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Frozen Monkfish Suppliers, Trade & Prices — Market Overview 2026

Raw Materials
Fresh Monkfish
HS Code
030389
Last Updated
2026-08-23
Key takeaways for search and sourcing teams
  • Frozen Monkfish market coverage spans 130 countries.
  • 143 exporter companies and 195 importer companies are indexed in the global supply chain intelligence network for this product.
  • 1,587 supplier-linked transactions are summarized across the top 4 countries.
  • Wholesale sample entries: 4; farmgate sample entries: 1.
  • Latest reference year in this page dataset is 2026.
  • Page data last updated on 2026-08-23.

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

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Frozen Monkfish Country YoY Change in Supplier Transactions and Export Momentum

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Top YoY shifts for Frozen Monkfish: China (+9.2%), Vietnam (+7.5%), United States (+5.2%).

Frozen Monkfish Country-Level Supplier Transaction and Unit Price Summary

As of 2025-09, benchmark Frozen Monkfish country transaction counts with monthly unit price and volume to prioritize supplier and export markets.
In 2026-02, countries with visible Frozen Monkfish transaction unit prices: China (2.30 USD / kg).
CountryYoY ChangeTransaction Count2025-092025-102025-112025-122026-012026-022026-032026-042026-052026-062026-072026-08
China+9.2%1,4372.25 USD / kg (1,121,146 kg)2.49 USD / kg (1,930,630 kg)2.19 USD / kg (1,755,050 kg)2.38 USD / kg (1,939,368 kg)2.12 USD / kg (4,104,300 kg)2.30 USD / kg (3,920,680 kg)
United States+5.2%1164.93 USD / kg (55,967 kg)- (-)- (-)4.77 USD / kg (21,160 kg)- (-)- (-)
Vietnam+7.5%9- (-)- (-)3.96 USD / kg (4,020 kg)3.55 USD / kg (6,350 kg)3.46 USD / kg (365 kg)- (-)
South Africa+2.9%25- (-)- (-)- (-)- (-)- (-)- (-)
Frozen Monkfish Global Supply Chain Coverage
338 companies
143 exporters and 195 importers are mapped for Frozen Monkfish.
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Frozen Monkfish Export Supplier Intelligence, Trade Flows, and Price Signals

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

Frozen Monkfish Top Exporters and Supplier Profiles

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(China)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-07-03
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 101 - 500 Employees
Industries: Fishing AquacultureFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Farming / Production / Processing / PackingTrade
(United States)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-07-23
Employee Size: 101 - 500 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 50M - 100M
Industries: Fishing Aquaculture
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFarming / Production / Processing / PackingFood Manufacturing
Exporting Countries: South Korea
Supplying Products: Frozen Monkfish, Fresh Bluefin Tuna, Frozen Anglerfish +2
(China)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-08-20
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: Trade
Exporting Countries: South Korea
Supplying Products: Frozen Monkfish, Frozen Pufferfish, Frozen Goosefish +2
(South Korea)
Latest Export Transaction: 2025-09-08
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Brokers And Trade AgenciesFishing AquacultureFood ManufacturingOthers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFarming / Production / Processing / PackingLogisticsTrade
(China)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-07-10
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Industries: Brokers And Trade AgenciesFishing AquacultureFood ManufacturingFood Packaging
Value Chain Roles: Farming / Production / Processing / PackingFood ManufacturingTrade
Exporting Countries: South Korea
Supplying Products: Frozen Monkfish, Frozen Crab, Frozen Goosefish +5
(China)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-07-23
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD Over 1B
Industries: Fishing AquacultureFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFarming / Production / Processing / PackingFood ManufacturingLogistics
Frozen Monkfish Global Exporter Coverage
143 companies
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Top Exporting Countries for Frozen Monkfish (HS Code 030389) in 2024

For Frozen Monkfish in 2024, compare export volume and value across the top 10 supplier countries to map core supply structure.
RankCountryVolumeValue
1United States115,006,805 kg382,349,549 USD
2India173,345,432 kg330,564,447.292 USD
3Myanmar [Burma]154,646,260.03 kg200,767,068.819 USD
4Brazil26,762,983 kg110,596,675 USD
5New Zealand33,064,706 kg90,204,759.515 USD
6Norway41,542,689 kg90,086,717.208 USD
7Netherlands17,915,096.751 kg82,157,339.809 USD
8Hong Kong16,394,779 kg81,629,596.898 USD
9Pakistan41,894,571 kg75,182,782.237 USD
10South Korea31,315,994.311 kg70,191,790 USD

Frozen Monkfish Export Trade Flow and Partner Country Summary

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

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

Frozen Monkfish Top Buyers, Importers, and Demand Partners

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(Vietnam)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-07-23
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: -
(South Korea)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-08-13
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 500M - 1B
Industries: Beverage ManufacturingFishing AquacultureFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: -
(South Korea)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-07-23
Industries: Crop ProductionFood ManufacturingFood Services And Drinking Places
Value Chain Roles: -
(South Korea)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-07-23
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Food Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: -
(South Korea)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-08-11
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 5M - 10M
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: -
(South Korea)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-07-24
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Liquor Stores
Value Chain Roles: -
Global Importer Coverage
195 companies
Importer company count highlights the current depth of demand-side visibility for Frozen Monkfish.
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Top Import Demand Countries for Frozen Monkfish (HS Code 030389) in 2024

For Frozen Monkfish in 2024, compare import volume and value across the top 10 demand countries to identify priority markets.
RankCountryVolumeValue
1South Korea141,067,403.523 kg391,147,081 USD
2United States76,029,831 kg340,197,129 USD
3Japan77,827,023 kg280,033,275.343 USD
4Spain42,736,109.63 kg124,383,332.984 USD
5Hong Kong20,926,342 kg104,062,924.764 USD
6Malaysia35,410,196.77 kg84,474,325.053 USD
7Italy11,365,387 kg60,863,965.592 USD
8Portugal14,904,647 kg55,687,871.781 USD
9United Kingdom12,041,041 kg55,460,643.291 USD
10Thailand37,849,216 kg53,155,946.83 USD

Frozen Monkfish Import Trade Flow and Origin Country Summary

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Global Wholesale Supplier Price Trends by Country for Frozen Monkfish

Frozen Monkfish Monthly Wholesale Supplier Price Summary by Country

Monthly Frozen Monkfish wholesale unit-price benchmarks by country for export and sourcing decisions.
In 2026-02, countries with visible Frozen Monkfish wholesale unit prices: France (17.10 USD / kg), Japan (14.28 USD / kg), Ukraine (4.31 USD / kg).
Country2025-092025-102025-112025-122026-012026-022026-032026-042026-052026-062026-072026-08
France17.00 USD / kg16.84 USD / kg16.77 USD / kg16.97 USD / kg16.85 USD / kg17.10 USD / kg
Japan15.00 USD / kg14.56 USD / kg14.27 USD / kg14.19 USD / kg14.12 USD / kg14.28 USD / kg
Ukraine4.51 USD / kg4.46 USD / kg4.42 USD / kg4.41 USD / kg-4.31 USD / kg

Frozen Monkfish Wholesale Price Competitiveness by Major Exporting Countries

Compare Frozen Monkfish wholesale price ranges and YoY changes across the top 3 exporting countries to benchmark supplier price competitiveness.
RankCountryAverageLowerUpperYoY
1France16.87 USD / kg16.53 USD / kg17.12 USD / kg+3.9%
2Japan14.36 USD / kg13.86 USD / kg15.08 USD / kg-3.6%
3Ukraine4.37 USD / kg4.19 USD / kg4.53 USD / kg-2.0%

Latest Frozen Monkfish Wholesale Export Price Updates

Use the latest 4 Frozen Monkfish wholesale updates to validate current export price points and origin-level supplier changes.
DateEntry NameUnit Price (USD) 
2026-08-01LOT** ******** ******* * ** * ** ****** * ******* ******16.83 USD / kg
2026-06-01Мор***** **** *** * ******* ****4.14 USD / kg
2026-05-01LOT** ******** ******* * ** * ** ****** * ******* ******17.04 USD / kg
2026-05-01冷もん** * *** *** **** *** *** **14.10 USD / kg
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Global Farmgate Supplier Price Trends by Country for Frozen Monkfish

Frozen Monkfish Monthly Farmgate Supplier Price Summary by Country

Monthly Frozen Monkfish farmgate unit-price benchmarks by country to monitor supplier-side cost movement.
In 2026-02, countries with visible Frozen Monkfish farmgate unit prices: United Kingdom (5.22 USD / kg).
Country2025-092025-102025-112025-122026-012026-022026-032026-042026-052026-062026-072026-08
United Kingdom5.83 USD / kg5.70 USD / kg5.73 USD / kg6.39 USD / kg5.24 USD / kg5.22 USD / kg

Frozen Monkfish Farmgate Cost Trends by Major Exporting Supplier Countries

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RankCountryAverageLowerUpperYoY
1United Kingdom5.59 USD / kg4.36 USD / kg6.83 USD / kg+4.9%

Latest Frozen Monkfish Farmgate Export Cost Updates

Review the latest 1 Frozen Monkfish farmgate updates to monitor origin-side export cost and supplier pricing shifts.
DateEntry NameUnit Price (USD) 
2026-04-01Fro*** ******** ********* ******* * *** *5.59 USD / kg

Classification

Product TypeRaw Material
Product FormFrozen
Industry PositionPrimary Agricultural Product

Raw Material

Commodity GroupMarine demersal finfish (wild-capture seafood)
Scientific NameLophius spp. (trade includes Lophius piscatorius, Lophius budegassa, and Lophius americanus depending on origin)
PerishabilityHigh
Growing Conditions
  • Wild-capture species associated with temperate continental shelf and slope habitats; availability depends on fishery access, effort controls, and stock productivity rather than cultivation.
Main VarietiesWhite anglerfish (Lophius piscatorius) — Northeast Atlantic, Black-bellied anglerfish (Lophius budegassa) — Northeast Atlantic, American monkfish (Lophius americanus) — Northwest Atlantic
Consumption Forms
  • Frozen tails for foodservice and retail
  • Frozen fillets/portions
  • Culinary preparations in sauces, stews, and roasted dishes; often positioned as premium whitefish
Grading Factors
  • Presentation (tail/fillet; skinless; trimmed)
  • Size/weight bands for tails or portions
  • Defect limits (dehydration/freezer burn, discoloration, texture defects)
  • Glazing level and net weight excluding glaze (where applicable)
  • Frozen storage integrity and temperature-control compliance

Market

Frozen monkfish (anglerfish) is a globally traded wild-capture demersal seafood product, typically marketed as tails/fillets and supplied primarily from North Atlantic fisheries. Key supply is linked to Northeast Atlantic fisheries managed under EU/UK frameworks informed by ICES advice, and Northwest Atlantic fisheries managed in the United States under a federal management plan. Major demand centers include Southern and Western Europe (notably Spain and France) and other high-income seafood markets such as the United States and Japan. Trade availability and pricing are highly sensitive to stock assessments, quota/specification decisions, and compliance requirements for frozen seafood cold-chain integrity and labeling (e.g., glazing declarations and storage temperature guidance).
Market GrowthNot Mentioned
Major Producing Countries
  • United KingdomNortheast Atlantic landings; supply influenced by ICES stock advice for anglerfish (Lophius spp.) in the region.
  • FranceNortheast Atlantic landings and strong domestic culinary demand; ICES-advised anglerfish stocks are commercially relevant.
  • SpainNortheast Atlantic landings and processing/trading role for monkfish products within European markets.
  • IrelandNortheast Atlantic landings; supply linked to ICES assessment and advice processes.
  • PortugalIberian/NE Atlantic supply participation; exposed to ICES-advised management changes for demersal stocks.
  • United StatesNorthwest Atlantic monkfish (Lophius americanus) fishery from Maine to North Carolina; managed with effort controls and trip limits under a federal plan.
  • CanadaNorthwest Atlantic supply presence; trade linkages often integrated with regional North Atlantic demersal seafood markets.
Major Exporting Countries
  • United StatesExports frozen monkfish products; trade flows are affected by annual specifications and management measures.
  • United KingdomExports and intra-regional trade within Europe; availability linked to ICES-advised management for anglerfish stocks.
  • SpainSignificant exporter/re-exporter within Europe through processing and distribution channels.
  • FranceExports within Europe alongside substantial domestic consumption; exposed to ICES-advised stock management changes.
  • IrelandExports into European markets; supply impacted by ICES advice and demersal fishery conditions.
Major Importing Countries
  • SpainMajor European import and distribution market for monkfish products.
  • FranceHigh culinary demand market for monkfish; imports supplement regional supply.
  • ItalyImports for retail and foodservice channels, often supplied via European trading hubs.
  • United StatesImports for diversified sourcing and product forms despite domestic landings.
  • JapanImports for premium seafood consumption and foodservice applications.

Specification

Major VarietiesMonkfish/anglerfish (Lophius spp.) — species group used in trade, White anglerfish (Lophius piscatorius) — Northeast Atlantic, Black-bellied anglerfish (Lophius budegassa) — Northeast Atlantic, American monkfish (Lophius americanus) — Northwest Atlantic
Physical Attributes
  • Typically traded as skinned tails/fillets with firm, white, lean flesh; head is disproportionately large relative to edible tail yield.
  • Frozen presentation commonly includes protective glazing to reduce dehydration in storage and transit.
Compositional Metrics
  • Net weight declarations for glazed frozen fish products are commonly specified excluding glaze; glaze level and dehydration/oxidation indicators are frequent buyer-side quality focus areas.
Grades
  • Commercial grading commonly centers on tail/fillet size (weight bands), appearance/defect limits (dehydration, discoloration), and presentation (skinless, boneless, trimmed).
  • Codex standards for frozen finfish inform baseline expectations for labeling (e.g., glazing statements) and storage instructions (e.g., -18°C or colder).
Packaging
  • Bulk frozen tails/fillets packed in poly-lined cartons for foodservice and further distribution.
  • Retail formats may use vacuum or sealed pouches inside master cartons; glazing and moisture-barrier packaging are used to reduce freezer burn.
ProcessingPrimary processing for frozen trade typically includes heading/gutting, tailing and/or filleting, washing, rapid freezing (blast/plate), glazing, and packing under frozen storage controls.Frozen storage and distribution control focuses on maintaining product at or colder than -18°C with minimal temperature fluctuations; glazing/wrapping is used to limit dehydration.

Supply Chain

Value Chain
  • Landing -> grading -> heading/gutting -> tailing/filleting -> washing -> rapid freezing -> glazing -> packaging -> frozen storage -> reefer transport -> importer cold store -> distribution to retail/foodservice
Demand Drivers
  • Strong culinary demand in Western and Southern Europe (notably France and Spain) where monkfish is a well-established menu item.
  • Foodservice demand for premium whitefish alternatives and consistent portioning from frozen tails/fillets.
  • Importer preference for frozen formats that enable longer-distance trade with stable year-round availability versus fresh demersal fish.
Temperature
  • Cold-chain expectation for frozen fish is storage at -18°C or colder with minimal temperature fluctuations; temperature abuse increases dehydration and quality loss risk.
Atmosphere Control
  • Protective glazing and moisture-barrier packaging (including sealed/vacuum formats) are commonly used to limit dehydration and oxidative quality loss in frozen storage.
Shelf Life
  • Frozen storage supports extended distribution windows, but quality is sensitive to dehydration/freezer burn and rancidity risks when packaging protection is inadequate or temperatures fluctuate.

Risks

Fishery Management HighFrozen monkfish supply is fundamentally constrained by wild-capture stock status and management decisions. In the Northeast Atlantic, ICES advice highlights management complexity where two anglerfish species may be managed under a combined TAC, which can obscure single-species exploitation risk and trigger restrictive measures; in the United States, the monkfish fishery is managed under a federal plan with specifications and operational controls that can change allowable harvest and market supply.Contract with multi-origin flexibility across North Atlantic suppliers, monitor ICES advice updates and NOAA/NMFS specifications, and specify species/presentation clearly in procurement to reduce substitution and compliance risk.
Cold Chain MediumTemperature excursions during frozen storage or transport increase dehydration/freezer burn and other quality defects, raising rejection risk and claims. Codex guidance for frozen fish emphasizes maintaining storage at -18°C or colder with minimal fluctuations and using glazing/wrapping to reduce dehydration.Require continuous temperature monitoring (reefer logs), enforce -18°C (or colder) receiving criteria, and specify glazing/pack integrity and defect tolerances in buyer specs.
Food Safety MediumFrozen fish processing and storage must manage hazards including microbiological pathogens, toxins, and viable parasites; inadequate controls can lead to recalls or border rejections. Codex code-of-practice guidance explicitly flags parasites as a potential hazard and outlines frozen storage control expectations.Maintain HACCP-based controls, validate freezing/storage programs, and implement supplier verification including sanitation, traceability, and defect action point checks.
Regulatory Compliance MediumLabeling and net-content rules for glazed frozen fish, along with storage instruction expectations (e.g., -18°C or colder), create compliance risk if documentation is incomplete or inconsistent across markets. Non-compliance can result in border holds, relabeling costs, or commercial disputes.Align labeling and documentation to Codex-referenced requirements (glaze declaration and net weight excluding glaze where applicable), and audit exporters/processors for document accuracy and lot traceability.
Sustainability MediumBuyer requirements increasingly include sustainability expectations for demersal fisheries (stock status, bycatch management, and habitat impacts). Where monkfish is harvested with bottom-contact gear, reputational and procurement risk can rise if sourcing is not supported by credible fishery management evidence or third-party programs.Prefer suppliers with transparent fishery management documentation, bycatch/habitat risk mitigation measures, and, where relevant, third-party sustainability claims backed by auditable evidence.
Sustainability
  • Wild-capture dependency with stock-assessment uncertainty and management constraints for demersal anglerfish/monkfish fisheries (quota/specification shifts can rapidly alter supply).
  • Bottom-contact fishing gear interactions (e.g., trawls) raise habitat and bycatch concerns in some fisheries, increasing scrutiny from buyers and sustainability programs.
  • Climate-driven distribution and recruitment variability for temperate demersal species can reshape regional availability and processing economics over time.

FAQ

Where does most globally traded frozen monkfish come from?Global trade is primarily supplied from North Atlantic wild-capture fisheries, especially the Northeast Atlantic (EU/UK fleets trading within European markets) and the Northwest Atlantic (the United States monkfish fishery along the U.S. East Coast).
What frozen storage temperature is commonly expected for monkfish in international trade?Codex guidance for frozen fish emphasizes keeping product at -18°C or colder (with minimal temperature fluctuations) during storage, transport, and distribution, since temperature abuse increases dehydration and other quality defects.
What is the single biggest global supply risk for frozen monkfish?Because monkfish is wild-caught, the biggest risk is fishery management constraints driven by stock assessments and quota/specification decisions. Updates from bodies such as ICES (for Northeast Atlantic anglerfish stocks) or NOAA/NMFS (for the U.S. monkfish management plan) can quickly tighten harvest limits or change operational rules, directly affecting export availability.
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