Sub Product
Frozen Kingklip Fillets, Frozen Whole Kingklip
Raw Materials
Fresh Kingklip
HS Code
030389
Last Updated
2026-06-11
Key takeaways for search and sourcing teams
- Frozen Kingklip market coverage spans 132 countries.
- 88 exporter companies and 77 importer companies are indexed in the global supply chain intelligence network for this product.
- 17 supplier-linked transactions are summarized across the top 6 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 2026-06-11.
Global Supplier Transactions, Export Activity, and Price Benchmarks for Frozen Kingklip
Analyze 17 supplier-linked transactions across the top 6 countries, with monthly unit-price benchmarks to track export competitiveness and sourcing risk for Frozen Kingklip.
Frozen Kingklip Country YoY Change in Supplier Transactions and Export Momentum
Compare positive and negative YoY shifts in Frozen Kingklip to identify accelerating supplier markets and weakening export corridors.
Top YoY shifts for Frozen Kingklip: Vanuatu (+66.7%), India (-57.9%).
Frozen Kingklip Country-Level Supplier Transaction and Unit Price Summary
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In 2025-12, countries with visible Frozen Kingklip transaction unit prices: Indonesia (7.34 USD / kg).
| Country | YoY Change | Transaction Count | 2025-07 | 2025-08 | 2025-09 | 2025-10 | 2025-11 | 2025-12 | 2026-01 | 2026-02 | 2026-03 | 2026-04 | 2026-05 | 2026-06 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| India | -57.9% | 2 | - (-) | - (-) | 4.15 USD / kg (1,050 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | ||||||
| New Zealand | - | 2 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | ||||||
| Indonesia | - | 2 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | 7.34 USD / kg (41,940 kg) | ||||||
| Chile | - | 2 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | 5.94 USD / kg (22,600.7 kg) | - (-) | ||||||
| South Africa | - | 1 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | 15.20 USD / kg (20 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | ||||||
| Vanuatu | +66.7% | 8 | - (-) | 2.50 USD / kg (14,227.5 kg) | 2.50 USD / kg (16,686 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) |
Frozen Kingklip Global Supply Chain Coverage
165 companies
88 exporters and 77 importers are mapped for Frozen Kingklip.
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Frozen Kingklip Export Supplier Intelligence, Trade Flows, and Price Signals
88 exporter companies are mapped in Tridge Supply Chain Intelligence for Frozen Kingklip. Exporters and importers can use company profiles and analytics to evaluate supplier coverage, trading activity, and route opportunities.
Frozen Kingklip Top Exporters and Supplier Profiles
Review leading exporter profiles while benchmarking against 88 total exporter companies in the Frozen Kingklip supply chain intelligence network. Exporters and importers can unlock company profiles and analytics to qualify partners faster.
(South Africa)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-05-11
Industries: Brokers And Trade AgenciesFood Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleTrade
Exporting Countries: Namibia
Supplying Products: Frozen Kingklip, Fresh Squid, Fresh Common Shrimp and Prawn +1
(Chile)
Latest Export Transaction: 2025-09-30
Industries: Food WholesalersOthers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleTrade
Exporting Countries: United States
Supplying Products: Frozen Kingklip
(Namibia)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-05-11
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Industries: Fishing AquacultureFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Trade
Exporting Countries: South Africa, Spain
Supplying Products: Frozen Kingklip, Frozen Hake, Fresh Hake +5
(Namibia)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-05-11
Recently Export Partner Companies: 3
Industries: Fishing AquacultureFood ManufacturingFood Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFarming / Production / Processing / Packing
Exporting Countries: Spain, Germany, South Africa
Supplying Products: Frozen Kingklip, Fresh Hake, Fresh Kingklip +4
(India)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-05-11
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Fishing AquacultureFood ManufacturingFood Packaging
Value Chain Roles: Farming / Production / Processing / PackingFood ManufacturingTrade
Exporting Countries: United Kingdom, United States, Switzerland
Supplying Products: Frozen Kingklip, Frozen Pomfrets, Frozen Snapper +5
(Belize)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-05-11
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: Trade
Exporting Countries: Vietnam
Supplying Products: Frozen Kingklip, Frozen Capelin, Small Whole Frozen Capelin
Frozen Kingklip Global Exporter Coverage
88 companies
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Top Exporting Countries for Frozen Kingklip (HS Code 030389) in 2024
For Frozen Kingklip 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 Kingklip Export Trade Flow and Partner Country Summary
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Frozen Kingklip Import Buyer Intelligence, Demand Signals, and Price Benchmarks
77 importer companies are mapped for Frozen Kingklip demand intelligence. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to prioritize buyers, distributors, and downstream demand partners by market.
Frozen Kingklip Top Buyers, Importers, and Demand Partners
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(United Kingdom)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-05-11
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 1 - 10 Employees
Industries: Food ManufacturingFood WholesalersOthers
Value Chain Roles: -
(New Zealand)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-05-11
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Food WholesalersOthers
Value Chain Roles: -
(Canada)
Latest Import Transaction: 2025-08-21
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Food ManufacturingFood Services And Drinking PlacesFood Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: -
(Taiwan)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-05-11
Industries: Fishing AquacultureFood ManufacturingFood Services And Drinking Places
Value Chain Roles: South Korea
(Taiwan)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-05-11
Industries: Food Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: United States
(Spain)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-05-11
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Fishing AquacultureFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: -
Global Importer Coverage
77 companies
Importer company count highlights the current depth of demand-side visibility for Frozen Kingklip.
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Top Import Demand Countries for Frozen Kingklip (HS Code 030389) in 2024
For Frozen Kingklip 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 Kingklip Import Trade Flow and Origin Country Summary
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Classification
Product TypeRaw Material
Product FormFrozen
Industry PositionPrimary Fishery Product
Raw Material
Commodity GroupMarine demersal finfish (cusk eel/groundfish)
Scientific NameGenypterus capensis
PerishabilityHigh
Growing Conditions
- Marine, bathydemersal species associated with the continental shelf and upper slope along the Southern African coast
- Reported depth range approximately 50–500 m within its native distribution
Consumption Forms
- Frozen fillets/portions
- Fresh/chilled (primarily local/regional markets)
Grading Factors
- Fillet size/portion specification and trim quality
- Absence of defects (gaping, dehydration/freezer burn) and acceptable glaze coverage where used
- Cold-chain integrity and product temperature at receipt
- Species identity and documentation (scientific name and traceability records)
Market
Frozen kingklip is a niche globally traded whitefish product whose supply is geographically concentrated because the core species (Genypterus capensis) is endemic to the Southern African coast. Commercial landings are closely linked to Southern African demersal fisheries, with kingklip often retained as bycatch in hake-directed trawl and longline operations. International trade commonly occurs as frozen fillets/portions, with buyer requirements often emphasizing traceability and documented fishery performance due to the species’ history of depletion and the differing environmental profiles of capture methods. Market availability is therefore more sensitive to stock status, management controls, and gear-related sustainability scrutiny than to agricultural seasonality.
Major Producing Countries
- South AfricaKey landing and consumption market; kingklip is a commercially important demersal species and is commonly retained in hake-directed demersal fisheries.
- NamibiaPart of the species’ native range and Southern African demersal fishing grounds supplying regional markets.
Major Exporting Countries
- South AfricaExports occur within broader demersal/groundfish value chains; availability is shaped by fishery management and sustainability requirements.
- NamibiaExports occur within regional demersal seafood supply chains where frozen formats are common for trade.
Specification
Physical Attributes
- Typically marketed as skinless, boneless whitefish fillets/portions in frozen form
- Demersal deep-water species; quality outcomes are sensitive to handling time/temperature and freezing performance
Packaging
- Frozen fillets/portions packed for cold-chain distribution (cartons or sealed consumer/foodservice packs depending on market)
ProcessingOften processed as frozen fillets/portions; glazing and temperature control are used to limit dehydration and quality loss during storage
Supply Chain
Value Chain
- Landing (demersal fisheries) -> chilling/holding -> filleting and trimming -> freezing -> frozen storage -> reefer transport -> wholesale distribution -> retail/foodservice
Demand Drivers
- Premium whitefish menu demand in Southern Africa (restaurant and retail seafood counters)
- Buyer preference for documented sustainability performance and verifiable species identity in seafood procurement
Temperature
- Frozen fish relies on continuous time/temperature control across storage and transport, supported by Codex guidance for fish and fishery products
- Freezing should occur as quickly as practicable after harvest/processing to reduce quality deterioration risk prior to frozen storage
Shelf Life
- Shelf life and eating quality are highly sensitive to temperature abuse and dehydration/freezer burn during frozen storage and distribution
- Species identity and lot traceability are important for downstream compliance due to known substitution/mislabelling risk in the market name “kingklip”
Risks
Stock Status and Quota Controls HighGlobal supply is structurally concentrated because the core species (Genypterus capensis) is endemic to Southern Africa and is commercially exploited within managed demersal fisheries. The species experienced severe depletion historically, and current availability is tightly linked to stock assessments and management measures; changes in allowable catch, bycatch retention rules, or area/season controls can quickly tighten supply for frozen trade.Contract with suppliers that can demonstrate management compliance, transparent catch documentation, and contingency sourcing plans within comparable certified/assessed demersal supply chains.
Sustainability and Gear Impact MediumSustainability perceptions can vary by capture method: kingklip associated with offshore demersal trawling can face higher scrutiny due to seabed impact and bycatch considerations, while longline-associated supply may be viewed more favorably in some seafood guidance systems. This can affect buyer acceptance, retailer policies, and access to premium markets.Segment sourcing by gear and fishery, and maintain documentation aligned to buyer requirements (e.g., fishery improvement actions, third-party assessments, and bycatch reporting).
Species Substitution and Mislabelling MediumThe market name “kingklip” may be applied to different Genypterus species in different contexts (e.g., Genypterus blacodes/ling sold as “kingklip” in some markets). This creates regulatory, allergen/labeling, and reputational risks if species identity is not controlled across multi-origin frozen supply chains.Require scientific-name labeling in procurement specs and use verification controls (traceability audits and, where appropriate, DNA testing) for high-risk channels.
Cold Chain Integrity MediumFrozen kingklip quality and safety depend on strict cold-chain performance from freezing through reefer transport and storage; temperature abuse increases the likelihood of defects and reduced shelf life. Codex guidance emphasizes time/temperature control and hygienic handling for fish and fishery products.Use validated freezer and reefer monitoring, specify allowable temperature tolerances contractually, and audit HACCP-based controls at processors and cold stores.
Sustainability
- Stock recovery and management dependence following historical depletion in Southern African fisheries
- Seabed habitat impact and bycatch scrutiny associated with offshore demersal trawling in some supply chains
- Seafood traceability and species-substitution risk where “kingklip” is used as a market name for different Genypterus species in different regions
FAQ
Where does kingklip primarily come from in global trade?The core “kingklip” species (Genypterus capensis) is native to the Southern African coast, so supply is concentrated in Southern Africa—especially South Africa and Namibia—rather than being a globally farmed or widely distributed capture species.
Why do sustainability ratings for kingklip sometimes differ by product on the market?Because kingklip can enter supply chains through different fisheries and capture methods. Seafood guidance notes more concern for kingklip associated with offshore demersal trawling (linked to seabed impact and bycatch), while longline-associated supply can be assessed more favorably in some cases.
Why is species verification important for products sold as “kingklip”?Some markets use “kingklip” as a market name for different species, including cases where New Zealand ling (Genypterus blacodes) is sold as “kingklip.” Clear scientific-name specifications and traceability help prevent mislabeling and compliance issues.
What are the key handling priorities for frozen kingklip?Maintaining time/temperature control is critical: Codex guidance for fish and fishery products emphasizes hygienic handling and minimizing delays before freezing, because quality deteriorates quickly if product warms before entering stable frozen storage.
Sources
Frozen Kingklip Country Coverage for Suppliers, Export Flows, and Prices
Explore country-level Frozen Kingklip market pages for supplier coverage, trade flows, and price benchmarks.
China
India
South Africa
South Korea
Namibia
Pakistan
Argentina
Indonesia
Japan
Australia
United States
Vietnam
All country market pages: China, India, South Africa, South Korea, Namibia, Pakistan, Argentina, Indonesia, Japan, Australia, United States, Vietnam, United Kingdom, Norway, Spain, Netherlands, Canada, United Arab Emirates, Zambia, Kuwait, Myanmar [Burma], Malaysia, Ivory Coast, Morocco, Hong Kong, Senegal, Brazil, Portugal, Thailand, Italy, New Zealand, Philippines, Egypt, Oman, France, Turkiye, Ukraine, Uruguay, Mauritius, Germany, Iceland, Ecuador, Jamaica, Singapore, Gabon, Benin, Mexico, Colombia, Jordan, Denmark, Kazakhstan, Poland, Saudi Arabia, Sweden, Lithuania, Burkina Faso, Estonia, Dominican Republic, Peru, Greece, Panama, Botswana, Chile, Bulgaria, Madagascar, Sri Lanka, Liberia, Austria, Nicaragua, Bolivia, Andorra, Albania, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Barbados, Belgium, Bahrain, Burundi, Bermuda, Brunei, Bahamas, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Switzerland, 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, Malawi, Mozambique, Niger, Nigeria, Nepal, Paraguay, Qatar, Romania, Serbia, Slovenia, Slovakia, Swaziland, Togo, Tunisia, Tanzania, Uganda, Uzbekistan, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Vanuatu, Zimbabwe
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Sub products: Frozen Kingklip Fillets, Frozen Whole Kingklip
Raw materials: Fresh Kingklip
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