 40 exporter companies and 32 importer companies are indexed in the global supply chain intelligence network for this product.
- 632 supplier-linked transactions are summarized across the top 4 countries.
- 0 premium suppliers and 0 catalog items are currently listed.
- Wholesale sample entries: 5; farmgate sample entries: 0.
- Latest reference year in this page dataset is 2026.
- Page data last updated on 2026-06-17.
Global Supplier Transactions, Export Activity, and Price Benchmarks for Fresh Medium Hilsa
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Fresh Medium Hilsa Country YoY Change in Supplier Transactions and Export Momentum
Compare positive and negative YoY shifts in Fresh Medium Hilsa to identify accelerating supplier markets and weakening export corridors.
Top YoY shifts for Fresh Medium Hilsa: Singapore (+351.2%), Thailand (+299.4%), Myanmar [Burma] (+54.7%).
Fresh Medium Hilsa Country-Level Supplier Transaction and Unit Price Summary
As of 2025-07, benchmark Fresh Medium Hilsa country transaction counts with monthly unit price and volume to prioritize supplier and export markets.
In 2025-12, countries with visible Fresh Medium Hilsa transaction unit prices: Myanmar [Burma] (14.27 USD / kg).
| Country | YoY Change | Transaction Count | 2025-07 | 2025-08 | 2025-09 | 2025-10 | 2025-11 | 2025-12 | 2026-01 | 2026-02 | 2026-03 | 2026-04 | 2026-05 | 2026-06 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Myanmar [Burma] | +54.7% | 596 | 9.73 USD / kg (4,575 kg) | 9.02 USD / kg (2,175 kg) | 13.73 USD / kg (26,775 kg) | 32.17 USD / kg (162,100 kg) | 9.66 USD / kg (107,675 kg) | 14.27 USD / kg (15,725 kg) | ||||||
| Singapore | +351.2% | 24 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | 36.56 USD / kg (13,325 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | ||||||
| Thailand | +299.4% | 3 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | ||||||
| Bangladesh | - | 9 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | 10.00 USD / kg (26,500 kg) | - (-) |
Fresh Medium Hilsa Global Supply Chain Coverage
72 companies
40 exporters and 32 importers are mapped for Fresh Medium Hilsa.
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Fresh Medium Hilsa Export Supplier Intelligence, Trade Flows, and Price Signals
40 exporter companies are mapped in Tridge Supply Chain Intelligence for Fresh Medium Hilsa. Exporters and importers can use company profiles and analytics to evaluate supplier coverage, trading activity, and route opportunities.
Fresh Medium Hilsa Top Exporters and Supplier Profiles
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(Bangladesh)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-05-17
Sales Revenue: USD 5M - 10M
Industries: Crop ProductionFood ManufacturingOthers
Value Chain Roles: Farming / Production / Processing / PackingFood ManufacturingTrade
Exporting Countries: India
Supplying Products: Fresh Hilsa, Fresh Medium Hilsa
(Bangladesh)
Latest Export Transaction: 2025-11-19
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: Trade
Exporting Countries: India
Supplying Products: Fresh Hilsa, Fresh Medium Hilsa
(Bangladesh)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-05-17
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleTrade
Exporting Countries: India
Supplying Products: Fresh Hilsa, Fresh Medium Hilsa
(Bangladesh)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-05-17
Industries: Animal ProductionFood WholesalersOthers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleOthersTrade
Exporting Countries: India
Supplying Products: Fresh Hilsa, Fresh Medium Hilsa
(Bangladesh)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-05-17
Industries: Brokers And Trade AgenciesOthers
Value Chain Roles: LogisticsOthersTrade
Exporting Countries: India
Supplying Products: Fresh Hilsa, Fresh Medium Hilsa
(Bangladesh)
Latest Export Transaction: 2025-10-27
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: Trade
Exporting Countries: India
Supplying Products: Fresh Hilsa, Fresh Medium Hilsa
Fresh Medium Hilsa Global Exporter Coverage
40 companies
Exporter company count is a key signal for Fresh Medium Hilsa supply depth and sourcing optionality.
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Top Exporting Countries for Fresh Medium Hilsa (HS Code 030289) in 2024
For Fresh Medium Hilsa 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 Medium Hilsa Export Trade Flow and Partner Country Summary
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Fresh Medium Hilsa Import Buyer Intelligence, Demand Signals, and Price Benchmarks
32 importer companies are mapped for Fresh Medium Hilsa demand intelligence. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to prioritize buyers, distributors, and downstream demand partners by market.
Fresh Medium Hilsa Top Buyers, Importers, and Demand Partners
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(India)
Latest Import Transaction: 2025-11-19
Employee Size: 501 - 1000 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 1M - 5M
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: Bangladesh, United Arab Emirates
(India)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-02-25
Industries: Beverage ManufacturingFishing AquacultureFood ManufacturingFood PackagingFood Services And Drinking Places
Value Chain Roles: -
(India)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-02-25
Industries: Fishing Aquaculture
Value Chain Roles: -
(India)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-02-18
Industries: Fishing AquacultureFood ManufacturingFood Packaging
Value Chain Roles: Bangladesh
(Bangladesh)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-05-17
Industries: Food WholesalersOthers
Value Chain Roles: -
(India)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-05-17
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: -
Global Importer Coverage
32 companies
Importer company count highlights the current depth of demand-side visibility for Fresh Medium Hilsa.
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Top Import Demand Countries for Fresh Medium Hilsa (HS Code 030289) in 2024
For Fresh Medium Hilsa 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 Medium Hilsa Import Trade Flow and Origin Country Summary
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Global Wholesale Supplier Price Trends by Country for Fresh Medium Hilsa
Fresh Medium Hilsa Monthly Wholesale Supplier Price Summary by Country
Monthly Fresh Medium Hilsa wholesale unit-price benchmarks by country for export and sourcing decisions.
In 2025-10, countries with visible Fresh Medium Hilsa wholesale unit prices: Bangladesh (9.69 USD / kg).
| Country | 2025-07 | 2025-08 | 2025-09 | 2025-10 | 2025-11 | 2025-12 | 2026-01 | 2026-02 | 2026-03 | 2026-04 | 2026-05 | 2026-06 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladesh | - | 10.37 USD / kg | 9.69 USD / kg | 9.69 USD / kg | - | - |
Fresh Medium Hilsa Wholesale Price Competitiveness by Major Exporting Countries
Compare Fresh Medium Hilsa wholesale price ranges and YoY changes across the top 1 exporting countries to benchmark supplier price competitiveness.
| Rank | Country | Average | Lower | Upper | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bangladesh | 9.97 USD / kg | 9.67 USD / kg | 10.61 USD / kg | - |
Latest Fresh Medium Hilsa Wholesale Export Price Updates
Use the latest 5 Fresh Medium Hilsa wholesale updates to validate current export price points and origin-level supplier changes.
| Date | Entry Name | Unit Price (USD) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-10-01 | ইলি* ********* ***** * ****** ******** | 968.69 USD / kg | |
| 2025-10-01 | ইলি* ********* ***** * ****** ***** | 968.43 USD / kg | |
| 2025-09-01 | ইলি* ********* ***** * ****** **** | 969.53 USD / kg | |
| 2025-09-01 | ইলি* ********* ***** * ****** ******* | 969.83 USD / kg | |
| 2025-08-01 | ইলি* ********* ***** * ****** ***** | 967.76 USD / kg |
Classification
Product TypeRaw Material
Product FormFresh
Industry PositionPrimary Agricultural Product
Raw Material
Commodity GroupCapture fisheries (marine/estuarine/riverine) — shad (Clupeiformes)
Scientific NameTenualosa ilisha
PerishabilityHigh
Growing Conditions
- Anadromous life cycle: coastal marine and estuarine feeding areas with spawning migrations into freshwater river systems.
- Distribution in the northern Indian Ocean region, including Bay of Bengal river–estuary systems; literature also references presence westward toward the Persian Gulf.
Consumption Forms
- Fresh/chilled whole fish (short-haul)
- Frozen whole fish (longer-distance trade and inventory buffering)
Grading Factors
- Size/weight band (market-defined; e.g., small/medium/large)
- Freshness (odor, gill/eye appearance, firmness)
- Icing/temperature history (cold-chain integrity)
- Visible damage and scale loss (handling quality)
Market
Fresh hilsa (hilsa shad, Tenualosa ilisha) is a culturally premium, highly perishable wild-capture fish traded primarily within South Asia, with the core production and consumption centered on the Bay of Bengal river–estuary systems. Bangladesh and India anchor global supply and demand, while Myanmar is also a Bay of Bengal harvesting country referenced in regional hilsa literature. International trade exists but is comparatively niche and often moves as chilled whole fish for nearby markets and as frozen product for longer-distance diaspora demand, with species-level trade visibility limited because many customs codes aggregate fish by broad categories. Market availability and price are strongly influenced by seasonal migration/spawning dynamics and by conservation measures (e.g., brood and juvenile protection closures) in key origin countries.
Major Producing Countries
- BangladeshCore Bay of Bengal hilsa fishery; major domestic market and key reference point for hilsa management and seasonal closures.
- IndiaMajor Bay of Bengal producer/consumer; hilsa is highlighted as culturally significant in Bengal-focused fisheries literature.
- Myanmar [Burma]Harvesting country in the Bay of Bengal region referenced in regional hilsa proceedings and transboundary management discussions.
Specification
Physical Attributes
- Oily, strongly flavored flesh; consumer-perceived quality is closely tied to freshness because hilsa deteriorates quickly without rapid chilling.
Compositional Metrics
- Relatively high lipid content is a defining attribute frequently highlighted in hilsa references; perceived eating quality varies with seasonal condition.
Grades
- Commercial lots are commonly differentiated by size/weight bands and sensory freshness (odor, gill color, firmness); exact size cutoffs vary by market and buyer.
Packaging
- Fresh trade commonly uses whole fish packed with ice in insulated boxes for short-haul distribution.
- Longer-distance trade commonly uses frozen whole fish packed in cartons; maintaining a continuous frozen chain is critical.
Supply Chain
Value Chain
- Capture fishery (marine/estuary/river) -> landing/auction -> rapid icing/chilling -> wholesale distribution -> retail/foodservice
- Capture fishery -> landing -> primary processing and freezing (where used for longer-distance trade) -> cold storage -> export logistics -> import distribution
Demand Drivers
- Culturally anchored premium demand in Bangladesh and eastern India (Bengal) that supports seasonal price premiums.
- Diaspora demand that supports frozen shipments where cold-chain and labeling requirements are met.
Temperature
- Codex guidance emphasizes keeping chilled fish as close as possible to 0°C during handling and transport to slow deterioration.
- Codex guidance emphasizes maintaining frozen fish at -18°C or colder through storage and distribution.
Atmosphere Control
- Modified-atmosphere packaging (MAP) can be used for chilled fish in some value chains, but it does not substitute for strict time-temperature control.
Shelf Life
- Shelf life is short in fresh/chilled form and is highly sensitive to time-temperature abuse; frozen form materially extends tradable life if kept at -18°C or colder.
Risks
Stock Sustainability HighHilsa supply is vulnerable to recruitment and migration disruptions because it is a wild-capture, anadromous fishery where juvenile and brood protection is central to maintaining future catches. Overfishing of juveniles/brood fish, combined with habitat fragmentation and degradation in major river–estuary systems, can rapidly reduce available landings and tighten tradeable supply.Prioritize sourcing from fisheries with enforced seasonal closures/size limits and documented co-management; diversify procurement windows/forms (fresh vs frozen) and maintain contingency supply plans for closure periods.
Regulatory Compliance MediumSeasonal conservation closures (e.g., brood-hilsa protection periods and juvenile protection bans in major origin countries) can abruptly restrict catching and marketing, creating short-notice supply interruptions and price spikes.Plan procurement and promotions around published closure calendars; use frozen inventory buffers and multi-origin sourcing where feasible.
Cold Chain Logistics MediumFresh hilsa quality and safety are highly sensitive to temperature abuse; breaks in icing/chilling accelerate spoilage and reduce sellable yield. For frozen hilsa, partial thawing/refreezing degrades quality and increases commercial rejection risk.Use Codex-aligned time-temperature controls (near 0°C for chilled; -18°C or colder for frozen), validated insulated packaging, and continuous temperature monitoring from landing through retail.
Transboundary Governance MediumHilsa is a shared Bay of Bengal migratory resource, and uneven management or enforcement across neighboring countries can undermine recovery gains in any single jurisdiction and create uneven market supply.Track regional management updates and support buyers’ pre-competitive engagement with regional fisheries bodies and science programs focused on shared hilsa management.
Sustainability
- Stock sustainability risk from overfishing (including juvenile harvest) in multi-gear small-scale fisheries.
- River connectivity and habitat quality risk for an anadromous migratory species (barriers such as barrages/dams and river degradation can disrupt spawning runs).
- Transboundary ecosystem management challenges in the Bay of Bengal region for a migratory fishery spanning multiple jurisdictions.
Labor & Social
- Small-scale fisher livelihood vulnerability during seasonal fishing bans and conservation closures; effective incentive/compensation design affects compliance and social outcomes.
- Enforcement and compliance pressures in mixed-use river–estuary fisheries where many households have limited alternative income options.
FAQ
What species is “hilsa” in global seafood trade?Hilsa in this record refers to hilsa shad (Tenualosa ilisha). The U.S. FDA Seafood List recognizes Tenualosa ilisha and lists “Hilsa Shad” as a common name, supporting consistent market naming in labeling.
Which countries anchor global hilsa production?Global hilsa supply is concentrated in the Bay of Bengal region. A WorldFish hilsa proceedings volume describes hilsa as widely distributed in the Bay of Bengal and harvested in the waters of Bangladesh, India, and Myanmar.
Why is hilsa supply and pricing often seasonal and volatile?Hilsa is an anadromous, migratory wild-capture fishery, so availability shifts with migration and spawning dynamics. In major origin countries, seasonal conservation closures (such as juvenile and breeding-season restrictions documented in hilsa management references) can also temporarily constrain catching and marketing, tightening near-term supply.
Sources
Fresh Medium Hilsa Country Coverage for Suppliers, Export Flows, and Prices
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Bangladesh
United States
Hong Kong
Netherlands
China
Spain
Myanmar [Burma]
Malaysia
France
Italy
Mexico
Indonesia
All country market pages: Bangladesh, United States, Hong Kong, Netherlands, China, Spain, Myanmar [Burma], Malaysia, France, Italy, Mexico, Indonesia, Thailand, Greece, Portugal, Japan, Singapore, United Kingdom, Australia, Denmark, Canada, Senegal, Iceland, Costa Rica, Germany, Morocco, Brazil, India, United Arab Emirates, Switzerland, Panama, Belgium, Norway, Jordan, Nicaragua, Vietnam, Sweden, Israel, Oman, Ireland, Turkiye, Peru, Austria, New Zealand, Cyprus, Kuwait, Brunei, South Korea, Croatia, Macao, Guatemala, Bahrain, Tunisia, Mauritius, Romania, Jamaica, Andorra, Pakistan, Azerbaijan, Czechia, Sri Lanka, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Luxembourg, El Salvador, Bulgaria, Uruguay, Madagascar, Ecuador, Lithuania, Poland, Slovenia, 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, Kenya, Cambodia, Kazakhstan, Liberia, Lesotho, Latvia, Moldova, Montenegro, Macedonia, Malta, Maldives, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Nepal, Philippines, Qatar, Serbia, Slovakia, Togo, Ukraine, Uganda, Uzbekistan, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Zambia
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