Frozen Dogfish Suppliers, Trade & Prices — Market Overview 2026
Sub Product
Frozen Dogfish Fillet, Frozen Dogfish Steak, Frozen Dogfish Tail, Frozen Whole Dogfish
Raw Materials
Fresh Dogfish
HS Code
030381
Last Updated
2026-09-01
Key takeaways for search and sourcing teams
- Frozen Dogfish market coverage spans 79 countries.
- 36 exporter companies and 27 importer companies are indexed in the global supply chain intelligence network for this product.
- 38 supplier-linked transactions are summarized across the top 6 countries.
- Latest reference year in this page dataset is 2026.
- Page data last updated on 2026-09-01.
Global Supplier Transactions, Export Activity, and Price Benchmarks for Frozen Dogfish
Analyze 38 supplier-linked transactions across the top 6 countries, with monthly unit-price benchmarks to track export competitiveness and sourcing risk for Frozen Dogfish.
Frozen Dogfish Country YoY Change in Supplier Transactions and Export Momentum
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Top YoY shifts for Frozen Dogfish: Uruguay (+170.2%), United States (+107.5%), Argentina (-53.3%).
Frozen Dogfish Country-Level Supplier Transaction and Unit Price Summary
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In 2026-03, countries with visible Frozen Dogfish transaction unit prices: Japan (1.20 USD / kg).
| Country | YoY Change | Transaction Count | 2025-10 | 2025-11 | 2025-12 | 2026-01 | 2026-02 | 2026-03 | 2026-04 | 2026-05 | 2026-06 | 2026-07 | 2026-08 | 2026-09 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Argentina | -53.3% | 25 | - (-) | 1.11 USD / kg (37,580 kg) | 1.24 USD / kg (80,340 kg) | - (-) | 1.47 USD / kg (2,800 kg) | - (-) | ||||||
| Japan | - | 2 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | 1.10 USD / kg (2,698 kg) | 1.20 USD / kg (-) | ||||||
| Uruguay | +170.2% | 7 | - (-) | - (-) | 2.40 USD / kg (40,900 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | ||||||
| Bangladesh | - | 2 | - (-) | - (-) | 5.07 USD / kg (600 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | ||||||
| United States | +107.5% | 1 | - (-) | - (-) | 5.60 USD / kg (19,790 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | ||||||
| Panama | - | 1 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) |
Frozen Dogfish Global Supply Chain Coverage
63 companies
36 exporters and 27 importers are mapped for Frozen Dogfish.
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Frozen Dogfish Export Supplier Intelligence, Trade Flows, and Price Signals
36 exporter companies are mapped in Tridge Supply Chain Intelligence for Frozen Dogfish. Exporters and importers can use company profiles and analytics to evaluate supplier coverage, trading activity, and route opportunities.
Frozen Dogfish Top Exporters and Supplier Profiles
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(Indonesia)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-08-01
Industries: Beverage ManufacturingFishing AquacultureFood ManufacturingFood PackagingFood Services And Drinking PlacesFood WholesalersOthers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFarming / Production / Processing / PackingFood ManufacturingRetailTrade
Exporting Countries: India, South Korea, Vietnam, Thailand, Malaysia, Taiwan
Supplying Products: Frozen Dogfish, Frozen Pompano, Frozen Shark Fin +5
(Taiwan)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-08-01
Industries: Food WholesalersOthers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleTrade
Exporting Countries: United States
Supplying Products: Frozen Dogfish, Frozen Whole Dogfish
(Argentina)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-08-01
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFood Manufacturing
Exporting Countries: Senegal, Australia, Myanmar [Burma], Greece, Italy, Brazil, Dominican Republic, Togo, Indonesia
Supplying Products: Frozen Sea Bream, Frozen Dogfish, Fresh Coalfish Fillet +5
(Indonesia)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-08-01
Industries: Fishing AquacultureFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Food ManufacturingTrade
Exporting Countries: China, India, Vietnam, Taiwan, Thailand, Greece, Cyprus, Malaysia, Bulgaria, Indonesia
Supplying Products: Frozen Squid, Frozen Ribbonfish, Frozen Dogfish +5
(Argentina)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-06-16
Recently Export Partner Companies: 4
Industries: Fishing AquacultureFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Food Manufacturing
Exporting Countries: South Korea, Singapore, Thailand, Hong Kong, Malaysia
Supplying Products: Frozen Stingray, Frozen Skate, Frozen Dogfish +2
(Ecuador)
Latest Export Transaction: 2025-11-06
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Industries: Brokers And Trade AgenciesFishing AquacultureFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Farming / Production / Processing / PackingFood ManufacturingTrade
Exporting Countries: Spain, Peru
Supplying Products: Frozen Swordfish, Frozen Marlin, Frozen Dogfish +5
Frozen Dogfish Global Exporter Coverage
36 companies
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Top Exporting Countries for Frozen Dogfish (HS Code 030381) in 2024
For Frozen Dogfish in 2024, compare export volume and value across the top 10 supplier countries to map core supply structure.
| Rank | Country | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Spain | 9,648,550.66 kg | 22,371,110.934 USD |
| 2 | Portugal | 8,543,757 kg | 20,047,696.1 USD |
| 3 | United States | 1,790,144 kg | 6,438,197 USD |
| 4 | Namibia | 3,141,247 kg | 4,343,214.964 USD |
| 5 | Ecuador | 910,619 kg | 2,111,737.79 USD |
| 6 | Japan | 1,274,867 kg | 1,268,611.242 USD |
| 7 | New Zealand | 250,524 kg | 600,895.898 USD |
| 8 | South Africa | 180,535.789 kg | 413,173.502 USD |
| 9 | Netherlands | 33,813.782 kg | 185,244.004 USD |
| 10 | Germany | 19,439 kg | 136,116.92 USD |
Frozen Dogfish Export Trade Flow and Partner Country Summary
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Frozen Dogfish Import Buyer Intelligence, Demand Signals, and Price Benchmarks
27 importer companies are mapped for Frozen Dogfish demand intelligence. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to prioritize buyers, distributors, and downstream demand partners by market.
Frozen Dogfish Top Buyers, Importers, and Demand Partners
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(Sri Lanka)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-08-01
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Fishing AquacultureFood ManufacturingFood Services And Drinking Places
Value Chain Roles: Vietnam, South Korea, Indonesia, Singapore, Thailand, Taiwan, China, France, Netherlands
(Singapore)
Latest Import Transaction: 2025-12-30
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Industries: Food Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Argentina
(Ukraine)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-08-01
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: -
(Spain)
Latest Import Transaction: 2025-11-06
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 1 - 10 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 5M - 10M
Industries: Fishing AquacultureFood Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: -
(France)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-08-01
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 10M - 50M
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: -
(Hong Kong)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-06-16
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Freight Forwarding And IntermodalOthers
Value Chain Roles: Argentina
Global Importer Coverage
27 companies
Importer company count highlights the current depth of demand-side visibility for Frozen Dogfish.
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Top Import Demand Countries for Frozen Dogfish (HS Code 030381) in 2024
For Frozen Dogfish in 2024, compare import volume and value across the top 10 demand countries to identify priority markets.
| Rank | Country | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brazil | 6,972,131 kg | 13,688,874 USD |
| 2 | Spain | 7,014,988.87 kg | 12,726,813.975 USD |
| 3 | Portugal | 6,608,152 kg | 11,637,487.358 USD |
| 4 | Italy | 2,200,038 kg | 8,813,621.681 USD |
| 5 | South Korea | 988,417.8 kg | 3,493,332 USD |
| 6 | Thailand | 1,567,861 kg | 2,385,675.03 USD |
| 7 | Greece | 737,353 kg | 1,614,359.632 USD |
| 8 | Bulgaria | 220,580 kg | 616,201.633 USD |
| 9 | Ukraine | 231,361.4 kg | 525,182.11 USD |
| 10 | United Kingdom | 65,164 kg | 282,409.103 USD |
Frozen Dogfish Import Trade Flow and Origin Country Summary
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Global Wholesale Supplier Price Trends by Country for Frozen Dogfish
Frozen Dogfish Monthly Wholesale Supplier Price Summary by Country
Monthly Frozen Dogfish wholesale unit-price benchmarks by country for export and sourcing decisions.
In 2026-03, countries with visible Frozen Dogfish wholesale unit prices: Spain (6.73 USD / kg), Taiwan (0.31 USD / kg).
| Country | 2025-10 | 2025-11 | 2025-12 | 2026-01 | 2026-02 | 2026-03 | 2026-04 | 2026-05 | 2026-06 | 2026-07 | 2026-08 | 2026-09 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 6.62 USD / kg | 6.59 USD / kg | 6.67 USD / kg | 6.26 USD / kg | 6.39 USD / kg | 6.73 USD / kg | ||||||
| Mexico | 7.34 USD / kg | 7.74 USD / kg | 7.60 USD / kg | 7.61 USD / kg | - | - | ||||||
| Taiwan | 0.65 USD / kg | 0.48 USD / kg | 0.38 USD / kg | - | 2.96 USD / kg | 0.31 USD / kg |
Frozen Dogfish Wholesale Price Competitiveness by Major Exporting Countries
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Latest Frozen Dogfish Wholesale Export Price Updates
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| Date | Entry Name | Unit Price (USD) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-01 | Fil*** ** ***** * ******* * ****** ** ******** ********* ***** ***** *** ******* ** ************ | 8.52 USD / kg | |
| 2026-08-01 | Caz** *** ****** * ****** ** ******** ************** ******* ******* ****** | 8.58 USD / kg | |
| 2026-08-01 | Fil*** ** ***** * ******* * ****** ** ******** ************** ******* ******* ******** | 12.30 USD / kg | |
| 2026-08-01 | Caz** *** ****** * ****** ** ******** *************** ******** ******* ****** | 4.02 USD / kg | |
| 2026-08-01 | Fil*** ** ***** * ******* * ****** ** ******** ************** ******* ******* ****** | 12.55 USD / kg |
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Classification
Product TypeRaw Material
Product FormFrozen
Industry PositionPrimary Seafood Product
Raw Material
Commodity GroupSharks (Chondrichthyes) — small dogfish-type sharks traded for meat
PerishabilityMedium (frozen; highly dependent on cold-chain continuity and avoidance of thaw/refreeze)
Growing Conditions
- Wild-caught in temperate to subarctic continental-shelf and upper-slope waters
- Demersal/benthopelagic behavior with seasonal migrations in parts of the North Atlantic
Main VarietiesSpiny dogfish / spurdog (Squalus acanthias), Pacific spiny dogfish (Squalus suckleyi), Smooth-hounds (Mustelus spp.) marketed as dogfish/huss in some channels, Catsharks/huss (Scyliorhinus spp.) in some markets
Consumption Forms
- Cooked preparations using fillets/portions (fried/battered applications in some European foodservice channels)
- Home cooking (baked, stewed, or pan-fried from frozen-thawed fillets)
Grading Factors
- Species identification and traceability (scientific name, catch area, legal origin)
- Fillet/portion size and trim specification (skin-on/skinless, bone/cartilage removal)
- Defect limits (gaping, bruising, dehydration/freezer burn)
- Glaze percentage / net drained weight for frozen fillets or blocks
- Food-safety compliance (contaminant testing where required by the destination market)
Market
Frozen dogfish is an internationally traded wild-caught seafood product typically marketed as frozen fillets or portions from small shark species, especially spiny dogfish/spurdog. Supply is concentrated in temperate continental-shelf fisheries, notably the Northwest Atlantic and Northeast Atlantic, with additional volumes from Pacific stocks under different scientific names. For the U.S. Atlantic spiny dogfish fishery, the dominant commercial outlet is export to the European Union in fillet form. Market access and pricing are highly sensitive to fishery management decisions (quotas/prohibitions), species-level sustainability scrutiny for sharks, and contaminant controls applied by importing markets.
Market GrowthMixed (recent multi-year period)policy- and availability-driven volatility rather than a stable global growth trajectory
Major Producing Countries
- United StatesDirected and bycatch landings in the Northwest Atlantic; product commonly exported as fillets to the European Union.
- CanadaPart of the Northwest Atlantic stock distribution and seasonal availability for spiny dogfish.
- United KingdomNortheast Atlantic spurdog fishery reopening under UK-EU arrangements from April 2023 following scientific advice indicating recovery.
- NorwayNortheast Atlantic spurdog present in waters managed with strong conservation controls (historically prohibited directed fishing; bycatch management).
Major Exporting Countries
- United StatesA substantial share of U.S. Atlantic spiny dogfish catch is exported to the European Union as fillets.
Supply Calendar
- Northwest Atlantic (United States/Canada):Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, SepSeasonal northward migration in spring/summer shifts fishing and landing activity north; freezing dampens downstream seasonality.
- Northwest Atlantic (United States/Canada):Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, MarSeasonal southward migration in fall/winter increases relative availability farther south and offshore.
Specification
Major VarietiesSpiny dogfish / spurdog (Squalus acanthias) — Atlantic and many temperate regions, Pacific spiny dogfish (Squalus suckleyi) — North Pacific, Smooth-hounds (Mustelus spp.) — often marketed as 'dogfish'/'huss' in some markets, Catsharks/huss (Scyliorhinus spp.) — sometimes sold under dogfish-related market names
Physical Attributes
- Typically traded as skin-on or skinless boneless fillets/portions; whole frozen also occurs in some channels
- Lean white-flesh product; quality is sensitive to handling prior to freezing and to freeze–thaw abuse
Compositional Metrics
- Glaze percentage and net drained weight are common buyer specification points for frozen fillets/blocks
- Importing markets may require contaminant testing/limits for certain persistent pollutants in some shark species
Packaging
- Frozen fillets/portions in polyethylene bags within master cartons for reefer shipping
- IQF fillets or interleaved block packs; glazing used to reduce dehydration during frozen storage
ProcessingBest suited to fast freezing and stable frozen storage to preserve textureProne to oxidative/freezer-burn quality loss if packaging integrity or cold-chain continuity is poor
Supply Chain
Value Chain
- Landing (directed fishery or bycatch) -> grading/sorting -> heading/gutting or filleting -> rapid chilling -> freezing (block or IQF) -> glazing (common for fillets) -> frozen storage -> refrigerated container shipment -> importer cold store -> distribution to processors/retail/foodservice
Demand Drivers
- Foodservice demand for batter/fry applications in parts of Europe (including fish-and-chips style uses)
- Value-oriented substitution for other whitefish in some channels
- Buyer procurement policies favoring verifiable legal origin, species identification, and (where available) sustainability certification
Temperature
- Maintain an unbroken frozen cold chain from freezing through import distribution; avoid partial thawing and refreezing
- Rapid freezing and moisture protection (e.g., glazing/packaging) are important to limit dehydration and texture damage
Shelf Life
- Shelf life is relatively long when continuously frozen, but quality deteriorates with temperature fluctuation, dehydration, and oxidation during extended storage
Risks
Stock Sustainability And Quota Shocks HighDogfish supply is highly exposed to fishery-management decisions because many dogfish species are sharks with slow growth and late maturity; regulators can tighten quotas, restrict landings (e.g., size-based protections), or reclassify rules following new stock assessments. These shifts can disrupt availability and alter trade flows rapidly, particularly for markets relying on a few managed temperate fisheries.Diversify approved origins and species groups; require documented compliance with regional management (quota/licensing/size rules); prefer suppliers with transparent monitoring and traceability systems aligned with shark conservation plans.
Regulatory Compliance MediumNortheast Atlantic spurdog rules have shifted from prohibited-species controls to reopening under specific conditions in 2023, demonstrating that market access can change quickly with bilateral arrangements and scientific advice updates. Non-compliance risks include illegal retention, misreporting, or landing protected size classes.Maintain a compliance checklist per RFMO/national rules, verify catch documentation and size/landing conditions, and monitor annual advice updates affecting allowable catches.
Food Safety MediumShark products can face heightened contaminant scrutiny. The EU has issued specific contaminant maximum-level rules for wild caught spiny dogfish regarding non-dioxin-like PCBs, and consumer-facing advisories in some jurisdictions flag 'shark' as a high-mercury category, increasing the likelihood of testing requirements and border controls.Implement routine contaminant testing programs for relevant pollutants, segregate by species/area where limits differ, and ensure import documentation supports compliance with destination-market contaminant regulations.
Traceability And Labelling MediumThe market term 'dogfish' can refer to multiple small shark species, increasing the risk of species substitution and inconsistent buyer specifications. Species ambiguity can create legal and reputational risk, especially where sustainability status and contaminant limits differ by species and fishing area.Contract on scientific name and FAO species/area identifiers where possible; use chain-of-custody controls and, where needed, species verification (e.g., DNA testing) for higher-risk supply lines.
Climate MediumSeasonal distribution and availability in temperate shelf waters are sensitive to temperature and ecosystem shifts, which can alter migration timing, spatial overlap with other fisheries, and bycatch rates, affecting landing patterns and procurement consistency.Track regional survey/assessment signals, build flexible sourcing windows, and maintain inventory buffers at importer cold stores to smooth seasonal/location-driven variability.
Sustainability
- Stock vulnerability and recovery risk: sharks are generally slow-growing and late-maturing, making supply sensitive to overfishing and management tightening
- Bycatch and ecosystem-impact scrutiny in mixed demersal fisheries where dogfish are caught and landed
- Shark conservation and finning controversy: shark-derived supply chains face heightened NGO/regulatory scrutiny, increasing expectations for fins-attached policies and species-specific traceability consistent with FAO IPOA-Sharks objectives
- Contaminant risk management: some importing markets apply specific limits for persistent pollutants in spiny dogfish muscle meat
FAQ
Where does most U.S. Atlantic spiny dogfish product go in the global market?For the MSC-certified U.S. Atlantic spiny dogfish fishery, most of the catch is sold to the European Union in the form of fillets.
Why can frozen dogfish supply change quickly from year to year?Dogfish are sharks, and many shark stocks are sensitive to overfishing because they grow slowly and mature late. As new scientific advice comes out, regulators can quickly tighten or reopen rules (such as quotas or landing restrictions), which can immediately affect what is available for export.
Are there food-safety issues that importers pay special attention to for dogfish?Yes. Some importing markets apply specific contaminant rules for spiny dogfish (for example, the EU has set particular limits for non-dioxin-like PCBs in wild caught spiny dogfish). Separately, U.S. FDA guidance notes that mercury exposure from seafood is a key concern and that 'shark' is a category often highlighted in mercury-related advisories, which can lead to stricter buyer testing and controls for shark-derived products.
Sources
Frozen Dogfish Country Coverage for Suppliers, Export Flows, and Prices
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All country market pages: Japan, South Korea, Indonesia, Finland, France, Netherlands, Thailand, Argentina, Vietnam, Morocco, Ecuador, Taiwan, Bulgaria, New Zealand, Ukraine, Costa Rica, Croatia, Germany, Czechia, South Africa, Swaziland, India, Cyprus, Hungary, Romania, Ireland, Peru, Kenya, Slovakia, Malta, Panama, Denmark, Montenegro, Moldova, Slovenia, Belgium, Sri Lanka, Myanmar [Burma], Mexico, Chile, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Gambia, Colombia, Poland, Australia, Switzerland, Andorra, Serbia, Maldives, Austria, Luxembourg, United Arab Emirates, Armenia, Barbados, Bangladesh, Dominican Republic, Guatemala, Hong Kong, Kazakhstan, Lithuania, Latvia, Macedonia, Mauritius, Malaysia, Namibia, Philippines, Sweden
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