Frozen Frog Suppliers, Trade & Prices — Market Overview 2026
Sub Product
Frozen Frog Legs, Frozen Processed Frog, Frozen Skinned Frog, Frozen Whole Frog
Raw Materials
Fresh Frog
HS Code
020890
Last Updated
2026-10-02
Key takeaways for search and sourcing teams
- Frozen Frog market coverage spans 110 countries.
- 162 exporter companies and 285 importer companies are indexed in the global supply chain intelligence network for this product.
- 412 supplier-linked transactions are summarized across the top 9 countries.
- Latest reference year in this page dataset is 2026.
- Page data last updated on 2026-10-02.
Global Supplier Transactions, Export Activity, and Price Benchmarks for Frozen Frog
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Frozen Frog Country YoY Change in Supplier Transactions and Export Momentum
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Top YoY shifts for Frozen Frog: United States (-49.1%), Ecuador (+20.0%), Vietnam (-19.9%).
Frozen Frog Country-Level Supplier Transaction and Unit Price Summary
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In 2026-04, countries with visible Frozen Frog transaction unit prices: Mexico (7.01 USD / kg), Vietnam (5.36 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vietnam | -19.9% | 207 | 6.72 USD / kg (284,527.06 kg) | 6.27 USD / kg (309,074.543 kg) | 6.85 USD / kg (100,611.498 kg) | 5.70 USD / kg (10,908 kg) | 5.18 USD / kg (9,963 kg) | 5.36 USD / kg (6,892 kg) | ||||||
| Mexico | +7.7% | 100 | 11.62 USD / kg (3,133.5 kg) | 7.65 USD / kg (6,103.1 kg) | 10.15 USD / kg (7,703.2 kg) | 7.40 USD / kg (5,707 kg) | 12.36 USD / kg (11,873.8 kg) | 7.01 USD / kg (15,304.5 kg) | ||||||
| China | -16.2% | 80 | 3.62 USD / kg (363,388 kg) | 3.58 USD / kg (194,166 kg) | 3.99 USD / kg (426,486 kg) | 3.84 USD / kg (131,308 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | ||||||
| United States | -49.1% | 13 | 3.00 USD / kg (55,500 kg) | 3.00 USD / kg (37,000 kg) | 3.00 USD / kg (37,000 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | ||||||
| Taiwan | - | 2 | - (-) | - (-) | 1.66 USD / kg (27,040 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | ||||||
| Thailand | - | 3 | - (-) | 6.20 USD / kg (39,449 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | ||||||
| Ecuador | +20.0% | 1 | - (-) | 2.59 USD / kg (34.76 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | ||||||
| Spain | - | 5 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | ||||||
| Hong Kong | - | 1 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) |
Frozen Frog Global Supply Chain Coverage
447 companies
162 exporters and 285 importers are mapped for Frozen Frog.
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Frozen Frog Export Supplier Intelligence, Trade Flows, and Price Signals
162 exporter companies are mapped in Tridge Supply Chain Intelligence for Frozen Frog. Exporters and importers can use company profiles and analytics to evaluate supplier coverage, trading activity, and route opportunities.
Frozen Frog Top Exporters and Supplier Profiles
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(Vietnam)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-01-22
Recently Export Partner Companies: 9
Employee Size: 101 - 500 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 5M - 10M
Industries: Food Manufacturing, Food Packaging, Others
Value Chain Roles: Food Manufacturing, Others
Exporting Countries: Vietnam, United States, Denmark, Singapore, Thailand, Netherlands, France, India, Belgium, South Korea
Supplying Products: Frozen Catfish, Frozen Frog, Frozen Tilapia +5
(Vietnam)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-01-26
Recently Export Partner Companies: 15
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 10M - 50M
Industries: Fishing Aquaculture, Food Manufacturing, Others
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / Wholesale, Food Manufacturing, Trade
Exporting Countries: Netherlands, East Timor, Lebanon, Taiwan, South Korea, Thailand, France, Spain, Japan, United States
Supplying Products: Crab Meat, Frozen Frog, Canned Tuna +5
(Vietnam)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-01-24
Recently Export Partner Companies: 3
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: Farming / Production / Processing / Packing
Exporting Countries: Vietnam, Belgium, France
Supplying Products: Frozen Frog, Frozen Frog Legs
(China)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-02-27
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Fishing Aquaculture, Food Manufacturing, Others
Value Chain Roles: Food Manufacturing, Others, Trade
Exporting Countries: Vietnam, Chile, Philippines, United States
Supplying Products: Frozen Pompano, Frozen Frog, Frozen Squid +5
(Vietnam)
Latest Export Transaction: 2025-11-25
Recently Export Partner Companies: 2
Industries: Brokers And Trade Agencies, Fishing Aquaculture, Food Manufacturing, Food Packaging
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / Wholesale, Farming / Production / Processing / Packing, Food Manufacturing, Trade
Exporting Countries: United Kingdom, Belgium, France
Supplying Products: Frozen Frog, Frozen Sea Bass, Frozen Frog Legs +2
(Vietnam)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-01-26
Recently Export Partner Companies: 5
Industries: Fishing Aquaculture, Food Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Trade
Exporting Countries: Netherlands, Vietnam, United Kingdom, Denmark, France
Supplying Products: Frozen Frog, Frozen Frog Legs
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Frozen Frog Global Exporter Coverage
162 companies
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Top Exporting Countries for Frozen Frog (HS Code 020890) in 2024
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| Rank | Country | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Zealand | 12,417,002 kg | 122,421,912.579 USD |
| 2 | Poland | 11,912,808 kg | 64,666,144 USD |
| 3 | Netherlands | 6,624,794.955 kg | 53,030,702.436 USD |
| 4 | Spain | 5,942,047.78 kg | 42,203,217.306 USD |
| 5 | Germany | 2,299,674 kg | 29,243,195.678 USD |
| 6 | Hungary | 3,757,528.2 kg | 21,765,719 USD |
| 7 | Belgium | 2,184,417.86 kg | 21,677,570.303 USD |
| 8 | United States | 4,303,746 kg | 21,445,031 USD |
| 9 | Slovenia | 1,462,759.142 kg | 18,810,184.182 USD |
| 10 | Czechia | 1,866,916 kg | 12,501,500 USD |
Frozen Frog Export Trade Flow and Partner Country Summary
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Frozen Frog Import Buyer Intelligence, Demand Signals, and Price Benchmarks
285 importer companies are mapped for Frozen Frog demand intelligence. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to prioritize buyers, distributors, and downstream demand partners by market.
Frozen Frog Top Buyers, Importers, and Demand Partners
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(France)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-01-24
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Beverage Manufacturing, Food Manufacturing, Food Packaging, Food Services And Drinking Places
Value Chain Roles: -
(United States)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-02-27
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: -
(Belgium)
Latest Import Transaction: 2025-12-20
Recently Import Partner Companies: 2
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 50M - 100M
Industries: Fishing Aquaculture, Food Manufacturing, Food Packaging, Others
Value Chain Roles: -
(Belgium)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-01-06
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 50M - 100M
Industries: Food Manufacturing, Food Wholesalers, Others
Value Chain Roles: -
(Spain)
Latest Import Transaction: 2025-10-24
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 51 - 100 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 50M - 100M
Industries: Food Manufacturing, Food Packaging, Food Services And Drinking Places, Food Wholesalers, Others
Value Chain Roles: Vietnam, Ecuador
(Netherlands)
Latest Import Transaction: 2025-12-26
Recently Import Partner Companies: 2
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 1M - 5M
Industries: Beverage Manufacturing, Food Manufacturing, Food Packaging, Food Services And Drinking Places
Value Chain Roles: -
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Global Importer Coverage
285 companies
Importer company count highlights the current depth of demand-side visibility for Frozen Frog.
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Top Import Demand Countries for Frozen Frog (HS Code 020890) in 2024
For Frozen Frog in 2024, compare import volume and value across the top 10 demand countries to identify priority markets.
| Rank | Country | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Germany | 10,796,777.617 kg | 80,701,809.768 USD |
| 2 | United States | 8,316,883 kg | 61,401,886 USD |
| 3 | Netherlands | 5,428,396.733 kg | 52,605,839.964 USD |
| 4 | Belgium | 8,537,797.07 kg | 52,305,760.946 USD |
| 5 | Switzerland | 2,497,707.624 kg | 45,459,600.875 USD |
| 6 | Hong Kong | 3,736,038 kg | 29,509,519.863 USD |
| 7 | Italy | 2,679,202 kg | 27,543,767.435 USD |
| 8 | Slovenia | 1,914,235.35 kg | 14,400,647.105 USD |
| 9 | Sweden | 757,033.929 kg | 8,314,346.531 USD |
| 10 | Finland | 981,178 kg | 8,038,621.036 USD |
Frozen Frog Import Trade Flow and Origin Country Summary
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Global Wholesale Supplier Price Trends by Country for Frozen Frog
Frozen Frog Monthly Wholesale Supplier Price Summary by Country
Monthly Frozen Frog wholesale unit-price benchmarks by country for export and sourcing decisions.
In 2026-04, countries with visible Frozen Frog wholesale unit prices: France (19.92 USD / kg), Mexico (10.67 USD / kg).
Frozen Frog Wholesale Price Competitiveness by Major Exporting Countries
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Latest Frozen Frog Wholesale Export Price Updates
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| Date | Entry Name | Unit Price (USD) | |
|---|---|---|---|
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| 2026-05-01 | GRE******* ******** ******** ****** * ******* ****** | 19.98 USD / kg | |
| 2026-05-01 | Anc** ** ************* ******** ** ****** ******* ****** * ********* ********** ** ** ******** * ******* ************** | 10.69 USD / kg | |
| 2024-04-01 | Anc** ** ************* * * ******* ************** | 8.44 USD / kg | |
| 2024-03-01 | Anc** ** ************* ******** ** ****** ******* ****** * ********* ********** ** ** ******** * ******* ************** | 8.40 USD / kg |
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Classification
Product TypeRaw Material
Product FormFrozen
Industry PositionPrimary Animal Product
Raw Material
Commodity GroupAmphibian meat (frog legs) — other meat category (HS 020820)
Scientific NameMultiple frog species are used in trade (commonly referenced examples include Fejervarya spp., Limnonectes spp., Hoplobatrachus rugulosus, and farmed supply may include Lithobates catesbeianus).
PerishabilityLow (frozen) but cold-chain dependent
Main VarietiesFejervarya cancrivora, Fejervarya limnocharis, Limnonectes macrodon, Limnonectes blythii, Hoplobatrachus rugulosus, Quasipaa spinosa, Lithobates catesbeianus
Consumption Forms
- Cooked frog legs (primarily foodservice/restaurant use)
- Traditional specialty dishes in Western Europe
- Prepared/fried applications (battered or pan-fried) using frozen legs as input
Market
Frozen frog legs (commonly traded under HS 020820: frogs' legs, fresh, chilled or frozen) are a niche globally traded animal product with demand concentrated in Western Europe, where the EU is identified as the largest consumer market. Supply into this trade has been repeatedly linked to a small set of principal sourcing and exporting countries, notably Indonesia and Vietnam, with Turkey and Albania also cited as key suppliers for the EU market. Vietnam is highlighted as a major origin where frogs are farmed on a large scale, while other origins are frequently associated with wild capture, creating recurring sustainability and traceability scrutiny. Because the product is traded frozen, it can move long distances via reefer logistics, but it remains exposed to regulatory compliance risk for products of animal origin and to sudden demand shocks from conservation and animal-welfare pressure.
Major Producing Countries
- IndonesiaCited as the leading supplier for EU frogs' legs imports; sourcing is frequently associated with wild populations.
- VietnamCited as a major EU supplier; frogs are reported to be farmed on a large scale for export.
- TurkiyeCited as a principal supplying country for the EU market, with sourcing associated with wild populations.
- AlbaniaCited as a principal supplying country for the EU market, with sourcing associated with wild populations.
Major Exporting Countries
Major Importing Countries
- FranceFrequently cited as a major consumer market within the EU for frogs' legs.
- BelgiumCited as a major consumption/import market for frogs' legs in Europe.
- United StatesCited as a significant consumption market for frogs' legs outside Europe.
Specification
Major VarietiesFejervarya cancrivora (Asian brackish frog), Fejervarya limnocharis (Asian grass frog), Limnonectes macrodon (Giant Javan frog), Limnonectes blythii (Blyth's giant frog), Hoplobatrachus rugulosus (East Asian bullfrog), Quasipaa spinosa (Chinese edible frog), Lithobates catesbeianus (American bullfrog)
Physical Attributes
- Typically traded as skinned and eviscerated hind legs (posterior part of the body divided by a transverse cut behind the front limbs) for human consumption in EU import classification.
- Often handled and marketed as quick-frozen/deep-frozen product for export logistics and storage.
Packaging
- For quick-frozen foods, packaging is expected to protect against external contamination and drying during storage and distribution.
Supply Chain
Value Chain
- Wild capture or farm harvest -> slaughter/bleeding -> skinning and evisceration -> hygienic handling and packing -> freezing (often quick-frozen) -> frozen storage -> reefer transport -> border control/veterinary checks (destination market) -> cold storage -> foodservice/retail distribution
Demand Drivers
- Culinary tradition and specialty foodservice demand in Western Europe (EU identified as the largest consumer market).
- Niche demand in other import markets, including the United States, for restaurant and specialty retail channels.
- Frozen format supports year-round availability and centralized distribution to foodservice.
Temperature
- Quick-frozen foods are commonly referenced at -18°C or lower through storage and distribution in international guidance and EU quick-frozen food rules.
Risks
Sustainability And Trade Disruption HighFrozen frog legs trade is repeatedly linked to heavy sourcing from wild populations in principal supplier countries to the EU market (notably Indonesia, with Turkey and Albania also cited), alongside limited transparency on traded species and population status. This creates a high-likelihood pathway for abrupt trade disruption via tightened conservation measures, import scrutiny, or buyer-driven restrictions (e.g., requirements for verifiable farmed origin and species-level traceability) if biodiversity impacts and welfare concerns continue to escalate.Shift sourcing toward verifiable farmed supply where feasible; require species identification and harvest/farm documentation; diversify approved origin base; maintain documented due diligence aligned to biodiversity and animal-welfare policies.
Regulatory Compliance MediumAs a product of animal origin, frogs' legs entering the EU are subject to specific hygiene and import conditions (approved countries/regions and establishments, health certification, and border control post inspection). Documentation or establishment-approval failures can delay, reject, or recall consignments.Use only EU-approved establishments and eligible origins; ensure correct veterinary certification and pre-notification; implement GMP/HACCP controls and importer verification procedures.
Animal Health MediumAmphibian diseases with international reporting and standards relevance (including chytridiomycosis) heighten the risk that amphibian trade pathways can facilitate pathogen spread, potentially triggering importing-country sanitary measures and market access disruptions.Implement biosecurity and pathogen monitoring in farming/processing; avoid mixed-species commingling; align sanitary measures with WOAH Aquatic Code guidance and competent authority requirements.
Traceability MediumMultiple frog species are reported in frogs' legs trade, and uncertainty around species identification and taxonomy has been highlighted in the literature. Weak species-level traceability increases the risk of mislabeling, non-compliance with buyer specifications, and reputational exposure tied to threatened species.Adopt species-level identification protocols (including DNA-based verification where warranted); strengthen chain-of-custody documentation and labeling controls.
Sustainability
- Overexploitation risk where sourcing depends on wild frog populations, with reported supply shifts as local populations become depleted.
- Biodiversity and ecosystem-service impacts (e.g., loss of natural pest control) linked to sustained large-scale harvesting for international trade.
- Invasive-species risk and ecological spillovers associated with farming and restocking dynamics (including concerns raised about non-native bullfrog introductions).
- Pathogen spread risk across regions through amphibian trade pathways (e.g., Batrachochytrium fungi), with amphibian chytridiomycosis addressed in WOAH standards.
Labor & Social
- Animal-welfare and cruelty concerns have been publicly raised regarding capture, handling, and slaughter practices in parts of the frogs' legs supply chain.
FAQ
What HS code is commonly used to track trade in frozen frog legs?Trade statistics commonly use HS 020820, described as frogs' legs, fresh, chilled or frozen, which covers frozen frog legs used in international shipments.
Which countries are widely cited as major suppliers of frogs' legs to the EU market?Indonesia and Viet Nam are repeatedly cited as principal suppliers to the EU market, with Türkiye and Albania also identified as major supplying countries in discussions of EU import sourcing.
What is the reference storage temperature used for quick-frozen foods in international guidance?International guidance for quick-frozen foods references maintaining products at -18°C or lower during storage and distribution, and EU quick-frozen food rules also use -18°C (or lower) as the holding temperature.
Sources
Frozen Frog Country Coverage for Suppliers, Export Flows, and Prices
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All country market pages: Germany, Hong Kong, United Kingdom, Indonesia, Luxembourg, Czechia, Switzerland, Japan, Austria, Denmark, Canada, Hungary, Kazakhstan, Slovenia, Finland, Lebanon, Sweden, Australia, Macao, Norway, Estonia, Slovakia, Lithuania, Portugal, Turkiye, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, United Arab Emirates, Ireland, Qatar, Romania, Croatia, Latvia, Albania, South Korea, Kuwait, Azerbaijan, Ecuador, Cambodia, Iceland, Greece, Bahrain, South Africa, Peru, Bulgaria, Malta, Oman, Senegal, Serbia, Egypt, Brazil, Gabon, Andorra, Armenia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Barbados, Burkina Faso, Benin, Bermuda, Bahamas, Botswana, Belize, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ivory Coast, Colombia, Cyprus, Dominican Republic, Ethiopia, Fiji, Gambia, Israel, Jordan, Kenya, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Liberia, Lesotho, Morocco, Moldova, Macedonia, Mongolia, Mauritius, Maldives, Malaysia, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Nigeria, Nicaragua, Panama, Swaziland, Tunisia, Taiwan, Tanzania, Ukraine, Uzbekistan, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Zambia
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