Frozen Crayfish Suppliers, Trade & Prices — Market Overview 2026
Sub Product
Frozen Crayfish Meat, Frozen Crayfish Tail, Frozen Peeled Crayfish, Frozen Whole Crayfish
HS Code
030619
Last Updated
2026-09-27
Key takeaways for search and sourcing teams
- Frozen Crayfish market coverage spans 122 countries.
- 194 exporter companies and 286 importer companies are indexed in the global supply chain intelligence network for this product.
- 704 supplier-linked transactions are summarized across the top 14 countries.
- Latest reference year in this page dataset is 2026.
- Page data last updated on 2026-09-27.
Global Supplier Transactions, Export Activity, and Price Benchmarks for Frozen Crayfish
Analyze 704 supplier-linked transactions across the top 14 countries, with monthly unit-price benchmarks to track export competitiveness and sourcing risk for Frozen Crayfish.
Frozen Crayfish Country YoY Change in Supplier Transactions and Export Momentum
Compare positive and negative YoY shifts in Frozen Crayfish to identify accelerating supplier markets and weakening export corridors.
Top YoY shifts for Frozen Crayfish: Mexico (+671.4%), Turkiye (+158.9%), United States (+63.8%).
Frozen Crayfish Country-Level Supplier Transaction and Unit Price Summary
As of 2025-11, benchmark Frozen Crayfish country transaction counts with monthly unit price and volume to prioritize supplier and export markets.
In 2026-04, countries with visible Frozen Crayfish transaction unit prices: India (9.03 USD / kg), China (6.95 USD / kg).
| Country | YoY Change | Transaction Count | 2025-11 | 2025-12 | 2026-01 | 2026-02 | 2026-03 | 2026-04 | 2026-05 | 2026-06 | 2026-07 | 2026-08 | 2026-09 | 2026-10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| China | +10.7% | 288 | 6.05 USD / kg (846,930 kg) | 7.31 USD / kg (1,135,408.48 kg) | 9.67 USD / kg (1,182,950 kg) | 7.92 USD / kg (1,063,110 kg) | - (-) | 6.95 USD / kg (27,428 kg) | ||||||
| Indonesia | +10.0% | 31 | 7.44 USD / kg (7,248.8 kg) | 8.32 USD / kg (2,976 kg) | - (-) | 7.37 USD / kg (12,235.6 kg) | 7.18 USD / kg (11,186.4 kg) | - (-) | ||||||
| India | +5.3% | 34 | - (-) | 10.06 USD / kg (68,950 kg) | 9.68 USD / kg (65,990 kg) | - (-) | 9.56 USD / kg (17,532 kg) | 9.03 USD / kg (88,280 kg) | ||||||
| Spain | +48.6% | 33 | 8.56 USD / kg (170,345 kg) | 5.61 USD / kg (101,831 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | ||||||
| Panama | -11.7% | 1 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | ||||||
| Chile | - | 5 | - (-) | 5.60 USD / kg (34,270 kg) | 9.45 USD / kg (16,760 kg) | 6.97 USD / kg (13,770 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | ||||||
| Turkiye | +158.9% | 2 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | 5.92 USD / kg (17,280 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | ||||||
| Vietnam | +0.9% | 170 | 9.59 USD / kg (196,953.492 kg) | 8.90 USD / kg (134,214.58 kg) | 7.40 USD / kg (192,934.383 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | ||||||
| Egypt | -12.7% | 133 | 2.38 USD / kg (403,799 kg) | 3.18 USD / kg (223,424 kg) | 2.53 USD / kg (200,512 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | ||||||
| Morocco | - | 2 | 16.50 USD / kg (18,367 kg) | 1.02 USD / kg (18,890 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) |
Frozen Crayfish Global Supply Chain Coverage
480 companies
194 exporters and 286 importers are mapped for Frozen Crayfish.
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Frozen Crayfish Export Supplier Intelligence, Trade Flows, and Price Signals
194 exporter companies are mapped in Tridge Supply Chain Intelligence for Frozen Crayfish. Exporters and importers can use company profiles and analytics to evaluate supplier coverage, trading activity, and route opportunities.
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Frozen Crayfish Top Exporters and Supplier Profiles
Review leading exporter profiles while benchmarking against 194 total exporter companies in the Frozen Crayfish supply chain intelligence network. Exporters and importers can unlock company profiles and analytics to qualify partners faster.
(Egypt)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-01-17
Recently Export Partner Companies: 2
Industries: Fishing Aquaculture, Food Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Trade
Exporting Countries: Vietnam, United States
Supplying Products: Frozen Crayfish, Frozen Lobster, Frozen Whole Crayfish
(Vietnam)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-01-19
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Fishing Aquaculture, Food Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Others
Exporting Countries: Japan, United Kingdom
Supplying Products: Frozen Crayfish, Frozen Squid, Frozen Common Shrimp and Prawn +5
(Vietnam)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-01-19
Recently Export Partner Companies: 2
Industries: Fishing Aquaculture, Food Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Trade
Exporting Countries: Romania, United States, Egypt
Supplying Products: Frozen Crayfish, Frozen Yellowfin Tuna Meat, Frozen Yellowfin Tuna +5
(Turkiye)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-08-27
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Brokers And Trade Agencies, Food Manufacturing, Food Packaging
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / Wholesale, Farming / Production / Processing / Packing, Food Manufacturing, Trade
Exporting Countries: Sweden
Supplying Products: Frozen Crayfish, Fresh Crayfish, Frozen Whole Crayfish
(China)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-08-04
Recently Export Partner Companies: 2
Industries: Beverage Manufacturing, Fishing Aquaculture, Food Manufacturing, Food Packaging
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / Wholesale, Farming / Production / Processing / Packing, Food Manufacturing, Trade
Exporting Countries: Indonesia, Ecuador, Russia, South Korea, Vietnam
Supplying Products: Frozen Crayfish, Frozen Mackerel, Frozen Yellowfin Tuna +5
(China)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-01-16
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: Trade
Exporting Countries: United States
Supplying Products: Frozen Crayfish, Frozen Crayfish Tail
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Frozen Crayfish Global Exporter Coverage
194 companies
Exporter company count is a key signal for Frozen Crayfish supply depth and sourcing optionality.
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Top Exporting Countries for Frozen Crayfish (HS Code 030619) in 2024
For Frozen Crayfish in 2024, compare export volume and value across the top 10 supplier countries to map core supply structure.
| Rank | Country | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Zealand | 822,077 kg | 54,711,355.813 USD |
| 2 | Netherlands | 2,995,656 kg | 43,004,335.145 USD |
| 3 | Spain | 3,454,415.56 kg | 22,765,489.326 USD |
| 4 | Denmark | 1,206,050 kg | 17,137,694.602 USD |
| 5 | India | 2,284,709 kg | 13,779,011.196 USD |
| 6 | Italy | 518,994 kg | 8,552,310.143 USD |
| 7 | United States | 633,892 kg | 7,220,776 USD |
| 8 | Japan | 338,098 kg | 6,509,619.037 USD |
| 9 | Turkiye | 502,521 kg | 6,414,098 USD |
| 10 | Canada | 346,594 kg | 4,709,178.755 USD |
Frozen Crayfish Export Trade Flow and Partner Country Summary
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Frozen Crayfish Import Buyer Intelligence, Demand Signals, and Price Benchmarks
286 importer companies are mapped for Frozen Crayfish demand intelligence. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to prioritize buyers, distributors, and downstream demand partners by market.
Frozen Crayfish Top Buyers, Importers, and Demand Partners
Review leading buyer profiles and compare them against 286 total importer companies tracked for Frozen Crayfish. Exporters and importers can use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to evaluate buyer quality and demand concentration.
(United States)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-02-24
Recently Import Partner Companies: 3
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: -
(United States)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-02-28
Recently Import Partner Companies: 3
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 1M - 5M
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: -
(United Kingdom)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-01-19
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 50M - 100M
Industries: Fishing Aquaculture, Food Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: -
(United States)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-02-21
Recently Import Partner Companies: 2
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: -
(Sweden)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-08-27
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 10M - 50M
Industries: Fishing Aquaculture, Food Manufacturing, Food Services And Drinking Places
Value Chain Roles: -
(United States)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-01-23
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Food Wholesalers, Others
Value Chain Roles: -
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Global Importer Coverage
286 companies
Importer company count highlights the current depth of demand-side visibility for Frozen Crayfish.
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Top Import Demand Countries for Frozen Crayfish (HS Code 030619) in 2024
For Frozen Crayfish in 2024, compare import volume and value across the top 10 demand countries to identify priority markets.
| Rank | Country | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United States | 21,994,820 kg | 120,445,405 USD |
| 2 | Italy | 4,152,034 kg | 43,434,634.415 USD |
| 3 | Netherlands | 6,789,408.927 kg | 29,609,451.578 USD |
| 4 | Germany | 1,473,505.333 kg | 16,613,134.049 USD |
| 5 | Sweden | 1,237,615.618 kg | 16,042,658.576 USD |
| 6 | Dominican Republic | 2,709,147.39 kg | 13,195,776.12 USD |
| 7 | Denmark | 1,321,759 kg | 12,524,065.7 USD |
| 8 | Spain | 2,695,546.56 kg | 10,276,687.771 USD |
| 9 | United Kingdom | 783,053 kg | 9,331,940.092 USD |
| 10 | Belgium | 487,611 kg | 6,660,101.855 USD |
Frozen Crayfish Import Trade Flow and Origin Country Summary
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Global Wholesale Supplier Price Trends by Country for Frozen Crayfish
Frozen Crayfish Monthly Wholesale Supplier Price Summary by Country
Monthly Frozen Crayfish wholesale unit-price benchmarks by country for export and sourcing decisions.
In 2026-04, countries with visible Frozen Crayfish wholesale unit prices: France (66.78 USD / kg), Ukraine (16.78 USD / kg).
Frozen Crayfish Wholesale Price Competitiveness by Major Exporting Countries
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Latest Frozen Crayfish Wholesale Export Price Updates
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|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-01 | LAN****** ***** ******** ******* ***** ****** * ******* ****** | 65.52 USD / kg | |
| 2026-08-01 | Рак* ******* ******************* *** ** * ******* **** | 19.16 USD / kg | |
| 2026-06-01 | Кре***** ***** *** * ******* **** | 16.35 USD / kg | |
| 2026-05-01 | LAN****** ***** ******** ******* ***** ****** * ******* ****** | 67.00 USD / kg | |
| 2025-11-01 | 赤翅(** * ***** ** | 3.04 USD / kg |
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Classification
Product TypeProcessed Food
Product FormFrozen
Industry PositionProcessed Seafood Product
Market
Frozen crayfish in international trade is largely supplied from freshwater aquaculture and inland fisheries, with production of the dominant farmed species (Procambarus clarkii) heavily concentrated in China and a smaller but established producing base in the United States. Global trade commonly includes cooked whole crayfish (often brined/seasoned for retail) and peeled tail meat for foodservice and further preparation. Market access is strongly shaped by importing-country food safety controls (e.g., pathogen monitoring and border sampling) and trade policy measures affecting specific product forms. Cold-chain integrity (maintaining frozen temperatures through storage and transport) is fundamental to both quality preservation and compliance expectations.
Major Producing Countries
- ChinaPeer-reviewed research summarizes FAO-referenced production for Procambarus clarkii and reports China as the dominant producer in recent years; China also underpins much of the frozen cooked/processed supply chain.
- United StatesSecond-largest producer for Procambarus clarkii in peer-reviewed summaries; Louisiana is a key harvest/processing center with a well-defined seasonal harvest window.
Major Exporting Countries
- ChinaMajor exporter of processed crayfish products (including tail meat and cooked items); subject to trade remedies and heightened compliance scrutiny in some importing markets.
Major Importing Countries
- United StatesImports include crayfish tail meat; USITC documentation highlights the continued application of antidumping measures affecting imports of crawfish tail meat from China.
- SwedenDocumented imports of frozen, pre-cooked whole crayfish in dill brine from China were implicated in a national Salmonella outbreak investigation and subsequent retail recall actions (2019).
Supply Calendar
- United States (Louisiana):Mar, Apr, May, JunFAO species profile for Procambarus clarkii notes a highly seasonal live harvest peak in Louisiana from March through June.
- China (inland lakes/rivers; rice–crayfish systems):May, Jun, JulIndustry supply-chain descriptions commonly position late spring to summer as a key harvest/processing window for inland Chinese Procambarus clarkii products; confirm against FAO FishStatJ/FishStat datasets for the latest seasonal patterns.
Specification
Major VarietiesProcambarus clarkii (red swamp crayfish / crawfish), Cherax quadricarinatus (redclaw crayfish), Pacifastacus leniusculus (signal crayfish)
Physical Attributes
- Common trade forms include whole (shell-on) cooked crayfish, peeled tail meat, and brined/seasoned retail packs (e.g., dill brine).
- Glazing is used on some frozen products to reduce dehydration/freezer burn risk during storage and transit.
Compositional Metrics
- Size grading frequently specified as counts per unit weight (e.g., pieces per lb/kg) for tail meat or whole product.
- Net weight and (where applicable) drained weight are key buyer checks for brined/seasoned packs.
- Glaze percentage may be specified for frozen items where glazing is used.
Grades
- Commercial grading commonly reflects size/count category, shell-on vs peeled presentation, and defect tolerance (broken pieces, discoloration, dehydration).
Packaging
- Foodservice: bulk polybags within corrugated cartons (IQF tails or block-frozen), often with clear net weight labeling.
- Retail: smaller bags/boxes for frozen items; jars/tubs/pouches for brined or seasoned variants, depending on market requirements.
ProcessingTypical processing includes purging/washing, cooking (for cooked products), rapid chilling, quick freezing (IQF or block), optional glazing, and frozen storage/transport under HACCP-based controls.
Supply Chain
Value Chain
- Harvest/catch or pond harvest -> purging/holding -> washing/sorting -> cooking (for cooked forms) -> rapid chilling -> peeling/declawing (for tail-meat forms) -> quick freezing (IQF or block) -> glazing (optional) -> packaging & labeling -> metal detection/foreign-matter controls -> frozen storage -> reefer transport -> importer cold store -> distribution to retail/foodservice
Demand Drivers
- Convenient seafood protein for retail frozen and chilled-prepared (brined/seasoned) segments.
- Foodservice demand for peeled tail meat as a ready-to-cook ingredient in soups, pastas, and spiced/sauteed dishes.
- Consumer preference for consistent portioning (count grades) and easy preparation versus live product handling.
Temperature
- Maintain frozen storage and transport at -18°C (or colder) as a widely referenced benchmark in Codex fish and fishery product handling guidance.
- Avoid temperature cycling that accelerates dehydration/freezer burn and texture degradation.
Shelf Life
- Frozen products rely on continuous cold-chain management; dehydration/freezer burn risk increases if products are not properly glazed, packaged, or stored.
- Microbiological hazards are managed primarily through validated cooking (where applicable), hygienic handling to prevent post-cook contamination, and HACCP-based process controls rather than by frozen storage alone.
Risks
Food Safety HighPost-cook contamination and pathogen risk can trigger rapid recalls and import disruptions. A Sweden outbreak investigation (July–November 2019) linked Salmonella Newport cases to a specific brand of frozen, pre-cooked whole crayfish in dill brine imported from China, including positive findings in product sampling and actions at border control posts.Require HACCP-validated cooking and hygienic zoning, strengthen environmental monitoring in post-cook areas, implement importer verification testing and supplier audits, and maintain robust traceability for rapid lot-level containment.
Trade Policy MediumTrade remedies and policy measures can materially affect landed costs and market access for specific product forms. The United States maintains an antidumping duty order covering crawfish tail meat from China, creating persistent compliance and pricing uncertainty for affected supply chains.Scenario-plan duty exposure by product form and tariff classification, diversify qualified origins where feasible, and align contracts to allocate trade-remedy risk.
Biosecurity and Disease MediumCrayfish plague (Aphanomyces astaci) is associated with mass mortalities of susceptible freshwater crayfish and has been characterized in the scientific literature as a severe wildlife disease risk with broad geographic relevance; biosecurity concerns can also drive restrictions on live movements and, in some cases, market reputational impacts for crayfish supply chains.Strengthen farm-level biosecurity, avoid high-risk live translocations, and document species/origin controls to satisfy importer biosecurity expectations.
Cold Chain Logistics MediumQuality loss from dehydration/freezer burn and textural deterioration can occur if frozen products are not properly glazed, packaged, and maintained at frozen temperatures throughout storage and transport, reducing buyer acceptance and increasing claims risk.Specify -18°C (or colder) temperature controls, use appropriate packaging and glazing where relevant, and monitor time-temperature exposure with data loggers in reefer shipments.
Sustainability
- Invasive-species and ecosystem-impact concerns tied to Procambarus clarkii introductions outside its native range, including biodiversity impacts and associated management restrictions in some jurisdictions.
- Environmental management challenges in expanded crayfish farming systems (e.g., water quality and nutrient management) that can elevate regulatory and buyer scrutiny.
FAQ
What temperature should frozen crayfish be stored and transported at for international trade?Codex fish and fishery handling guidance commonly references maintaining frozen fishery products at -18°C (or colder) and treating freezing as complete once the thermal center reaches -18°C or lower after stabilization. Buyers typically expect documented cold-chain controls aligned to this benchmark.
Which species is most associated with large-scale global farmed crayfish supply used in frozen products?Procambarus clarkii (red swamp crayfish / crawfish) is the dominant farmed crayfish species discussed in global aquaculture contexts, with peer-reviewed summaries citing very high production concentration in China and a smaller producing base in the United States.
What is a notable example of a food safety disruption linked to imported frozen cooked crayfish?Sweden reported an outbreak investigation in 2019 that linked Salmonella Newport cases to a specific brand of frozen, pre-cooked whole crayfish in dill brine imported from China, which led to recall actions and positive findings during follow-up sampling at a border control post.
Frozen Crayfish Country Coverage for Suppliers, Export Flows, and Prices
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