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Frozen Haddock Market Overview 2026

Raw Materials
Fresh Haddock
HS Code
030364
Last Updated
2026-05-14
Key takeaways for search and sourcing teams
  • Frozen Haddock market coverage spans 60 countries.
  • 259 exporter companies and 232 importer companies are indexed in the global supply chain intelligence network for this product.
  • 905 supplier-linked transactions are summarized across the top 19 countries.
  • 0 premium suppliers and 0 catalog items are currently listed.
  • Wholesale sample entries: 0; farmgate sample entries: 1.
  • Latest reference year in this page dataset is 2026.
  • Page data last updated on 2026-05-14.

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

Analyze 905 supplier-linked transactions across the top 19 countries, with monthly unit-price benchmarks to track export competitiveness and sourcing risk for Frozen Haddock.

Frozen Haddock Country YoY Change in Supplier Transactions and Export Momentum

Compare positive and negative YoY shifts in Frozen Haddock to identify accelerating supplier markets and weakening export corridors.
Top YoY shifts for Frozen Haddock: United States (+119.5%), Russia (+117.2%), Iceland (+102.8%).

Frozen Haddock Country-Level Supplier Transaction and Unit Price Summary

As of 2025-06, benchmark Frozen Haddock country transaction counts with monthly unit price and volume to prioritize supplier and export markets.
In 2025-11, countries with visible Frozen Haddock transaction unit prices: United Kingdom (11.76 USD / kg), United States (9.50 USD / kg), Iceland (8.31 USD / kg), Vietnam (8.04 USD / kg), Thailand (7.32 USD / kg), 8 more countries.
CountryYoY ChangeTransaction Count2025-062025-072025-082025-092025-102025-112025-122026-012026-022026-032026-042026-05
China+17.7%360- (-)- (-)- (-)6.75 USD / kg (715,817 kg)6.73 USD / kg (1,549,200 kg)6.56 USD / kg (1,647,932 kg)
Vietnam+40.7%3124.68 USD / kg (59,774.38 kg)4.68 USD / kg (72.58 kg)4.68 USD / kg (150,015.019 kg)4.68 USD / kg (314,991.589 kg)- (-)8.04 USD / kg (676,987.551 kg)
Norway+43.1%56- (-)- (-)5.70 USD / kg (629,679 kg)5.75 USD / kg (1,421,866.4 kg)4.59 USD / kg (271,231.77 kg)4.49 USD / kg (215,029.109 kg)
Iceland+102.8%502.17 USD / kg (1,320 kg)- (-)- (-)8.56 USD / kg (282,861 kg)8.53 USD / kg (334,654 kg)8.31 USD / kg (209,440 kg)
Thailand-29- (-)- (-)- (-)7.90 USD / kg (297,775 kg)7.91 USD / kg (158,704 kg)7.32 USD / kg (232,540 kg)
Indonesia-29- (-)- (-)- (-)- (-)5.31 USD / kg (46,840 kg)6.92 USD / kg (116,039 kg)
India-61.00 USD / kg (13.62 kg)- (-)1.01 USD / kg (46 kg)- (-)1.00 USD / kg (16 kg)- (-)
South Korea+33.1%6- (-)- (-)- (-)- (-)7.43 USD / kg (25,529 kg)- (-)
Russia+117.2%5- (-)- (-)- (-)- (-)- (-)- (-)
Lithuania+14.8%212.17 USD / kg (21,390 kg)- (-)1.92 USD / kg (15,264 kg)2.34 USD / kg (9,750 kg)2.53 USD / kg (19,420 kg)2.40 USD / kg (20,760 kg)
Frozen Haddock Global Supply Chain Coverage
491 companies
259 exporters and 232 importers are mapped for Frozen Haddock.
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Frozen Haddock Export Supplier Intelligence, Trade Flows, and Price Signals

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

Frozen Haddock Top Exporters and Supplier Profiles

Review leading exporter profiles while benchmarking against 259 total exporter companies in the Frozen Haddock supply chain intelligence network. Exporters and importers can unlock company profiles and analytics to qualify partners faster.
(Lebanon)
Latest Export Transaction: 2025-11-19
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Shipping And Water TransportOthers
Value Chain Roles: TradeDistribution / Wholesale
(Vietnam)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-04-12
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Food Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Food ManufacturingTrade
Exporting Countries: Vietnam
Supplying Products: Frozen Haddock
(China)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-04-12
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: Logistics
(Norway)
Latest Export Transaction: 2025-11-19
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Brokers And Trade AgenciesFishing AquacultureFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleTrade
(Faroe Islands)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-04-12
Industries: Fishing Aquaculture
Value Chain Roles: Trade
(Russia)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-04-12
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Animal ProductionFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Farming / Production / Processing / PackingTrade
Frozen Haddock Global Exporter Coverage
259 companies
Exporter company count is a key signal for Frozen Haddock supply depth and sourcing optionality.
Use Supply Chain Intelligence analytics to narrow Frozen Haddock opportunities by country, product, and value-chain role, then open company profiles to validate fit.

Top Exporting Countries for Frozen Haddock (HS Code 030364) in 2024

For Frozen Haddock in 2024, compare export volume and value across the top 10 supplier countries to map core supply structure.
RankCountryVolumeValue
1Norway32,308,359 kg104,314,159.024 USD
2Netherlands3,706,586 kg6,626,209.785 USD
3Sweden467,270.509 kg1,307,671.656 USD
4Iceland449,900.45 kg845,508.084 USD
5Denmark282,582 kg678,146.575 USD
6Germany633,982 kg507,720.861 USD
7Canada77,501 kg307,520.35 USD
8Ireland145,474 kg210,800.089 USD
9United Kingdom79,536 kg139,247.149 USD
10United States44,307 kg92,391 USD

Frozen Haddock Export Trade Flow and Partner Country Summary

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

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

Frozen Haddock Top Buyers, Importers, and Demand Partners

Review leading buyer profiles and compare them against 232 total importer companies tracked for Frozen Haddock. Exporters and importers can use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to evaluate buyer quality and demand concentration.
(Canada)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-04-12
Industries: Food WholesalersFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: -
(United States)
Latest Import Transaction: 2025-11-19
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Food Services And Drinking PlacesFood ManufacturingFishing Aquaculture
Value Chain Roles: -
(United States)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-04-12
Recently Import Partner Companies: 2
Employee Size: 101 - 500 Employees
Industries: Freight Forwarding And IntermodalOthers
Value Chain Roles: -
(Canada)
Latest Import Transaction: 2025-12-10
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Industries: Shipping And Water TransportFood WholesalersFreight Forwarding And Intermodal
Value Chain Roles: -
(United States)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-01-19
Recently Import Partner Companies: 2
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Industries: Food PackagingFood ManufacturingBrokers And Trade AgenciesFishing Aquaculture
Value Chain Roles: -
(Canada)
Latest Import Transaction: 2025-08-22
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 1M - 5M
Industries: Land Transport
Value Chain Roles: -
Global Importer Coverage
232 companies
Importer company count highlights the current depth of demand-side visibility for Frozen Haddock.
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Top Import Demand Countries for Frozen Haddock (HS Code 030364) in 2024

For Frozen Haddock in 2024, compare import volume and value across the top 10 demand countries to identify priority markets.
RankCountryVolumeValue
1United Kingdom9,692,900 kg33,650,713.61 USD
2United States4,230,764 kg17,486,527 USD
3Poland4,062,278 kg10,156,223 USD
4Thailand2,412,281 kg7,102,645.41 USD
5Canada1,843,387 kg6,465,452.036 USD
6Denmark1,166,527 kg3,594,269.138 USD
7Netherlands1,038,518 kg2,803,244.165 USD
8Norway956,862 kg2,140,872.268 USD
9Sweden467,000 kg1,288,083.55 USD
10Lithuania138,052 kg411,271 USD

Frozen Haddock Import Trade Flow and Origin Country Summary

Analyze Frozen Haddock origin-to-destination trade flows by value, volume, and share to monitor demand-side sourcing channels.

Global Farmgate Supplier Price Trends by Country for Frozen Haddock

Frozen Haddock Monthly Farmgate Supplier Price Summary by Country

Monthly Frozen Haddock farmgate unit-price benchmarks by country to monitor supplier-side cost movement.
In 2025-11, countries with visible Frozen Haddock farmgate unit prices: United Kingdom (2.33 USD / kg).
Country2025-062025-072025-082025-092025-102025-112025-122026-012026-022026-032026-042026-05
United Kingdom2.75 USD / kg2.18 USD / kg2.50 USD / kg3.10 USD / kg3.20 USD / kg2.33 USD / kg

Frozen Haddock Farmgate Cost Trends by Major Exporting Supplier Countries

Compare Frozen Haddock farmgate price levels and YoY changes across the top 1 exporting countries to understand origin-side supplier cost structure.
RankCountryAverageLowerUpperYoY
1United Kingdom3.10 USD / kg1.60 USD / kg5.20 USD / kg+11.7%

Latest Frozen Haddock Farmgate Export Cost Updates

Review the latest 1 Frozen Haddock farmgate updates to monitor origin-side export cost and supplier pricing shifts.
DateEntry NameUnit Price (USD) 
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Classification

Product TypeRaw Material
Product FormFrozen
Industry PositionPrimary Fishery Product

Raw Material

Commodity GroupMarine whitefish (groundfish)
Scientific NameMelanogrammus aeglefinus
PerishabilityMedium (frozen, requires strict cold chain)
Growing Conditions
  • Cold temperate North Atlantic marine waters
  • Demersal (bottom-associated) species typically found on continental shelf and slope areas
Main VarietiesWild-caught Northeast Atlantic stocks (e.g., Barents Sea, Icelandic waters, North Sea area), Wild-caught Northwest Atlantic stocks (e.g., Georges Bank/Gulf of Maine area)
Consumption Forms
  • Frozen fillets and portions (retail and foodservice)
  • Battered/breaded whitefish products using haddock portions
  • Frozen blocks for industrial portioning and further processing
Grading Factors
  • Species verification and labeling accuracy
  • Size/weight range and portion specification
  • Fillet yield/trim (skin-on vs skinless; pinbone removal where specified)
  • Defect limits (gaping, bruising, discoloration, dehydration/freezer burn)
  • Freezing method and presentation (IQF vs block; fillets vs portions)
  • Glaze level and packaging moisture barrier performance (where applicable)

Market

Frozen haddock is a North Atlantic whitefish traded globally primarily as frozen fillets, portions, and blocks for retail and foodservice. Supply is concentrated in cold-temperate capture fisheries in the Northeast and Northwest Atlantic, with Norway, Iceland, Russia, the United Kingdom, Canada, and the United States among key harvesting nations. Major demand centers include the United Kingdom and the European Union (including hub importers) as well as North America, where haddock is used in traditional breaded/portion formats and fish-and-chips style consumption. Trade availability and pricing are strongly influenced by science-based stock advice, quota/TAC decisions, and buyer requirements for traceability and sustainability certification in regulated fisheries.
Major Producing Countries
  • NorwayMajor Northeast Atlantic/Barents Sea harvesting nation; supply shaped by quota-managed fisheries and stock advice.
  • IcelandKey North Atlantic harvesting and exporting origin for frozen haddock products.
  • RussiaSignificant Barents Sea groundfish harvesting; trade can be affected by sanctions/compliance screening depending on destination market.
  • United KingdomNorth Sea/Northeast Atlantic fishing activity; also a major consumption market for haddock.
  • CanadaNorthwest Atlantic harvesting; products move into North American and export channels depending on year and management measures.
  • United StatesNorthwest Atlantic (e.g., New England) haddock fisheries supply domestic processors and import-dependent channels.
Major Exporting Countries
  • NorwayExports frozen whitefish products into European and global markets; trade flows track quota and processing capacity.
  • IcelandEstablished exporter of North Atlantic groundfish including haddock in frozen forms.
  • CanadaExports frozen groundfish products; availability varies with regional stock conditions and management.
  • United StatesExports are generally secondary to domestic utilization; also a major importer depending on product form and price.
Major Importing Countries
  • United KingdomCore end-market for haddock in foodservice and retail (including battered/portioned formats).
  • United StatesLarge import market for frozen whitefish fillets/portions; sourcing shifts across Atlantic origins.
  • GermanySignificant EU demand for frozen fish fillets and processed whitefish products.
  • FranceMajor EU consumer market for frozen fish products, including North Atlantic groundfish categories.
  • NetherlandsEU logistics and trading hub; imports may include re-export/re-distribution within the EU.

Specification

Major VarietiesAtlantic haddock (Melanogrammus aeglefinus)
Physical Attributes
  • Lean, white-fleshed demersal fish; commonly traded as frozen fillets (skin-on or skinless) and portions.
  • Quality is sensitive to dehydration (freezer burn) and temperature fluctuation during storage and transport.
Compositional Metrics
  • Commercial specifications commonly define glaze level (where applied), moisture retention practices, and defect tolerances (gaping, bruising, discoloration).
  • Species identification and labeling accuracy are critical due to substitution risk in whitefish supply chains.
Grades
  • Buyer specifications typically define size ranges, trim, defect limits, and freezing method (e.g., IQF vs block), aligned with Codex fishery product standards and destination-market labeling rules.
Packaging
  • Bulk: poly-lined master cartons with frozen blocks or IQF fillets/portions (often with inner poly bags).
  • Retail: consumer packs of frozen fillets/portions with labeling for species, origin/area (where required), and handling instructions.
  • Palletized cold-chain export formats with vapor/moisture barrier materials to reduce dehydration.
ProcessingWell-suited to portioning and value-added processing (breading/battering) due to mild flavor and flake structure.IQF formats support flexible downstream portion control; block formats support industrial slicing/portioning.

Supply Chain

Value Chain
  • Capture fishing -> onboard chilling/handling -> landing -> primary processing (heading/gutting and/or filleting) -> freezing (IQF, blast, or plate) -> cold storage -> reefer transport -> import cold store -> secondary processing/packing -> retail/foodservice distribution
Demand Drivers
  • Strong traditional demand in the United Kingdom and parts of Northern Europe for whitefish portions and fish-and-chips style menus.
  • Stable demand in North America and Europe for mild-tasting frozen fish in retail and institutional channels.
  • Buyer preference for traceable, well-managed fisheries and third-party sustainability certification in regulated markets.
Temperature
  • Continuous frozen cold chain is critical; shipments are typically handled at deep-frozen temperatures (commonly around -18°C or colder) to prevent partial thawing and quality loss.
  • Temperature abuse increases risk of drip loss, texture degradation, dehydration/freezer burn, and shortened usable life at destination.
Shelf Life
  • Frozen haddock has a long storage life when maintained in a stable frozen chain; product quality degrades faster under temperature cycling and poor moisture barrier packaging.
  • Downstream processors often manage inventory rotation tightly because sensory quality (texture, juiciness) can decline even when food safety is maintained.

Risks

Fisheries Management And Stock Variability HighGlobal frozen haddock supply is concentrated in quota-managed North Atlantic fisheries, so stock assessment outcomes and TAC/quota changes can quickly tighten export availability and shift trade flows between origins and product forms.Diversify sourcing across Northeast and Northwest Atlantic origins, contract across multiple product forms (IQF, blocks, portions), and monitor annual stock advice and quota announcements from relevant management bodies.
Geopolitics And Trade Compliance MediumFor markets that restrict certain origins, sanctions and compliance requirements can disrupt procurement and logistics for North Atlantic whitefish supply linked to restricted jurisdictions or mixed-origin processing chains.Implement origin verification, supplier due diligence, and segregation/traceability controls (chain-of-custody) to meet destination-market compliance.
Species Substitution And Fraud MediumWhitefish categories are vulnerable to mislabeling or substitution, which can trigger regulatory action, customer claims, and reputational damage when haddock specifications are not met.Use robust traceability, periodic DNA/species verification testing, and clear purchase specifications tied to labeling requirements.
Food Safety MediumSeafood hazards such as parasites (where relevant), microbiological contamination from processing hygiene failures, and allergen cross-contact can lead to detentions, recalls, or customer complaints in importing markets.Require HACCP-based controls, validated freezing/handling parameters, and third-party food safety certification for processing facilities.
Cold Chain And Logistics MediumFrozen products are sensitive to temperature excursions during port congestion, equipment failure, or power disruptions, which can reduce quality and increase claims even if the product remains technically safe.Use temperature monitoring (data loggers), qualified reefer providers, contingency cold storage capacity, and contractual temperature/claim protocols.
Sustainability
  • Stock status and science-based management (TAC/quota decisions) as primary determinants of supply availability in the North Atlantic.
  • Seabed habitat impacts and bycatch considerations associated with bottom trawling in some groundfish fisheries.
  • Cold-chain energy use and transport emissions for frozen seafood supply chains.
Labor & Social
  • Traceability and chain-of-custody expectations to deter IUU fishing and mislabeling in multi-origin whitefish supply chains.
  • Worker safety risks in fishing operations (vessel safety, hazardous conditions) and occupational safety in processing plants.

FAQ

Where does most globally traded frozen haddock come from?Frozen haddock supply is concentrated in North Atlantic capture fisheries, with key harvesting and export origins including Norway, Iceland, and other Northeast Atlantic suppliers, as well as Canada and the United States in the Northwest Atlantic. FAO fisheries statistics and regional science/management bodies (e.g., ICES in the Northeast Atlantic and NOAA/DFO in North America) provide the main public reference points for where haddock is caught and how supply is managed.
Why can frozen haddock availability change significantly year to year?Because haddock supply is largely quota-managed, changes in stock assessment results and TAC/quota decisions can quickly expand or constrain how much can be landed and exported. ICES publishes annual advice for many Northeast Atlantic haddock stocks, while NOAA and DFO publish management and stock status information for Northwest Atlantic fisheries.
What are common buyer expectations for frozen haddock in international trade?Buyers commonly require clear species labeling, strong traceability, and cold-chain controls, with product specs covering fillet/portion format, defect tolerances, and (where used) glaze and packaging performance. Codex guidance is widely referenced for fishery product hygiene and handling, and many retailers and foodservice buyers also require third-party food safety certification and, in some markets, sustainability certification such as MSC.

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