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Fresh Pomfrets Suppliers, Trade & Prices — Market Overview 2026

Derived Products
Frozen Pomfrets, Dried Pomfrets
HS Code
030289
Last Updated
2026-08-04
Key takeaways for search and sourcing teams
  • Fresh Pomfrets market coverage spans 122 countries.
  • 151 exporter companies and 300 importer companies are indexed in the global supply chain intelligence network for this product.
  • 5,584 supplier-linked transactions are summarized across the top 10 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 Pomfrets

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Fresh Pomfrets Country YoY Change in Supplier Transactions and Export Momentum

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Top YoY shifts for Fresh Pomfrets: Vietnam (+122.4%), China (+112.9%), Japan (-38.4%).

Fresh Pomfrets Country-Level Supplier Transaction and Unit Price Summary

As of 2025-09, benchmark Fresh Pomfrets country transaction counts with monthly unit price and volume to prioritize supplier and export markets.
In 2026-02, countries with visible Fresh Pomfrets transaction unit prices: Costa Rica (14.09 USD / kg), India (11.85 USD / kg), Indonesia (9.20 USD / kg), Pakistan (6.24 USD / kg).
CountryYoY ChangeTransaction Count2025-092025-102025-112025-122026-012026-022026-032026-042026-052026-062026-072026-08
India-6.5%4,1509.64 USD / kg (164,333.85 kg)9.77 USD / kg (83,775.09 kg)9.76 USD / kg (83,683.51 kg)10.74 USD / kg (2,095.2 kg)11.63 USD / kg (77,812.9 kg)11.85 USD / kg (56,870.6 kg)
Indonesia-3.5%4- (-)- (-)- (-)11.90 USD / kg (561.2 kg)- (-)9.20 USD / kg (500.6 kg)
Bangladesh-21.3%2677.97 USD / kg (28,838 kg)2.69 USD / kg (85,620 kg)3.62 USD / kg (283,941 kg)3.10 USD / kg (533,566 kg)- (-)- (-)
Costa Rica-4- (-)- (-)- (-)- (-)- (-)14.09 USD / kg (249.59 kg)
Chile-1- (-)- (-)- (-)- (-)- (-)- (-)
Pakistan+11.0%1,1276.37 USD / kg (68,069 kg)6.34 USD / kg (50,019.69 kg)6.09 USD / kg (101,160 kg)5.49 USD / kg (77,450 kg)5.33 USD / kg (49,838 kg)6.24 USD / kg (52,414 kg)
Vietnam+122.4%20- (-)- (-)- (-)- (-)4.22 USD / kg (8 kg)- (-)
Japan-38.4%3- (-)- (-)- (-)12.01 USD / kg (490 kg)- (-)- (-)
China+112.9%7- (-)- (-)- (-)- (-)- (-)- (-)
Peru-1- (-)- (-)- (-)- (-)- (-)- (-)
Fresh Pomfrets Global Supply Chain Coverage
451 companies
151 exporters and 300 importers are mapped for Fresh Pomfrets.
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Fresh Pomfrets Export Supplier Intelligence, Trade Flows, and Price Signals

151 exporter companies are mapped in Tridge Supply Chain Intelligence for Fresh Pomfrets. Exporters and importers can use company profiles and analytics to evaluate supplier coverage, trading activity, and route opportunities.

Fresh Pomfrets Top Exporters and Supplier Profiles

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(Vietnam)
Latest Export Transaction: 2025-08-24
Recently Export Partner Companies: 2
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: Trade
(Sri Lanka)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-07-04
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Brokers And Trade AgenciesFishing AquacultureFood ManufacturingFood Packaging
Value Chain Roles: Farming / Production / Processing / PackingTrade
(India)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-07-04
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: Trade
(India)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-01-28
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Fishing AquacultureFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Trade
(United Kingdom)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-07-04
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 1 - 10 Employees
Industries: Beverage ManufacturingFood ManufacturingFood Services And Drinking Places
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / Wholesale
(Pakistan)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-02-07
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 1M - 5M
Industries: Fishing AquacultureFood ManufacturingFood Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFarming / Production / Processing / PackingTrade
Exporting Countries: Kuwait
Supplying Products: Fresh Pomfrets, Fresh Common Shrimp and Prawn, Fresh Vannamei Shrimp
Fresh Pomfrets Global Exporter Coverage
151 companies
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Top Exporting Countries for Fresh Pomfrets (HS Code 030289) in 2024

For Fresh Pomfrets in 2024, compare export volume and value across the top 10 supplier countries to map core supply structure.
RankCountryVolumeValue
1Netherlands14,879,130.305 kg183,232,910.625 USD
2Myanmar [Burma]70,511,170.7 kg112,689,111.526 USD
3Mexico6,296,518 kg65,876,892 USD
4Denmark7,047,689.192 kg61,417,761.2 USD
5Japan2,914,386 kg49,981,367.063 USD
6United Kingdom4,452,934.776 kg45,419,415.549 USD
7Spain5,438,942.22 kg43,121,402.35 USD
8Panama11,067,118 kg41,645,777 USD
9Iceland16,321,624 kg38,423,442.879 USD
10Brazil5,188,897 kg35,487,772 USD

Fresh Pomfrets Export Trade Flow and Partner Country Summary

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Fresh Pomfrets Import Buyer Intelligence, Demand Signals, and Price Benchmarks

300 importer companies are mapped for Fresh Pomfrets demand intelligence. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to prioritize buyers, distributors, and downstream demand partners by market.

Fresh Pomfrets Top Buyers, Importers, and Demand Partners

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(Kuwait)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-07-04
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Brokers And Trade Agencies
Value Chain Roles: -
(Kuwait)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-04-28
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 51 - 100 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 10M - 50M
Industries: Fishing Aquaculture
Value Chain Roles: -
(United Kingdom)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-06-23
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 1 - 10 Employees
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: -
(Kuwait)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-07-04
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Animal ProductionOthers
Value Chain Roles: -
(Ireland)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-07-04
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 1 - 10 Employees
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: -
(Taiwan)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-04-29
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Fishing AquacultureFood WholesalersOthers
Value Chain Roles: -
Global Importer Coverage
300 companies
Importer company count highlights the current depth of demand-side visibility for Fresh Pomfrets.
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Top Import Demand Countries for Fresh Pomfrets (HS Code 030289) in 2024

For Fresh Pomfrets in 2024, compare import volume and value across the top 10 demand countries to identify priority markets.
RankCountryVolumeValue
1United States35,837,034 kg405,032,511 USD
2Hong Kong25,130,787 kg211,133,189.327 USD
3Spain21,198,914.05 kg154,092,309.772 USD
4Italy15,075,253 kg153,191,423.64 USD
5Malaysia70,457,748.492 kg119,451,955.502 USD
6Thailand152,731,339 kg107,918,265.72 USD
7Portugal6,002,170 kg42,352,007.172 USD
8Netherlands7,762,375.903 kg40,793,087.067 USD
9Canada4,690,696 kg37,140,877.524 USD
10Denmark7,867,834 kg36,566,845.5 USD

Fresh Pomfrets Import Trade Flow and Origin Country Summary

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Global Wholesale Supplier Price Trends by Country for Fresh Pomfrets

Fresh Pomfrets Monthly Wholesale Supplier Price Summary by Country

Monthly Fresh Pomfrets wholesale unit-price benchmarks by country for export and sourcing decisions.
In 2026-02, countries with visible Fresh Pomfrets wholesale unit prices: South Korea (15.73 USD / kg), Taiwan (13.21 USD / kg).
Country2025-092025-102025-112025-122026-012026-022026-032026-042026-052026-062026-072026-08
India1.68 USD / kg1.76 USD / kg0.81 USD / kg0.49 USD / kg--
South Korea14.49 USD / kg17.60 USD / kg16.05 USD / kg23.56 USD / kg23.16 USD / kg15.73 USD / kg
Taiwan8.50 USD / kg8.36 USD / kg8.33 USD / kg9.38 USD / kg10.90 USD / kg13.21 USD / kg

Fresh Pomfrets Wholesale Price Competitiveness by Major Exporting Countries

Compare Fresh Pomfrets wholesale price ranges and YoY changes across the top 3 exporting countries to benchmark supplier price competitiveness.
RankCountryAverageLowerUpperYoY
1India1.43 USD / kg0.37 USD / kg3.44 USD / kg-49.0%
2South Korea17.65 USD / kg1.43 USD / kg33.97 USD / kg+9.1%
3Taiwan8.80 USD / kg1.04 USD / kg25.86 USD / kg-9.1%

Latest Fresh Pomfrets Wholesale Export Price Updates

Use the latest 5 Fresh Pomfrets wholesale updates to validate current export price points and origin-level supplier changes.
DateEntry NameUnit Price (USD) 
2026-07-01白鯧 * ***** **7.52 USD / kg
2026-07-01銀鯧 * ***** **3.20 USD / kg
2026-07-01白鯧 * ***** **5.21 USD / kg
2026-07-01白鯧 * ***** **22.99 USD / kg
2026-07-01(선)*** ****** * **** ***0.59 USD / kg
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Classification

Product TypeRaw Material
Product FormFresh
Industry PositionPrimary Fishery Product

Raw Material

Commodity GroupMarine finfish (wild-capture coastal fisheries)
Scientific NamePomfret in trade commonly includes Pampus argenteus (silver pomfret), Pampus chinensis (Chinese pomfret), and may include Parastromateus niger (black pomfret) depending on market naming conventions
PerishabilityHigh
Growing Conditions
  • Marine coastal and shelf waters in the Indo–West Pacific (e.g., Persian/Arabian Gulf through South and East Asia), often associated with sandy/muddy bottom habitats (species- and region-dependent).
Main VarietiesSilver pomfret (Pampus argenteus), Chinese pomfret (Pampus chinensis), Black pomfret (Parastromateus niger)
Consumption Forms
  • Fresh/chilled whole fish (iced)
  • Fresh/chilled dressed fish (gutted)
  • Frozen whole fish (used when fresh logistics are constrained)
Grading Factors
  • Species verification (scientific name) and correct market name for destination market
  • Size/weight class consistency
  • Freshness indicators (odor, gill color, eye clarity, flesh firmness)
  • External appearance (skin integrity, bruising/scale loss, handling damage)
  • Cold-chain evidence (icing/temperature logs where used)

Market

Fresh pomfrets in global trade generally refer to a set of marine finfish species marketed under the name “pomfret”, with major wild capture fisheries across the Indo–West Pacific (including the Persian/Arabian Gulf, Bay of Bengal, and coastal seas of East Asia). Supply is shaped by seasonal fisheries and shared/coastal stocks, which can create periodic availability gaps and price volatility when fishing effort is high or management restrictions tighten. The product’s high value is closely tied to freshness, appearance, and size, making cold-chain execution and rapid distribution critical for export-grade shipments. Traceability and legality assurance are increasingly important because wild-capture seafood supply chains can be exposed to IUU fishing and labor-abuse risks.
Market GrowthNot Mentioned
Major Producing Countries
  • IndiaPomfret fisheries are documented along the Indian coast, including Bay of Bengal contexts for silver pomfret (Pampus argenteus).
  • ChinaSilver pomfret (Pampus argenteus) is widely distributed and commercially important in coastal China and adjacent seas.
  • IranShares northern Persian/Arabian Gulf silver pomfret stock dynamics with neighboring countries; seasonality and stock status are management-relevant.
  • KuwaitNorthern Persian/Arabian Gulf fishery context for silver pomfret (“zobaidy”) is documented, including seasonal fishing patterns.
  • IraqPart of the northern Gulf shared-stock geography referenced for silver pomfret migration/spawning and stock management considerations.
  • South KoreaRegional occurrence is referenced for silver pomfret distribution in the western/southwestern Korean Peninsula.
Supply Calendar
  • Kuwait (Northern Persian/Arabian Gulf):Apr, May, Sep, OctDocumented main fishing seasons for silver pomfret in Kuwait waters; smaller landings can occur outside these windows depending on gears and by-catch.
  • Iran (Khuzestan Province; Northern Persian/Arabian Gulf):May, Jun, Jul, Aug, SepDocumented primary fishing season window for the northern Gulf silver pomfret fishery.
  • Bay of Bengal (South Asia):Feb, Mar, Apr, Jul, AugSpawning peaks are reported for silver pomfret in Bay of Bengal studies; seasonal management measures and weather can affect market availability.
  • East China Sea / Yellow Sea (East Asia):May, Jun, JulSpawning peak timing is reported for silver pomfret in East China Sea contexts; supply timing can vary by fishing area and local regulations.

Specification

Major VarietiesSilver pomfret (Pampus argenteus), Chinese pomfret (Pampus chinensis), Black pomfret (Parastromateus niger) — often marketed as “pomfret” in some labeling regimes
Physical Attributes
  • Deep-bodied, laterally compressed fish with a silvery appearance; skin/scales can be prone to damage and scale loss during capture and handling.
  • Typically marketed whole (round) or dressed; visual freshness (bright eyes, red gills, firm flesh) is a key buyer screen for fresh trade.
Grades
  • Commercial grading commonly emphasizes size (weight class), external appearance (blemishes/scale loss), and freshness indicators (odor, gill color, firmness).
Packaging
  • Export-grade fresh/chilled shipments commonly use insulated boxes with ice (or gel ice) to maintain near-melting-ice temperatures through distribution.
  • Retail presentation may include whole fish trays or fillets packed under hygienic conditions aligned with Codex guidance for fish and fishery products.

Supply Chain

Value Chain
  • Wild capture (often gillnets; sometimes trawl/by-catch in some fisheries) -> rapid onboard chilling/icing -> landing and sorting -> size/freshness grading -> packing in ice -> refrigerated transport (short sea/road and/or airfreight for premium fresh) -> wholesale/retail.
Demand Drivers
  • Premium positioning in regional cuisines (e.g., high-value “zobaidy”/silver pomfret markets in the northern Persian/Arabian Gulf).
  • Preference for whole fresh fish with strong visual quality, supporting price premiums for larger sizes and intact skin/appearance.
Temperature
  • Immediate chilling and continuous cold chain are critical for fresh pomfret trade; icing practices and hygienic handling are central control points.
  • Time–temperature abuse can rapidly reduce sensory quality and shorten the already-limited fresh-market window.
Shelf Life
  • Fresh pomfrets are highly perishable; practical shelf life is short and depends strongly on icing rate, hygiene, and uninterrupted cold-chain conditions.

Risks

Overfishing And Stock Depletion HighFresh pomfret supply is heavily reliant on wild-capture coastal fisheries, including shared stocks (e.g., silver pomfret in the northern Persian/Arabian Gulf). Documented catch declines and high fishing capacity in some key fishing areas indicate a credible risk of further depletion, tighter seasonal restrictions, and abrupt supply/price shocks for trade buyers.Prioritize sourcing from well-managed fisheries; require catch documentation and credible traceability; diversify origins and product forms (fresh vs. frozen) to reduce exposure to single-stock disruptions.
Ecosystem And Habitat Change MediumPomfret productivity in some regions is linked to estuarine and river-influenced ecosystems. Reduced river discharge, wetland loss, and related ecological change can disrupt spawning/nursery function and recruitment, amplifying variability in landings and size composition.Track region-specific environmental indicators and management updates; use multi-origin procurement plans and adjust specs (size ranges, forms) to maintain continuity.
Cold Chain And Quality Loss MediumFresh pomfrets are highly perishable and can be physically delicate; inadequate icing, temperature excursions, and rough handling can rapidly downgrade quality and raise spoilage/food-safety concerns, undermining export-value realization.Enforce Codex-aligned hygienic handling and rapid chilling requirements; specify insulated packaging and icing ratios; implement HACCP-based controls and temperature monitoring.
IUU Fishing And Traceability MediumAs a wild-capture seafood item, pomfret can be exposed to illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing risks, especially in complex multi-gear coastal fisheries. Weak traceability can create legal, reputational, and border-enforcement exposure for importers.Adopt robust traceability and supplier verification; use port-state and documentation controls; align procurement with importer compliance programs targeting IUU risk.
Species Mislabeling Medium“Pomfret” is a market name applied to multiple species across regions, and regulatory market-name conventions can differ. Mislabeling/misidentification can trigger compliance issues (misbranding), buyer disputes, and sustainability/traceability failures.Contract on scientific name and verified species ID; use approved market names for the destination market; include DNA/species verification for higher-risk supply chains.
Sustainability
  • Overfishing risk in coastal/shared pomfret stocks, with documented declines and calls for cooperative management (e.g., TAC/quota concepts for the northern Gulf silver pomfret stock).
  • Habitat and ecosystem stress in key nursery/spawning-linked estuarine systems (e.g., reduced river discharge and wetland alteration affecting northern Gulf productivity and fish recruitment dynamics).
  • By-catch and benthic impacts where trawl/by-catch contributes to landings in some fisheries.
Labor & Social
  • Forced labor and human trafficking risks are documented across parts of the global seafood sector, particularly where fishing activity is remote and oversight is limited.
  • IUU fishing and organized-crime exposure can overlap with labor and human-rights risks in seafood supply chains, increasing due-diligence expectations for importers.

FAQ

What species can be sold as “pomfret” in international trade?“Pomfret” is a market name that can refer to multiple species depending on the market and labeling rules. Commonly referenced pomfret species include silver pomfret (Pampus argenteus) and Chinese pomfret (Pampus chinensis), and in the U.S. FDA Seafood List, Parastromateus niger is listed with an acceptable market name of “Pomfret”.
When is fresh pomfret supply seasonally strongest in the northern Persian/Arabian Gulf?For the northern Gulf silver pomfret fishery, documented main seasons include April–May and September–October in Kuwait, and May through September in Iran’s Khuzestan area. Actual market availability can still vary with management measures, weather, and how much is landed as by-catch outside peak seasons.
Why is cold-chain control especially important for fresh pomfrets?Fresh pomfrets are highly perishable and are often valued for appearance and freshness, so quality can drop quickly if icing and temperature control are weak. Codex guidance for fish and fishery products emphasizes hygienic handling and temperature control through the chain, and research notes that silver pomfret can be sensitive to handling stress and physical damage, reinforcing the need for careful chilling and packing.

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