Sub Product
Frozen Herring Fillets, Frozen Whole Herring
Raw Materials
Fresh Herring
HS Code
030351
Last Updated
2026-07-09
Key takeaways for search and sourcing teams
- Japan Frozen Herring market intelligence page includes 0 premium suppliers.
- 5 sampled export transactions for Japan are summarized.
- 34 export partner companies and 27 import partner companies are mapped for Frozen Herring in Japan.
- Wholesale sample entries: 1; farmgate sample entries: 0.
- 5 export partner countries and 5 import partner countries are ranked.
- Latest reference year in this page dataset is 2026.
- Page data last updated on 2026-07-09.
Frozen Herring Export Supplier Intelligence, Price Trends, and Trade Flows in Japan
34 export partner companies are tracked for Frozen Herring in Japan. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to validate exporter coverage, partner quality, and route priorities.
Explore Frozen Herring export intelligence in Japan, including 5 sampled supplier transactions, monthly unit-price ranges, and partner-country trade flow patterns for HS Code 030351.
Scatter points are sampled from 50.7% of the full transaction dataset.
Sample Export Supplier Transaction Records for Frozen Herring in Japan
5 sampled Frozen Herring transactions in Japan include date, origin, and partner-country context to benchmark export prices and supplier trading patterns.
Frozen Herring sampled transaction unit prices by date in Japan: 2026-01-12: 0.68 USD / kg, 2026-01-09: 0.68 USD / kg, 2026-01-08: 8.24 USD / kg, 2025-12-26: 0.71 USD / kg, 2025-12-16: 10.96 USD / kg.
| Date | Reported Product | Unit Price | Exporter | Importer | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-12 | 141************* ********** ***** *** ****** | 0.68 USD / kg | (Japan) | (Vietnam) | |
| 2026-01-09 | CTN******************* ***** ****** * ***** ************** ********** | 0.68 USD / kg | (Japan) | (Vietnam) | |
| 2026-01-08 | OS-******************* **** ******* ******* **** ** ****** | 8.24 USD / kg | (Japan) | (Vietnam) | |
| 2025-12-26 | 141************* ********** ***** *** ****** | 0.71 USD / kg | (Japan) | (Vietnam) | |
| 2025-12-16 | Her**** **** ******* ******** ******* ****** **** ******* ***** ******** ******** **** *** * ******* ****** ***** ***** **** **** ******* ** ******* ****** **** ***** **** | 10.96 USD / kg | (Japan) | (Vietnam) |
Top Frozen Herring Export Suppliers and Companies in Japan
Review leading exporter profiles and benchmark them against 34 total export partner companies tracked for Frozen Herring in Japan. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to shortlist sourcing and export partners faster.
(Japan)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-06-09
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: Trade
(Japan)
Latest Export Transaction: 2025-09-27
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Fishing AquacultureFood ManufacturingFood Packaging
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFarming / Production / Processing / PackingFood ManufacturingTrade
(Japan)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-06-09
Industries: Food WholesalersOthers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleLogisticsOthers
(Japan)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-06-09
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD Over 1B
Industries: Freight Forwarding And IntermodalOthers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleLogisticsOthers
(Japan)
Latest Export Transaction: 2025-11-07
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Animal ProductionBrokers And Trade AgenciesFood ManufacturingFood Services And Drinking PlacesFood WholesalersOthers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFarming / Production / Processing / PackingFood ManufacturingTrade
(Japan)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-06-09
Industries: Beverage ManufacturingFood ManufacturingFood Packaging
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / Wholesale
Japan Export Partner Coverage
34 companies
Total export partner company count is a core signal of Japan export network depth for Frozen Herring.
Exporters and importers can open Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to assess Frozen Herring partner concentration, capacity signals, and trade relevance in Japan.
Annual Export Value, Volume, and Supplier Market Size for Frozen Herring in Japan (HS Code 030351)
Analyze 3 years of Frozen Herring export volume and value in Japan to evaluate supplier market growth, seasonality, and trade volatility.
| Year | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1,794,978 | 1,871,130 USD |
| 2023 | 1,772,680 | 2,269,771 USD |
| 2022 | 2,974,166 | 3,358,397 USD |
Top Destination Markets for Frozen Herring Exports from Japan (HS Code 030351) in 2024
For 2024, compare export volume and value across the top 5 destination countries for Frozen Herring exports from Japan.
| Rank | Country | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vietnam | 604,398 | 982,266.146 USD |
| 2 | Ivory Coast | 503,100 | 388,157.713 USD |
| 3 | Egypt | 145,500 | 120,898.767 USD |
| 4 | South Korea | 262,120 | 119,167.867 USD |
| 5 | Togo | 117,140 | 117,126.461 USD |
Frozen Herring Import Buyer Intelligence and Price Signals in Japan: Buyers, Demand, and Trade Partners
27 import partner companies are tracked for Frozen Herring in Japan. Exporters and importers can use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to analyze buyer demand, partner density, and downstream channels.
Scatter points are sampled from 28.6% of the full transaction dataset.
Sample Import Transaction and Price Records for Frozen Herring in Japan
5 sampled Frozen Herring import transactions in Japan provide date, origin, and trade-country context to benchmark price levels and demand-side trading patterns.
Frozen Herring sampled import transaction unit prices by date in Japan: 2026-01-17: 8.81 USD / kg, 2026-01-14: 3.79 USD / kg, 2026-01-08: 5.73 USD / kg, 2026-01-03: 3.52 USD / kg, 2026-01-02: 4.30 USD / kg.
| Date | Reported Product | Unit Price | Exporter | Importer | Origin | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-17 | 601************** ********* **** ****** ****** *** ****** ********* ****** **** *************** | 8.81 USD / kg | (-) | (-) | - | |
| 2026-01-14 | HER****************** ******* ********* ****** ****** ********* ******** *************** | 3.79 USD / kg | (-) | (-) | - | |
| 2026-01-08 | 645************** *** ****** ****** ******** ******** ****** **** *************** | 5.73 USD / kg | (-) | (-) | - | |
| 2026-01-03 | HTS**************************** **** **** ****** ************ **** **** ** ************ ********************* ** **** ************** | 3.52 USD / kg | (-) | (-) | - | |
| 2026-01-02 | Her**** ****** *************** ****** * **************** | 4.30 USD / kg | (-) | (-) | - |
Top Frozen Herring Buyers, Importers, and Demand Partners in Japan
Review leading buyer profiles and compare them with 27 total import partner companies tracked for Frozen Herring in Japan. Exporters and importers can use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to evaluate demand-side partner fit.
(Japan)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-06-09
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Fishing AquacultureFood ManufacturingFood Packaging
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFarming / Production / Processing / PackingFood ManufacturingTrade
(Japan)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-06-09
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD Over 1B
Industries: Brokers And Trade AgenciesFood Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleTrade
(Japan)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-06-09
Industries: Brokers And Trade AgenciesFishing AquacultureFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Trade
(Japan)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-06-09
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Fishing AquacultureFood ManufacturingFood Packaging
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFarming / Production / Processing / PackingFood ManufacturingTrade
(Japan)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-06-09
Employee Size: 51 - 100 Employees
Industries: Beverage ManufacturingFood ManufacturingFood Services And Drinking PlacesFood Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFood ManufacturingTrade
(Japan)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-01-03
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Animal ProductionBrokers And Trade AgenciesFood ManufacturingFood Services And Drinking PlacesFood WholesalersOthers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFarming / Production / Processing / PackingFood ManufacturingTrade
Japan Import Partner Coverage
27 companies
Import partner company count highlights demand-side visibility for Frozen Herring in Japan.
Use Supply Chain Intelligence analytics and company profiles to identify active Frozen Herring importers, distributors, and buyer networks in Japan.
Annual Import Value, Volume, and Demand Size for Frozen Herring in Japan (HS Code 030351)
Track 3 years of Frozen Herring import volume and value in Japan to assess demand growth and market momentum.
| Year | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 8,196,407 | 12,743,529 USD |
| 2023 | 10,632,854 | 19,402,252 USD |
| 2022 | 22,255,922 | 38,687,352 USD |
Top Origin Supplier Countries Supplying Frozen Herring to Japan (HS Code 030351) in 2024
For 2024, compare import volume and value across the top 5 origin supplier countries supplying Frozen Herring to Japan.
| Rank | Country | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United States | 3,887,673 | 6,332,208.355 USD |
| 2 | Russia | 2,599,468 | 3,652,510.307 USD |
| 3 | Norway | 1,075,647 | 1,654,403.832 USD |
| 4 | Canada | 514,149 | 958,377.078 USD |
| 5 | Netherlands | 70,840 | 93,970.714 USD |
Frozen Herring Wholesale Supplier Price Trends in Japan
Track Frozen Herring wholesale supplier price benchmarks and recent export price updates in Japan.
Historical Frozen Herring Wholesale Supplier Prices in Japan (USD/kg)
Yearly average, lower, and upper Frozen Herring wholesale prices with YoY changes provide benchmark data for supplier pricing and export competitiveness in Japan.
Frozen Herring yearly average wholesale prices in Japan: 2021: 1.48 USD / kg, 2022: 1.48 USD / kg, 2023: 1.48 USD / kg, 2024: 1.47 USD / kg, 2025: 1.50 USD / kg, 2026: 1.42 USD / kg.
| Year | Average Unit Price | Lower Unit Price | Upper Unit Price | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1.48 USD / kg | 1.48 USD / kg | 1.48 USD / kg | - |
| 2022 | 1.48 USD / kg | 1.48 USD / kg | 1.48 USD / kg | - |
| 2023 | 1.48 USD / kg | 1.47 USD / kg | 1.48 USD / kg | - |
| 2024 | 1.47 USD / kg | 1.40 USD / kg | 1.57 USD / kg | - |
| 2025 | 1.50 USD / kg | 1.42 USD / kg | 1.57 USD / kg | - |
| 2026 | 1.42 USD / kg | 1.40 USD / kg | 1.46 USD / kg | - |
Latest Frozen Herring Wholesale Export Price Updates in Japan
Use the latest 1 updates to check current Frozen Herring wholesale export price points and origin-level changes in Japan.
Frozen Herring latest wholesale updates by date in Japan: 2026-05-01: 1.42 USD / kg.
| Date | Entry Name | Unit Price (USD) | Origin Country | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-01 | 冷にし* * *** ** **** *** *** ** | 1.42 USD / kg | - |
Classification
Product TypeRaw Material
Product FormFrozen
Industry PositionPrimary Fisheries Product
Raw Material
Market
Japan is a major seafood-consuming market with mature cold-chain infrastructure for frozen fish distribution. Frozen herring is handled as a commodity seafood item that can be routed into further processing, wholesale distribution, and retail/foodservice channels. Domestic wild-capture landings exist (notably in northern waters), but commercial supply can also rely on imports depending on seasonality and price. Market access is shaped primarily by importer-led compliance workflows (customs + food safety filings) and strict temperature-integrity expectations across the cold chain.
Market RoleImport-dependent consumer market with some domestic wild-capture landings
Domestic RolePrimarily a domestic consumption item supplied through cold-chain wholesale, processing, and retail/foodservice distribution.
Specification
Primary VarietyHerring (Clupea spp.; domestic species includes Pacific herring—Clupea pallasii)
Physical Attributes
- Frozen integrity (no evidence of thaw-refreeze)
- Low freezer burn/dehydration and intact packaging
- Size/weight consistency and defect limits (broken flesh, gaping, bruising) as agreed with buyer
Compositional Metrics
- Glaze use and net weight alignment where glazing is applied
- Sensory freshness/oxidation indicators and fat-related quality expectations as agreed with buyer specification
Grades
- Buyer-defined size and quality grades (commonly by count/weight class and defect tolerances)
Packaging
- Master cartons with inner poly liner; labeling aligned to importer requirements (species/product name, origin where required, lot code, net weight, storage conditions)
Supply Chain
Value Chain
- Landing/primary processing → freezing (block or IQF where applicable) → export in reefer containers → Japan port entry + regulatory filings → cold storage/wholesale → further processing or retail/foodservice distribution
Temperature
- Maintain frozen state through transport and storage (commonly at or below -18°C in frozen-food cold-chain practice)
Atmosphere Control
- Glazing and moisture-barrier packaging reduce dehydration during frozen storage and transit
Shelf Life
- Quality is sensitive to temperature abuse, dehydration (freezer burn), and lipid oxidation; FIFO inventory and temperature monitoring reduce loss risk
Freight IntensityHigh
Transport ModeSea
Risks
Geopolitical & Sanctions HighIf frozen herring is sourced from jurisdictions affected by evolving sanctions, export controls, or payment/shipping restrictions (e.g., Russia-related measures), supply continuity and counterparty compliance can be disrupted even when Japanese demand remains stable.Diversify approved origins and logistics providers; screen counterparties/vessels; pre-agree substitute origins and maintain contingency inventory in cold storage.
Logistics MediumReefer container availability constraints and ocean freight volatility can raise landed cost and create delivery delays that increase temperature-excursion and quality-loss risk for frozen fish.Book reefer space early, use continuous temperature monitoring, and align INCOTERMS/insurance to cold-chain risk allocation.
Food Safety MediumTemperature abuse, rancidity/oxidation, contamination, or species/labeling inconsistencies can trigger importer rejection or official holds under Japan food safety import controls.Run pre-shipment QA (species/product naming alignment, packaging integrity, sensory checks) and retain full cold-chain and lot documentation for importer/MHLW review.
Regulatory Compliance MediumDocument mismatches (species name, origin, lot codes, weights) across invoice/packing list, customs filings, and food import notification can cause clearance delays and added cold-storage cost.Use a master product data sheet per SKU and reconcile all shipment documents and labels prior to departure; confirm the Japanese importer’s document checklist.
Sustainability MediumCommercial buyers may require evidence of legal catch and responsible sourcing; traceability gaps or IUU-related concerns can result in commercial rejection even when border clearance is technically possible.Require vessel/plant traceability, legal-catch attestations, and (where demanded) third-party certification or documented fishery improvement program participation.
Sustainability
- Fisheries stock sustainability and quota management for herring and related pelagic species in sourcing regions
- IUU fishing risk screening and traceability for imported seafood supply chains
- Marine ecosystem impacts (bycatch and habitat considerations) depending on fishing gear and area
Labor & Social
- Forced labor and poor working conditions are documented risks in parts of the global seafood sector; for imports into Japan, buyer due diligence and auditability may be required depending on origin, fleet, and processing conditions.
Standards
- HACCP-based food safety systems
- FSSC 22000 / ISO 22000 (where required by buyer)
- BRCGS Food Safety or IFS Food (for processors supplying major retailers)
- MSC/ASC chain-of-custody claims (where sustainability-labeled programs are used)
FAQ
What documents are commonly needed to clear frozen herring into Japan?At minimum, shipments typically require commercial documents (invoice, packing list, bill of lading/air waybill) plus a Japan Customs import declaration and an MHLW food import notification. A certificate of origin is commonly needed if you want to claim preferential tariffs under an FTA/EPA.
What is the biggest trade-stopper risk for frozen herring into Japan?Geopolitical and sanctions-related restrictions can be the most disruptive when sourcing from affected jurisdictions, because they can interrupt payments, shipping, and counterparty legality even if Japanese market demand remains unchanged.
How do importers reduce cold-chain and quality-loss risk for frozen herring shipments?They typically prioritize sea-reefer transport with temperature monitoring, strict document/label reconciliation to avoid clearance delays, and cold-storage contingency plans so the product stays fully frozen throughout inspection and distribution.
Sources
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Sub products: Frozen Herring Fillets, Frozen Whole Herring
Raw materials: Fresh Herring
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