Frozen Dory Suppliers, Trade & Prices — Market Overview 2026

Sub Product
Frozen Black Dory, Frozen John Dory, Frozen Silver Dory, Frozen Whole Dory Fish, +1
Raw Materials
Fresh Dory
HS Code
030499
Last Updated
2026-09-13
Key takeaways for search and sourcing teams
  • Frozen Dory market coverage spans 137 countries.
  • 232 exporter companies and 428 importer companies are indexed in the global supply chain intelligence network for this product.
  • 1,797 supplier-linked transactions are summarized across the top 18 countries.
  • Latest reference year in this page dataset is 2026.
  • Page data last updated on 2026-09-13.

Global Supplier Transactions, Export Activity, and Price Benchmarks for Frozen Dory

Analyze 1,797 supplier-linked transactions across the top 18 countries, with monthly unit-price benchmarks to track export competitiveness and sourcing risk for Frozen Dory.

Frozen Dory Country YoY Change in Supplier Transactions and Export Momentum

Compare positive and negative YoY shifts in Frozen Dory to identify accelerating supplier markets and weakening export corridors.
Top YoY shifts for Frozen Dory: New Zealand (+378.6%), China (+59.9%), Panama (-56.5%).

Frozen Dory Country-Level Supplier Transaction and Unit Price Summary

As of 2025-10, benchmark Frozen Dory country transaction counts with monthly unit price and volume to prioritize supplier and export markets.
In 2026-03, countries with visible Frozen Dory transaction unit prices: Spain (2.74 USD / kg), United States (2.31 USD / kg), Vietnam (1.90 USD / kg).
CountryYoY ChangeTransaction Count2025-102025-112025-122026-012026-022026-032026-042026-052026-062026-072026-082026-09
Vietnam+25.7%1,4333.01 USD / kg (5,376,634.576 kg)2.81 USD / kg (4,901,606.365 kg)2.72 USD / kg (6,149,312.433 kg)2.83 USD / kg (3,327,260.124 kg)3.74 USD / kg (949,970 kg)1.90 USD / kg (79,800 kg)
China+59.9%29- (-)1.75 USD / kg (53,760 kg)1.63 USD / kg (60,236 kg)- (-)- (-)- (-)
United States-26.4%192.26 USD / kg (24,000 kg)2.10 USD / kg (97,550.42 kg)2.29 USD / kg (22,000 kg)- (-)- (-)2.31 USD / kg (22,000 kg)
Peru+54.2%116- (-)2.77 USD / kg (9,056 kg)2.76 USD / kg (2,560 kg)11.02 USD / kg (36,433.4 kg)12.98 USD / kg (72,683.86 kg)- (-)
Spain-0.8%522.46 USD / kg (78,692 kg)2.72 USD / kg (165,260 kg)2.22 USD / kg (42,040 kg)2.87 USD / kg (72,120 kg)2.28 USD / kg (90,120 kg)2.74 USD / kg (186,280 kg)
New Zealand+378.6%46- (-)- (-)15.69 USD / kg (9,937.5 kg)8.16 USD / kg (24,496.57 kg)- (-)- (-)
Singapore+9.3%5- (-)- (-)1.97 USD / kg (1,000 kg)- (-)1.44 USD / kg (12,500 kg)- (-)
Panama-56.5%152.23 USD / kg (49,220 kg)2.44 USD / kg (101,168 kg)2.36 USD / kg (116,734.53 kg)2.36 USD / kg (71,790.471 kg)2.47 USD / kg (25,309 kg)- (-)
Oman-2.8%4- (-)- (-)0.90 USD / kg (-)0.88 USD / kg (47,500 kg)0.85 USD / kg (47,000 kg)- (-)
Turkiye-3- (-)- (-)8.27 USD / kg (9,000 kg)8.29 USD / kg (9,000 kg)9.21 USD / kg (2,500 kg)- (-)
Frozen Dory Global Supply Chain Coverage
660 companies
232 exporters and 428 importers are mapped for Frozen Dory.
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Frozen Dory Export Supplier Intelligence, Trade Flows, and Price Signals

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

Frozen Dory Top Exporters and Supplier Profiles

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(Vietnam)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-02-26
Recently Export Partner Companies: 2
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Industries: Fishing AquacultureFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Farming / Production / Processing / PackingFood ManufacturingTrade
Exporting Countries: Northern Mariana Islands, France, South Korea, Japan, Canada, United States
Supplying Products: Frozen Dory, Frozen Catfish, Frozen Fish Cutlet +5
(Vietnam)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-01-26
Recently Export Partner Companies: 8
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD Over 1B
Industries: Food ManufacturingFood Services And Drinking PlacesOthers
Value Chain Roles: Farming / Production / Processing / PackingFood ManufacturingOthers
Exporting Countries: Vietnam, Netherlands, Thailand, Colombia, India, Mexico, Brazil, United States, China, Russia
Supplying Products: Frozen Catfish, Frozen Tilapia, Frozen Dory +5
(Vietnam)
Latest Export Transaction: 2025-12-26
Recently Export Partner Companies: 3
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Industries: Fishing AquacultureFood ManufacturingFood Packaging
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFarming / Production / Processing / PackingFood Manufacturing
Exporting Countries: Hong Kong, Iraq, Japan, Germany, China, France, Mexico, Canada, United States, India
Supplying Products: Frozen Catfish, Frozen Common Shrimp and Prawn, Frozen Dory +5
(Vietnam)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-01-11
Recently Export Partner Companies: 8
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD Over 1B
Industries: Beverage ManufacturingFood ManufacturingFood PackagingFood Services And Drinking PlacesOthers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFarming / Production / Processing / PackingFood ManufacturingOthersRetail
Exporting Countries: Taiwan, Netherlands, Mexico, Canada, Japan, Hong Kong, Australia, China, Singapore, United States
Supplying Products: Frozen Catfish, Frozen Fish Cutlet, Edible Gelatin +5
(Vietnam)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-03-27
Recently Export Partner Companies: 21
Industries: Brokers And Trade AgenciesFishing AquacultureFood ManufacturingFood Packaging
Value Chain Roles: Farming / Production / Processing / PackingFood ManufacturingTrade
Exporting Countries: China, Hong Kong, Uruguay, Uzbekistan, United States, Malaysia, United Arab Emirates, Colombia, Canada, India
Supplying Products: Frozen Catfish, Frozen Tilapia, Frozen Dory +5
(Vietnam)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-01-30
Recently Export Partner Companies: 11
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 500M - 1B
Industries: Beverage ManufacturingFishing AquacultureFood ManufacturingFood PackagingOthers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFarming / Production / Processing / PackingFood ManufacturingOthersTrade
Exporting Countries: Taiwan, Colombia, United Kingdom, Singapore, Panama, India, Australia, Hong Kong, China, Mexico
Supplying Products: Frozen Catfish, Frozen Dory, Frozen Fish Cutlet +5
Frozen Dory Global Exporter Coverage
232 companies
Exporter company count is a key signal for Frozen Dory supply depth and sourcing optionality.
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Top Exporting Countries for Frozen Dory (HS Code 030499) in 2024

For Frozen Dory in 2024, compare export volume and value across the top 10 supplier countries to map core supply structure.
RankCountryVolumeValue
1United States181,096,167 kg457,592,622 USD
2Chile24,659,088.92 kg281,520,796.43 USD
3India107,467,503 kg214,909,437.311 USD
4Netherlands21,558,027.612 kg190,415,729.15 USD
5Turkiye17,441,525 kg182,737,595 USD
6Japan12,291,064 kg173,305,964.519 USD
7Norway54,361,100 kg149,597,083.654 USD
8Thailand29,429,801.787 kg105,132,646.81 USD
9Iceland42,262,603 kg91,157,212.573 USD
10Canada7,466,617.095 kg79,833,123.719 USD

Frozen Dory Export Trade Flow and Partner Country Summary

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Frozen Dory Import Buyer Intelligence, Demand Signals, and Price Benchmarks

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

Frozen Dory Top Buyers, Importers, and Demand Partners

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(United States)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-02-26
Recently Import Partner Companies: 4
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: -
(Mexico)
Latest Import Transaction: 2025-12-29
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Brokers And Trade AgenciesFood ManufacturingFood Services And Drinking Places
Value Chain Roles: Colombia, China, Puerto Rico, Canada, Panama, Ecuador, Australia, Andorra, Spain, United States
(United States)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-01-26
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 1M - 5M
Industries: Fishing AquacultureFood ManufacturingFood Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: -
(Mexico)
Latest Import Transaction: 2025-12-31
Recently Import Partner Companies: 3
Industries: Brokers And Trade AgenciesFishing AquacultureFood ManufacturingFood Packaging
Value Chain Roles: -
(Peru)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-07-15
Recently Import Partner Companies: 2
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD Over 1B
Industries: Food ManufacturingFood PackagingFood Services And Drinking PlacesGrocery Stores
Value Chain Roles: Vietnam, Chile
(Vietnam)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-01-02
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 50M - 100M
Industries: Fishing AquacultureFood ManufacturingFood PackagingFood Services And Drinking Places
Value Chain Roles: Chile, British Virgin Islands, Germany, Canada, Netherlands, South Korea, China, United States, United Kingdom, Vietnam
Global Importer Coverage
428 companies
Importer company count highlights the current depth of demand-side visibility for Frozen Dory.
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Top Import Demand Countries for Frozen Dory (HS Code 030499) in 2024

For Frozen Dory in 2024, compare import volume and value across the top 10 demand countries to identify priority markets.
RankCountryVolumeValue
1Japan209,155,342 kg957,320,878.964 USD
2United States63,662,396 kg704,338,920 USD
3South Korea112,238,024.846 kg216,775,661 USD
4Australia24,901,864.35 kg159,391,025.35 USD
5Italy18,713,477 kg151,913,546.868 USD
6Germany35,889,370.995 kg150,807,991.561 USD
7Poland42,809,142 kg148,195,936 USD
8Thailand57,096,732.035 kg138,223,290.85 USD
9Hong Kong24,276,257 kg132,410,221.468 USD
10Canada14,809,042.209 kg109,535,191.425 USD

Frozen Dory Import Trade Flow and Origin Country Summary

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Global Wholesale Supplier Price Trends by Country for Frozen Dory

Frozen Dory Monthly Wholesale Supplier Price Summary by Country

Monthly Frozen Dory wholesale unit-price benchmarks by country for export and sourcing decisions.
In 2026-03, countries with visible Frozen Dory wholesale unit prices: Turkiye (6.76 USD / kg).
Country2025-102025-112025-122026-012026-022026-032026-042026-052026-062026-072026-082026-09
Turkiye----5.33 USD / kg6.76 USD / kg

Frozen Dory Wholesale Price Competitiveness by Major Exporting Countries

Compare Frozen Dory wholesale price ranges and YoY changes across the top 1 exporting countries to benchmark supplier price competitiveness.
RankCountryAverageLowerUpperYoY
1Turkiye5.53 USD / kg4.58 USD / kg6.77 USD / kg-

Latest Frozen Dory Wholesale Export Price Updates

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DateEntry NameUnit Price (USD) 
2026-09-01DON** ***** * ******* ***** *******5.17 USD / kg
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Classification

Product TypeProcessed Food
Product FormFrozen
Industry PositionProcessed Seafood Product

Market

Frozen dory is a globally traded frozen whitefish fillet product, commonly marketed in international trade and retail as a mild-flavored, boneless fillet for value-focused retail and foodservice. In many markets, the “dory” label is associated with frozen pangasius (basa/striped catfish) fillets, which are heavily supplied by South and Southeast Asian aquaculture and export processing hubs. Trade dynamics are shaped by cold-chain logistics costs, buyer specifications around net weight/glazing and moisture retention, and market access requirements tied to food safety controls and residue limits. Ongoing scrutiny around species naming/traceability and sustainability performance (aquaculture impacts and feed sourcing) influences procurement policies and retailer acceptance.
Major Producing Countries
  • VietnamMajor global aquaculture and processing base associated with pangasius (“dory”) frozen fillet supply.
  • IndiaSignificant aquaculture producer and fish processing/export capacity; product mix includes frozen fillets for export markets.
  • BangladeshLarge freshwater aquaculture sector; some production supports frozen fish processing for domestic and export channels.
  • IndonesiaAquaculture producer with export-oriented seafood processing; supplies frozen whitefish products into regional trade.
Major Exporting Countries
  • VietnamKey exporting origin associated with pangasius (“dory”) frozen fillets.
  • IndiaExports a wide range of frozen seafood products, including whitefish fillets and portions where applicable.
  • IndonesiaExports frozen seafood products through regional and global distributors; product specifications vary by buyer program.
Major Importing Countries
  • United StatesLarge import market for frozen fish fillets and value whitefish products in retail and foodservice.
  • NetherlandsCommon EU entry and distribution hub for frozen seafood, including fillet products.
  • GermanyMajor consumer market for frozen seafood retail and foodservice.
  • SpainSignificant seafood consumption and import market, including frozen fillet categories.
  • ChinaLarge seafood trade market with both direct consumption and processing-related import demand across multiple species.
Supply Calendar
  • Viet Nam (pangasius aquaculture):Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, DecFarmed fish supply and processing can be maintained year-round; export availability depends on farming cycles, water conditions, and plant capacity.
  • South Asia (freshwater aquaculture and frozen processing):Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, DecYear-round production is typical for many aquaculture systems; seasonal variation may appear in harvest scheduling and raw material quality.

Specification

Major VarietiesPangasianodon hypophthalmus (pangasius/basa; often marketed as “dory” in frozen fillet trade), “Dory” as a commercial name may be applied to different whitefish species depending on national market-name rules
Physical Attributes
  • Skinless, boneless white fillets (commonly portioned and trimmed for uniform thickness)
  • Mild flavor profile and soft texture; appearance and trim uniformity are key buyer acceptance factors
Compositional Metrics
  • Glaze percentage and net drained weight are common contractual specification parameters for frozen fillets
  • Moisture retention and added-water controls may be specified (including limits/verification where phosphate treatments are used)
Grades
  • Codex quality and defect tolerances for quick frozen fish fillets are commonly referenced as baseline quality expectations in trade specifications
Packaging
  • Bulk poly-lined cartons for wholesale/foodservice (inner polybags with master cartons for export)
  • Retail frozen packs (bagged fillets/portions) depending on destination market and private-label programs
ProcessingIQF (individually quick frozen) or block-frozen fillet formats are commonProtective glazing is used to reduce freezer burn and dehydration during storage and sea freightMoisture-retention additives (e.g., phosphates) may be used in some formulations, subject to buyer and regulatory requirements

Supply Chain

Value Chain
  • Aquaculture harvest or landing -> chilled transport to plant -> filleting/trimming -> washing and inspection -> freezing (IQF or block) -> glazing (where used) -> packaging and metal detection -> frozen storage -> reefer shipping -> importer cold store -> retail/foodservice distribution
Demand Drivers
  • Value-positioned whitefish substitute for breaded, battered, and sauced applications in foodservice
  • Retail demand for convenient, boneless frozen fillets with consistent portion sizing
  • Private-label sourcing programs seeking stable year-round supply from established processing hubs
Temperature
  • Maintain continuous frozen cold chain (typically at or below -18°C) from packing through distribution to protect texture and limit dehydration
  • Temperature abuse during transshipment or last-mile distribution increases drip loss, oxidation, and customer complaints
Shelf Life
  • Frozen shelf life is typically managed on a months-long horizon under stable deep-frozen storage; dehydration (freezer burn) and quality loss accelerate with temperature fluctuations and poor packaging integrity

Risks

Regulatory Compliance HighImporting markets can restrict or delay frozen fillet trade due to food safety non-compliance (e.g., residue findings, additive/non-declared treatment concerns, or documentation failures). Because frozen dory is frequently traded through large-volume, specification-driven supply chains, intensified border controls or repeated non-compliance can rapidly disrupt shipments, increase rejection risk, and force costly diversion or reprocessing.Align specifications and labeling with destination rules; strengthen HACCP-based controls, residue monitoring plans, supplier approval, and lot-level traceability with documented verification.
Climate MediumAquaculture-based supply is exposed to water-temperature stress, drought-related flow changes, and salinity intrusion in key river-delta production zones, which can affect growth rates, survival, and raw material quality available to processors.Diversify sourcing across approved origins and farms; monitor hydrological/climate indicators in major production areas and adjust stocking/harvest plans and inventories.
Traceability MediumThe “dory” market name can refer to different species across jurisdictions, creating mislabeling and species-substitution risk in complex trading chains. This can trigger enforcement actions, recalls, or loss of retailer listings when product identity is challenged.Use verified species identification (documentation and, where appropriate, DNA testing programs); ensure scientific name alignment in specifications and downstream labeling for each destination market.
Logistics MediumFrozen fillet trade depends on uninterrupted reefer capacity, cold-store availability, and stable transit times. Port congestion, container shortages, or temperature excursions increase quality claims, shrink, and rejections.Contract reliable reefer lanes, require temperature logging, use robust packaging/glazing specs, and maintain contingency cold-storage and rerouting options.
Trade Policy MediumSeafood fillet trade is periodically subject to trade remedies (e.g., anti-dumping actions), sanitary controls, and evolving labeling or additive rules that can shift competitiveness and market access conditions for major supplying origins.Track destination market trade-remedy and SPS developments; maintain multi-market approvals and adapt product specs to reduce single-market dependency.
Sustainability
  • Aquaculture water quality and effluent management in intensive freshwater farming systems supplying frozen fillets
  • Feed sourcing impacts (e.g., soy and marine-ingredient inputs) and associated land-use and marine pressure concerns within broader aquafeed supply chains
  • Energy intensity and emissions from freezing, cold storage, and refrigerated transport in global distribution
Labor & Social
  • Traceability and species/market-name alignment risk (“dory” labeling differences by jurisdiction) affecting consumer trust and retailer compliance programs
  • Labor conditions and social compliance in seafood processing supply chains, including working hours, recruitment practices, and audit readiness

FAQ

What is the most critical trade risk for frozen dory products?The biggest risk is regulatory and food-safety non-compliance (such as residue findings, additive or labeling issues, or documentation gaps), which can lead to border delays, shipment rejections, or sudden buyer restrictions in major importing markets.
How should frozen dory be stored and transported to protect quality?It should stay in a continuous frozen cold chain—typically at or below -18°C—because temperature abuse increases dehydration (freezer burn), drip loss, and texture deterioration, which drives claims and rejections.
Why do some frozen fish fillets mention glazing or moisture-retention treatments in specifications?Glazing is a thin protective ice layer used to reduce dehydration during frozen storage and shipping, and some products may use moisture-retention additives (such as phosphates) to manage yield and texture—both of which are commonly controlled through buyer specifications and destination-market rules.

Frozen Dory Country Coverage for Suppliers, Export Flows, and Prices

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