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Frozen Cusk Eel Market Overview 2026

Raw Materials
Fresh Cusk Eel
HS Code
030499
Last Updated
2026-05-10
Key takeaways for search and sourcing teams
  • Frozen Cusk Eel market coverage spans 129 countries.
  • 97 exporter companies and 55 importer companies are indexed in the global supply chain intelligence network for this product.
  • 141 supplier-linked transactions are summarized across the top 9 countries.
  • 0 premium suppliers and 0 catalog items are currently listed.
  • Wholesale sample entries: 5; farmgate sample entries: 5.
  • Latest reference year in this page dataset is 2026.
  • Page data last updated on 2026-05-10.

Global Supplier Transactions, Export Activity, and Price Benchmarks for Frozen Cusk Eel

Analyze 141 supplier-linked transactions across the top 9 countries, with monthly unit-price benchmarks to track export competitiveness and sourcing risk for Frozen Cusk Eel.

Frozen Cusk Eel Country YoY Change in Supplier Transactions and Export Momentum

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Top YoY shifts for Frozen Cusk Eel: Ecuador (+156.3%), Mexico (+135.4%), Vietnam (+57.4%).

Frozen Cusk Eel Country-Level Supplier Transaction and Unit Price Summary

As of 2025-06, benchmark Frozen Cusk Eel country transaction counts with monthly unit price and volume to prioritize supplier and export markets.
In 2025-11, countries with visible Frozen Cusk Eel transaction unit prices: Mexico (1.60 USD / kg).
CountryYoY ChangeTransaction Count2025-062025-072025-082025-092025-102025-112025-122026-012026-022026-032026-042026-05
Ecuador+156.3%54.03 USD / kg (1,000 kg)- (-)4.30 USD / kg (9,342 kg)- (-)9.80 USD / kg (51 kg)- (-)
Vietnam+57.4%67.70 USD / kg (1,200 kg)- (-)7.19 USD / kg (2,160 kg)5.76 USD / kg (1,000 kg)- (-)- (-)
Mexico+135.4%18- (-)2.80 USD / kg (32,489 kg)1.77 USD / kg (56,010 kg)1.77 USD / kg (194,025 kg)- (-)1.60 USD / kg (60,078.5 kg)
Panama-52.3%2- (-)1.00 USD / kg (1,424 kg)- (-)- (-)- (-)- (-)
Argentina+44.0%960.55 USD / kg (7,514.42 kg)1.52 USD / kg (114,050 kg)1.33 USD / kg (211,226.28 kg)1.50 USD / kg (148,500 kg)1.51 USD / kg (96,516 kg)- (-)
Uruguay+3.5%61.52 USD / kg (-)- (-)- (-)1.77 USD / kg (9,667 kg)- (-)- (-)
Chile+56.4%35.51 USD / kg (552.3 kg)3.88 USD / kg (-)- (-)3.44 USD / kg (5,796 kg)- (-)- (-)
India-4- (-)- (-)4.86 USD / kg (800 kg)- (-)- (-)- (-)
Peru-6.1%15.43 USD / kg (11,520 kg)- (-)- (-)- (-)- (-)- (-)
Frozen Cusk Eel Global Supply Chain Coverage
152 companies
97 exporters and 55 importers are mapped for Frozen Cusk Eel.
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Frozen Cusk Eel Export Supplier Intelligence, Trade Flows, and Price Signals

97 exporter companies are mapped in Tridge Supply Chain Intelligence for Frozen Cusk Eel. Exporters and importers can use company profiles and analytics to evaluate supplier coverage, trading activity, and route opportunities.

Frozen Cusk Eel Top Exporters and Supplier Profiles

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(Ecuador)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-04-10
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 1M - 5M
Industries: Food ManufacturingFishing AquacultureOthersShipping And Water Transport
Value Chain Roles: Farming / Production / Processing / PackingLogisticsFood ManufacturingDistribution / Wholesale
Exporting Countries: Ukraine
Supplying Products: Frozen Cusk Eel
(Ecuador)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-04-10
Industries: Freight Forwarding And IntermodalAir TransportOthersFood WholesalersShipping And Water Transport
Value Chain Roles: LogisticsTradeDistribution / Wholesale
Exporting Countries: Brazil
Supplying Products: Frozen Common Shrimp and Prawn, Frozen Cusk Eel, Frozen Oilfish +2
(China)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-04-10
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Food ManufacturingFishing Aquaculture
Value Chain Roles: TradeFarming / Production / Processing / Packing
Exporting Countries: Russia, South Korea, United States, Kazakhstan, Indonesia
Supplying Products: Frozen Anguilla Eel, Frozen Cusk Eel, Frozen Anguilla Eel Fillet +2
(Poland)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-04-10
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 1M - 5M
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: Trade
Exporting Countries: Kazakhstan
Supplying Products: Frozen Oilfish, Frozen Cusk Eel, Frozen Albacore Tuna Meat +2
(Lithuania)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-04-10
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 1 - 10 Employees
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: LogisticsTrade
Exporting Countries: Ukraine
Supplying Products: Frozen Hake, Frozen Cusk Eel, Frozen Hake Fillet +1
(Venezuela)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-04-10
Sales Revenue: USD 1M - 5M
Industries: Food ManufacturingFood Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: TradeFood Manufacturing
Exporting Countries: United States
Supplying Products: Frozen Ribbonfish, Frozen Cusk Eel, Frozen Whole Ribbonfish
Frozen Cusk Eel Global Exporter Coverage
97 companies
Exporter company count is a key signal for Frozen Cusk Eel supply depth and sourcing optionality.
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Top Exporting Countries for Frozen Cusk Eel (HS Code 030499) in 2024

For Frozen Cusk Eel in 2024, compare export volume and value across the top 10 supplier countries to map core supply structure.
RankCountryVolumeValue
1United States177,450,895 kg433,449,986 USD
2Chile23,985,227.72 kg279,092,071.45 USD
3India104,537,345 kg193,075,872.414 USD
4Norway54,338,699 kg149,335,036.24 USD
5Thailand25,793,401 kg80,370,222.44 USD
6Iceland31,330,404 kg51,278,517.888 USD
7Poland7,451,930.519 kg28,702,090 USD
8United Kingdom10,966,103 kg22,524,200.623 USD
9Pakistan9,555,905 kg20,106,290.776 USD
10Sweden6,770,588.316 kg14,904,277.361 USD

Frozen Cusk Eel Export Trade Flow and Partner Country Summary

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Frozen Cusk Eel Import Buyer Intelligence, Demand Signals, and Price Benchmarks

55 importer companies are mapped for Frozen Cusk Eel demand intelligence. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to prioritize buyers, distributors, and downstream demand partners by market.

Frozen Cusk Eel Top Buyers, Importers, and Demand Partners

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(United Kingdom)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-04-10
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Sales Revenue: USD 10M - 50M
Industries: OthersFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Philippines, South Korea, United States, Ivory Coast, Ireland, Mexico, Thailand
(Singapore)
Latest Import Transaction: 2025-08-05
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: -
(Peru)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-04-10
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: -
(Lithuania)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-04-10
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: -
(Lithuania)
Latest Import Transaction: 2025-08-28
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Food ManufacturingFishing AquacultureFood Packaging
Value Chain Roles: -
(South Korea)
Latest Import Transaction: 2025-12-04
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: -
Global Importer Coverage
55 companies
Importer company count highlights the current depth of demand-side visibility for Frozen Cusk Eel.
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Top Import Demand Countries for Frozen Cusk Eel (HS Code 030499) in 2024

For Frozen Cusk Eel in 2024, compare import volume and value across the top 10 demand countries to identify priority markets.
RankCountryVolumeValue
1Japan114,888,251 kg419,618,168.984 USD
2South Korea100,073,424.2 kg153,122,733 USD
3Thailand55,077,593.035 kg124,090,091.18 USD
4Canada8,745,791.946 kg74,257,518.174 USD
5Ukraine30,407,104.58 kg68,989,455.08 USD
6United States8,690,985 kg59,580,968 USD
7Poland25,016,108 kg59,312,942 USD
8Malaysia24,841,403.69 kg57,805,498.074 USD
9Germany24,458,241.473 kg55,963,632.016 USD
10Philippines34,573,843.58 kg41,812,676 USD

Frozen Cusk Eel Import Trade Flow and Origin Country Summary

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Global Wholesale Supplier Price Trends by Country for Frozen Cusk Eel

Frozen Cusk Eel Monthly Wholesale Supplier Price Summary by Country

Monthly Frozen Cusk Eel wholesale unit-price benchmarks by country for export and sourcing decisions.
In 2025-10, countries with visible Frozen Cusk Eel wholesale unit prices: Taiwan (1.73 USD / kg).
Country2025-062025-072025-082025-092025-102025-112025-122026-012026-022026-032026-042026-05
Taiwan2.03 USD / kg0.92 USD / kg-1.64 USD / kg1.73 USD / kg-

Frozen Cusk Eel Wholesale Price Competitiveness by Major Exporting Countries

Compare Frozen Cusk Eel wholesale price ranges and YoY changes across the top 1 exporting countries to benchmark supplier price competitiveness.
RankCountryAverageLowerUpperYoY
1Taiwan1.36 USD / kg0.69 USD / kg2.03 USD / kg-9.6%

Latest Frozen Cusk Eel Wholesale Export Price Updates

Use the latest 5 Frozen Cusk Eel wholesale updates to validate current export price points and origin-level supplier changes.
DateEntry NameUnit Price (USD) 
2025-10-01海鰻(** * ***** **1.64 USD / kg
2025-10-01海鰻(** * ***** **1.73 USD / kg
2024-12-01海鰻(** * ***** **1.88 USD / kg
2024-09-01海鰻(** * ***** **0.73 USD / kg
2024-08-01海鰻(** * ***** **0.19 USD / kg

Global Farmgate Supplier Price Trends by Country for Frozen Cusk Eel

Frozen Cusk Eel Monthly Farmgate Supplier Price Summary by Country

Monthly Frozen Cusk Eel farmgate unit-price benchmarks by country to monitor supplier-side cost movement.
In 2025-08, countries with visible Frozen Cusk Eel farmgate unit prices: Denmark (3.98 USD / kg).
Country2025-062025-072025-082025-092025-102025-112025-122026-012026-022026-032026-042026-05
Denmark3.03 USD / kg3.32 USD / kg3.98 USD / kg---

Frozen Cusk Eel Farmgate Cost Trends by Major Exporting Supplier Countries

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RankCountryAverageLowerUpperYoY
1Denmark3.25 USD / kg2.18 USD / kg4.17 USD / kg+2.1%

Latest Frozen Cusk Eel Farmgate Export Cost Updates

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DateEntry NameUnit Price (USD) 
2025-08-01Fro*** **** *** ******** ************ * *** * * **** * ******4.92 USD / kg
2025-08-01Fro*** **** *** ******** ************ * *** * * **** * ******3.45 USD / kg
2025-08-01Fro*** **** *** ******** ************ * *** * * **** * ******4.85 USD / kg
2025-08-01Fro*** **** *** ******** ************ * *** * * **** * ******4.71 USD / kg
2025-07-01Fro*** **** *** ******** ************ * *** * * **** * ******0.79 USD / kg

Classification

Product TypeRaw Material
Product FormFrozen
Industry PositionPrimary Fishery Product

Raw Material

Commodity GroupMarine demersal finfish (cusk eels; family Ophidiidae)
Scientific NameGenypterus blacodes
PerishabilityMedium
Growing Conditions
  • Wild capture fishery resource (not a crop); demersal/benthic species on continental shelf and slope systems in Southern Hemisphere waters.
  • Commercial supply is associated with fisheries off New Zealand and Chile, with additional fisheries documented off Argentina, Australia, and the Falkland Islands.
Main VarietiesGenypterus blacodes (ling / congrio dorado; pink cusk-eel), Genypterus chilensis (congrio colorado), Genypterus maculatus (congrio negro), Genypterus capensis (kingklip; related Genypterus species)
Consumption Forms
  • Frozen fish fillets (often quick frozen, sometimes glazed)
  • Frozen headed-and-gutted (H&G/HGT) product
Grading Factors
  • Correct species identification and labeling (scientific name alignment with purchase specification).
  • Presentation and cut: fillets vs headed-and-gutted; presence/absence of pin-bones where relevant.
  • Freedom from dehydration/freezer burn; glazing integrity and net weight after deglazing (where applicable).
  • Foreign matter and visible parasites control using appropriate inspection methods referenced in Codex quick-frozen fillet guidance.

Market

Frozen cusk eel in global trade most commonly refers to products marketed as ling/congrio dorado (Genypterus blacodes) and closely related Genypterus species, supplied largely from Southern Hemisphere demersal capture fisheries. Documented commercial fisheries and landings are concentrated around New Zealand and Chile, with additional fisheries off Argentina, Australia, and the Falkland Islands. Chile’s fisheries authority lists Spain, the United States, Portugal, the Russian Federation, and Brazil among principal destination markets for congrio dorado exports. Trade is typically conducted in frozen presentations (e.g., fillets or headed-and-gutted product) where cold-chain integrity and fisheries management decisions (annual quotas, access restrictions) materially shape availability.
Major Producing Countries
  • New ZealandLing (Genypterus blacodes) is described as an important and abundant commercial species on the New Zealand continental shelf, with active stock assessment and quota management.
  • ChileCongrio dorado (Genypterus blacodes) is managed under restricted access and annual catch quotas; official Chilean resource status reporting lists the stock as overexploited in recent years.
  • ArgentinaFisheries for ling (Genypterus blacodes) are documented off Argentina as part of the Southern Hemisphere distribution and commercial fishery footprint.
  • AustraliaFisheries for ling (Genypterus blacodes) are documented off Australia as part of the Southern Hemisphere distribution and commercial fishery footprint.
  • Falkland IslandsFisheries for ling (Genypterus blacodes) are documented off the Falkland Islands within the species’ Southern Hemisphere commercial range.
Major Exporting Countries
  • ChileChile’s fisheries authority lists key destination markets for congrio dorado exports including Spain, the United States, Portugal, the Russian Federation, and Brazil.
Major Importing Countries
  • SpainListed by Chile’s fisheries authority among principal destination markets for congrio dorado exports.
  • United StatesListed by Chile’s fisheries authority among principal destination markets for congrio dorado exports.
  • PortugalListed by Chile’s fisheries authority among principal destination markets for congrio dorado exports.
  • RussiaListed by Chile’s fisheries authority among principal destination markets for congrio dorado exports.
  • BrazilListed by Chile’s fisheries authority among principal destination markets for congrio dorado exports.
Supply Calendar
  • Chile:Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, DecOfficial extraction period is permitted year-round under a quota-managed fishery; month-to-month landings can still vary with management and operational conditions.

Specification

Major VarietiesGenypterus blacodes (ling / congrio dorado; FAO standard English name: pink cusk-eel), Genypterus chilensis (congrio colorado; related Genypterus cusk eel marketed in Chile), Genypterus maculatus (congrio negro; related Genypterus cusk eel marketed in Chile)
Physical Attributes
  • Demersal/benthic cusk-eel family fish; traded as firm, white-fleshed portions/fillets in many markets (species identity and presentation are key buyer specs).
  • Chile’s fisheries authority lists an average size context for congrio dorado (Genypterus blacodes) at about 80 cm (market and stock contexts vary by zone and year).
Packaging
  • Frozen fillets commonly use protective glazing to limit dehydration/oxidation; net weight practices may require deglazing determination where applicable (Codex quick-frozen fillet standard).
  • Export shipping typically uses sealed inner packs (bags/liners) within carton master cases suitable for deep-frozen storage and reefer transport.
ProcessingQuick freezing requires passing the maximum crystallization range quickly and achieving -18°C (or colder) at the thermal centre after stabilization; product is kept deep frozen through transport and distribution (Codex quick-frozen fish fillet standard).If glazing is used, Codex specifies potable water or clean sea-water requirements for glazing solutions (Codex quick-frozen fish fillet standard).

Supply Chain

Value Chain
  • Wild capture (bottom trawl/longline depending on fishery) → onboard chilling/handling → landing → grading by presentation/size → filleting or H&G processing → quick freezing and glazing (where used) → cold storage → reefer export → importer cold store → retail/foodservice distribution
Demand Drivers
  • White-fish channel demand in destination markets supplied by Chile (notably Spain, Portugal, the United States, Brazil, and the Russian Federation per Chile’s official destination-market listing).
  • Menu and retail substitution dynamics versus other frozen whitefish categories; demand can shift with relative pricing and availability of alternative species.
Temperature
  • Deep-frozen handling is required to maintain quality; Codex quick-frozen fillet standard references a product temperature of -18°C (or colder) at the thermal centre after stabilization.

Risks

Resource Sustainability HighSupply and export availability can be abruptly constrained by fishery management actions when stocks are assessed as depleted/overexploited. Chile’s fisheries authority reports congrio dorado (Genypterus blacodes) as overexploited across its managed units in recent years, and the fishery is subject to restricted access and annual catch quotas, creating a direct risk of quota reductions, tighter controls, or operational constraints that disrupt global supply from a key origin.Diversify approved origins/species within buyer specifications (where permissible), contract across multiple quota holders/approved plants, and implement traceability that supports rapid origin substitution when quotas tighten.
Species Integrity MediumCommon-name ambiguity (e.g., “cusk eel”, “ling”, “kingklip”, “congrio”) and multi-species commercial products increase mislabeling/substitution risk in frozen formats. Fisheries New Zealand notes multiple Genypterus species and references molecular methods developed to identify Genypterus species in commercial products, underscoring the need for robust species verification in trade.Specify scientific name on purchase contracts/labels, require COA/traceability records, and apply periodic DNA species authentication for high-risk lots or new suppliers.
Cold Chain MediumQuality loss and commercial claims risk increase when deep-frozen temperatures are not maintained (dehydration/freezer burn, oxidation, texture degradation, and glazing/net weight disputes). Codex guidance for quick-frozen fish fillets emphasizes achieving and maintaining deep-frozen conditions (including -18°C or colder at the thermal centre after stabilization) through transport, storage, and distribution.Use validated freezing and glazing controls, require temperature-logger evidence for reefer legs, and align deglazing/net-weight procedures with buyer contracts and Codex-referenced practices.
Illegal Fishing MediumIUU fishing can enter international supply chains via complex landing, transshipment, or documentation fraud pathways, creating seizure/sanctions risk and undermining sustainability claims. FAO’s IPOA-IUU highlights the need for coordinated flag/port/market state measures and robust controls.Implement full-chain traceability (vessel, area, gear, landing port), screen against IUU vessel lists where available, and require verifiable catch documentation aligned with destination-market requirements.
Labor Rights MediumThe ILO documents severe cases of forced labour and human trafficking in the fishing sector, particularly on commercial fishing vessels, creating ethical and regulatory exposure for seafood importers and brands even when product quality is acceptable.Adopt vessel-level social compliance requirements (contract clauses, worker voice channels, recruitment fee bans), and prioritize suppliers participating in credible labor-risk monitoring and remediation programs.
Sustainability
  • Stock sustainability and quota tightening risk in key supplying fisheries (e.g., Chile’s official resource-status reporting for congrio dorado lists the resource as overexploited in recent years).
  • IUU fishing exposure in global marine supply chains and the associated traceability and market-access risk (FAO IPOA-IUU framework).
  • Demersal fisheries interactions (e.g., habitat and bycatch concerns commonly associated with bottom-contact gears), increasing scrutiny from regulators, buyers, and certification schemes.
Labor & Social
  • Forced labour and human trafficking risks documented in parts of the global fishing sector, particularly on commercial fishing vessels, creating compliance and reputational exposure for seafood supply chains (ILO).
  • High occupational safety risk profile for capture fisheries workforces, elevating buyer expectations on vessel standards, audits, and grievance mechanisms (ILO).

FAQ

What species does “frozen cusk eel” typically refer to in Southern Hemisphere trade channels?It commonly refers to ling/congrio dorado, whose scientific name is Genypterus blacodes (FAO standard English name: pink cusk-eel), and sometimes to closely related Genypterus species marketed under similar common names.
Which countries are key producing origins for ling/congrio dorado (Genypterus blacodes)?Commercial fisheries are documented around New Zealand and Chile, with additional fisheries off Argentina, Australia, and the Falkland Islands.
Which import markets are explicitly listed as principal destinations for Chile’s congrio dorado exports?Chile’s fisheries authority lists Spain, the United States, Portugal, the Russian Federation, and Brazil among the principal destination markets.
What deep-frozen temperature does Codex reference for quick-frozen fish fillets handling?Codex’s quick-frozen fish fillet standard references completing quick freezing only when the product reaches -18°C (or colder) at the thermal centre after stabilization, and keeping it deep frozen through transportation, storage, and distribution.

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