Parent Product
Frozen Beef Offal
HS Code
020621
Last Updated
2026-05-26
Key takeaways for search and sourcing teams
- Frozen Beef Tongue market coverage spans 100 countries.
- 100 exporter companies and 73 importer companies are indexed in the global supply chain intelligence network for this product.
- 35 supplier-linked transactions are summarized across the top 14 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 2026-05-26.
Global Supplier Transactions, Export Activity, and Price Benchmarks for Frozen Beef Tongue
Analyze 35 supplier-linked transactions across the top 14 countries, with monthly unit-price benchmarks to track export competitiveness and sourcing risk for Frozen Beef Tongue.
Frozen Beef Tongue Country YoY Change in Supplier Transactions and Export Momentum
Compare positive and negative YoY shifts in Frozen Beef Tongue to identify accelerating supplier markets and weakening export corridors.
Top YoY shifts for Frozen Beef Tongue: Brazil (+27.5%), Australia (-0.4%).
Frozen Beef Tongue Country-Level Supplier Transaction and Unit Price Summary
As of 2025-06, benchmark Frozen Beef Tongue country transaction counts with monthly unit price and volume to prioritize supplier and export markets.
In 2025-11, countries with visible Frozen Beef Tongue transaction unit prices: Denmark (7.00 USD / kg), New Zealand (4.54 USD / kg), Netherlands (4.00 USD / kg), Hong Kong (4.00 USD / kg), India (2.65 USD / kg), 1 more countries.
| Country | YoY Change | Transaction Count | 2025-06 | 2025-07 | 2025-08 | 2025-09 | 2025-10 | 2025-11 | 2025-12 | 2026-01 | 2026-02 | 2026-03 | 2026-04 | 2026-05 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | -0.4% | 12 | - (-) | 27.50 USD / kg (317.28 kg) | - (-) | 10.23 USD / kg (1,384.25 kg) | 15.00 USD / kg (2,344.06 kg) | - (-) | ||||||
| Brazil | +27.5% | 8 | - (-) | - (-) | 2.34 USD / kg (5,085 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | 2.61 USD / kg (86,243.787 kg) | ||||||
| United States | - | 1 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | ||||||
| China | - | 1 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | ||||||
| Paraguay | - | 1 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | ||||||
| Ukraine | - | 3 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | ||||||
| Vietnam | - | 1 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | ||||||
| Hong Kong | - | 2 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | 4.00 USD / kg (4,992 kg) | ||||||
| India | - | 1 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | 2.65 USD / kg (2,220 kg) | ||||||
| New Zealand | - | 1 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | 4.54 USD / kg (26,430 kg) |
Frozen Beef Tongue Global Supply Chain Coverage
173 companies
100 exporters and 73 importers are mapped for Frozen Beef Tongue.
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Frozen Beef Tongue Export Supplier Intelligence, Trade Flows, and Price Signals
100 exporter companies are mapped in Tridge Supply Chain Intelligence for Frozen Beef Tongue. Exporters and importers can use company profiles and analytics to evaluate supplier coverage, trading activity, and route opportunities.
Frozen Beef Tongue Top Exporters and Supplier Profiles
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(United Arab Emirates)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-04-26
Industries: Food ManufacturingFood Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleTrade
Exporting Countries: Ivory Coast
Supplying Products: Raw Beef, Frozen Beef, Frozen Beef Offal +1
(Spain)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-04-26
Industries: Animal ProductionOthers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleTrade
Exporting Countries: Ivory Coast
Supplying Products: Raw Beef, Frozen Beef, Frozen Beef Offal +1
(United Kingdom)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-04-26
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / Wholesale
Exporting Countries: Ivory Coast
Supplying Products: Raw Beef, Frozen Beef, Frozen Beef Offal +1
(Lebanon)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-04-26
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: Trade
(Spain)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-04-26
Employee Size: 1 - 10 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 5M - 10M
Industries: Food ManufacturingFood Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / Wholesale
Exporting Countries: Ivory Coast
Supplying Products: Raw Beef, Frozen Beef, Frozen Beef Offal +1
(United Arab Emirates)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-04-26
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleTrade
Exporting Countries: Ivory Coast
Supplying Products: Raw Beef, Frozen Beef, Frozen Beef Offal +1
Frozen Beef Tongue Global Exporter Coverage
100 companies
Exporter company count is a key signal for Frozen Beef Tongue supply depth and sourcing optionality.
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Top Exporting Countries for Frozen Beef Tongue (HS Code 020621) in 2024
For Frozen Beef Tongue in 2024, compare export volume and value across the top 10 supplier countries to map core supply structure.
| Rank | Country | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Australia | 28,536,196.68 kg | 114,515,630.9 USD |
| 2 | United States | 5,577,756 kg | 60,138,637 USD |
| 3 | Brazil | 16,228,029 kg | 41,964,624 USD |
| 4 | New Zealand | 6,869,244 kg | 39,796,807.131 USD |
| 5 | Argentina | 6,303,002.3 kg | 20,652,234.84 USD |
| 6 | Canada | 1,648,597 kg | 18,317,508.886 USD |
| 7 | Ireland | 2,028,623 kg | 18,161,586.452 USD |
| 8 | Poland | 2,442,251 kg | 16,308,488 USD |
| 9 | United Kingdom | 4,841,026 kg | 11,627,329.318 USD |
| 10 | Italy | 1,113,308 kg | 10,983,482.702 USD |
Frozen Beef Tongue Export Trade Flow and Partner Country Summary
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Frozen Beef Tongue Import Buyer Intelligence, Demand Signals, and Price Benchmarks
73 importer companies are mapped for Frozen Beef Tongue demand intelligence. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to prioritize buyers, distributors, and downstream demand partners by market.
Frozen Beef Tongue Top Buyers, Importers, and Demand Partners
Review leading buyer profiles and compare them against 73 total importer companies tracked for Frozen Beef Tongue. Exporters and importers can use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to evaluate buyer quality and demand concentration.
(France)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-04-26
Employee Size: 1 - 10 Employees
Industries: Food PackagingOthers
Value Chain Roles: -
(Malaysia)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-04-26
Industries: Beverage ManufacturingFood ManufacturingFood PackagingFood WholesalersOthers
Value Chain Roles: -
(Uzbekistan)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-04-26
Industries: Crop Production
Value Chain Roles: Myanmar [Burma], Turkiye, Israel, Jordan, Thailand
(Cambodia)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-04-26
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: -
(Singapore)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-04-26
Employee Size: 1 - 10 Employees
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: -
(Kazakhstan)
Latest Import Transaction: 2025-11-06
Industries: Food Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: -
Global Importer Coverage
73 companies
Importer company count highlights the current depth of demand-side visibility for Frozen Beef Tongue.
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Top Import Demand Countries for Frozen Beef Tongue (HS Code 020621) in 2024
For Frozen Beef Tongue in 2024, compare import volume and value across the top 10 demand countries to identify priority markets.
| Rank | Country | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Japan | 25,865,599 kg | 286,944,522.727 USD |
| 2 | United States | 1,535,224 kg | 15,168,638 USD |
| 3 | Hong Kong | 3,673,350 kg | 7,959,055.787 USD |
| 4 | Israel | 1,002,544.472 kg | 6,907,000 USD |
| 5 | Uzbekistan | 2,548,860 kg | 6,798,159.99 USD |
| 6 | Mexico | 800,913 kg | 5,394,231 USD |
| 7 | Canada | 520,652 kg | 3,190,349.281 USD |
| 8 | Bulgaria | 736,724 kg | 2,804,472.89 USD |
| 9 | Malaysia | 585,520.8 kg | 1,848,096.368 USD |
| 10 | Italy | 354,830 kg | 1,820,124.487 USD |
Frozen Beef Tongue Import Trade Flow and Origin Country Summary
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Classification
Product TypeRaw Material
Product FormFrozen
Industry PositionPrimary Agricultural Product
Raw Material
Commodity GroupBovine edible offal
Scientific NameBos taurus
PerishabilityMedium (requires frozen cold chain and hygienic handling; quality degrades with temperature abuse)
Main VarietiesCattle (beef) tongue
Consumption Forms
- Cooked then sliced for grilling/barbecue service
- Braised/stewed preparations after thawing and cooking
- Further processed products (e.g., seasoned, smoked, or deli-style items) depending on market
Grading Factors
- Trim specification (peeled vs skin-on; root attachments removed to spec)
- Unit weight/size range and uniformity
- Defect limits (bruising, hematomas, abscess trimming, physical damage)
- Foreign material control and packaging integrity (vacuum seal quality, carton condition)
- Temperature compliance and evidence of continuous frozen storage/transport
- Labeling and traceability (lot codes, establishment/plant ID, country of origin, certificates as required)
Market
Frozen beef tongue is a globally traded bovine edible offal product typically classified under HS 020621 (tongues of bovine animals, frozen). Trade flows are strongly oriented toward Asia, with Japan and Indonesia among the leading import markets in recent UN Comtrade-reported data accessed via WITS, alongside other notable destinations including Hong Kong, Vietnam, and China. Export supply is concentrated among major beef-exporting countries, with Australia, the United States, Brazil, and New Zealand prominent in recent WITS/UN Comtrade summaries for HS 020621. Market dynamics are shaped by cold-chain execution, destination inspection and labeling requirements, and animal-health-related market access rules that can rapidly disrupt eligibility and prices.
Major Producing Countries
- United StatesLarge-scale cattle slaughter and beef processing supports consistent offal availability for export channels.
- BrazilMajor cattle and beef producer; offal exports are an important value-recovery outlet in international trade.
- ChinaLarge cattle sector primarily serving domestic demand; also appears as an import market for HS 020621 in WITS/UN Comtrade summaries.
- ArgentinaSignificant beef producer and exporter; appears among notable HS 020621 exporters in WITS/UN Comtrade summaries.
- AustraliaMajor beef producer with export-oriented processing; appears as the leading exporter by value for HS 020621 in WITS/UN Comtrade 2023 summaries.
Major Exporting Countries
- AustraliaTop exporter by value for HS 020621 in WITS/UN Comtrade 2023 summary tables.
- United StatesMajor exporter for HS 020621 in WITS/UN Comtrade 2023 summary tables; Japan is a key destination in partner breakdowns.
- BrazilMajor exporter for HS 020621 in WITS/UN Comtrade 2023 summary tables; Hong Kong appears as a leading destination in partner breakdowns.
- New ZealandNotable exporter for HS 020621 in WITS/UN Comtrade 2023 summary tables.
- ArgentinaNotable exporter for HS 020621 in WITS/UN Comtrade 2023 summary tables.
- CanadaNotable exporter for HS 020621 in WITS/UN Comtrade 2023 summary tables; also a leading supplier to the United States in 2023 partner breakdowns.
- IrelandNotable exporter for HS 020621 in WITS/UN Comtrade 2023 summary tables.
Major Importing Countries
- JapanTop importer by value for HS 020621 in WITS/UN Comtrade 2023 summary tables.
- IndonesiaSecond-largest importer by value for HS 020621 in WITS/UN Comtrade 2023 summary tables.
- United StatesNotable importer for HS 020621 in WITS/UN Comtrade 2023 summary tables; Canada is the leading supplier in 2023 partner breakdowns.
- Hong KongNotable importer for HS 020621 in WITS/UN Comtrade 2023 summary tables.
- VietnamNotable importer for HS 020621 in WITS/UN Comtrade 2023 summary tables.
- ChinaNotable importer for HS 020621 in WITS/UN Comtrade 2023 summary tables.
Supply Calendar
- Australia:Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, DecBeef processing and frozen offal production are generally available year-round; shipment timing is driven by slaughter schedules and export program allocation rather than a single harvest season.
- United States:Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, DecYear-round cattle slaughter supports continuous frozen tongue availability; export volumes can shift with domestic demand for by-products and destination market access.
- Brazil:Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, DecYear-round production; export eligibility and shipment cadence are sensitive to plant approval status and destination import requirements.
- New Zealand:Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, DecYear-round frozen offal export programs; volumes can vary with national slaughter cycles and processor throughput.
Specification
Physical Attributes
- Whole bovine tongue (beef), commonly traded frozen as an intact muscle with varying trim specifications (e.g., root/tracheal attachments removed to buyer spec).
- Commercial specifications frequently distinguish skin-on versus peeled (outer membrane removed) and set acceptable defect tolerances (bruising, hematomas, abscess trimming).
Compositional Metrics
- Buyer specifications typically require temperature compliance at loading and delivery (maintained frozen) and may include microbiological criteria aligned to destination regulations and buyer quality programs.
Packaging
- Common export formats include individually vacuum-packed tongues or polybagged units packed into corrugated master cartons.
- Lot coding, establishment/plant identification, and country-of-origin labeling are commonly required for border inspection and downstream traceability.
ProcessingFrozen handling reduces spoilage risk relative to chilled offal but increases exposure to quality loss from temperature abuse (partial thaw/refreeze) and dehydration/freezer burn if packaging integrity is poor.
Supply Chain
Value Chain
- Slaughter and inspection -> offal separation -> trimming/specification (peeled/skin-on, root removed) -> washing/sanitation -> freezing -> packaging and labeling -> cold storage -> reefer transport -> destination import inspection -> distribution to foodservice/retail/butchery channels
Demand Drivers
- Cuisine-driven demand in specific import markets where beef tongue is a mainstream menu item and a valued by-product cut.
- Processor value recovery: exporting tongues can improve carcass utilization economics in major beef-exporting countries.
- Foodservice demand for consistent portionable raw material (sliced after thawing, or cooked then sliced) supported by frozen inventory management.
Temperature
- Continuous frozen cold chain is critical; commercial practice commonly targets product core temperatures at or below -18°C for storage and international transport.
Risks
Animal Health And Market Access HighAnimal disease events and related sanitary measures (e.g., foot-and-mouth disease outbreaks or BSE-related eligibility rules) can rapidly suspend exports, delist establishments, or tighten import conditions for bovine products and offal, disrupting frozen beef tongue trade flows and prices.Maintain diversified origin approvals, monitor WTO SPS notifications and destination import rules, and qualify multiple establishments and cold-store buffers to manage sudden eligibility changes.
Cold Chain Integrity MediumTemperature abuse (partial thawing and refreezing) or packaging failure can cause quality deterioration and increase non-compliance risk at import inspection, leading to claims, rejections, or downgrades.Use validated freezing and loading protocols, temperature monitoring (data loggers), and robust packaging specs; verify reefer set-points and port dwell-time exposure controls.
Food Safety MediumAs an edible offal item, beef tongue can face heightened scrutiny for hygiene controls and microbiological performance; failures in sanitation, cross-contamination control, or documentation can trigger detentions or recalls depending on the destination regime.Operate under HACCP-based meat hygiene controls aligned with Codex guidance; strengthen pre-export verification, lot traceability, and supplier auditing.
Sustainability Compliance MediumDeforestation-linked sourcing allegations in beef supply chains can cause contract termination, additional due-diligence costs, or exclusion from importers with strict no-deforestation procurement policies, indirectly affecting offal co-product trade such as tongues.Adopt deforestation-risk screening, geolocation-enabled traceability where feasible, and credible third-party assurance aligned to buyer requirements.
Regulatory Compliance MediumDestination-specific rules for labeling, establishment approval, residue monitoring, and permitted bovine materials can change with limited lead time, creating compliance risk for exporters and importers.Track regulatory updates via competent authorities and WTO SPS channels; maintain updated label templates, certificates, and product specification controls per destination.
Sustainability
- Deforestation and land-use-change scrutiny in beef supply chains, particularly where cattle production expansion intersects with high-risk biomes (e.g., Brazilian Amazon and Cerrado), can trigger buyer restrictions and enhanced traceability expectations.
- High greenhouse-gas footprint concerns for ruminant livestock supply chains can increase pressure for emissions accounting, low-deforestation sourcing, and verified claims programs.
Labor & Social
- Slaughter and processing labor risks (worker safety, injury rates, subcontracting and migrant labor vulnerabilities) can create compliance and reputation exposure for supply chains.
- Traceability and anti-fraud expectations (species/substitution risk and labeling integrity) are increasingly tied to social-license and enforcement outcomes.
FAQ
What HS code is commonly used to classify frozen beef tongue in global trade data?Frozen beef tongue is commonly represented in global HS trade statistics under HS 020621, which is defined as tongues of bovine animals, frozen.
Which countries are major import markets for frozen bovine tongues in recent trade summaries?Recent WITS/UN Comtrade summary tables for HS 020621 show Japan and Indonesia as leading import markets by value, with other notable importing economies including the United States, Hong Kong, Vietnam, and China.
What is the single biggest global trade disruption risk for frozen beef tongue?The biggest disruption risk is animal-health-driven market access shocks—events such as foot-and-mouth disease outbreaks or changes in BSE-related eligibility rules can quickly suspend exports or tighten import conditions for bovine products and offal.
Sources
Frozen Beef Tongue Country Coverage for Suppliers, Export Flows, and Prices
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All country market pages: Australia, Japan, United States, Brazil, Hong Kong, Indonesia, New Zealand, Canada, Argentina, Vietnam, China, Ireland, Israel, Uruguay, Poland, Macao, South Africa, France, Turkiye, Bulgaria, Mexico, Italy, Uzbekistan, Paraguay, Spain, Lithuania, Bolivia, Germany, Netherlands, Singapore, Colombia, India, Nicaragua, United Kingdom, Ukraine, Malaysia, Cambodia, Chile, Costa Rica, Denmark, Guatemala, Sweden, Austria, Finland, Latvia, El Salvador, Norway, Philippines, Belgium, South Korea, Armenia, Switzerland, Dominican Republic, Portugal, United Arab Emirates, Estonia, Thailand, Greece, Bahrain, Romania, Cyprus, Luxembourg, Iceland, Lesotho, Slovenia, Hungary, Ivory Coast, Pakistan, Croatia, Moldova, Albania, Azerbaijan, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Barbados, Botswana, Czechia, Ethiopia, Fiji, Gabon, Gambia, Honduras, Kyrgyzstan, Kuwait, Kazakhstan, Laos, Liberia, Morocco, Montenegro, Macedonia, Malta, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, Oman, Panama, Qatar, Serbia, Saudi Arabia, Slovakia, Tunisia
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