Parent Product
Frozen Alaska Pollock
Raw Materials
Fresh Alaska Pollock
HS Code
030367
Last Updated
2026-07-06
Key takeaways for search and sourcing teams
- Frozen Alaska Pollock Blocks market coverage spans 57 countries.
- 120 exporter companies and 211 importer companies are indexed in the global supply chain intelligence network for this product.
- 50 supplier-linked transactions are summarized across the top 5 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 2026-07-06.
Global Supplier Transactions, Export Activity, and Price Benchmarks for Frozen Alaska Pollock Blocks
Analyze 50 supplier-linked transactions across the top 5 countries, with monthly unit-price benchmarks to track export competitiveness and sourcing risk for Frozen Alaska Pollock Blocks.
Frozen Alaska Pollock Blocks Country YoY Change in Supplier Transactions and Export Momentum
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Top YoY shifts for Frozen Alaska Pollock Blocks: United States (+94.1%), Russia (+58.2%), Vietnam (+14.2%).
Frozen Alaska Pollock Blocks Country-Level Supplier Transaction and Unit Price Summary
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In 2026-01, countries with visible Frozen Alaska Pollock Blocks transaction unit prices: China (2.35 USD / kg), Russia (2.30 USD / kg).
| Country | YoY Change | Transaction Count | 2025-08 | 2025-09 | 2025-10 | 2025-11 | 2025-12 | 2026-01 | 2026-02 | 2026-03 | 2026-04 | 2026-05 | 2026-06 | 2026-07 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | +94.1% | 9 | 2.47 USD / kg (227,211.781 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | ||||||
| China | -4.5% | 36 | - (-) | 2.44 USD / kg (298,735 kg) | 2.36 USD / kg (156,000 kg) | 2.73 USD / kg (55,000 kg) | 2.42 USD / kg (413,080 kg) | 2.35 USD / kg (308,800 kg) | ||||||
| Vietnam | +14.2% | 3 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | 3.50 USD / kg (7.5 kg) | - (-) | ||||||
| Russia | +58.2% | 1 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | 2.30 USD / kg (13,008 kg) | ||||||
| Malaysia | - | 1 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | 2.70 USD / kg (23,860 kg) | - (-) |
Frozen Alaska Pollock Blocks Global Supply Chain Coverage
331 companies
120 exporters and 211 importers are mapped for Frozen Alaska Pollock Blocks.
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Frozen Alaska Pollock Blocks Export Supplier Intelligence, Trade Flows, and Price Signals
120 exporter companies are mapped in Tridge Supply Chain Intelligence for Frozen Alaska Pollock Blocks. Exporters and importers can use company profiles and analytics to evaluate supplier coverage, trading activity, and route opportunities.
Frozen Alaska Pollock Blocks Top Exporters and Supplier Profiles
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(Russia)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-06-06
Industries: Fishing AquacultureFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Farming / Production / Processing / Packing
Exporting Countries: China
Supplying Products: Frozen Alaska Pollock, Frozen Alaska Pollock Blocks
(Russia)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-06-06
Industries: Fishing AquacultureFood ManufacturingFood Packaging
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFarming / Production / Processing / PackingFood Manufacturing
Exporting Countries: China
Supplying Products: Frozen Alaska Pollock, Frozen Alaska Pollock Blocks
(Russia)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-06-06
Industries: Brokers And Trade AgenciesFishing AquacultureFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Farming / Production / Processing / PackingTrade
Exporting Countries: Uzbekistan
Supplying Products: Frozen Alaska Pollock, Frozen Alaska Pollock Blocks
(Russia)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-06-06
Industries: Fishing AquacultureFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFarming / Production / Processing / PackingFood ManufacturingTrade
Exporting Countries: Tajikistan
Supplying Products: Frozen Alaska Pollock, Frozen Alaska Pollock Blocks
(Russia)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-06-06
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD Over 1B
Industries: Fishing AquacultureFood ManufacturingFood Packaging
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFarming / Production / Processing / PackingFood Manufacturing
Exporting Countries: Uzbekistan
Supplying Products: Frozen Alaska Pollock, Frozen Alaska Pollock Blocks
(Russia)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-06-06
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 10M - 50M
Industries: Beverage ManufacturingFishing AquacultureFood ManufacturingFood Packaging
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFarming / Production / Processing / PackingFood ManufacturingTrade
Exporting Countries: China
Supplying Products: Frozen Alaska Pollock, Frozen Alaska Pollock Blocks
Frozen Alaska Pollock Blocks Global Exporter Coverage
120 companies
Exporter company count is a key signal for Frozen Alaska Pollock Blocks supply depth and sourcing optionality.
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Top Exporting Countries for Frozen Alaska Pollock Blocks (HS Code 030367) in 2024
For Frozen Alaska Pollock Blocks in 2024, compare export volume and value across the top 10 supplier countries to map core supply structure.
| Rank | Country | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United States | 45,274,088 kg | 84,743,642 USD |
| 2 | South Korea | 19,251,112.353 kg | 22,948,019 USD |
| 3 | Canada | 4,801,692 kg | 8,182,648.663 USD |
| 4 | Japan | 4,703,713 kg | 4,179,668.57 USD |
| 5 | Denmark | 82,198 kg | 194,178.78 USD |
| 6 | South Africa | 84,054.854 kg | 149,605.998 USD |
| 7 | Netherlands | 42,634.622 kg | 89,465.239 USD |
| 8 | Thailand | 55,437 kg | 82,654.39 USD |
| 9 | Greece | 16,850 kg | 47,403.935 USD |
| 10 | Italy | 3,378 kg | 30,615.131 USD |
Frozen Alaska Pollock Blocks Export Trade Flow and Partner Country Summary
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Frozen Alaska Pollock Blocks Import Buyer Intelligence, Demand Signals, and Price Benchmarks
211 importer companies are mapped for Frozen Alaska Pollock Blocks demand intelligence. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to prioritize buyers, distributors, and downstream demand partners by market.
Frozen Alaska Pollock Blocks Top Buyers, Importers, and Demand Partners
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(China)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-06-06
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: -
(China)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-06-06
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: -
(China)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-06-06
Industries: Fishing AquacultureFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: -
(Uzbekistan)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-06-06
Industries: Animal ProductionBeverage ManufacturingCrop ProductionFood ManufacturingFood Packaging
Value Chain Roles: -
(China)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-06-06
Employee Size: 101 - 500 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD Over 1B
Industries: Crop ProductionFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: -
(China)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-06-06
Employee Size: 1 - 10 Employees
Industries: Brokers And Trade AgenciesFood WholesalersOthers
Value Chain Roles: -
Global Importer Coverage
211 companies
Importer company count highlights the current depth of demand-side visibility for Frozen Alaska Pollock Blocks.
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Top Import Demand Countries for Frozen Alaska Pollock Blocks (HS Code 030367) in 2024
For Frozen Alaska Pollock Blocks in 2024, compare import volume and value across the top 10 demand countries to identify priority markets.
| Rank | Country | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | South Korea | 138,968,289 kg | 139,064,347 USD |
| 2 | Ukraine | 6,843,276.6 kg | 12,831,686.96 USD |
| 3 | Uzbekistan | 8,002,330 kg | 10,402,766.99 USD |
| 4 | Thailand | 2,041,038 kg | 2,133,098.14 USD |
| 5 | Kyrgyzstan | 1,313,520 kg | 1,611,318 USD |
| 6 | Japan | 884,525 kg | 1,260,472.047 USD |
| 7 | United States | 354,185 kg | 1,123,146 USD |
| 8 | Poland | 587,883 kg | 1,003,997 USD |
| 9 | Finland | 161,793 kg | 971,494.911 USD |
| 10 | Canada | 236,080 kg | 745,454.929 USD |
Frozen Alaska Pollock Blocks Import Trade Flow and Origin Country Summary
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Classification
Product TypeRaw Material
Product FormFrozen
Industry PositionPrimary Fishery Product
Raw Material
Commodity GroupMarine whitefish
Scientific NameGadus chalcogrammus
PerishabilityMedium
Main VarietiesFrozen fillet blocks (industrial portioning/forming input), Frozen mince-based blocks or block-like inputs for further processing (specification-dependent)
Consumption Forms
- Further processed into breaded portions and formed seafood products
- Processed into mince-based products in some supply chains (end use dependent)
Grading Factors
- Block integrity and uniformity
- Color and odor
- Moisture/protein ratio (MPR) and texture performance in downstream processing
- Glaze percentage and net weight compliance
- Defect limits (bones, skin, black spots) per buyer specification
- Traceability and legality documentation
Market
Frozen Alaska pollock blocks are an industrial whitefish input traded globally for further processing into breaded portions, formed products, and surimi-based items. Wild capture supply is heavily concentrated in the North Pacific, led by Russia and the United States (Alaska), which makes global availability sensitive to quotas, stock dynamics, and geopolitics. China plays a major role as a processing and re-export hub, while Japan, South Korea, and the EU are significant end markets for whitefish and surimi products. Market dynamics are shaped by managed total allowable catches, cold-chain logistics costs, and buyer requirements for consistent block quality and traceability.
Market GrowthStable (recent-to-medium-term outlook)Demand is supported by steady global consumption of whitefish and surimi-based products, while supply is constrained by managed wild-capture quotas.
Major Producing Countries
- RussiaMajor wild-capture producer from the North Pacific (notably the Sea of Okhotsk and Bering Sea fisheries).
- United StatesMajor wild-capture producer from Alaska (Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands), supplying both domestic and export markets.
Major Exporting Countries
- RussiaKey exporter of Alaska pollock products, including frozen raw materials used for further processing abroad.
- United StatesMajor exporter of Alaska pollock products; trade flows influenced by quota management and buyer specifications.
- ChinaLarge exporter of processed/reprocessed pollock products; also trades frozen blocks and inputs through reprocessing supply chains.
Major Importing Countries
- ChinaMajor import destination for raw material for processing and re-export of pollock-based products.
- JapanLarge whitefish and surimi end market; imports both raw materials and value-added products.
- South KoreaSignificant end market for pollock-based seafood products and processed whitefish items.
- GermanyMajor EU consumer market for frozen and breaded whitefish products supplied via global processing chains.
- NetherlandsEU logistics and distribution hub supporting regional trade in frozen seafood products.
Supply Calendar
- United States (Alaska—Bering Sea & Aleutian Islands):Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, OctTwo main fishing seasons commonly discussed as an early-year season and a mid-year season; supply timing is structured by management seasons and quotas.
- Russia (Sea of Okhotsk & Bering Sea):Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, OctSeasonality varies by fishery area; winter/early-spring activity in the Sea of Okhotsk and additional activity later in the year in other North Pacific areas are common patterns.
Specification
Physical Attributes
- White, mild-flavored lean fish used as a neutral base for value-added seafood items
- Block format designed for consistent portioning or downstream forming processes
- Common buyer specifications emphasize uniform color, odor, and block integrity with minimal defects
Compositional Metrics
- Moisture/protein ratio (MPR) is commonly used in specifications for frozen blocks used in further processing
- Glaze percentage and net weight declarations are commonly specified for frozen block trade
- Buyer specifications may include limits on added water and use of processing aids depending on end use and market requirements
Grades
- Commercial specifications are typically buyer-driven (e.g., foodservice/industrial grade blocks for portioning or forming)
- Hygiene and handling expectations commonly reference Codex codes of practice for fish and fishery products
Packaging
- Bulk, poly-lined cartons suitable for frozen storage and international reefer transport
- Export labeling commonly includes species name, production method/area as required by destination rules, lot traceability, and net weight declarations
ProcessingUsed as an intermediate input for portioning, batter/breading, and formed seafood productsAlso used as a raw material stream feeding mince-based processes in some supply chains (depending on block type and specification)
Supply Chain
Value Chain
- Wild capture -> onboard handling/freezing or chilled landing -> primary processing (heading/gutting/filleting) -> block forming -> freezing and glazing -> packaging -> frozen storage -> reefer shipment -> cold storage -> secondary processing (portioning/breading/forming) -> retail/foodservice
Demand Drivers
- Large, stable global demand for affordable whitefish-based products (e.g., breaded portions and formed items)
- Industrial demand for consistent, standardized raw material inputs in high-throughput processing plants
- Surimi and imitation-seafood category demand in East Asia and other markets that rely on whitefish inputs
Temperature
- Continuous frozen cold chain is critical; temperature abuse increases dehydration/freezer burn and can cause quality downgrades and yield loss
- Avoid thaw-refreeze cycles during transshipment, warehousing, and inland distribution to protect texture and block integrity
Shelf Life
- Shelf life is measured in months under continuous frozen storage, but quality can deteriorate with extended storage, dehydration, and temperature cycling
Risks
Geopolitics And Trade Restrictions HighGlobal supply of Alaska pollock products is concentrated in Russia and the United States, and trade flows often involve cross-border processing. Sanctions, tariff changes, import restrictions, or port/logistics disruptions affecting a major supplier or processing hub can rapidly tighten availability of frozen blocks and disrupt downstream production of breaded and formed seafood items.Qualify multiple origins and approved processors, maintain contingency specifications, and diversify processing locations to reduce exposure to single-route disruptions.
Fish Stock And Quota Variability HighAs a managed wild fishery product, annual catch limits and in-season management actions can materially change available supply. Environmental variability and climate-driven ecosystem shifts can increase uncertainty in stock assessments and lead to quota adjustments that ripple through global block availability and pricing.Track management council/agency quota decisions and stock updates, and align procurement contracts to allow flexibility in volumes and timing.
Traceability And Iuu Exposure MediumComplex multi-country processing chains can increase traceability risk, including mislabeling, substitution, or weak documentation in parts of the chain. Buyer and regulator expectations for legality and chain-of-custody can tighten, especially for large-volume species with global processing footprints.Require vessel-to-lot documentation, strengthen chain-of-custody controls, and use third-party audits where appropriate.
Food Safety And Quality MediumFrozen blocks can face quality downgrades or compliance issues from cold-chain breaks, excessive dehydration, or inconsistent glazing/net-weight declarations. Downstream processors may also face microbiological risks if thawed handling is poorly controlled, and allergen/label compliance remains essential in end markets.Implement tight cold-chain monitoring, verify glaze and net weight controls, and apply robust sanitation and HACCP-based controls across processing steps.
Logistics And Energy Costs MediumFrozen seafood trade depends on reliable reefer capacity, port throughput, and affordable energy for cold storage. Freight rate spikes, power cost increases, or port congestion can raise delivered costs and increase risk of temperature excursions.Use diversified shipping routes and ports, contract reefer capacity where feasible, and maintain temperature-log requirements and exception handling with logistics partners.
Sustainability
- Wild stock health and quota management outcomes directly determine supply availability and price dynamics
- Climate-driven ecosystem shifts in the Bering Sea and Sea of Okhotsk can alter distribution, recruitment, and catchability over time
- Bycatch management and ecosystem impacts remain central sustainability themes for large-volume whitefish fisheries
- Certification and chain-of-custody requirements (where demanded by buyers) create market-access and reputational risk if compliance lapses occur
Labor & Social
- Crew welfare and safety risks in offshore fishing operations (weather exposure, fatigue, and vessel safety)
- Worker safety and labor conditions in large-scale seafood processing and cold-storage operations, including in major processing hubs
FAQ
Which countries dominate global supply of Alaska pollock used in frozen block trade?Global wild-capture supply is concentrated in Russia and the United States (Alaska). This concentration makes availability and pricing sensitive to quota decisions, stock dynamics, and geopolitics affecting either supplier.
Why are Alaska pollock blocks traded internationally instead of only finished retail products?Blocks are a standardized industrial input used by secondary processors to portion, bread, and form seafood products at scale. Many supply chains ship frozen raw materials to processing hubs (including China) and then distribute value-added products to end markets such as Japan, South Korea, and the EU.
What is the single biggest global disruption risk for frozen Alaska pollock blocks?The biggest disruption risk is geopolitical and trade-policy shocks affecting major suppliers and the cross-border processing routes used for pollock products. Because trade is concentrated and often depends on multi-country processing, restrictions or disruptions can quickly reduce availability for downstream manufacturers.
Sources
Frozen Alaska Pollock Blocks Country Coverage for Suppliers, Export Flows, and Prices
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Austria
Australia
Azerbaijan
Belgium
Bulgaria
Brunei
Brazil
Bahamas
Canada
Switzerland
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