Fresh Spanish Mackerel Suppliers, Trade & Prices — Market Overview 2026
Parent Product
Fresh Mackerel
Derived Products
Frozen Spanish Mackerel, Frozen Spanish Mackerel Fillet
HS Code
030249
Last Updated
2026-09-21
Key takeaways for search and sourcing teams
- Fresh Spanish Mackerel market coverage spans 92 countries.
- 60 exporter companies and 72 importer companies are indexed in the global supply chain intelligence network for this product.
- 173 supplier-linked transactions are summarized across the top 7 countries.
- Latest reference year in this page dataset is 2026.
- Page data last updated on 2026-09-21.
Global Supplier Transactions, Export Activity, and Price Benchmarks for Fresh Spanish Mackerel
Analyze 173 supplier-linked transactions across the top 7 countries, with monthly unit-price benchmarks to track export competitiveness and sourcing risk for Fresh Spanish Mackerel.
Fresh Spanish Mackerel Country YoY Change in Supplier Transactions and Export Momentum
Compare positive and negative YoY shifts in Fresh Spanish Mackerel to identify accelerating supplier markets and weakening export corridors.
Top YoY shifts for Fresh Spanish Mackerel: India (-18.4%), Chile (-15.7%), South Africa (+10.2%).
Fresh Spanish Mackerel Country-Level Supplier Transaction and Unit Price Summary
As of 2025-10, benchmark Fresh Spanish Mackerel country transaction counts with monthly unit price and volume to prioritize supplier and export markets.
In 2026-03, countries with visible Fresh Spanish Mackerel transaction unit prices: Mexico (2.98 USD / kg).
| Country | YoY Change | Transaction Count | 2025-10 | 2025-11 | 2025-12 | 2026-01 | 2026-02 | 2026-03 | 2026-04 | 2026-05 | 2026-06 | 2026-07 | 2026-08 | 2026-09 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mexico | -4.6% | 27 | - (-) | 2.22 USD / kg (2,477 kg) | 2.75 USD / kg (5,384 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | 2.98 USD / kg (1,635 kg) | ||||||
| Ecuador | -8.7% | 24 | 0.20 USD / kg (8,340 kg) | 0.20 USD / kg (5,300 kg) | 0.20 USD / kg (8,000 kg) | 0.15 USD / kg (15,500 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | ||||||
| India | -18.4% | 5 | 1.66 USD / kg (55 kg) | 3.65 USD / kg (84 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | ||||||
| South Africa | +10.2% | 11 | - (-) | 20.18 USD / kg (0.892 kg) | 21.30 USD / kg (1.784 kg) | 21.30 USD / kg (1.784 kg) | 22.42 USD / kg (2.676 kg) | - (-) | ||||||
| Japan | -2.3% | 101 | 27.38 USD / kg (67.16 kg) | 28.08 USD / kg (74.45 kg) | 28.45 USD / kg (162.33 kg) | 27.78 USD / kg (69.68 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | ||||||
| Chile | -15.7% | 4 | - (-) | 0.31 USD / kg (9,400 kg) | 0.65 USD / kg (10,000 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | ||||||
| Thailand | - | 1 | - (-) | - (-) | 2.89 USD / kg (18,270 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) |
Fresh Spanish Mackerel Global Supply Chain Coverage
132 companies
60 exporters and 72 importers are mapped for Fresh Spanish Mackerel.
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Fresh Spanish Mackerel Export Supplier Intelligence, Trade Flows, and Price Signals
60 exporter companies are mapped in Tridge Supply Chain Intelligence for Fresh Spanish Mackerel. Exporters and importers can use company profiles and analytics to evaluate supplier coverage, trading activity, and route opportunities.
Fresh Spanish Mackerel Top Exporters and Supplier Profiles
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(Panama)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-08-21
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Fishing AquacultureFood ManufacturingFood Services And Drinking Places
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFarming / Production / Processing / PackingTrade
Exporting Countries: Panama, United States
Supplying Products: Fresh Redfish, Fresh Eel, Fresh Grouper +5
(India)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-08-21
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Sales Revenue: USD 5M - 10M
Industries: Fishing AquacultureFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Farming / Production / Processing / PackingTrade
Exporting Countries: Oman, Qatar, Bahrain, United States, Singapore, United Kingdom, Taiwan, Kuwait, China, United Arab Emirates
Supplying Products: Fresh Grouper, Fresh Pomfrets, Fresh Common Shrimp and Prawn +5
(India)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-08-21
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 1 - 10 Employees
Industries: Fishing AquacultureFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Trade
Exporting Countries: United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, Taiwan
Supplying Products: Fresh Barracuda, Fresh Grouper, Fresh Pomfrets +5
(Vietnam)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-08-21
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Brokers And Trade AgenciesFishing AquacultureFood ManufacturingFood Packaging
Value Chain Roles: Farming / Production / Processing / PackingFood ManufacturingTrade
Exporting Countries: Canada, France, United Arab Emirates, Australia, South Korea, Netherlands, Singapore, Vietnam, United Kingdom, Japan
Supplying Products: Frozen Mackerel Fillet, Frozen Common Shrimp and Prawn, Fried Shrimp Snack +5
(Panama)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-08-21
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Brokers And Trade AgenciesFishing AquacultureFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleTrade
Exporting Countries: Hong Kong, Panama, Mexico, Ecuador, United States
Supplying Products: Fresh Mahi-mahi, Fresh Corvina, Fresh Tripletail +5
(Monaco)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-08-21
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Fishing AquacultureFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleTrade
Exporting Countries: Liberia, Ivory Coast, Cameroon
Supplying Products: Frozen Mackerel, Frozen Sardine, Fresh Mackerel +5
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Fresh Spanish Mackerel Global Exporter Coverage
60 companies
Exporter company count is a key signal for Fresh Spanish Mackerel supply depth and sourcing optionality.
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Top Exporting Countries for Fresh Spanish Mackerel (HS Code 030249) in 2024
For Fresh Spanish Mackerel in 2024, compare export volume and value across the top 10 supplier countries to map core supply structure.
| Rank | Country | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Myanmar [Burma] | 42,823,529 kg | 56,554,810.233 USD |
| 2 | Thailand | 26,961,805 kg | 20,813,452.23 USD |
| 3 | Norway | 16,615,229 kg | 11,244,393.876 USD |
| 4 | Portugal | 1,096,896 kg | 6,982,445.007 USD |
| 5 | South Korea | 762,129.543 kg | 3,945,780 USD |
| 6 | United States | 351,277 kg | 2,280,041 USD |
| 7 | Denmark | 83,413 kg | 1,946,041.924 USD |
| 8 | Japan | 68,144 kg | 1,542,714.512 USD |
| 9 | Australia | 115,062.86 kg | 1,267,928.073 USD |
| 10 | India | 115,870.298 kg | 1,121,527.537 USD |
Fresh Spanish Mackerel Export Trade Flow and Partner Country Summary
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Fresh Spanish Mackerel Import Buyer Intelligence, Demand Signals, and Price Benchmarks
72 importer companies are mapped for Fresh Spanish Mackerel demand intelligence. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to prioritize buyers, distributors, and downstream demand partners by market.
Fresh Spanish Mackerel Top Buyers, Importers, and Demand Partners
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(Taiwan)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-08-21
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Fishing AquacultureFood ManufacturingFood PackagingFood Services And Drinking PlacesFood WholesalersOthers
Value Chain Roles: -
(Taiwan)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-08-21
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Industries: Animal ProductionFishing AquacultureFood ManufacturingFood PackagingOthers
Value Chain Roles: -
(Japan)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-08-21
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD Over 1B
Industries: Food ManufacturingFood Services And Drinking Places
Value Chain Roles: United States, Mexico, Vietnam
(Liberia)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-08-21
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Brokers And Trade AgenciesFood ManufacturingFood Services And Drinking Places
Value Chain Roles: -
(Nicaragua)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-08-21
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 101 - 500 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 10M - 50M
Industries: Fishing AquacultureOthers
Value Chain Roles: United Kingdom, Puerto Rico, Belgium, China, France, Costa Rica, Mexico, Spain, Taiwan, United States
(Poland)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-08-21
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 501 - 1000 Employees
Industries: Food Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Ukraine, United States
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Global Importer Coverage
72 companies
Importer company count highlights the current depth of demand-side visibility for Fresh Spanish Mackerel.
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Top Import Demand Countries for Fresh Spanish Mackerel (HS Code 030249) in 2024
For Fresh Spanish Mackerel in 2024, compare import volume and value across the top 10 demand countries to identify priority markets.
| Rank | Country | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Thailand | 54,612,736 kg | 25,270,169.6 USD |
| 2 | Portugal | 1,791,730 kg | 10,128,814.601 USD |
| 3 | Japan | 839,071 kg | 4,464,864.137 USD |
| 4 | Malaysia | 469,386.1 kg | 3,246,248.59 USD |
| 5 | Canada | 345,334 kg | 2,759,585.206 USD |
| 6 | Spain | 396,255.99 kg | 2,605,244.052 USD |
| 7 | Iceland | 3,611,586 kg | 2,422,342.816 USD |
| 8 | Macao | 263,393 kg | 1,060,662.018 USD |
| 9 | Italy | 107,774 kg | 1,043,736.23 USD |
| 10 | United States | 42,140 kg | 623,463 USD |
Fresh Spanish Mackerel Import Trade Flow and Origin Country Summary
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Global Wholesale Supplier Price Trends by Country for Fresh Spanish Mackerel
Fresh Spanish Mackerel Monthly Wholesale Supplier Price Summary by Country
Monthly Fresh Spanish Mackerel wholesale unit-price benchmarks by country for export and sourcing decisions.
In 2026-03, countries with visible Fresh Spanish Mackerel wholesale unit prices: Thailand (9.57 USD / kg), Turkiye (8.48 USD / kg), Spain (6.28 USD / kg).
| Country | 2025-10 | 2025-11 | 2025-12 | 2026-01 | 2026-02 | 2026-03 | 2026-04 | 2026-05 | 2026-06 | 2026-07 | 2026-08 | 2026-09 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thailand | 9.50 USD / kg | 9.57 USD / kg | 9.81 USD / kg | 9.89 USD / kg | 9.91 USD / kg | 9.57 USD / kg | ||||||
| Spain | 5.62 USD / kg | 5.74 USD / kg | 5.00 USD / kg | 6.91 USD / kg | 6.26 USD / kg | 6.28 USD / kg | ||||||
| South Korea | 0.89 USD / kg | - | - | - | - | - | ||||||
| Turkiye | 9.69 USD / kg | 11.24 USD / kg | 11.13 USD / kg | 9.23 USD / kg | 9.18 USD / kg | 8.48 USD / kg |
Fresh Spanish Mackerel Wholesale Price Competitiveness by Major Exporting Countries
Compare Fresh Spanish Mackerel wholesale price ranges and YoY changes across the top 4 exporting countries to benchmark supplier price competitiveness.
| Rank | Country | Average | Lower | Upper | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Thailand | 9.60 USD / kg | 8.57 USD / kg | 10.64 USD / kg | +6.4% |
| 2 | Spain | 6.22 USD / kg | 3.54 USD / kg | 7.71 USD / kg | +29.6% |
| 3 | South Korea | 0.95 USD / kg | 0.53 USD / kg | 1.36 USD / kg | -5.3% |
| 4 | Turkiye | 8.32 USD / kg | 1.82 USD / kg | 19.97 USD / kg | +118.5% |
Latest Fresh Spanish Mackerel Wholesale Export Price Updates
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| Date | Entry Name | Unit Price (USD) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-01 | USK**** * | 11.35 USD / kg | |
| 2026-09-01 | Sal*** **** ******** * | 9.97 USD / kg | |
| 2026-09-01 | İTH** ******* * | 6.20 USD / kg | |
| 2026-09-01 | PAL**** **** ******* **** *** * | 1.90 USD / kg | |
| 2026-09-01 | USK**** ******* * ******* ***** | 10.47 USD / kg |
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Classification
Product TypeRaw Material
Product FormFresh
Industry PositionPrimary Agricultural Product
Raw Material
Commodity GroupMarine finfish (Scombridae; coastal pelagic/neritic capture fisheries)
Scientific NameScomberomorus spp.
PerishabilityHigh
Growing Conditions
- Marine coastal to shelf waters (pelagic-neritic), typically warm-temperate to tropical depending on species
- Migratory/schooling behavior creates seasonal availability patterns by region
Main VarietiesScomberomorus commerson, Scomberomorus niphonius, Scomberomorus maculatus, Scomberomorus guttatus, Scomberomorus tritor
Consumption Forms
- Fresh chilled (whole, dressed, or cut portions) for short supply chains
- Frozen (whole or fillets/loins) where longer storage or long-distance shipping is needed
- Regional processed forms (e.g., salted/dried or smoked), depending on market tradition
Grading Factors
- Freshness and sensory condition (odor, gill color, eye clarity, flesh firmness)
- Temperature history and evidence of rapid chilling after harvest (histamine risk control)
- Size/weight uniformity within lots
- External damage and bruising from capture and handling
- Visible parasites/defects per buyer or market requirements
Market
Fresh Spanish mackerel in global trade typically refers to multiple species in the genus Scomberomorus (Spanish mackerels) that are marketed whole or as fresh cuts in chilled supply chains. These fish are widely distributed across warm-temperate and tropical coastal waters, with regionally important fisheries documented for species such as Scomberomorus maculatus (U.S. Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico) and Scomberomorus commerson (Indo-West Pacific, including Gulf-region fisheries). Trade risk and buyer specifications are strongly shaped by time-temperature control because Spanish mackerel are considered susceptible to scombrotoxin (histamine) formation if handling and chilling are inadequate. Sustainability and market-access scrutiny can arise where stocks are stressed, traceability is weak, or IUU fishing concerns affect confidence in vessel and landing documentation.
Specification
Major VarietiesScomberomorus commerson (narrow-barred Spanish mackerel; FAO code COM), Scomberomorus niphonius (Japanese Spanish mackerel; FAO code NPH), Scomberomorus maculatus (Atlantic Spanish mackerel; FAO code SSM), Scomberomorus guttatus (Indo-Pacific king mackerel; FAO code GUT), Scomberomorus tritor (West African Spanish mackerel; FAO code MAW)
Physical Attributes
- Elongated pelagic fish with silvery flanks; some species show distinct spotting or banding patterns used for species identification in trade
- Oily flesh profile typical of Scombridae; rapid sensory deterioration if not kept cold
Compositional Metrics
- Scombrotoxin (histamine) susceptibility is a key buyer and regulator concern; controls focus on preventing formation through rapid chilling and strict time-temperature management
Grades
- EU first-sale marketing standards for certain fishery products classify lots into freshness categories (e.g., Extra, A, B) based on defined sensory ratings (regional reference point for some export transactions)
Packaging
- Fresh: iced, insulated boxes (commonly expanded polystyrene or equivalent) with drainage control to maintain low temperatures during distribution
- Frozen alternative (outside the 'fresh' form): packaged whole or as fillets/loins for longer-distance trade where fresh shelf-life is insufficient
Supply Chain
Value Chain
- Landing/harvest -> rapid chilling with ice or refrigerated seawater -> grading and lot formation -> packing in insulated boxes with ice -> refrigerated transport -> wholesale/retail or foodservice
- Where required: gilling/gutting and hygiene controls -> chilled storage -> distribution
Demand Drivers
- Preference for oily, flavorful pelagic fish in regional cuisines and foodservice
- Freshness-sensitive retail and wet-market demand in coastal consuming regions
Temperature
- Histamine control depends on rapid chilling after harvest and maintaining appropriate time-temperature controls throughout handling, storage, and transport
- Continuous cold-chain monitoring is commonly embedded in HACCP-based programs for susceptible species
Shelf Life
- Highly perishable in fresh form; quality and safety risk rises quickly with time-temperature abuse, while freezing can extend storage life and enable longer transport routes
Risks
Food Safety HighSpanish mackerel are part of a finfish group considered susceptible to scombrotoxin (histamine) formation if fish are not promptly and continuously chilled after harvest; once histamine forms, it cannot be reliably removed by typical downstream steps such as cooking or freezing, creating a high-consequence recall and border-rejection risk in fresh trade.Implement HACCP controls focused on harvest-to-chill time, continuous temperature control, documented vessel/landing handling practices, and receiving checks (sensory plus time-temperature evidence and, where appropriate, histamine testing).
IUU Fishing And Traceability MediumWhere traceability is weak, buyers face elevated risk of IUU-linked product entering the supply chain, which can trigger import holds, customer delisting, and reputational impacts even when food safety is otherwise controlled.Use verifiable catch documentation, vessel identity checks, port-state control signals, and chain-of-custody traceability aligned with major market expectations.
Stock Sustainability MediumSome Spanish mackerel fisheries show evidence of overfishing pressure in localized assessments, increasing the likelihood of tighter management measures, seasonal closures, or catch limits that can disrupt supply availability and pricing.Diversify sourcing regions/species within Scomberomorus, monitor regional stock advice and regulations, and prefer suppliers participating in formal monitoring and management systems.
Regulatory Compliance MediumFresh fish trade is exposed to compliance risks around species naming, lot freshness grading practices (in certain markets), and hygiene/temperature documentation expected by regulators and large buyers.Standardize species identification and labeling, maintain auditable handling and temperature records, and align quality grading and lot documentation with destination-market requirements.
Sustainability
- Stock sustainability risk in some fisheries (localized overfishing signals reported in specific Scomberomorus commerson fisheries)
- IUU fishing risk in capture fisheries supply chains, increasing the importance of vessel, landing, and chain-of-custody traceability
- Gear impacts and bycatch concerns where gillnets and other non-selective gears are used in coastal pelagic fisheries
Labor & Social
- Fishing-vessel labor rights and working conditions are a recurring due-diligence theme in marine capture supply chains; alignment with ILO Work in Fishing Convention (C188) is a recognized benchmark
FAQ
Why is cold-chain control especially critical for fresh Spanish mackerel trade?Because Spanish mackerel are in a finfish group considered susceptible to scombrotoxin (histamine) formation if they are not rapidly and continuously chilled after harvest. FDA guidance emphasizes that preventing histamine formation relies on time-temperature control, and that once histamine forms it cannot be reliably eliminated by later steps such as freezing or cooking.
Does “Spanish mackerel” refer to a single species globally?No. In global seafood markets, “Spanish mackerel” commonly refers to multiple species within the genus Scomberomorus. Examples include Scomberomorus commerson, Scomberomorus niphonius, and Scomberomorus maculatus, which appear in official commercial designation references used in parts of international trade.
What are the main non-food-safety compliance risks buyers watch for in wild-caught Spanish mackerel supply chains?Two recurring themes are traceability and IUU risk (e.g., confidence that product is legally caught and landed) and labor conditions on fishing vessels. FAO’s Port State Measures Agreement (PSMA) is a key international framework aimed at blocking IUU-linked fish from markets, while the ILO Work in Fishing Convention (C188) is a recognized benchmark for decent work and safety conditions in fishing.
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Fresh Spanish Mackerel Country Coverage for Suppliers, Export Flows, and Prices
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Australia
China
Netherlands
United Kingdom
Norway
Philippines
Vietnam
Indonesia
India
Ivory Coast
Iceland
Malaysia
All country market pages: Ireland, Singapore, Thailand, South Korea, Japan, Spain, Togo, Nigeria, Peru, Myanmar [Burma], Portugal, Italy, Canada, Panama, Chile, Brazil, Denmark, Ecuador, France, Mexico, Macao, Pakistan, United States, Austria, Greece, United Arab Emirates, Hong Kong, Lithuania, Turkiye, Belgium, Germany, Sri Lanka, Colombia, Luxembourg, Romania, Fiji, Tunisia, Croatia, Qatar, Brunei, Morocco, Latvia, Saudi Arabia, Slovenia, Tanzania, Bermuda, South Africa, Oman, Switzerland, Mozambique, Sweden, Slovakia, Bulgaria, Estonia, Mauritius, Kazakhstan, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bahrain, Botswana, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Cyprus, Czechia, Finland, Gabon, Israel, Iran, Kenya, Cambodia, Lesotho, Moldova, Montenegro, Mongolia, Maldives, Namibia, New Zealand, Poland, Serbia, Swaziland, Ukraine, Uganda
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