Raw Materials
Fresh Goosefish
HS Code
030389
Last Updated
2026-05-23
Key takeaways for search and sourcing teams
- Frozen Goosefish market coverage spans 130 countries.
- 31 exporter companies and 24 importer companies are indexed in the global supply chain intelligence network for this product.
- 74 supplier-linked transactions are summarized across the top 1 countries.
- 0 premium suppliers and 0 catalog items are currently listed.
- Wholesale sample entries: 0; farmgate sample entries: 0.
- Latest reference year in this page dataset is 2024.
- Page data last updated on 2026-05-23.
Global Supplier Transactions, Export Activity, and Price Benchmarks for Frozen Goosefish
Analyze 74 supplier-linked transactions across the top 1 countries, with monthly unit-price benchmarks to track export competitiveness and sourcing risk for Frozen Goosefish.
Frozen Goosefish Country YoY Change in Supplier Transactions and Export Momentum
Compare positive and negative YoY shifts in Frozen Goosefish to identify accelerating supplier markets and weakening export corridors.
Top YoY shifts for Frozen Goosefish: China (-10.5%).
Frozen Goosefish Country-Level Supplier Transaction and Unit Price Summary
As of 2025-06, benchmark Frozen Goosefish country transaction counts with monthly unit price and volume to prioritize supplier and export markets.
In 2025-11, countries with visible Frozen Goosefish transaction unit prices: China (3.17 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 | -10.5% | 74 | 3.37 USD / kg (59,790 kg) | 3.66 USD / kg (70,810 kg) | 1.73 USD / kg (18,740 kg) | 2.95 USD / kg (1,500 kg) | 3.26 USD / kg (33,280 kg) | 3.17 USD / kg (41,510 kg) |
Frozen Goosefish Global Supply Chain Coverage
55 companies
31 exporters and 24 importers are mapped for Frozen Goosefish.
Exporters and importers can use Tridge Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to identify counterparties for Frozen Goosefish, benchmark reach, and prioritize outreach by market.
Frozen Goosefish Export Supplier Intelligence, Trade Flows, and Price Signals
31 exporter companies are mapped in Tridge Supply Chain Intelligence for Frozen Goosefish. Exporters and importers can use company profiles and analytics to evaluate supplier coverage, trading activity, and route opportunities.
Frozen Goosefish Top Exporters and Supplier Profiles
Review leading exporter profiles while benchmarking against 31 total exporter companies in the Frozen Goosefish supply chain intelligence network. Exporters and importers can unlock company profiles and analytics to qualify partners faster.
(China)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-04-23
Industries: Fishing AquacultureFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Food ManufacturingTradeFarming / Production / Processing / Packing
Exporting Countries: South Korea, United States
Supplying Products: Frozen Atlantic Croaker, Frozen Goosefish
(China)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-04-28
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Fishing AquacultureFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Food ManufacturingTrade
(China)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-04-23
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Fishing AquacultureFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Farming / Production / Processing / PackingTradeFood Manufacturing
Exporting Countries: South Korea
Supplying Products: Frozen Monkfish, Frozen Octopus, Frozen Goosefish +5
(China)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-04-23
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Industries: Food ManufacturingFishing Aquaculture
Value Chain Roles: Food ManufacturingTrade
Exporting Countries: South Korea
Supplying Products: Frozen Monkfish, Frozen Mackerel Fillet, Frozen Goosefish +2
(China)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-04-23
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Fishing AquacultureFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Food ManufacturingTrade
(China)
Latest Export Transaction: 2025-11-14
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Food ManufacturingFishing Aquaculture
Value Chain Roles: Farming / Production / Processing / PackingTrade
Exporting Countries: South Korea
Supplying Products: Frozen Monkfish, Frozen Rockfish, Frozen Goosefish +5
Frozen Goosefish Global Exporter Coverage
31 companies
Exporter company count is a key signal for Frozen Goosefish supply depth and sourcing optionality.
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Top Exporting Countries for Frozen Goosefish (HS Code 030389) in 2024
For Frozen Goosefish in 2024, compare export volume and value across the top 10 supplier countries to map core supply structure.
| Rank | Country | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United States | 115,006,805 kg | 382,349,549 USD |
| 2 | India | 173,345,432 kg | 330,564,447.292 USD |
| 3 | Myanmar [Burma] | 154,646,260.03 kg | 200,767,068.819 USD |
| 4 | Brazil | 26,762,983 kg | 110,596,675 USD |
| 5 | New Zealand | 33,064,706 kg | 90,204,759.515 USD |
| 6 | Norway | 41,542,689 kg | 90,086,717.208 USD |
| 7 | Netherlands | 17,915,096.751 kg | 82,157,339.809 USD |
| 8 | Hong Kong | 16,394,779 kg | 81,629,596.898 USD |
| 9 | Pakistan | 41,894,571 kg | 75,182,782.237 USD |
| 10 | South Korea | 31,315,994.311 kg | 70,191,790 USD |
Frozen Goosefish Export Trade Flow and Partner Country Summary
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Frozen Goosefish Import Buyer Intelligence, Demand Signals, and Price Benchmarks
24 importer companies are mapped for Frozen Goosefish demand intelligence. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to prioritize buyers, distributors, and downstream demand partners by market.
Frozen Goosefish Top Buyers, Importers, and Demand Partners
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(South Korea)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-04-28
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Liquor Stores
Value Chain Roles: -
(South Korea)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-04-23
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Beverage ManufacturingFishing AquacultureFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: -
(South Korea)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-04-23
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 1 - 10 Employees
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: -
(South Korea)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-04-23
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: -
(Vietnam)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-04-23
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: -
(South Korea)
Latest Import Transaction: 2025-11-14
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Food WholesalersFishing Aquaculture
Value Chain Roles: -
Global Importer Coverage
24 companies
Importer company count highlights the current depth of demand-side visibility for Frozen Goosefish.
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Top Import Demand Countries for Frozen Goosefish (HS Code 030389) in 2024
For Frozen Goosefish in 2024, compare import volume and value across the top 10 demand countries to identify priority markets.
| Rank | Country | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | South Korea | 141,067,403.523 kg | 391,147,081 USD |
| 2 | United States | 76,029,831 kg | 340,197,129 USD |
| 3 | Japan | 77,827,023 kg | 280,033,275.343 USD |
| 4 | Spain | 42,736,109.63 kg | 124,383,332.984 USD |
| 5 | Hong Kong | 20,926,342 kg | 104,062,924.764 USD |
| 6 | Malaysia | 35,410,196.77 kg | 84,474,325.053 USD |
| 7 | Italy | 11,365,387 kg | 60,863,965.592 USD |
| 8 | Portugal | 14,904,647 kg | 55,687,871.781 USD |
| 9 | United Kingdom | 12,041,041 kg | 55,460,643.291 USD |
| 10 | Thailand | 37,849,216 kg | 53,155,946.83 USD |
Frozen Goosefish Import Trade Flow and Origin Country Summary
Analyze Frozen Goosefish origin-to-destination trade flows by value, volume, and share to monitor demand-side sourcing channels.
Classification
Product TypeRaw Material
Product FormFrozen
Industry PositionPrimary Aquatic Product
Raw Material
Commodity GroupMarine demersal whitefish (wild-caught seafood)
Scientific NameLophius spp. (species varies by origin; commonly includes Lophius piscatorius, Lophius budegassa, Lophius americanus, Lophius vomerinus, Lophius vaillanti)
PerishabilityMedium (frozen); becomes High once thawed or handled as chilled fish
Growing Conditions
- Wild-caught demersal species associated with continental shelf and slope habitats
- Typically sourced from temperate to cold-water marine ecosystems depending on species and fishery area
Main VarietiesEuropean monkfish/anglerfish (Lophius piscatorius), Black-bellied angler (Lophius budegassa), American monkfish (Lophius americanus), Cape monkfish (Lophius vomerinus), African monkfish (Lophius vaillanti)
Consumption Forms
- Frozen monkfish tails (bone-in or boneless)
- Frozen tail fillets/portions (often skinless)
- Frozen monkfish cheeks
- Monkfish liver (specialty product; market-dependent)
Grading Factors
- Species identification and labeling accuracy
- Tail size/weight band and uniformity
- Cut specification (tail, fillet/portion, cheek) and trim level (bone-in/boneless, skinless/skin-on)
- Glazing declaration and net weight compliance (where applicable)
- Defect tolerances (gaping, bruising, discoloration, dehydration/freezer burn)
- Cold-chain integrity indicators (signs of thaw/refreeze, ice crystals, drip loss on thaw)
Market
Frozen goosefish (monkfish, typically traded as tails/fillets) is a globally traded wild-caught whitefish product with supply concentrated in North Atlantic and Southern African fisheries and demand centered in high-income culinary markets. The EU (notably France and Spain) is a major destination, with additional import demand in the United States and Japan for specific cuts and culinary uses. Trade availability and pricing are strongly influenced by fishery management measures (scientific advice, quotas, effort controls) and by processing yields from landing forms (whole vs. tailed/filleted) and freezing/handling quality. Because the product is frequently landed fresh and processed into frozen export formats, cold-chain integrity and buyer specifications on trim, glazing, and size are key determinants of marketability.
Market GrowthMixeddemand is relatively stable in core culinary markets while supply fluctuates with management measures, catch rates, and processing economics
Major Producing Countries
- United KingdomNotable landings from Northeast Atlantic fisheries; product often processed into frozen tails/fillets for export channels.
- FranceProduces from Northeast Atlantic fisheries and is also a major consuming market.
- IrelandNotable Northeast Atlantic producer with export-oriented seafood processing capacity.
- United StatesProduces from Northwest Atlantic fisheries (Atlantic monkfish) with both domestic use and exports.
- South AfricaSouthern African monkfish fisheries contribute to frozen export supply into European markets.
- NamibiaSouthern African monkfish fisheries contribute to frozen export supply into European markets.
Major Exporting Countries
- United KingdomExports frozen monkfish (often tails/fillets) into European wholesale and retail/foodservice channels.
- IrelandExports frozen monkfish products into European markets; quality specs often emphasize tail size and trim.
- United StatesExports frozen monkfish products from Northwest Atlantic supply depending on domestic demand and pricing.
- South AfricaExports frozen monkfish products into European markets.
- NamibiaExports frozen monkfish products into European markets.
Major Importing Countries
- FranceOne of the most prominent consumption markets for monkfish in Europe; imports supplement domestic landings.
- SpainMajor consumption and processing/trading market in Europe; imports frozen product for foodservice and retail.
- ItalyImports frozen monkfish for foodservice and retail applications.
- United StatesImports frozen monkfish depending on domestic supply and price; demand centered in foodservice.
- JapanImports monkfish products for specific culinary uses; specifications may differ by cut and end-use.
Specification
Major VarietiesLophius piscatorius (European monkfish/angler), Lophius budegassa (black-bellied angler), Lophius americanus (American monkfish), Lophius vomerinus (Cape monkfish), Lophius vaillanti (African monkfish)
Physical Attributes
- Typically traded as skinless or skin-on tails/fillets; firm, white lean flesh with low visible fat
- Common commercial forms include bone-in tails, boneless tail fillets/portions, and cheeks; liver is a niche specialty product
Compositional Metrics
- Lean whitefish profile; buyer specs often focus more on trim/yield, moisture loss, and freeze-thaw stability than on fat content
Grades
- Commercial grading commonly centers on species declaration, tail size/weight bands, trim level (bone-in vs boneless), and defect tolerances (gaping, dehydration/freezer burn, bruising)
Packaging
- Frozen bulk cartons of tails or fillets (often poly-lined), with net weight and glazing declarations where applicable
- IQF portions/fillets in retail or foodservice packs where demanded; palletized for frozen distribution
ProcessingFrozen formats frequently use glazing to reduce dehydration; excessive glazing, temperature abuse, or re-freezing can materially reduce buyer acceptanceBuyer specifications commonly include requirements for parasite controls/visual inspection practices consistent with destination market expectations
Supply Chain
Value Chain
- Wild capture (often demersal trawl/net) -> landing -> primary processing (heading/gutting; tailing/filleting) -> freezing (blast/plate/IQF depending on cut) -> glazing (as specified) -> frozen storage -> reefer transport -> importer cold store -> distribution to foodservice/retail
Demand Drivers
- Strong culinary positioning in European and North American foodservice as a premium firm-flesh whitefish suited to roasting and saucing applications
- Preference for consistent tail size bands and reliable frozen quality for portion control and menu planning
- Supply substitution dynamics with other premium whitefish and shellfish, affecting demand sensitivity to price spikes
Temperature
- Maintain continuous frozen cold chain (commonly at or below -18°C for storage and transport) to prevent texture degradation and drip loss on thawing
- Avoid freeze-thaw cycling; temperature excursions can increase dehydration/freezer burn and reduce functional yield
Shelf Life
- Frozen shelf life is relatively long when temperature is stable and packaging/glazing are adequate; quality deteriorates with dehydration and temperature abuse
Risks
Fishery Management HighFrozen goosefish supply depends on wild-capture fisheries, so changes in stock status assessments and resulting management measures (quota/effort adjustments, spatial/seasonal controls) can rapidly tighten availability and trigger price volatility for import-dependent markets.Diversify approved origins and species where buyer specs allow, contract with suppliers operating under recognized management frameworks and traceability controls, and maintain flexible product specifications (cuts/size bands) to adapt to supply shifts.
Regulatory Compliance MediumImport markets commonly enforce strict traceability, catch documentation, and IUU deterrence controls for wild-caught seafood; incomplete documentation or mislabeling (species/origin/production method) can lead to border delays, rejections, or delistings.Implement end-to-end traceability (lot, vessel, area, dates), verify species identification and labeling, and align documentation with destination market IUU/seafood import monitoring requirements.
Quality And Cold Chain MediumQuality loss from temperature abuse, excessive dehydration/freezer burn, or disputed glazing/net weight can reduce usable yield and increase claims risk in frozen trade.Set clear specs for cut, trim, glazing declaration, and defect tolerances; require temperature records where feasible; audit freezing and storage practices at key suppliers.
Market Volatility MediumAs a premium niche whitefish in some markets, demand can be sensitive to restaurant-sector conditions and substitution with other species; supply shocks can amplify price swings and disrupt procurement plans.Use multi-month procurement planning with alternative approved species/cuts, and separate contracts for core volume versus spot coverage.
Sustainability
- Wild stock sustainability and fishery-management uncertainty (changes in scientific advice, quotas, effort controls) affecting supply availability
- Seabed habitat and ecosystem impacts associated with demersal fishing methods in some fisheries; sustainability certification requirements may influence market access
- Climate-driven shifts in distribution and catchability of demersal species, increasing volatility in landings and supply planning
Labor & Social
- Fishing is a high-risk occupation; buyer due diligence may require evidence of worker safety practices and legal labor conditions across vessels and processing plants
- Seafood supply chains can face heightened social compliance scrutiny (recruitment practices, working hours, and grievance mechanisms), especially for globally traded frozen products with multi-step processing
FAQ
Is “goosefish” the same as monkfish in international trade?In many English-language markets, “goosefish” is used for monkfish/anglerfish, typically species in the genus Lophius. In trade, it is commonly sold frozen as tails or tail fillets/portions, so confirming the declared species and product form on documentation is important.
Which regions are the main sources of frozen goosefish (monkfish)?Global supply is largely linked to wild-capture demersal fisheries, especially in the North Atlantic (Northeast and Northwest Atlantic) and in Southern African fisheries for Cape/African monkfish. Import demand is concentrated in Europe (notably France and Spain), with additional markets including the United States and Japan.
What specifications matter most when buying frozen monkfish tails or fillets?Buyers typically prioritize verified species and origin labeling, cut and trim level (bone-in tails vs boneless fillets/portions), size/weight bands, and frozen-quality indicators such as dehydration/freezer burn, gaping, and evidence of temperature abuse. For glazed products, clear agreement on glazing declaration and net weight expectations is also critical to reduce claims risk.
Sources
Frozen Goosefish Country Coverage for Suppliers, Export Flows, and Prices
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All country market pages: China, India, Japan, Thailand, United States, Indonesia, Ivory Coast, Myanmar [Burma], Spain, Morocco, France, Senegal, Germany, Vietnam, Italy, South Korea, Brazil, Poland, Netherlands, Malaysia, New Zealand, Hong Kong, Norway, Portugal, United Kingdom, Oman, Pakistan, Egypt, Turkiye, Canada, Ukraine, Uruguay, Mauritius, Iceland, South Africa, Jamaica, United Arab Emirates, Ecuador, Singapore, Gabon, Benin, Mexico, Colombia, Denmark, Jordan, Australia, Kazakhstan, Saudi Arabia, Sweden, Lithuania, Burkina Faso, Estonia, Dominican Republic, Peru, Greece, Panama, Chile, Kuwait, Bulgaria, Madagascar, Sri Lanka, Liberia, Austria, Nicaragua, Bolivia, Switzerland, Azerbaijan, Andorra, Albania, Armenia, Argentina, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Barbados, Belgium, Bahrain, Burundi, Bermuda, Brunei, Bahamas, Botswana, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Costa Rica, Cuba, Cyprus, Czechia, Ethiopia, Finland, Fiji, Gambia, Guatemala, Croatia, Hungary, Ireland, Israel, Iran, Kenya, Kyrgyzstan, Cambodia, Laos, Lesotho, Luxembourg, Latvia, Moldova, Montenegro, Macedonia, Mongolia, Macao, Malta, Maldives, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Nigeria, Nepal, Philippines, Paraguay, Qatar, Romania, Serbia, Slovenia, Slovakia, Swaziland, Togo, Tunisia, Tanzania, Uganda, Uzbekistan, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Zambia, Zimbabwe
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