Parent Product
Frozen Frog
HS Code
020890
Last Updated
2026-05-16
Key takeaways for search and sourcing teams
- Frozen Frog Legs market coverage spans 109 countries.
- 65 exporter companies and 122 importer companies are indexed in the global supply chain intelligence network for this product.
- 317 supplier-linked transactions are summarized across the top 5 countries.
- 0 premium suppliers and 0 catalog items are currently listed.
- Wholesale sample entries: 2; farmgate sample entries: 0.
- Latest reference year in this page dataset is 2026.
- Page data last updated on 2026-05-16.
Global Supplier Transactions, Export Activity, and Price Benchmarks for Frozen Frog Legs
Analyze 317 supplier-linked transactions across the top 5 countries, with monthly unit-price benchmarks to track export competitiveness and sourcing risk for Frozen Frog Legs.
Frozen Frog Legs Country YoY Change in Supplier Transactions and Export Momentum
Compare positive and negative YoY shifts in Frozen Frog Legs to identify accelerating supplier markets and weakening export corridors.
Top YoY shifts for Frozen Frog Legs: United States (-65.9%), China (+20.1%), Vietnam (-8.7%).
Frozen Frog Legs Country-Level Supplier Transaction and Unit Price Summary
As of 2025-06, benchmark Frozen Frog Legs country transaction counts with monthly unit price and volume to prioritize supplier and export markets.
In 2025-11, countries with visible Frozen Frog Legs transaction unit prices: Vietnam (6.73 USD / kg), China (3.63 USD / kg), United States (3.00 USD / kg).
| Country | YoY Change | Transaction Count | 2025-06 | 2025-07 | 2025-08 | 2025-09 | 2025-10 | 2025-11 | 2025-12 | 2026-01 | 2026-02 | 2026-03 | 2026-04 | 2026-05 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| China | +20.1% | 79 | - (-) | 6.72 USD / kg (531,472 kg) | - (-) | 4.07 USD / kg (509,474 kg) | 3.89 USD / kg (468,302 kg) | 3.63 USD / kg (363,388 kg) | ||||||
| Vietnam | -8.7% | 218 | 7.52 USD / kg (76,059 kg) | 7.35 USD / kg (95,166 kg) | 7.62 USD / kg (213,155.352 kg) | 7.02 USD / kg (261,032.74 kg) | 6.91 USD / kg (257,825.636 kg) | 6.73 USD / kg (138,372.932 kg) | ||||||
| United States | -65.9% | 14 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | 3.00 USD / kg (37,000 kg) | 3.00 USD / kg (111,000 kg) | 3.00 USD / kg (55,500 kg) | ||||||
| Spain | - | 5 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | 7.25 USD / kg (3,546 kg) | - (-) | ||||||
| Hong Kong | - | 1 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | 6.58 USD / kg (16,616.4 kg) | - (-) |
Frozen Frog Legs Global Supply Chain Coverage
187 companies
65 exporters and 122 importers are mapped for Frozen Frog Legs.
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Frozen Frog Legs Export Supplier Intelligence, Trade Flows, and Price Signals
65 exporter companies are mapped in Tridge Supply Chain Intelligence for Frozen Frog Legs. Exporters and importers can use company profiles and analytics to evaluate supplier coverage, trading activity, and route opportunities.
Frozen Frog Legs Top Exporters and Supplier Profiles
Review leading exporter profiles while benchmarking against 65 total exporter companies in the Frozen Frog Legs supply chain intelligence network. Exporters and importers can unlock company profiles and analytics to qualify partners faster.
(China)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-04-16
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: Trade
Exporting Countries: United States
Supplying Products: Frozen Frog, Frozen Frog Legs
(Vietnam)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-01-24
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: Farming / Production / Processing / Packing
Exporting Countries: France, Belgium, Vietnam
Supplying Products: Frozen Frog, Frozen Frog Legs
(Vietnam)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-01-26
Industries: Fishing AquacultureFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Trade
Exporting Countries: France, Denmark, United Kingdom, Vietnam, Netherlands
Supplying Products: Frozen Frog, Frozen Frog Legs
(Spain)
Latest Export Transaction: 2025-10-24
Employee Size: 51 - 100 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 50M - 100M
Industries: OthersFood Services And Drinking PlacesFood WholesalersFood PackagingFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: RetailFood ManufacturingDistribution / Wholesale
Exporting Countries: Vietnam
Supplying Products: Frozen Frog, Frozen Frog Legs
(Vietnam)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-04-16
Industries: Animal ProductionFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: TradeFarming / Production / Processing / Packing
Exporting Countries: United States
Supplying Products: Frozen Frog, Frozen Frog Legs
(Vietnam)
Latest Export Transaction: 2025-08-25
Industries: Brokers And Trade AgenciesFood ManufacturingFishing Aquaculture
Value Chain Roles: Trade
Exporting Countries: Denmark, Canada, Italy, France, Belgium, Hong Kong
Supplying Products: Frozen Frog, Frozen Frog Legs
Frozen Frog Legs Global Exporter Coverage
65 companies
Exporter company count is a key signal for Frozen Frog Legs supply depth and sourcing optionality.
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Top Exporting Countries for Frozen Frog Legs (HS Code 020890) in 2024
For Frozen Frog Legs 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 | 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 Legs Export Trade Flow and Partner Country Summary
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Frozen Frog Legs Import Buyer Intelligence, Demand Signals, and Price Benchmarks
122 importer companies are mapped for Frozen Frog Legs demand intelligence. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to prioritize buyers, distributors, and downstream demand partners by market.
Frozen Frog Legs Top Buyers, Importers, and Demand Partners
Review leading buyer profiles and compare them against 122 total importer companies tracked for Frozen Frog Legs. Exporters and importers can use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to evaluate buyer quality and demand concentration.
(Singapore)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-04-16
Industries: Fishing AquacultureFood PackagingFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: -
(Vietnam)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-04-16
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: -
(Hong Kong)
Latest Import Transaction: 2025-10-25
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: -
(United States)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-01-30
Employee Size: 1 - 10 Employees
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: -
(United Kingdom)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-04-16
Employee Size: 1 - 10 Employees
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: -
(Bangladesh)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-04-16
Employee Size: 101 - 500 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 50M - 100M
Industries: Food ManufacturingOthers
Value Chain Roles: -
Global Importer Coverage
122 companies
Importer company count highlights the current depth of demand-side visibility for Frozen Frog Legs.
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Top Import Demand Countries for Frozen Frog Legs (HS Code 020890) in 2024
For Frozen Frog Legs 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 Legs Import Trade Flow and Origin Country Summary
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Global Wholesale Supplier Price Trends by Country for Frozen Frog Legs
Frozen Frog Legs Monthly Wholesale Supplier Price Summary by Country
Monthly Frozen Frog Legs wholesale unit-price benchmarks by country for export and sourcing decisions.
In 2025-11, countries with visible Frozen Frog Legs wholesale unit prices: France (16.19 USD / kg).
| Country | 2025-06 | 2025-07 | 2025-08 | 2025-09 | 2025-10 | 2025-11 | 2025-12 | 2026-01 | 2026-02 | 2026-03 | 2026-04 | 2026-05 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| France | 16.16 USD / kg | 16.28 USD / kg | 16.32 USD / kg | 16.41 USD / kg | 16.26 USD / kg | 16.19 USD / kg |
Frozen Frog Legs Wholesale Price Competitiveness by Major Exporting Countries
Compare Frozen Frog Legs wholesale price ranges and YoY changes across the top 1 exporting countries to benchmark supplier price competitiveness.
| Rank | Country | Average | Lower | Upper | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | France | 17.38 USD / kg | 15.67 USD / kg | 20.07 USD / kg | +13.2% |
Latest Frozen Frog Legs Wholesale Export Price Updates
Use the latest 2 Frozen Frog Legs wholesale updates to validate current export price points and origin-level supplier changes.
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| 2024-04-01 | Anc** ** ************* * * ******* ************** | 8.44 USD / kg |
Classification
Product TypeRaw Material
Product FormFrozen
Industry PositionPrimary Animal Product
Raw Material
Commodity GroupAmphibian meat (frogs' legs)
PerishabilityMedium
Growing Conditions
- Wild-sourced: freshwater wetlands, rice paddies, canals, ponds and other aquatic habitats (varies by species and origin)
- Farmed (in some supply chains): freshwater pond/aquaculture systems, sometimes involving translocation/restocking practices
Main VarietiesHoplobatrachus rugulosus, Fejervarya cancrivora, Limnonectes macrodon (complex), Pelophylax spp.
Consumption Forms
- Frozen ingredient for foodservice preparation (e.g., sautéed, fried)
- Retail frozen product for home cooking
Market
Frozen frog legs (commonly traded under HS 0208.20 in international customs statistics) are a niche globally traded animal product with demand strongly concentrated in Western Europe, where the European Union is described in peer-reviewed analyses as the largest consumer/import market. Supply for this trade is repeatedly reported as coming primarily from Indonesia, Vietnam, Turkey, and Albania, with a significant share still sourced from wild-caught frogs alongside farmed production in some origins. The market is structurally constrained by weak species-level traceability in trade reporting and by heightened scrutiny over biodiversity impacts from wild harvest. Food safety compliance and strict frozen cold-chain control are essential for maintaining market access and product quality.
Major Producing Countries
- IndonesiaMajor supplier to EU frog-legs imports; largely linked to wild-caught sourcing in published assessments.
- VietnamMajor supplier to EU imports; published analyses describe large-scale farming alongside ongoing reliance on wild collection for restocking in some systems.
- TurkiyeSupplier associated with wild harvest of water frogs for the European market; sustainability concerns documented in peer-reviewed research.
- AlbaniaSupplier to EU imports reported in trade-focused conservation analyses; commonly characterized as wild-sourced in those discussions.
Major Exporting Countries
- IndonesiaFrequently cited as the leading supplier to EU frog-legs imports in conservation-trade reviews.
- VietnamFrequently cited as a major supplier to EU frog-legs imports; includes farmed supply in published analyses.
- TurkiyeExport supply linked to wild-harvested Pelophylax (water frog) complexes for European consumption in peer-reviewed studies.
- AlbaniaListed among principal suppliers in EU-focused analyses of the global frog-legs trade.
Specification
Major VarietiesHoplobatrachus rugulosus (East Asian bullfrog / Chinese edible frog complex in trade), Fejervarya cancrivora (crab-eating frog), Limnonectes macrodon (Javan giant frog complex), Pelophylax ridibundus / Pelophylax spp. (water frogs used in parts of the European supply chain)
Physical Attributes
- Typically traded as hind legs only, skinned and cleaned, frozen for international shipment
- Species identity in commerce can be misdeclared or mixed, as shown by DNA-based identification studies on imported frog legs
ProcessingCommonly marketed as deep-frozen product; quick-frozen handling expectations reference maintaining product temperature at -18°C or lower for storage and distribution in Codex quick-frozen guidance
Supply Chain
Value Chain
- Wild capture or farm harvest -> slaughter/processing (skinning, cleaning, trimming) -> quick freezing -> frozen storage -> refrigerated (frozen) transport -> importer cold storage -> foodservice/retail distribution
Demand Drivers
- Culinary tradition and foodservice demand concentrated in Western Europe (notably France) identified in trade-focused conservation literature
- Availability of frozen product enabling long-distance trade and year-round menu use in destination markets
Temperature
- Codex quick-frozen handling guidance references maintaining product temperature at -18°C or lower during frozen storage and distribution
Risks
Biodiversity And Wildlife Harvest HighA large share of internationally traded frog legs is reported as being sourced from wild-caught frogs, and peer-reviewed studies document unsustainable harvest dynamics and population declines in supplying regions (e.g., water frogs harvested for the European market). This creates a credible risk of supply disruption via tighter harvest bans, export restrictions, or import-market policy changes driven by conservation concerns.Prioritize verifiable farmed supply where feasible; implement species-level traceability (including DNA verification where appropriate); engage suppliers on science-based harvest controls and legal sourcing documentation.
Species Traceability MediumDNA-based studies of imported frog legs in European markets show misdeclaration and multiple species/origins within commercial product streams, increasing compliance, reputational, and sustainability risks and complicating due diligence.Contract for species/origin disclosure; audit suppliers; use periodic DNA barcoding checks and chain-of-custody controls for high-risk origins.
Food Safety MediumFrog legs are an animal-derived product requiring robust hygiene controls; contamination and residue concerns are emphasized in trade-risk discussions, and failures can trigger border rejections and recalls in destination markets.Strengthen HACCP-based controls at processing plants; implement residue monitoring plans aligned to destination-market requirements; maintain sanitation verification and supplier approvals.
Cold Chain MediumAs a frozen commodity, quality and safety depend on continuous cold-chain control; temperature abuse can cause dehydration/freezer burn, drip loss, and increased microbial risk upon thawing.Use validated frozen logistics with temperature monitoring; follow Codex-aligned handling with -18°C or lower as a reference for storage/distribution; audit cold stores and reefer performance.
Sustainability
- Overexploitation of wild frog populations for international trade and associated biodiversity impacts (including an "extinction domino" dynamic as sourcing shifts after local depletion)
- Low transparency and limited species-level reporting in trade flows, complicating sustainability management and enforcement
- Risk of invasive species movement and pathogen spread linked to trade and translocations, noted in conservation and DNA-traceability studies
Labor & Social
- Livelihood dependence in some wild-harvest supply chains, with sustainability measures affecting harvester incomes (documented in field research on Turkey’s supply chain)
- Animal welfare concerns raised in reporting and expert commentary about slaughter/processing practices and limited oversight in parts of the trade
FAQ
Which countries are commonly cited as the main suppliers for internationally traded frog legs into Europe?Trade-focused conservation analyses identify Indonesia and Vietnam as the principal suppliers, with Turkey and Albania also cited among key supplying countries for the European market.
Why is the global frog-legs trade considered controversial from a sustainability perspective?Peer-reviewed research links the trade to overharvesting of wild frog populations, limited transparency on which species are being traded, and documented misdeclaration of species in commercial products, all of which increase biodiversity and governance risks.
What frozen temperature is commonly referenced for handling quick-frozen foods in international guidance?Codex quick-frozen guidance references maintaining a product temperature of -18°C or lower for frozen storage and distribution.
Sources
Frozen Frog Legs Country Coverage for Suppliers, Export Flows, and Prices
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All country market pages: Netherlands, Poland, New Zealand, United States, Spain, Italy, Hong Kong, Germany, United Kingdom, China, Czechia, France, Japan, Austria, Belgium, Vietnam, Switzerland, Hungary, Slovenia, Indonesia, Lebanon, Australia, Finland, Sweden, Canada, Estonia, Macao, Slovakia, Lithuania, Norway, Denmark, Turkiye, Portugal, Saudi Arabia, Luxembourg, Singapore, United Arab Emirates, Ireland, Qatar, Croatia, Romania, Albania, Latvia, South Korea, Thailand, Azerbaijan, Kuwait, Ecuador, Cambodia, Iceland, Greece, Bahrain, South Africa, Kazakhstan, Peru, Bulgaria, Malta, Senegal, Oman, Serbia, Egypt, Brazil, 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, Gabon, Gambia, Israel, Jordan, Kenya, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Liberia, Lesotho, Morocco, Moldova, Macedonia, Mongolia, Mauritius, Maldives, Mexico, Malaysia, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Nigeria, Nicaragua, Panama, Swaziland, Tunisia, Tanzania, Ukraine, Uzbekistan, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Zambia
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