Frozen Grouper Fillet Suppliers, Trade & Prices — Market Overview 2026
Parent Product
Frozen Grouper
HS Code
030489
Last Updated
2026-08-23
Key takeaways for search and sourcing teams
- Frozen Grouper Fillet market coverage spans 129 countries.
- 140 exporter companies and 207 importer companies are indexed in the global supply chain intelligence network for this product.
- 1,131 supplier-linked transactions are summarized across the top 15 countries.
- Latest reference year in this page dataset is 2024.
- Page data last updated on 2026-08-23.
Global Supplier Transactions, Export Activity, and Price Benchmarks for Frozen Grouper Fillet
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Frozen Grouper Fillet Country YoY Change in Supplier Transactions and Export Momentum
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Top YoY shifts for Frozen Grouper Fillet: Mexico (+152.1%), Vietnam (+20.9%), India (+19.6%).
Frozen Grouper Fillet Country-Level Supplier Transaction and Unit Price Summary
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In 2026-02, countries with visible Frozen Grouper Fillet transaction unit prices: Mexico (29.73 USD / kg), Indonesia (12.80 USD / kg), India (10.91 USD / kg), Vietnam (9.92 USD / kg), Nicaragua (8.25 USD / kg).
| Country | YoY Change | Transaction Count | 2025-09 | 2025-10 | 2025-11 | 2025-12 | 2026-01 | 2026-02 | 2026-03 | 2026-04 | 2026-05 | 2026-06 | 2026-07 | 2026-08 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| India | +19.6% | 333 | 13.16 USD / kg (49,630 kg) | 7.55 USD / kg (59,681.199 kg) | 10.65 USD / kg (48,455.28 kg) | 11.09 USD / kg (156,355.718 kg) | 9.08 USD / kg (141,252.674 kg) | 10.91 USD / kg (68,420.272 kg) | ||||||
| Mexico | +152.1% | 286 | 24.32 USD / kg (82,494.59 kg) | 28.23 USD / kg (61,467.55 kg) | 29.75 USD / kg (21,059.27 kg) | 29.66 USD / kg (31,160 kg) | 30.16 USD / kg (46,250.98 kg) | 29.73 USD / kg (31,251.81 kg) | ||||||
| Vietnam | +20.9% | 468 | 8.99 USD / kg (555,581.842 kg) | 9.56 USD / kg (314,961.903 kg) | 9.71 USD / kg (604,405.155 kg) | 10.00 USD / kg (596,250.475 kg) | 9.60 USD / kg (327,991.006 kg) | 9.92 USD / kg (22,420 kg) | ||||||
| Indonesia | - | 18 | 10.94 USD / kg (76,608 kg) | 10.25 USD / kg (76,856 kg) | 10.31 USD / kg (79,415 kg) | 8.42 USD / kg (81,455 kg) | 13.10 USD / kg (39,527 kg) | 12.80 USD / kg (56,860 kg) | ||||||
| Nicaragua | - | 6 | - (-) | 8.04 USD / kg (-) | - (-) | - (-) | 8.34 USD / kg (7,170 kg) | 8.25 USD / kg (4,970 kg) | ||||||
| United Arab Emirates | - | 6 | - (-) | 8.80 USD / kg (46,950 kg) | 9.74 USD / kg (43,144.02 kg) | 8.80 USD / kg (23,360 kg) | 8.80 USD / kg (23,890 kg) | - (-) | ||||||
| Morocco | - | 2 | - (-) | - (-) | 9.45 USD / kg (23,798 kg) | - (-) | 10.04 USD / kg (23,895 kg) | - (-) | ||||||
| Thailand | - | 1 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | 7.83 USD / kg (19,350 kg) | - (-) | ||||||
| Singapore | - | 4 | 10.45 USD / kg (42,780 kg) | 10.02 USD / kg (19,970 kg) | - (-) | 9.32 USD / kg (13,625 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | ||||||
| China | - | 2 | 3.07 USD / kg (13,840 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | 2.99 USD / kg (27,900 kg) | - (-) | - (-) |
Frozen Grouper Fillet Global Supply Chain Coverage
347 companies
140 exporters and 207 importers are mapped for Frozen Grouper Fillet.
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Frozen Grouper Fillet Export Supplier Intelligence, Trade Flows, and Price Signals
140 exporter companies are mapped in Tridge Supply Chain Intelligence for Frozen Grouper Fillet. Exporters and importers can use company profiles and analytics to evaluate supplier coverage, trading activity, and route opportunities.
Frozen Grouper Fillet Top Exporters and Supplier Profiles
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(United Arab Emirates)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-07-23
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleTrade
Exporting Countries: United States
Supplying Products: Frozen Grouper, Frozen Grouper Fillet
(United States)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-07-23
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: Trade
Exporting Countries: United States
Supplying Products: Frozen Grouper, Frozen Grouper Fillet
(Vietnam)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-07-23
Employee Size: 101 - 500 Employees
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / Wholesale
Exporting Countries: United States
Supplying Products: Frozen Grouper, Frozen Grouper Fillet
(Thailand)
Latest Export Transaction: 2025-09-12
Industries: Fishing AquacultureFood ManufacturingOthers
Value Chain Roles: Farming / Production / Processing / PackingFood ManufacturingOthers
Exporting Countries: United States
Supplying Products: Frozen Grouper, Frozen Grouper Fillet, Frozen Whole Grouper
(United States)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-07-23
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 1M - 5M
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / Wholesale
Exporting Countries: United States
Supplying Products: Frozen Fish Cutlet, Frozen Grouper, Frozen Hogfish +2
(Mexico)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-01-16
Employee Size: 101 - 500 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 10M - 50M
Industries: Fishing AquacultureFood ManufacturingFood Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFarming / Production / Processing / PackingTrade
Exporting Countries: Uruguay, United States, Greece
Supplying Products: Frozen Octopus, Frozen Grouper, Frozen Fish Cutlet +4
Frozen Grouper Fillet Global Exporter Coverage
140 companies
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Top Exporting Countries for Frozen Grouper Fillet (HS Code 030489) in 2024
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| Rank | Country | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Turkiye | 17,279,938 kg | 182,081,143 USD |
| 2 | Netherlands | 18,681,997.935 kg | 179,782,609.68 USD |
| 3 | Japan | 11,408,694 kg | 162,083,612.447 USD |
| 4 | Canada | 4,907,016.095 kg | 75,105,041.239 USD |
| 5 | New Zealand | 7,845,783 kg | 59,176,854.835 USD |
| 6 | Germany | 5,923,935 kg | 54,179,809.487 USD |
| 7 | Denmark | 4,941,371 kg | 48,291,427.292 USD |
| 8 | Iceland | 10,932,199 kg | 39,878,694.685 USD |
| 9 | Poland | 3,086,537 kg | 31,438,579 USD |
| 10 | Thailand | 3,636,400.787 kg | 24,762,424.37 USD |
Frozen Grouper Fillet Export Trade Flow and Partner Country Summary
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Frozen Grouper Fillet Import Buyer Intelligence, Demand Signals, and Price Benchmarks
207 importer companies are mapped for Frozen Grouper Fillet demand intelligence. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to prioritize buyers, distributors, and downstream demand partners by market.
Frozen Grouper Fillet Top Buyers, Importers, and Demand Partners
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(United States)
Latest Import Transaction: 2025-09-12
Industries: Animal Production
Value Chain Roles: -
(India)
Latest Import Transaction: 2025-11-22
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD Over 1B
Industries: Fishing AquacultureFood ManufacturingFood Packaging
Value Chain Roles: Spain, United States, Portugal, Dominican Republic, Vietnam, United Arab Emirates, Sri Lanka, Canada, Senegal, France
(United States)
Latest Import Transaction: 2025-09-10
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 1M - 5M
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: -
(Hong Kong)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-07-23
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: -
(United States)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-07-23
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 5M - 10M
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: -
(Greece)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-07-23
Employee Size: 51 - 100 Employees
Industries: Animal ProductionBrokers And Trade AgenciesOthers
Value Chain Roles: -
Global Importer Coverage
207 companies
Importer company count highlights the current depth of demand-side visibility for Frozen Grouper Fillet.
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Top Import Demand Countries for Frozen Grouper Fillet (HS Code 030489) in 2024
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| Rank | Country | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United States | 54,971,411 kg | 644,757,952 USD |
| 2 | Japan | 94,267,091 kg | 537,702,709.98 USD |
| 3 | Australia | 21,477,471.63 kg | 140,299,950.869 USD |
| 4 | Italy | 15,976,015 kg | 129,415,648.803 USD |
| 5 | Hong Kong | 14,442,858 kg | 99,617,102.195 USD |
| 6 | Germany | 11,431,129.522 kg | 94,844,359.545 USD |
| 7 | United Kingdom | 8,577,092 kg | 90,275,064.763 USD |
| 8 | Poland | 17,793,034 kg | 88,882,994 USD |
| 9 | Spain | 12,167,601.44 kg | 64,412,211.845 USD |
| 10 | South Korea | 12,164,600.646 kg | 63,652,928 USD |
Frozen Grouper Fillet Import Trade Flow and Origin Country Summary
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Classification
Product TypeRaw Material
Product FormFrozen
Industry PositionPrimary Seafood Product
Raw Material
Commodity GroupMarine finfish — reef-associated demersal fish
Scientific NameSerranidae (groupers), commonly Epinephelus spp. and Mycteroperca spp.
PerishabilityMedium
Growing Conditions
- Wild capture: tropical and subtropical reef-associated marine habitats.
- Aquaculture/mariculture (where used): coastal cages/ponds with grow-out systems documented in parts of Southeast Asia and southern China.
Main VarietiesEpinephelus spp., Mycteroperca spp., Hyporthodus spp., Plectropomus spp.
Consumption Forms
- Quick-frozen fillets for direct consumption (retail and foodservice)
- Live or fresh whole fish in premium reef-fish dining channels in parts of Asia
Grading Factors
- Species/market-name accuracy and traceability documentation
- Boneless specification (pin-bone removal) when claimed
- Dehydration/freezer burn and oxidation indicators under frozen storage
- Parasite presence control expectations under defect-based standards
- Glaze application controls and deglazed net weight integrity
Market
Frozen grouper fillet is a high-value reef-fish product supplied primarily from Indo-Pacific producing areas where groupers come from wild capture and, in some regions, coastal mariculture. FAO sources describe grouper culture across Southeast Asia and southern China, including Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Thailand, Viet Nam, Taiwan, and China among key production locations. International guidance for quick-frozen fish fillets emphasizes rapid freezing and deep-frozen storage at -18°C or colder, with declared net contents exclusive of any ice glaze. The market faces outsized disruption risks from IUU fishing and reef-stock depletion, and from species substitution/short-weighting practices that are difficult to detect once fish is filleted. Food-safety risk management is also important because groupers are among reef fish associated with ciguatera toxin illness in tropical and subtropical waters.
Major Producing Countries
- IndonesiaFAO-cited grouper culture country in Southeast Asia; supplies reef fish into international trade.
- MalaysiaFAO-cited grouper culture country in Southeast Asia.
- PhilippinesFAO-cited grouper culture country in Southeast Asia.
- ThailandFAO-cited grouper culture country in Southeast Asia.
- VietnamFAO-cited grouper culture country in Southeast Asia (reporting may not always separate grouper as a standalone item).
- ChinaFAO-cited grouper culture in southeast China; also a key destination market in the broader live reef fish value chain.
- TaiwanFAO-cited grouper culture location; referenced as a major node in regional grouper seed and mariculture systems.
- AustraliaReferenced as a major source country supplying reef fish species (including groupers) into the Indo-Pacific live reef food fish trade.
Major Exporting Countries
- IndonesiaIdentified as a major source country supplying reef fish species (notably groupers) for international live reef food fish trade; exports can also include processed forms depending on supply chain.
- MalaysiaIdentified as a major source country supplying reef fish species (including groupers) for the international live reef food fish trade.
- PhilippinesIdentified as a major source country supplying reef fish species (including groupers) for the international live reef food fish trade.
- AustraliaIdentified as a major source country supplying reef fish species (including groupers) for the international live reef food fish trade.
Specification
Major VarietiesEpinephelus spp. (groupers), Mycteroperca spp. (groupers), Hyporthodus spp. (groupers), Plectropomus spp. (coral trouts/reef groupers)
Physical Attributes
- Fillets are irregular slices removed from the carcass; may be presented as boneless when pin-bones are removed (Codex quick-frozen fish fillet standard).
- Susceptible to dehydration/freezer burn and oxidation during long frozen storage if packaging and temperature control are inadequate; glazing may be used as a protective ice layer (Codex).
Compositional Metrics
- Core product temperature target for completion of quick-freezing and storage is -18°C or colder (Codex quick-frozen fish fillet standard).
- If glazed, declared net contents should be exclusive of the glaze (Codex); net-weight integrity is a known compliance and fraud focus area for frozen seafood in some markets.
Grades
- Codex quick-frozen fish fillet standard includes defect-based acceptance concepts covering dehydration, foreign matter, parasites, bones (for packs designated boneless), and objectionable odour/flavour.
Packaging
- Pack and process to minimize dehydration and oxidation (Codex quick-frozen fish fillet standard).
- Where glaze is applied, labelling and net content declaration should exclude glaze and include storage at -18°C or colder (Codex quick-frozen fish fillet standard).
ProcessingQuick-freezing requires passing the maximum crystallization range quickly and reaching -18°C or colder at the thermal centre after stabilization; product should be kept deep frozen through transport, storage, and distribution (Codex quick-frozen fish fillet standard).Repacking under controlled conditions followed by reapplication of the quick-freezing process is permitted (Codex quick-frozen fish fillet standard).If glazed, water used should be potable or clean seawater meeting microbiological expectations (Codex quick-frozen fish fillet standard).
Supply Chain
Value Chain
- Wild capture or mariculture harvest → landing/harvest handling → filleting/boning → quick-freezing → optional glazing → frozen packaging → deep-frozen storage → refrigerated transport (reefer) → import cold storage → distribution to retail/foodservice
Demand Drivers
- High-value demand for grouper in the Indo-Pacific live reef food fish value chain, with consumer preference often favoring wild fish (documented in Hong Kong-based trade context).
- Frozen fillet form enables distribution beyond live/fresh channels when deep-frozen cold chain and labeling expectations are met under international standards.
Temperature
- Maintain deep-frozen storage at -18°C or colder and preserve cold-chain continuity during transportation, storage, and distribution (Codex quick-frozen fish fillet standard).
Shelf Life
- Packaging, glazing (where used), and stable deep-frozen temperatures are critical to minimize dehydration/freezer burn and oxidation over extended storage and transit (Codex quick-frozen fish fillet standard).
Risks
Illegal Fishing And Stock Depletion HighGrouper supply is exposed to IUU fishing and overexploitation risks common to high-value reef fisheries, which can trigger sudden supply disruptions, increased enforcement actions, and reputational risk for buyers when traceability is weak.Require verifiable catch/harvest documentation and vessel/lot traceability, prioritize managed fisheries and responsible mariculture, and align procurement controls with international anti-IUU frameworks (e.g., PSMA) and credible third-party auditing where applicable.
Seafood Fraud MediumOnce filleted and skinned, grouper is harder to visually authenticate, increasing risk of species substitution (e.g., lower-value fish sold as grouper) and economic fraud via overglazing or including ice glaze in net weight.Use species verification (DNA testing where appropriate), enforce accurate market-name/species labelling, specify maximum glaze and deglazed weight requirements, and audit suppliers for weight-control and anti-fraud controls.
Marine Biotoxins MediumGroupers are among tropical and subtropical reef fish associated with ciguatera poisoning, creating food-safety and liability risk depending on harvest geography and species.Implement origin-risk screening and supplier controls for reef-fish toxin hazards, strengthen traceability to harvest areas, and ensure HACCP-based hazard controls are documented and verified.
Cold Chain MediumQuality depends on maintaining deep-frozen conditions; temperature abuse or cycling can increase dehydration/freezer burn and oxidation, reducing sellable yield and increasing complaints or disputes.Use reefer temperature monitoring (including data loggers), verify -18°C-or-colder storage and transport controls, and specify packaging/glazing practices consistent with international quick-frozen standards.
Sustainability
- IUU fishing and weak traceability can allow illegally sourced reef fish into international markets; PSMA implementation and catch documentation are key countermeasures.
- Overfishing risk for reef-associated groupers, including vulnerability linked to life-history traits and spawning aggregations.
- Destructive fishing practices documented in parts of the live reef fish trade (e.g., cyanide fishing) can damage coral reef ecosystems.
- Mariculture supply chains can rely on wild-caught seed and fish-based feeds in some systems, raising sustainability and ecosystem-pressure concerns.
Labor & Social
- Forced labour and trafficking risks have been documented in parts of the commercial marine fishing sector, particularly affecting migrant workers; buyers often face heightened due diligence expectations.
- Labor conditions and worker safety risks can extend across fishing vessels and shore-based processing, reinforcing the need for auditable social compliance programs.
FAQ
What storage temperature is expected for frozen grouper fillets in international trade?Codex guidance for quick-frozen fish fillets specifies that the product should be stored and transported deep frozen at -18°C or colder to maintain quality through distribution.
Why is species identification a recurring compliance issue for products marketed as “grouper”?Multiple species can be marketed as “grouper” under accepted seafood naming systems, and fillets are difficult to identify visually, which increases the risk of species substitution and mislabeling in trade.
Is there a toxin-related food safety concern specifically associated with grouper?Yes. The FDA lists grouper among reef fish associated with ciguatera poisoning in tropical and subtropical waters, so harvest origin and toxin-risk controls matter for food safety management.
Frozen Grouper Fillet Country Coverage for Suppliers, Export Flows, and Prices
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All country market pages: Indonesia, United Kingdom, Iceland, Spain, France, Mexico, Canada, Australia, Kazakhstan, Peru, South Korea, New Zealand, Puerto Rico, Denmark, Malaysia, Thailand, Switzerland, Lithuania, India, Singapore, Austria, Ecuador, Egypt, Romania, Philippines, Greece, Saudi Arabia, Nicaragua, Sweden, Estonia, Brazil, Panama, Israel, Morocco, Ireland, Portugal, Costa Rica, Croatia, Czechia, Belgium, Hungary, South Africa, Dominican Republic, Ukraine, Mauritius, Tanzania, United Arab Emirates, Slovenia, Macao, Guatemala, Jamaica, Senegal, Andorra, Albania, Armenia, Argentina, Azerbaijan, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Barbados, Burkina Faso, Bulgaria, Bahrain, Burundi, Bermuda, Brunei, Bolivia, Bahamas, Botswana, Belize, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ivory Coast, Colombia, Cuba, Cyprus, Ethiopia, Finland, Fiji, Gabon, Honduras, Iran, Jordan, Kenya, Kyrgyzstan, Cambodia, Kuwait, Sri Lanka, Lesotho, Luxembourg, Latvia, Moldova, Montenegro, Madagascar, Macedonia, Myanmar [Burma], Malta, Maldives, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Nigeria, Oman, Pakistan, Qatar, Réunion, Serbia, Slovakia, El Salvador, Swaziland, Togo, Tunisia, Taiwan, Uganda, Uruguay, Uzbekistan, Zambia, Zimbabwe
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