Sub Product
Fresh Whole Triggerfish
Derived Products
Frozen Triggerfish, Dried Triggerfish
HS Code
030289
Last Updated
2026-06-23
Key takeaways for search and sourcing teams
- Fresh Triggerfish market coverage spans 120 countries.
- 23 exporter companies and 43 importer companies are indexed in the global supply chain intelligence network for this product.
- 107 supplier-linked transactions are summarized across the top 6 countries.
- 0 premium suppliers and 0 catalog items are currently listed.
- Wholesale sample entries: 0; farmgate sample entries: 0.
- Latest reference year in this page dataset is 2024.
- Page data last updated on 2026-06-23.
Global Supplier Transactions, Export Activity, and Price Benchmarks for Fresh Triggerfish
Analyze 107 supplier-linked transactions across the top 6 countries, with monthly unit-price benchmarks to track export competitiveness and sourcing risk for Fresh Triggerfish.
Fresh Triggerfish Country YoY Change in Supplier Transactions and Export Momentum
Compare positive and negative YoY shifts in Fresh Triggerfish to identify accelerating supplier markets and weakening export corridors.
Top YoY shifts for Fresh Triggerfish: Mexico (+2955.2%), Indonesia (+18.5%), Ecuador (-11.1%).
Fresh Triggerfish Country-Level Supplier Transaction and Unit Price Summary
As of 2025-07, benchmark Fresh Triggerfish country transaction counts with monthly unit price and volume to prioritize supplier and export markets.
In 2025-12, countries with visible Fresh Triggerfish transaction unit prices: Indonesia (50.81 USD / kg), Japan (35.43 USD / kg), Ecuador (0.20 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mexico | +2955.2% | 14 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | ||||||
| Kenya | +8.7% | 1 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | ||||||
| Ecuador | -11.1% | 75 | 0.20 USD / kg (317 kg) | 0.20 USD / kg (155 kg) | 0.20 USD / kg (882 kg) | 0.20 USD / kg (1,766 kg) | 0.20 USD / kg (1,140 kg) | 0.20 USD / kg (1,573 kg) | ||||||
| Indonesia | +18.5% | 8 | - (-) | - (-) | 4.02 USD / kg (0.4 kg) | 25.63 USD / kg (4.16 kg) | 57.50 USD / kg (0.4 kg) | 50.81 USD / kg (2.289 kg) | ||||||
| Japan | +5.7% | 7 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | 21.36 USD / kg (5.58 kg) | 35.43 USD / kg (11.09 kg) | ||||||
| United States | - | 2 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | 19.13 USD / kg (1.67 kg) | - (-) |
Fresh Triggerfish Global Supply Chain Coverage
66 companies
23 exporters and 43 importers are mapped for Fresh Triggerfish.
Exporters and importers can use Tridge Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to identify counterparties for Fresh Triggerfish, benchmark reach, and prioritize outreach by market.
Fresh Triggerfish Export Supplier Intelligence, Trade Flows, and Price Signals
23 exporter companies are mapped in Tridge Supply Chain Intelligence for Fresh Triggerfish. Exporters and importers can use company profiles and analytics to evaluate supplier coverage, trading activity, and route opportunities.
Fresh Triggerfish Top Exporters and Supplier Profiles
Review leading exporter profiles while benchmarking against 23 total exporter companies in the Fresh Triggerfish supply chain intelligence network. Exporters and importers can unlock company profiles and analytics to qualify partners faster.
(Sri Lanka)
Latest Export Transaction: 2025-10-09
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: OthersShipping And Water Transport
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleTrade
Exporting Countries: Germany, Russia
Supplying Products: Fresh Triggerfish, Fresh Sea Star, Fresh Whole Triggerfish
(Indonesia)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-05-23
Industries: Fishing AquacultureOthers
Value Chain Roles: Others
Exporting Countries: India, Vietnam
Supplying Products: Fresh Emperor Bream, Fresh Triggerfish, Fresh Dory +1
(Indonesia)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-05-23
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: Trade
Exporting Countries: India, China, Malaysia, Singapore, Germany, Hong Kong, United States, Iran, United Arab Emirates, Hungary
Supplying Products: Fresh Dory, Fresh Triggerfish, Fresh Bluefish +5
(Costa Rica)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-05-23
Industries: Fishing AquacultureFood ManufacturingFood Packaging
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFarming / Production / Processing / PackingFood Manufacturing
Exporting Countries: United States, United Kingdom
Supplying Products: Fresh Anglerfish, Fresh Pufferfish, Fresh Triggerfish +5
(Sri Lanka)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-05-23
Sales Revenue: USD 5M - 10M
Industries: Animal ProductionFishing AquacultureFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Farming / Production / Processing / PackingTrade
Exporting Countries: Canada, Turkiye, France, Pakistan, Japan, Germany, United States, Qatar, Kazakhstan, United Kingdom
Supplying Products: Fresh Seaweed, Fresh Common Shrimp and Prawn, Fresh Triggerfish +3
(Indonesia)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-05-23
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: Trade
Exporting Countries: United States, Germany, Netherlands, Israel, France, United Kingdom, Brazil, Canada, Japan, Poland
Supplying Products: Fresh Anglerfish, Fresh Filefish, Fresh Gurnard +5
Fresh Triggerfish Global Exporter Coverage
23 companies
Exporter company count is a key signal for Fresh Triggerfish supply depth and sourcing optionality.
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Top Exporting Countries for Fresh Triggerfish (HS Code 030289) in 2024
For Fresh Triggerfish 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 Triggerfish Export Trade Flow and Partner Country Summary
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Fresh Triggerfish Import Buyer Intelligence, Demand Signals, and Price Benchmarks
43 importer companies are mapped for Fresh Triggerfish demand intelligence. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to prioritize buyers, distributors, and downstream demand partners by market.
Fresh Triggerfish Top Buyers, Importers, and Demand Partners
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(India)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-05-23
Industries: Animal ProductionBrokers And Trade Agencies
Value Chain Roles: -
(India)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-05-23
Industries: Animal Production
Value Chain Roles: -
(Israel)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-05-23
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: -
(Italy)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-05-23
Employee Size: 1 - 10 Employees
Industries: Animal ProductionBrokers And Trade AgenciesOthers
Value Chain Roles: -
(Singapore)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-05-23
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: -
(United States)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-05-23
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: -
Global Importer Coverage
43 companies
Importer company count highlights the current depth of demand-side visibility for Fresh Triggerfish.
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Top Import Demand Countries for Fresh Triggerfish (HS Code 030289) in 2024
For Fresh Triggerfish 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 Triggerfish Import Trade Flow and Origin Country Summary
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Classification
Product TypeRaw Material
Product FormFresh
Industry PositionPrimary Fishery Product
Raw Material
Commodity GroupMarine finfish (reef-associated/coastal; mixed-species market name in many channels)
Scientific NameBalistidae (triggerfishes) — commonly traded species marketed as “triggerfish” include Balistes capriscus and Balistes vetula, among others.
PerishabilityHigh
Growing Conditions
- Marine coastal waters in tropical/subtropical to temperate zones (species-dependent).
- Frequently associated with reefs and hard-bottom habitats; can occur from shallow waters down to tens of meters depth depending on region and life stage.
Main VarietiesGray triggerfish (Balistes capriscus), Queen triggerfish (Balistes vetula), Ocean triggerfish (Canthidermis sufflamen), Rough triggerfish (Canthidermis maculata)
Consumption Forms
- Fresh chilled whole fish (often gutted/iced)
- Fresh chilled fillets
- Cooked preparations (e.g., grilled, fried, stewed) depending on market
Grading Factors
- Correct species identification and documented harvest area (traceability)
- Freshness indicators (odor, eye clarity, gill color, texture)
- Physical damage and cleanliness (skin condition, bruising, scale loss)
- Size/weight consistency within lots
- Temperature history (evidence of continuous icing/chilling)
Market
Fresh triggerfish is a niche, mostly wild-caught marine finfish category typically supplied by coastal fisheries in tropical to temperate waters, rather than a globally standardized single-species commodity. In trade and labeling, “triggerfish” can refer to multiple species (e.g., gray triggerfish, queen triggerfish, ocean triggerfish), which complicates comparability across markets and datasets. Species-level production and trade statistics are often not reported separately, so global market sizing is not reliably extractable from standard public trade and catch tables without detailed national breakdowns. Key market dynamics are driven by freshness/cold-chain performance, species identification and traceability, and food-safety risk management for reef-fish toxins in certain origin areas.
Major Producing Countries
- United StatesCommercially harvested gray triggerfish (Balistes capriscus) in U.S. waters under managed fisheries; commonly marketed as “Triggerfish”.
- GhanaFAO West Africa programme documents seasonal abundance and stock distribution centered off Ghana for Balistes capriscus.
- GuineaFAO survey synthesis describes a West African stock with center of distribution off Guinea (Balistes capriscus).
- Guinea-BissauFAO survey synthesis describes a West African stock with center of distribution off Guinea-Bissau (Balistes capriscus).
Supply Calendar
- Ghana (Gulf of Guinea, West Africa):Nov, DecFAO West Africa programme review reports seasonal abundance rising to a maximum in November–December for Balistes capriscus off Ghana.
Specification
Major VarietiesGray/Grey triggerfish (Balistes capriscus), Queen triggerfish (Balistes vetula), Ocean triggerfish (Canthidermis sufflamen), Rough triggerfish (Canthidermis maculata)
Physical Attributes
- Deep-bodied fish with tough/leathery skin; often sold whole (headed/gutted) or as fillets depending on market.
- Reef/hard-bottom-associated species in many fisheries; handling quality depends strongly on rapid chilling and avoiding physical damage.
Packaging
- Fresh product is typically shipped as chilled fish (no preservation other than chilling), commonly packed with ice in insulated boxes for air/short sea distribution.
Supply Chain
Value Chain
- Wild capture (handline/trap/trawl depending on fishery) -> onboard sorting -> immediate chilling/icing -> landing/auction -> grading and packing -> chilled distribution to retail/foodservice
Demand Drivers
- Primarily fresh consumption in coastal and regional markets where landed; niche demand where “triggerfish” is an accepted market name in seafood trade.
Temperature
- Cold-chain control is critical: Codex guidance defines chilling as complete when fish approaches the temperature of melting ice (approximately 0°C).
Risks
Food Safety HighCiguatera fish poisoning is a material deal-breaker risk for tropical/subtropical reef fish supply chains: ciguatoxins cannot be detected by taste/smell/appearance and are not reliably eliminated by cooking or freezing. Because seafood is traded internationally, ciguatera risk can surface in non-endemic consuming markets when fish originates from higher-risk reef areas.Require harvest-area traceability to origin waters, apply HACCP-based hazard analysis for natural toxins where relevant, follow public health advisories for reef fish, and implement supplier controls that prevent commingling/relabelling of reef-associated species and lots.
Traceability And Mislabeling Medium“Triggerfish” is used as an acceptable market name for multiple species; substitution or mislabeling can undermine buyer specifications and food-safety hazard controls (including reef-fish toxin risk management).Specify scientific name on purchase specs where possible, require documentation that links lots to species/harvest area, and consider periodic DNA-based verification for higher-risk supply chains.
Climate MediumClimate-driven coral reef deterioration and warming can increase the likelihood and geographic spread of marine toxin risks (including ciguatera) while also altering local ecosystem productivity for reef-associated fisheries.Diversify sourcing across regions, monitor toxin-risk communications from health authorities, and maintain the ability to substitute species/origins when advisories tighten.
Market Transparency MediumSpecies-level global trade and catch statistics are often not reported separately for triggerfish, limiting reliable global market sizing and making it harder to benchmark supply concentration or long-term trends.Use a combination of national fisheries reports, buyer shipment data, and customs-level ‘other fish’ categories with careful species mapping; document uncertainty explicitly in market estimates.
Sustainability
- Reef and hard-bottom habitat sensitivity: local habitat degradation and climate-linked ecosystem changes can affect availability and increase variability in landings.
- Data limitations: species-level reporting gaps can obscure stock status signals and complicate responsible sourcing programs.
Labor & Social
- Small-scale and mixed-gear fisheries are common in several producing regions, increasing the importance of traceability, vessel labor standards, and buyer due diligence in supply chains.
FAQ
What is the most critical food-safety risk for fresh triggerfish in international trade?The key deal-breaker risk is ciguatera fish poisoning in some tropical/subtropical reef-fish supply chains. CDC guidance notes the toxins are not detectable by taste or smell and are not destroyed by cooking or freezing, so prevention depends on harvest-area traceability, hazard controls, and avoiding higher-risk reef-fish sources when advised.
Why is “triggerfish” trade data hard to quantify at the global level?Triggerfish is often marketed under a shared market name that can cover multiple species, and species-level statistics are frequently not reported separately in fisheries reporting. As a result, global trade/catch totals typically sit inside broader aggregated categories unless a country publishes detailed species breakdowns.
What handling standard matters most for fresh triggerfish logistics?Maintaining continuous chilling is the most important handling requirement. Codex guidance defines chilling as complete when fish is at a temperature approaching that of melting ice (about 0°C), making rapid icing and cold-chain integrity central to quality and safety.
Sources
Fresh Triggerfish Country Coverage for Suppliers, Export Flows, and Prices
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All country market pages: Spain, Japan, Philippines, Costa Rica, Italy, Thailand, Indonesia, Netherlands, United States, China, France, Malaysia, Hong Kong, India, Myanmar [Burma], Peru, Portugal, Mexico, Brazil, Greece, South Africa, United Kingdom, Kenya, Singapore, Denmark, Oman, Australia, Senegal, Canada, Iceland, Vietnam, Fiji, Morocco, Germany, Chile, United Arab Emirates, Panama, Switzerland, Cambodia, Norway, Belgium, Nicaragua, Jordan, Sweden, Israel, Turkiye, Ireland, New Zealand, Austria, Cyprus, South Korea, Kuwait, Brunei, Croatia, Guatemala, Macao, Tunisia, Mauritius, Bahrain, Pakistan, Romania, Jamaica, Andorra, Azerbaijan, Sri Lanka, Czechia, Saudi Arabia, El Salvador, Bulgaria, Luxembourg, Madagascar, Ecuador, Uruguay, Finland, Lithuania, Slovenia, Albania, Armenia, Argentina, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Barbados, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Bermuda, Bahamas, Botswana, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ivory Coast, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Estonia, Egypt, Ethiopia, Gabon, Honduras, Hungary, Iran, Kazakhstan, Liberia, Lesotho, Latvia, Moldova, Montenegro, Macedonia, Malta, Maldives, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Nepal, Poland, Qatar, Serbia, Slovakia, Togo, Ukraine, Uganda, Uzbekistan, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Zambia
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Derived products: Frozen Triggerfish, Dried Triggerfish
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