Fresh Mojarra Suppliers, Trade & Prices — Market Overview 2026
Sub Product
Fresh Silver Mojarra, Fresh Whole Mojarra
Derived Products
Frozen Mojarra
Last Updated
2026-08-04
Key takeaways for search and sourcing teams
- Fresh Mojarra market coverage spans 6 countries.
- 15 exporter companies and 14 importer companies are indexed in the global supply chain intelligence network for this product.
- 36 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 2026-08-04.
Global Supplier Transactions, Export Activity, and Price Benchmarks for Fresh Mojarra
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Fresh Mojarra Country YoY Change in Supplier Transactions and Export Momentum
Compare positive and negative YoY shifts in Fresh Mojarra to identify accelerating supplier markets and weakening export corridors.
Top YoY shifts for Fresh Mojarra: Panama (+92.3%), Mexico (+14.3%), China (-11.2%).
Fresh Mojarra Country-Level Supplier Transaction and Unit Price Summary
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In 2026-02, countries with visible Fresh Mojarra transaction unit prices: Mexico (2.33 USD / kg), Nicaragua (1.62 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 | +14.3% | 27 | 1.38 USD / kg (26 kg) | 2.87 USD / kg (183 kg) | 2.51 USD / kg (1,034 kg) | 2.45 USD / kg (705.5 kg) | 2.76 USD / kg (354 kg) | 2.33 USD / kg (30 kg) | ||||||
| Nicaragua | - | 2 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | 1.44 USD / kg (3,974.32 kg) | 1.62 USD / kg (2,714.87 kg) | ||||||
| China | -11.2% | 4 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | 2.35 USD / kg (47,040 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | ||||||
| Panama | +92.3% | 3 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) |
Fresh Mojarra Global Supply Chain Coverage
29 companies
15 exporters and 14 importers are mapped for Fresh Mojarra.
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Fresh Mojarra Export Supplier Intelligence, Trade Flows, and Price Signals
15 exporter companies are mapped in Tridge Supply Chain Intelligence for Fresh Mojarra. Exporters and importers can use company profiles and analytics to evaluate supplier coverage, trading activity, and route opportunities.
Fresh Mojarra Top Exporters and Supplier Profiles
Review leading exporter profiles while benchmarking against 15 total exporter companies in the Fresh Mojarra supply chain intelligence network. Exporters and importers can unlock company profiles and analytics to qualify partners faster.
(China)
Latest Export Transaction: 2025-12-26
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Fishing AquacultureFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Farming / Production / Processing / PackingFood ManufacturingTrade
Exporting Countries: Mexico, Costa Rica, Peru, United States, Chile, Canada
Supplying Products: Frozen Tilapia, Fresh Tilapia, Fresh Common Shrimp and Prawn +5
(Peru)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-07-04
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: Trade
Exporting Countries: Hong Kong, Thailand, Poland, United States, China, Canada
Supplying Products: Fresh Cachama, Fresh Anguilla Eel, Fresh Carp +5
(Mexico)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-07-04
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 1 - 10 Employees
Industries: Fishing Aquaculture
Value Chain Roles: Trade
Exporting Countries: United States
Supplying Products: Fresh Scallops, Fresh Octopus, Fresh Stingray +4
(Mexico)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-07-04
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Fishing AquacultureFood ManufacturingFood Services And Drinking Places
Value Chain Roles: Trade
Exporting Countries: United States
Supplying Products: Fresh Redfish, Fresh Sole, Fresh Trout +5
(Peru)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-07-04
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: Trade
Exporting Countries: Taiwan, Mexico, United States, China, Austria, Philippines, Hong Kong, Thailand, Japan
Supplying Products: Fresh Catfish, Fresh Anguilla Eel, Fresh Cachama +5
(Peru)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-07-04
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: Trade
Exporting Countries: Hong Kong, Japan, United States, Philippines, Canada, United Kingdom, Germany, Malaysia, Austria, Taiwan
Supplying Products: Fresh Catfish, Fresh Cachama, Fresh Anguilla Eel +5
Fresh Mojarra Global Exporter Coverage
15 companies
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Fresh Mojarra Import Buyer Intelligence, Demand Signals, and Price Benchmarks
14 importer companies are mapped for Fresh Mojarra demand intelligence. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to prioritize buyers, distributors, and downstream demand partners by market.
Fresh Mojarra Top Buyers, Importers, and Demand Partners
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(Peru)
Latest Import Transaction: 2025-11-12
Industries: Land Transport
Value Chain Roles: -
(United States)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-07-04
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: -
(United States)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-07-04
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: -
(United States)
Latest Import Transaction: 2025-09-30
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Food ManufacturingFood Services And Drinking Places
Value Chain Roles: -
(United States)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-07-04
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 1 - 10 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 5M - 10M
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: -
(Costa Rica)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-07-04
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Fishing AquacultureOthers
Value Chain Roles: -
Global Importer Coverage
14 companies
Importer company count highlights the current depth of demand-side visibility for Fresh Mojarra.
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Global Wholesale Supplier Price Trends by Country for Fresh Mojarra
Fresh Mojarra Monthly Wholesale Supplier Price Summary by Country
Monthly Fresh Mojarra wholesale unit-price benchmarks by country for export and sourcing decisions.
In 2026-02, countries with visible Fresh Mojarra wholesale unit prices: Mexico (3.95 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mexico | 3.62 USD / kg | 3.67 USD / kg | 3.95 USD / kg | 3.69 USD / kg | 3.84 USD / kg | 3.95 USD / kg |
Fresh Mojarra Wholesale Price Competitiveness by Major Exporting Countries
Compare Fresh Mojarra wholesale price ranges and YoY changes across the top 1 exporting countries to benchmark supplier price competitiveness.
| Rank | Country | Average | Lower | Upper | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mexico | 3.90 USD / kg | 1.71 USD / kg | 7.66 USD / kg | +4.1% |
Latest Fresh Mojarra Wholesale Export Price Updates
Use the latest 5 Fresh Mojarra wholesale updates to validate current export price points and origin-level supplier changes.
| Date | Entry Name | Unit Price (USD) | |
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| 2026-08-01 | Moj**** ******** * ****** ** ******** *************** ******** ******* **** ********** | 2.16 USD / kg | |
| 2026-08-01 | Moj**** ****** * ****** ** ******** ************ *********** ******* ******* | 5.34 USD / kg | |
| 2026-08-01 | Moj**** ****** * ****** ** ******** ********* ***** ***** *** ******* ******** | 3.46 USD / kg | |
| 2026-07-01 | Moj**** ****** * ****** ** ******** ************** ******* ******* ****** | 7.20 USD / kg | |
| 2026-05-01 | Moj**** ****** * ****** ** ******** ************ *********** ******* ******* | 5.35 USD / kg |
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Classification
Product TypeRaw Material
Product FormFresh (Chilled)
Industry PositionPrimary Aquaculture/Fishery Product
Raw Material
Commodity GroupFreshwater finfish (aquaculture)
Scientific NameOreochromis niloticus (Nile tilapia) — often marketed as “mojarra” in parts of Spanish-language retail
PerishabilityHigh
Growing Conditions
- Warm freshwater production systems in tropical/subtropical climates
- Produced in ponds, tanks, and cages; performance depends on water quality management (temperature, dissolved oxygen) and feed availability
Main VarietiesNile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus), Mozambique tilapia (Oreochromis mossambicus), Blue tilapia (Oreochromis aureus), Red tilapia hybrids (Oreochromis spp.)
Consumption Forms
- Whole fresh/chilled fish (often sold as “mojarra” in some markets)
- Fresh/chilled fillets
- Frozen whole fish and frozen fillets (dominant in longer-distance global trade even when fresh programs exist)
Grading Factors
- Size/weight grading (whole fish count sizes or fillet portion sizes)
- Freshness condition (odor, texture, eyes/gills) at receiving and during distribution
- Temperature and icing status through the cold chain
- Physical damage and trim/yield consistency (for fillets)
Planting to HarvestVaries by system and target size; commonly harvested on multi-month grow-out cycles after fingerling stocking.
Market
Fresh mojarra in international commerce is most commonly aligned with fresh/chilled tilapia, especially where Spanish-language retail uses “mojarra” as a vernacular market name for Nile tilapia. Global tilapia supply is dominated by a small set of major producers, with China a leading global supplier and Indonesia and Egypt also consistently highlighted among the largest producers. While global tilapia trade is heavily represented by frozen product forms, fresh/chilled tilapia moves as a higher-value, shorter-shelf-life segment concentrated into nearby or air-freightable markets. FAO GLOBEFISH reports shifting trade flows, uneven demand, and price pressure affecting global tilapia markets in recent periods.
Market GrowthMixed (recent years)stable-to-shifting trade flows with segment-specific divergence between frozen commodity trade and higher-value fresh/chilled fillet programs
Major Producing Countries
- ChinaHighlighted by FAO GLOBEFISH as the largest global tilapia supplier; key producing provinces include Guangdong, Guangxi and Hainan.
- IndonesiaIdentified by FAO GLOBEFISH as a top producer; much supply focused on domestic market with ongoing export expansion interest.
- EgyptIdentified by FAO GLOBEFISH as the leading tilapia producer in Africa and among the top global producers; production largely domestic-market oriented.
- ThailandListed among major producing countries in FAO GLOBEFISH reporting.
- PhilippinesListed among major producing countries in FAO GLOBEFISH reporting.
- BrazilImportant Latin American producer/exporter; FAO GLOBEFISH notes export activity including chilled tilapia fillets.
- ColombiaNoted by FAO GLOBEFISH as an exporter in Latin America with exposure to disease-related production disruptions.
Major Exporting Countries
- ChinaMajor exporter in global tilapia trade (commonly frozen forms); FAO GLOBEFISH reports large export flows to major markets including the United States.
- IndonesiaFAO GLOBEFISH reports exports including frozen tilapia fillets and plans to expand exports.
- BrazilLatin American exporter; FAO GLOBEFISH highlights chilled tilapia fillets as a key value segment for the region.
- ColombiaLatin American exporter; FAO GLOBEFISH identifies the United States as a key market for Colombian tilapia exports and notes disease impacts as a risk.
Major Importing Countries
- United StatesRepeatedly cited by FAO GLOBEFISH as the largest or key import market for tilapia; includes chilled (fresh) fillet imports as a tracked category.
- JapanCited by FAO GLOBEFISH as a key market for Latin American tilapia, including higher-quality chilled product segments.
Supply Calendar
- Tropical aquaculture regions (multiple countries):Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, DecTilapia is widely produced in warm-water aquaculture systems with the ability to harvest year-round; localized weather and water-temperature constraints can still create seasonal harvesting patterns.
- China (southern producing provinces):Mar, Apr, May, JunFAO GLOBEFISH reporting references a harvest season concluding around late June in some years, with export dynamics also influenced by inventories and processing demand.
- Latin America (fresh/chilled fillet exporters):Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, DecFresh/chilled fillet programs typically operate on continuous production schedules, with throughput constrained by cold-chain capacity, flight/route availability, and market demand.
Specification
Major VarietiesNile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus), Mozambique tilapia (Oreochromis mossambicus), Blue tilapia (Oreochromis aureus), Red tilapia hybrids (Oreochromis spp.)
Physical Attributes
- Mild-flavored white flesh; commonly marketed whole (scaled/gutted) or as chilled fillets
- Freshness assessment emphasizes clear eyes, bright red gills, firm elastic flesh, and clean odor (market- and buyer-specific criteria)
Compositional Metrics
- Buyer specifications commonly include microbiological criteria and time/temperature control expectations for chilled seafood (criteria vary by destination market and buyer program)
Packaging
- Whole fish: insulated containers with flake ice/gel ice for chilled distribution
- Fresh/chilled fillets: lined cartons or crates with gel packs; some programs use vacuum pack or modified-atmosphere formats depending on buyer requirements
ProcessingFresh product is highly time/temperature sensitive; rapid icing after harvest and cold-chain continuity are critical quality determinantsFresh/chilled fillet export programs depend on consistent trimming/yield, strict hygiene, and fast logistics to protect sensory quality windows
Supply Chain
Value Chain
- Aquaculture harvest (seining or cage harvest) -> optional depuration/holding -> washing and grading -> icing and chilled packing -> refrigerated transport or air freight (fresh/chilled) -> wholesale/distribution -> retail/foodservice
- Fresh/chilled fillet programs: harvest -> filleting/trim -> rapid chilling -> packing -> cold-chain logistics -> destination distribution
Demand Drivers
- Affordable whitefish positioning and broad consumer acceptance
- Fresh whole-fish demand in ethnic and traditional cuisines where “mojarra” is a familiar market term
- Premiumization of chilled fillets in select markets where freshness and reliability are valued
Temperature
- Immediate chilling/icing after harvest and strict time-temperature control through processing and transport are central to preventing spoilage and pathogen growth
- Chilled distribution typically targets near-ice temperatures without freezing to preserve fresh presentation (controls aligned with Codex and major-market HACCP expectations)
Atmosphere Control
- Some fresh/chilled fillet supply chains use modified-atmosphere packaging to slow spoilage, but effectiveness depends on strict refrigeration and hygiene controls
Shelf Life
- Chilled shelf life is measured in days and is highly sensitive to harvest handling, hygiene, and cold-chain continuity
- Fresh/chilled trade is therefore concentrated into regional corridors or air-freightable routes with rapid distribution
Risks
Aquaculture Disease HighTilapia Lake Virus (TiLV) is a transboundary disease associated with high mortality events and has been reported across multiple regions; outbreaks can sharply reduce farm output, trigger movement controls, and disrupt fresh/chilled trade programs that depend on steady harvesting and predictable logistics.Implement rigorous biosecurity (water-source management, movement controls, disinfection protocols), active surveillance/diagnostics, health certification for broodstock and fingerlings, and contingency sourcing across multiple origins.
Cold Chain And Food Safety HighFresh/chilled mojarra (tilapia) is highly time/temperature sensitive; cold-chain breaks can accelerate spoilage and raise food-safety risk, resulting in border rejections, recalls, and rapid commercial losses given the short marketing window.Apply HACCP-based controls, rapid icing/chilling at harvest, validated refrigeration setpoints through processing and transport, and documented time-temperature monitoring.
Residues And Regulatory Compliance MediumAquaculture drug and chemical residue non-compliance (or inadequate documentation) can lead to import detentions, heightened inspection intensity, and loss of market access in major importing jurisdictions.Maintain strict veterinary oversight, residue-control programs, supplier verification, and compliance with destination-market residue limits and documentation requirements.
Extreme Weather MediumStorms, flooding, and heat stress can cause fish kills, infrastructure damage, and logistics interruptions; FAO GLOBEFISH reporting highlights weather impacts as a material factor in key producing areas in some years.Harden farm infrastructure, diversify sites/watersheds, use aeration and water-quality contingency plans, and maintain logistics redundancy for fresh/chilled routes.
Market And Price Volatility MediumGlobal tilapia markets are exposed to fluctuating feed costs, tariff and trade-policy shifts, and inventory cycles; these dynamics can compress margins and destabilize procurement for fresh/chilled programs.Use multi-origin contracting, feed-cost risk management where feasible, and product-form diversification (fresh/chilled vs frozen) to balance market shocks.
Sustainability
- Aquaculture effluent and nutrient loading risks in intensive pond and cage systems; increasing environmental compliance pressure in some producing regions
- Feed ingredient exposure (soy and other crop inputs) and associated land-use/carbon footprint considerations
- Biodiversity and ecosystem risks where escapees or non-native strains establish in open waters, depending on local controls
Labor & Social
- Traceability and product-identity integrity risks in seafood supply chains, including species substitution/mislabeling concerns that can affect buyer trust and compliance
- Worker health and safety and labor conditions in processing and cold-chain operations, especially where plants rely on seasonal or subcontracted labor
FAQ
Is “mojarra” the same as tilapia in global trade?“Mojarra” can refer to different fish depending on the country, but it is also used as a Spanish common name for Nile tilapia in some markets (for example, FishBase lists “mojarra” as a Spanish common name for Oreochromis niloticus in Mexico). For global trade analysis of fresh mojarra, it is often most practical to align the product with fresh/chilled tilapia supply chains and controls.
What is the single biggest global disruption risk for fresh mojarra (tilapia) supply?Tilapia Lake Virus (TiLV) is a major global risk because it is an emerging transboundary disease linked to high mortality events and can disrupt farm output and trade programs. FAO has issued alerts on TiLV, and USDA APHIS describes it as a serious disease with international relevance.
Which countries are repeatedly highlighted as major tilapia producers or suppliers?FAO GLOBEFISH reporting consistently highlights China as the largest global supplier and identifies Indonesia and Egypt among the leading producers, with additional major production in other parts of Asia and Latin America depending on the period and product form.
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