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Fresh Pompano Market Overview 2026

Derived Products
Dried Pompano, Frozen Pompano
HS Code
030289
Last Updated
2026-05-09
Key takeaways for search and sourcing teams
  • Fresh Pompano market coverage spans 121 countries.
  • 76 exporter companies and 105 importer companies are indexed in the global supply chain intelligence network for this product.
  • 526 supplier-linked transactions are summarized across the top 6 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 2026-05-09.

Global Supplier Transactions, Export Activity, and Price Benchmarks for Fresh Pompano

Analyze 526 supplier-linked transactions across the top 6 countries, with monthly unit-price benchmarks to track export competitiveness and sourcing risk for Fresh Pompano.

Fresh Pompano Country YoY Change in Supplier Transactions and Export Momentum

Compare positive and negative YoY shifts in Fresh Pompano to identify accelerating supplier markets and weakening export corridors.
Top YoY shifts for Fresh Pompano: Ecuador (-58.7%), Mexico (+32.8%), Pakistan (+12.3%).

Fresh Pompano Country-Level Supplier Transaction and Unit Price Summary

As of 2025-06, benchmark Fresh Pompano country transaction counts with monthly unit price and volume to prioritize supplier and export markets.
In 2025-11, countries with visible Fresh Pompano transaction unit prices: Pakistan (6.45 USD / kg), Mexico (4.57 USD / kg), Ecuador (0.20 USD / kg).
CountryYoY ChangeTransaction Count2025-062025-072025-082025-092025-102025-112025-122026-012026-022026-032026-042026-05
China-6.8%1255.12 USD / kg (195,261 kg)5.34 USD / kg (219,412 kg)5.83 USD / kg (96,920 kg)6.47 USD / kg (60,280 kg)- (-)- (-)
Pakistan+12.3%1317.00 USD / kg (519 kg)7.00 USD / kg (2,193 kg)6.96 USD / kg (7,303 kg)6.95 USD / kg (2,063 kg)6.94 USD / kg (4,408.21 kg)6.45 USD / kg (2,015 kg)
Ecuador-58.7%2511.07 USD / kg (53,077.4 kg)0.59 USD / kg (108,584 kg)0.20 USD / kg (351,279 kg)0.20 USD / kg (136,607 kg)0.20 USD / kg (23,835 kg)0.20 USD / kg (26,462 kg)
Mexico+32.8%132.65 USD / kg (70 kg)2.65 USD / kg (770 kg)2.65 USD / kg (412 kg)2.65 USD / kg (454 kg)2.65 USD / kg (534.31 kg)4.57 USD / kg (8.69 kg)
Indonesia-1- (-)- (-)- (-)- (-)26.67 USD / kg (0.3 kg)- (-)
India+8.8%5- (-)13.01 USD / kg (60 kg)14.69 USD / kg (15 kg)8.17 USD / kg (120 kg)- (-)- (-)
Fresh Pompano Global Supply Chain Coverage
181 companies
76 exporters and 105 importers are mapped for Fresh Pompano.
Exporters and importers can use Tridge Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to identify counterparties for Fresh Pompano, benchmark reach, and prioritize outreach by market.

Fresh Pompano Export Supplier Intelligence, Trade Flows, and Price Signals

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

Fresh Pompano Top Exporters and Supplier Profiles

Review leading exporter profiles while benchmarking against 76 total exporter companies in the Fresh Pompano supply chain intelligence network. Exporters and importers can unlock company profiles and analytics to qualify partners faster.
(Vietnam)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-04-07
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: Trade
Exporting Countries: Vietnam, Taiwan, Malaysia
Supplying Products: Fresh Pompano, Fresh Grouper
(Venezuela)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-04-07
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Food ManufacturingFood PackagingFishing Aquaculture
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFarming / Production / Processing / PackingFood Manufacturing
Exporting Countries: Colombia
Supplying Products: Fresh Pompano, Fresh Corvina, Fresh Atlantic Croaker +5
(China)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-04-07
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Brokers And Trade AgenciesFood PackagingFishing AquacultureFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Food ManufacturingDistribution / WholesaleTradeFarming / Production / Processing / Packing
(Vietnam)
Latest Export Transaction: 2025-05-30
Industries: Food ManufacturingFishing Aquaculture
Value Chain Roles: Farming / Production / Processing / PackingFood Manufacturing
Exporting Countries: Hong Kong, Vietnam
Supplying Products: Fresh Grouper, Fresh Pompano, Fresh Eel
(Taiwan)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-04-07
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: Trade
Exporting Countries: Bangladesh, Indonesia
Supplying Products: Fresh Jellyfish, Fresh Pompano, Fresh Redfish +5
(Malaysia)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-04-07
Employee Size: 51 - 100 Employees
Industries: OthersFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: LogisticsFarming / Production / Processing / Packing
Exporting Countries: United States
Supplying Products: Frozen Pompano, Fresh Pompano
Fresh Pompano Global Exporter Coverage
76 companies
Exporter company count is a key signal for Fresh Pompano supply depth and sourcing optionality.
Use Supply Chain Intelligence analytics to narrow Fresh Pompano opportunities by country, product, and value-chain role, then open company profiles to validate fit.

Top Exporting Countries for Fresh Pompano (HS Code 030289) in 2024

For Fresh Pompano 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 Pompano Export Trade Flow and Partner Country Summary

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

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

Fresh Pompano Top Buyers, Importers, and Demand Partners

Review leading buyer profiles and compare them against 105 total importer companies tracked for Fresh Pompano. Exporters and importers can use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to evaluate buyer quality and demand concentration.
(Malaysia)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-04-07
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Industries: Animal Production
Value Chain Roles: -
(Taiwan)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-04-07
Industries: Shipping And Water TransportOthersFood Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: -
(Vietnam)
Latest Import Transaction: 2025-06-30
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: -
(Singapore)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-04-07
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: -
(Vietnam)
Latest Import Transaction: 2025-08-12
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Industries: OthersFood PackagingFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: China, Vietnam, Cambodia
(Peru)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-04-07
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Food WholesalersFishing Aquaculture
Value Chain Roles: -
Global Importer Coverage
105 companies
Importer company count highlights the current depth of demand-side visibility for Fresh Pompano.
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Top Import Demand Countries for Fresh Pompano (HS Code 030289) in 2024

For Fresh Pompano 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 Pompano Import Trade Flow and Origin Country Summary

Analyze Fresh Pompano origin-to-destination trade flows by value, volume, and share to monitor demand-side sourcing channels.

Global Wholesale Supplier Price Trends by Country for Fresh Pompano

Fresh Pompano Monthly Wholesale Supplier Price Summary by Country

Monthly Fresh Pompano wholesale unit-price benchmarks by country for export and sourcing decisions.
In 2025-11, countries with visible Fresh Pompano wholesale unit prices: Taiwan (10.71 USD / kg), Mexico (3.56 USD / kg).
Country2025-062025-072025-082025-092025-102025-112025-122026-012026-022026-032026-042026-05
Mexico3.33 USD / kg3.41 USD / kg3.48 USD / kg3.54 USD / kg3.60 USD / kg3.56 USD / kg
Taiwan10.92 USD / kg12.67 USD / kg11.37 USD / kg10.11 USD / kg10.53 USD / kg10.71 USD / kg

Fresh Pompano Wholesale Price Competitiveness by Major Exporting Countries

Compare Fresh Pompano wholesale price ranges and YoY changes across the top 2 exporting countries to benchmark supplier price competitiveness.
RankCountryAverageLowerUpperYoY
1Mexico3.55 USD / kg3.20 USD / kg3.84 USD / kg+5.7%
2Taiwan10.79 USD / kg5.98 USD / kg15.63 USD / kg+0.3%

Latest Fresh Pompano Wholesale Export Price Updates

Use the latest 5 Fresh Pompano wholesale updates to validate current export price points and origin-level supplier changes.
DateEntry NameUnit Price (USD) 
2026-04-01Pam************* ******** ** ****** ********** ** ** ******** * ******* ***************3.79 USD / kg
2026-04-01黑魽 * ***** **7.73 USD / kg
2026-04-01黑魽 * ***** **11.84 USD / kg
2025-12-01黑魽 * ***** **8.19 USD / kg
2025-11-01黑魽 * ***** **7.95 USD / kg

Classification

Product TypeRaw Material
Product FormFresh/Chilled
Industry PositionPrimary Seafood Product

Raw Material

Commodity GroupMarine finfish (Carangidae/jacks)
Scientific NameTrachinotus spp. (pompano market name); commonly referenced farmed “golden pompano” includes Trachinotus spp. with documented naming ambiguity; Florida pompano: Trachinotus carolinus
PerishabilityHigh
Growing Conditions
  • Warm coastal marine or brackish environments suitable for marine finfish aquaculture
  • Cage or nearshore farming systems in tropical/subtropical waters (for aquaculture supply)
Main VarietiesGolden pompano (trade name; farmed Trachinotus spp.), Florida pompano (Trachinotus carolinus)
Consumption Forms
  • Whole fish (steamed, grilled, fried)
  • Chilled portions or fillets (retail/foodservice where supplied)
Grading Factors
  • Size/weight class and uniformity
  • Freshness and sensory condition (odor, appearance, gill/eye condition)
  • Handling condition (icing, cleanliness, physical damage)
  • Cold-chain compliance (documented time–temperature control for chilled distribution)

Market

Fresh pompano in global seafood trade is a market name used for several high-value carangid species (Trachinotus spp.), with a prominent aquaculture segment marketed as “golden pompano” in parts of Asia. Species-specific trade visibility is often limited because customs classifications commonly aggregate finfish, so global import/export comparisons for “pompano” frequently require reconciliation against broader fish categories and industry reporting. Supply is shaped by the expansion of marine aquaculture alongside smaller wild-capture streams, with short chilled shelf life making cold-chain performance a key determinant of cross-border marketability. Market risk is elevated by aquaculture biosecurity exposure (notably viral nervous necrosis reported in farmed golden pompano) and by food-safety sensitivity to time–temperature abuse that can trigger border actions and reputational shocks.
Market GrowthGrowing (medium-term outlook)aquaculture-led supply expansion in warm-water coastal regions, with rising market attention to “golden pompano” as an emerging traded species
Major Producing Countries
  • ChinaMajor mariculture producer of fish marketed as “golden pompano” (Trachinotus spp.), with ongoing scientific-name standardization and farmed-stock identity work reported in the literature.

Specification

Major VarietiesGolden pompano (marketed name; Trachinotus spp. used in trade), Florida pompano (Trachinotus carolinus)
Physical Attributes
  • Firm, mild-flavored white flesh favored for whole-fish preparation in many warm-water coastal cuisines
  • Typically traded as whole fish (often gutted) under ice for fresh/chilled channels
Compositional Metrics
  • Time–temperature compliance and rapid chilling documentation are frequently emphasized in buyer programs for chilled fish to limit spoilage and biogenic amine formation
  • Histamine-risk controls may be applied as part of chilled-fish HACCP-style programs where relevant
Grades
  • Buyer specifications commonly reference sensory freshness (odor, gill/eye condition), physical damage limits, and size/weight grading for whole chilled fish
  • Codex guidance and national food-safety frameworks are often used as references for hygienic handling and temperature control of fresh fish in trade
Packaging
  • Insulated seafood boxes with flake ice or gel ice for chilled distribution
  • Leak-resistant liners and absorbent pads are common to manage meltwater and hygiene in transit
ProcessingMinimal processing for fresh/chilled trade typically includes bleeding (where practiced), gutting, rinsing, icing, and hygienic packing; some supply chains also produce chilled fillets for retail/foodservice

Supply Chain

Value Chain
  • Harvest (wild or farm) → rapid chilling/icing → grading and packing → chilled transport (domestic or export) → wholesale distribution → retail/foodservice
Demand Drivers
  • Preference for mild, firm-textured warm-water finfish suitable for whole-fish cooking formats
  • Aquaculture availability supporting more consistent supply versus strictly seasonal wild-capture windows
  • Premium positioning in some markets where “pompano” is viewed as a higher-value table fish
Temperature
  • Rapid chilling immediately after harvest and continuous cold-chain control are central to maintaining quality and limiting histamine formation in susceptible fish when temperature abuse occurs
  • Keeping fish at or below typical refrigeration thresholds (≤4°C) is a widely cited control point for reducing histamine formation risk from improper handling
Atmosphere Control
  • Some chilled seafood supply chains use modified-atmosphere packaging for portions/fillets, but benefits depend on strict hygiene and continuous refrigeration
Shelf Life
  • Fresh/chilled pompano is highly time- and temperature-sensitive; loss of icing or refrigeration during transit quickly reduces marketable quality and raises food-safety risk

Risks

Aquaculture Disease HighFarmed pompano supply (notably fish marketed as “golden pompano” in parts of Asia) is exposed to infectious-disease shocks; viral nervous necrosis has been reported in cultured golden pompano, and outbreak-driven mortality can abruptly tighten availability and disrupt fulfillment for fresh/chilled channels.Strengthen hatchery and grow-out biosecurity (screening, quarantine, disinfection), maintain health surveillance and contingency harvest plans, and diversify sourcing across production systems/regions where feasible.
Food Safety MediumLike other fish, pompano can become a vehicle for histamine (scombroid) poisoning when time–temperature control fails; histamine is not destroyed by cooking, so any cold-chain abuse can create acute public-health incidents and trigger import detentions or heightened testing.Implement strict time–temperature controls from harvest through distribution (rapid chilling, continuous refrigeration/icing, verified temperature logs) and apply risk-based histamine monitoring in relevant chains.
Water Quality MediumHigh farming density, eutrophication, and warm-water conditions can elevate hypoxia stress in golden pompano aquaculture, increasing mortality risk and undermining growth performance and quality consistency for fresh-market specifications.Site selection with adequate water exchange, real-time dissolved oxygen monitoring, contingency aeration/oxygenation, and adaptive stocking/feeding management during high-risk periods.
Traceability And Labeling Medium“Pompano” is a common market name covering multiple Trachinotus species; scientific-name inconsistency and documented taxonomic confusion in farmed “golden pompano” increase mislabeling and specification disputes, complicating buyer assurance programs and regulatory compliance.Use standardized scientific naming on documentation, align labeling to market and regulatory requirements, and consider species verification (e.g., DNA-based checks) in high-risk procurement channels.
Sustainability
  • Coastal water-quality exposure in marine cage farming (eutrophication/high temperatures/high stocking density can increase hypoxia stress risk)
  • Aquaculture dependence on formulated feeds links product economics and ESG scrutiny to marine ingredient and commodity feed markets
  • Farmed-stock identity and hybridization/genetic integrity concerns where “golden pompano” is produced under varying scientific names and breeding practices

FAQ

What species are commonly sold as “pompano” in international seafood markets?“Pompano” is a market name used for multiple species, especially within the genus Trachinotus. In Asia, “golden pompano” is widely referenced in trade and aquaculture discussions but has documented scientific-name inconsistency across sources (with farmed stocks discussed under different Trachinotus species names), while “Florida pompano” refers to Trachinotus carolinus in U.S. contexts.
Why is cold-chain control particularly important for fresh/chilled pompano?Fresh/chilled fish quality and safety are highly dependent on rapid chilling and strict temperature control after harvest. Public-health and technical references on fish handling emphasize that temperature abuse can allow bacteria to convert naturally present histidine into histamine (scombroid poisoning risk), and histamine is not eliminated by cooking—so prevention relies on continuous refrigeration/icing.
What is the biggest biological risk that can disrupt farmed pompano supply?Disease outbreaks are a key disruption risk in marine finfish aquaculture; viral nervous necrosis has been reported in cultured golden pompano, and outbreak events can cause sudden mortality and supply gaps that are difficult to offset quickly in fresh-market supply chains.

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Fresh Pompano Country Coverage for Suppliers, Export Flows, and Prices

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