Parent Product
Frozen Butterfish
HS Code
030489
Last Updated
2026-05-26
Key takeaways for search and sourcing teams
- Frozen Butterfish Fillets market coverage spans 126 countries.
- 48 exporter companies and 67 importer companies are indexed in the global supply chain intelligence network for this product.
- 11 supplier-linked transactions are summarized across the top 4 countries.
- 0 premium suppliers and 0 catalog items are currently listed.
- Wholesale sample entries: 1; farmgate sample entries: 0.
- Latest reference year in this page dataset is 2026.
- Page data last updated on 2026-05-26.
Global Supplier Transactions, Export Activity, and Price Benchmarks for Frozen Butterfish Fillets
Analyze 11 supplier-linked transactions across the top 4 countries, with monthly unit-price benchmarks to track export competitiveness and sourcing risk for Frozen Butterfish Fillets.
Frozen Butterfish Fillets Country YoY Change in Supplier Transactions and Export Momentum
Compare positive and negative YoY shifts in Frozen Butterfish Fillets to identify accelerating supplier markets and weakening export corridors.
Top YoY shifts for Frozen Butterfish Fillets: China (+47.9%), Ecuador (-7.6%), Vietnam (-5.3%).
Frozen Butterfish Fillets Country-Level Supplier Transaction and Unit Price Summary
As of 2025-07, benchmark Frozen Butterfish Fillets country transaction counts with monthly unit price and volume to prioritize supplier and export markets.
In 2025-12, countries with visible Frozen Butterfish Fillets transaction unit prices: China (7.11 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ecuador | -7.6% | 3 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | ||||||
| United States | +2.3% | 2 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | ||||||
| China | +47.9% | 3 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | 7.11 USD / kg (12,495 kg) | ||||||
| Vietnam | -5.3% | 3 | - (-) | 6.37 USD / kg (53,290.5 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) |
Frozen Butterfish Fillets Global Supply Chain Coverage
115 companies
48 exporters and 67 importers are mapped for Frozen Butterfish Fillets.
Exporters and importers can use Tridge Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to identify counterparties for Frozen Butterfish Fillets, benchmark reach, and prioritize outreach by market.
Frozen Butterfish Fillets Export Supplier Intelligence, Trade Flows, and Price Signals
48 exporter companies are mapped in Tridge Supply Chain Intelligence for Frozen Butterfish Fillets. Exporters and importers can use company profiles and analytics to evaluate supplier coverage, trading activity, and route opportunities.
Frozen Butterfish Fillets Top Exporters and Supplier Profiles
Review leading exporter profiles while benchmarking against 48 total exporter companies in the Frozen Butterfish Fillets supply chain intelligence network. Exporters and importers can unlock company profiles and analytics to qualify partners faster.
(Lithuania)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-04-26
Industries: Fishing AquacultureFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: LogisticsTrade
Exporting Countries: Kazakhstan
Supplying Products: Frozen Butterfish, Frozen Butterfish Fillets
(China)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-04-26
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: Trade
Exporting Countries: Ecuador
Supplying Products: Frozen Pompano, Frozen Butterfish, Frozen Butterfish Fillets
(Russia)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-04-26
Employee Size: 51 - 100 Employees
Industries: Food ManufacturingFood Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFood Manufacturing
Exporting Countries: Azerbaijan
Supplying Products: Frozen Butterfish, Frozen Trout, Frozen Butterfish Fillets +1
(Thailand)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-04-26
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD Over 1B
Industries: Beverage ManufacturingFood ManufacturingFood Services And Drinking PlacesFood WholesalersGrocery Stores
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFood ManufacturingRetailTrade
Exporting Countries: Philippines
Supplying Products: Frozen Butterfish, Frozen Crab, Frozen Strawberry +4
(United States)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-01-27
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD Over 1B
Industries: Beverage ManufacturingFood ManufacturingFood PackagingFood Services And Drinking PlacesFood Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFood ManufacturingLogisticsRetailTrade
Exporting Countries: Kazakhstan
Supplying Products: Frozen Butterfish, Frozen Atlantic Salmon, Frozen Mackerel +4
(Ecuador)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-01-07
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Industries: Fishing AquacultureFood ManufacturingFood Packaging
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFarming / Production / Processing / PackingFood Manufacturing
Exporting Countries: China, United States, Spain
Supplying Products: Frozen Butterfish, Frozen Squid, Frozen Ribbonfish +5
Frozen Butterfish Fillets Global Exporter Coverage
48 companies
Exporter company count is a key signal for Frozen Butterfish Fillets supply depth and sourcing optionality.
Use Supply Chain Intelligence analytics to narrow Frozen Butterfish Fillets opportunities by country, product, and value-chain role, then open company profiles to validate fit.
Top Exporting Countries for Frozen Butterfish Fillets (HS Code 030489) in 2024
For Frozen Butterfish Fillets in 2024, compare export volume and value across the top 10 supplier countries to map core supply structure.
| Rank | Country | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Turkiye | 17,279,938 kg | 182,081,143 USD |
| 2 | Netherlands | 18,681,997.935 kg | 179,782,609.68 USD |
| 3 | Japan | 11,408,694 kg | 162,083,612.447 USD |
| 4 | Canada | 4,907,016.095 kg | 75,105,041.239 USD |
| 5 | New Zealand | 7,845,783 kg | 59,176,854.835 USD |
| 6 | Germany | 5,923,935 kg | 54,179,809.487 USD |
| 7 | Denmark | 4,941,371 kg | 48,291,427.292 USD |
| 8 | Iceland | 10,932,199 kg | 39,878,694.685 USD |
| 9 | Poland | 3,086,537 kg | 31,438,579 USD |
| 10 | Thailand | 3,636,400.787 kg | 24,762,424.37 USD |
Frozen Butterfish Fillets Export Trade Flow and Partner Country Summary
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Frozen Butterfish Fillets Import Buyer Intelligence, Demand Signals, and Price Benchmarks
67 importer companies are mapped for Frozen Butterfish Fillets demand intelligence. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to prioritize buyers, distributors, and downstream demand partners by market.
Frozen Butterfish Fillets Top Buyers, Importers, and Demand Partners
Review leading buyer profiles and compare them against 67 total importer companies tracked for Frozen Butterfish Fillets. Exporters and importers can use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to evaluate buyer quality and demand concentration.
(China)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-04-26
Industries: Animal ProductionFishing AquacultureOthers
Value Chain Roles: -
(Pakistan)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-01-10
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD Over 1B
Industries: Fishing AquacultureFood ManufacturingFood Services And Drinking Places
Value Chain Roles: China, South Korea, Vietnam, Thailand
(Ecuador)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-04-26
Industries: Brokers And Trade AgenciesFishing AquacultureFood ManufacturingFood Packaging
Value Chain Roles: China, Costa Rica, United States, South Korea, Lithuania, Peru, Ukraine, Taiwan, Ivory Coast, Russia
(China)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-04-26
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: -
(Taiwan)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-04-26
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: -
(China)
Latest Import Transaction: 2025-10-09
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Industries: Food WholesalersOthers
Value Chain Roles: -
Global Importer Coverage
67 companies
Importer company count highlights the current depth of demand-side visibility for Frozen Butterfish Fillets.
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Top Import Demand Countries for Frozen Butterfish Fillets (HS Code 030489) in 2024
For Frozen Butterfish Fillets in 2024, compare import volume and value across the top 10 demand countries to identify priority markets.
| Rank | Country | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United States | 54,971,411 kg | 644,757,952 USD |
| 2 | Japan | 94,267,091 kg | 537,702,709.98 USD |
| 3 | Australia | 21,477,471.63 kg | 140,299,950.869 USD |
| 4 | Italy | 15,976,015 kg | 129,415,648.803 USD |
| 5 | Hong Kong | 14,442,858 kg | 99,617,102.195 USD |
| 6 | Germany | 11,431,129.522 kg | 94,844,359.545 USD |
| 7 | United Kingdom | 8,577,092 kg | 90,275,064.763 USD |
| 8 | Poland | 17,793,034 kg | 88,882,994 USD |
| 9 | Spain | 12,167,601.44 kg | 64,412,211.845 USD |
| 10 | South Korea | 12,164,600.646 kg | 63,652,928 USD |
Frozen Butterfish Fillets Import Trade Flow and Origin Country Summary
Analyze Frozen Butterfish Fillets origin-to-destination trade flows by value, volume, and share to monitor demand-side sourcing channels.
Global Wholesale Supplier Price Trends by Country for Frozen Butterfish Fillets
Frozen Butterfish Fillets Monthly Wholesale Supplier Price Summary by Country
Monthly Frozen Butterfish Fillets wholesale unit-price benchmarks by country for export and sourcing decisions.
In 2025-12, countries with visible Frozen Butterfish Fillets wholesale unit prices: Ukraine (12.37 USD / kg).
| Country | 2025-07 | 2025-08 | 2025-09 | 2025-10 | 2025-11 | 2025-12 | 2026-01 | 2026-02 | 2026-03 | 2026-04 | 2026-05 | 2026-06 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ukraine | 12.49 USD / kg | 12.60 USD / kg | 12.65 USD / kg | 12.51 USD / kg | 12.40 USD / kg | 12.37 USD / kg |
Frozen Butterfish Fillets Wholesale Price Competitiveness by Major Exporting Countries
Compare Frozen Butterfish Fillets wholesale price ranges and YoY changes across the top 1 exporting countries to benchmark supplier price competitiveness.
| Rank | Country | Average | Lower | Upper | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ukraine | 12.34 USD / kg | 11.81 USD / kg | 12.70 USD / kg | -1.5% |
Latest Frozen Butterfish Fillets Wholesale Export Price Updates
Use the latest 1 Frozen Butterfish Fillets wholesale updates to validate current export price points and origin-level supplier changes.
| Date | Entry Name | Unit Price (USD) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-01 | Філ* ******** *** * ******* **** | 11.86 USD / kg |
Classification
Product TypeProcessed Food
Product FormFrozen
Industry PositionSecondary Processed Seafood Product
Market
Frozen butterfish fillets are a globally traded frozen seafood item, but the market name is not consistently species-specific across jurisdictions. In international trade, “butterfish” may refer to Atlantic butterfish (Peprilus spp.) from the Northwest Atlantic or, in some markets, to gempylid species (notably escolar/oilfish) from tropical pelagic fisheries, making species labeling and compliance central to market access. Trade is typically captured within broader “frozen fish fillets” customs lines (HS 0304), so product-level flow analysis often requires species/label verification beyond HS codes. Demand is shaped by foodservice and retail frozen seafood channels, while regulatory scrutiny and consumer risk perception can constrain sales where “butterfish” is associated with escolar-related gastrointestinal illness reports.
Specification
Major VarietiesAtlantic butterfish (Peprilus triacanthus) — market name use varies, Escolar (Lepidocybium flavobrunneum) — sometimes sold as “butterfish” in some markets, Oilfish (Ruvettus pretiosus) — sometimes sold as “butterfish” in some markets
Physical Attributes
- Typically marketed as skinless, boneless white-fleshed fillets or loins; portion size and trimming level are key buyer specs
- High-oil appearance/texture is common for products marketed as butterfish in some markets, increasing the importance of species identification and handling controls
Compositional Metrics
- Species-dependent lipid profile is commercially important; gempylid species sold as “butterfish” may contain wax esters associated with gastrointestinal intolerance in some consumers
- Buyer specifications commonly focus on glaze level, net weight after glazing, defect limits (gaping, bruising), and odor/color consistency rather than a single universal compositional metric
Grades
- Commercial export specifications are typically buyer-defined (size/trim, defect tolerances, glaze declaration, and labeling requirements) and aligned to hygiene/quality guidance for fish and fishery products in Codex frameworks
Packaging
- Poly bag-in-carton master packs for foodservice and wholesale
- Retail-ready packs (vacuum or overwrap) for frozen seafood cases (market-dependent)
- Protective glazing is commonly used for frozen fillets to reduce dehydration and surface oxidation during storage
ProcessingRapid freezing after trimming helps limit drip loss and quality deterioration; temperature cycling increases freezer burn riskLabeling (species name and production method where required) is a critical specification dimension due to “butterfish” market-name ambiguity
Supply Chain
Value Chain
- Landing/receiving (or at-sea freezing) -> species verification & traceability capture -> filleting/trimming -> washing -> freezing (blast/plate) -> optional glazing -> packaging & labeling -> frozen storage -> reefer transport -> importer cold store -> retail/foodservice distribution
Demand Drivers
- Foodservice demand for mild, rich-tasting white-fish fillets/loins positioned as a menu protein option (naming and legality vary by market)
- Retail frozen seafood demand for convenient, portionable fillets with predictable cook performance
- Price/availability substitution dynamics versus other frozen whitefish categories, moderated by labeling compliance and consumer risk perception in markets concerned about escolar/oilfish
Temperature
- Maintain an unbroken frozen chain (commonly at or below -18°C) to limit dehydration, rancidity, and texture damage
- Temperature fluctuations during storage and transshipment increase freezer burn and quality claims risk
Shelf Life
- Frozen storage supports extended shelf life, but quality is highly sensitive to temperature cycling, glazing integrity, and fat oxidation risk for higher-oil products
Risks
Food Safety HighIn some markets, products sold as “butterfish” are associated with gempylid species (notably escolar/oilfish) that can trigger gastrointestinal illness in some consumers; mislabeling or inadequate consumer guidance can lead to import detentions, recalls, and reputational damage.Require species-level identification (scientific name) on documentation and labels, validate supplier controls (traceability and labeling QA), and comply with destination-market advisories or restrictions for escolar/oilfish where applicable.
Regulatory Compliance HighSpecies naming and labeling rules differ across jurisdictions, and “butterfish” is not a consistently accepted commercial name for the same species globally; non-compliant labeling can disrupt customs clearance and downstream retail legality.Align pack labels to destination requirements (scientific name where required), maintain verifiable catch/production documentation, and confirm allowable market names with local import agents before shipment.
Cold Chain Logistics MediumFrozen fillets are vulnerable to quality loss from temperature abuse (freezer burn, oxidation, drip loss after thaw), which increases claims, downgrades, and waste in long-distance trade.Use validated reefer set-points, monitor with temperature loggers, maintain glazing/pack integrity, and specify maximum cumulative time above critical thresholds in contracts.
Traceability MediumBecause HS codes aggregate many species under frozen fillets, product-level transparency can be weak, elevating the risk of species substitution and complicating sustainability or allergen-related due diligence.Contract for species verification, retain chain-of-custody records, and use third-party verification/testing programs where substitution risk is elevated.
Sustainability
- Traceability and species verification risk due to market-name ambiguity (“butterfish” used for multiple species) and potential substitution incentives
- IUU fishing exposure in some wild-capture supply chains (risk varies by origin and fleet governance); buyers often require documentation and third-party assurance
- Bycatch and ecosystem impact concerns for some pelagic/deep-sea fisheries supplying gempylid species, requiring fishery-specific sourcing assessments
Labor & Social
- Seafood vessel labor and recruitment risks can be present in some distant-water fleets; importers may require social audits and grievance mechanisms alongside traceability
FAQ
Why is “butterfish” labeling a high-risk issue in global trade?Because “butterfish” is used for different species in different markets, and in some cases it is linked to escolar/oilfish products that have food-safety and regulatory scrutiny. Buyers typically reduce risk by requiring species-level identification (including scientific name where needed) and aligning labels to destination-market rules.
What are the most important buyer specifications for frozen butterfish fillets?Common contract specifications focus on confirmed species identity and labeling, trim/portion standards, declared glazing and net weight, defect tolerances (gaping, bruising, odor/color), and frozen-chain integrity requirements from plant to destination.
What storage and logistics practices matter most for quality?Maintaining an unbroken frozen chain and minimizing temperature cycling are critical to prevent freezer burn, oxidation, and texture damage. Packaging and glazing integrity also matter because they protect fillets from dehydration during long storage and transport.
Sources
Frozen Butterfish Fillets Country Coverage for Suppliers, Export Flows, and Prices
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All country market pages: Japan, Netherlands, South Korea, Thailand, United States, Vietnam, China, Germany, Italy, Turkiye, Australia, Indonesia, Hong Kong, Kazakhstan, United Kingdom, Peru, Canada, Poland, France, New Zealand, Spain, Iceland, Malaysia, Denmark, Lithuania, Switzerland, India, Singapore, Austria, Ecuador, Egypt, Greece, Romania, Nicaragua, Estonia, Saudi Arabia, Azerbaijan, Mexico, Panama, Sweden, Morocco, Philippines, Brazil, Ireland, Costa Rica, Israel, Portugal, Croatia, Czechia, South Africa, Belgium, Hungary, Ukraine, Dominican Republic, Tanzania, United Arab Emirates, Mauritius, Chile, Guatemala, Slovenia, Slovakia, Senegal, Norway, Oman, Macao, Bermuda, Jamaica, Andorra, Albania, Armenia, Argentina, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Barbados, Burkina Faso, Bulgaria, Bahrain, Burundi, Brunei, Bolivia, Bahamas, Botswana, Belize, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ivory Coast, Colombia, Cuba, Cyprus, Ethiopia, Finland, Fiji, Gabon, Honduras, Iran, Jordan, Kenya, Kyrgyzstan, Cambodia, Kuwait, Sri Lanka, Lesotho, Luxembourg, Latvia, Moldova, Montenegro, Madagascar, Macedonia, Myanmar [Burma], Malta, Maldives, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Nigeria, Pakistan, Qatar, Serbia, El Salvador, Swaziland, Togo, Tunisia, Uganda, Uruguay, Uzbekistan, Zambia, Zimbabwe
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