Sub Product
Frozen Opah Belly, Frozen Opah Fillet, Frozen Opah Loin, Frozen Opah Steak
Raw Materials
Fresh Opah
HS Code
030389
Last Updated
2026-06-01
Key takeaways for search and sourcing teams
- Frozen Opah market coverage spans 132 countries.
- 41 exporter companies and 36 importer companies are indexed in the global supply chain intelligence network for this product.
- 50 supplier-linked transactions are summarized across the top 9 countries.
- 1 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 2026-06-01.
Global Supplier Transactions, Export Activity, and Price Benchmarks for Frozen Opah
Analyze 50 supplier-linked transactions across the top 9 countries, with monthly unit-price benchmarks to track export competitiveness and sourcing risk for Frozen Opah.
Frozen Opah Country YoY Change in Supplier Transactions and Export Momentum
Compare positive and negative YoY shifts in Frozen Opah to identify accelerating supplier markets and weakening export corridors.
Top YoY shifts for Frozen Opah: Vietnam (-74.2%), China (-54.1%), Singapore (-41.7%).
Frozen Opah Country-Level Supplier Transaction and Unit Price Summary
As of 2025-07, benchmark Frozen Opah country transaction counts with monthly unit price and volume to prioritize supplier and export markets.
In 2025-12, countries with visible Frozen Opah transaction unit prices: Panama (2.96 USD / kg), Uruguay (2.05 USD / kg), China (1.14 USD / kg), Vietnam (1.11 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taiwan | -35.6% | 1 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | ||||||
| Vanuatu | - | 1 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | ||||||
| China | -54.1% | 9 | - (-) | 1.75 USD / kg (83,970 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | 1.14 USD / kg (28,000 kg) | ||||||
| Vietnam | -74.2% | 18 | 1.24 USD / kg (-) | 1.24 USD / kg (252,000 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | 1.06 USD / kg (100,772.328 kg) | 1.11 USD / kg (28,000 kg) | ||||||
| Panama | - | 13 | 2.89 USD / kg (11,948 kg) | 2.95 USD / kg (53,099 kg) | 2.97 USD / kg (79,970 kg) | 2.96 USD / kg (77,113 kg) | 2.95 USD / kg (47,502 kg) | 2.96 USD / kg (92,743 kg) | ||||||
| Uruguay | - | 2 | - (-) | 2.21 USD / kg (27,070 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | 2.05 USD / kg (27,450 kg) | ||||||
| Ecuador | -13.4% | 4 | - (-) | - (-) | 2.00 USD / kg (9,000 kg) | 1.95 USD / kg (5,775 kg) | 3.75 USD / kg (4,000 kg) | - (-) | ||||||
| Japan | - | 1 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | 3.20 USD / kg (383 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | ||||||
| Singapore | -41.7% | 1 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) |
Frozen Opah Global Supply Chain Coverage
77 companies
41 exporters and 36 importers are mapped for Frozen Opah.
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Frozen Opah Export Supplier Intelligence, Trade Flows, and Price Signals
41 exporter companies are mapped in Tridge Supply Chain Intelligence for Frozen Opah. Exporters and importers can use company profiles and analytics to evaluate supplier coverage, trading activity, and route opportunities.
Frozen Opah Verified Export Suppliers and Premium Partners
1 premium Frozen Opah suppliers include country, industry, and contactability signals to prioritize credible export partners faster.
Fujian Xinrong Aquatic Products Technology Co., Ltd.
China
Food ManufacturingFishing Aquaculture
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Frozen Opah Top Exporters and Supplier Profiles
Review leading exporter profiles while benchmarking against 41 total exporter companies in the Frozen Opah supply chain intelligence network. Exporters and importers can unlock company profiles and analytics to qualify partners faster.
(Singapore)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-05-01
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 51 - 100 Employees
Industries: Food ManufacturingFood Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFood Manufacturing
Exporting Countries: Vietnam
Supplying Products: Frozen Opah
(Uruguay)
Latest Export Transaction: 2025-08-05
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Fishing AquacultureFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Food ManufacturingTrade
Exporting Countries: Brazil, Peru
Supplying Products: Frozen Blue Shark, Frozen Opah, Frozen Swordfish +3
(Hong Kong)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-05-01
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Brokers And Trade AgenciesFishing AquacultureFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleTrade
Exporting Countries: Vietnam
Supplying Products: Frozen Largescale Blackfishes, Frozen Opah, Frozen Oilfish +2
(Indonesia)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-05-01
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 51 - 100 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 1M - 5M
Industries: Beverage ManufacturingFishing AquacultureFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFarming / Production / Processing / Packing
Exporting Countries: Vietnam, Taiwan, Japan
Supplying Products: Frozen Largescale Blackfishes, Frozen Oilfish, Frozen Opah +5
(Japan)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-05-01
Employee Size: 1 - 10 Employees
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleTrade
Exporting Countries: Vietnam
Supplying Products: Frozen Halibut, Frozen Mackerel Fillet, Frozen Opah +1
(China)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-01-29
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Animal ProductionBrokers And Trade AgenciesFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Food ManufacturingTrade
Exporting Countries: Philippines
Supplying Products: Frozen Pomfrets, Frozen Pompano, Frozen Opah +5
Frozen Opah Global Exporter Coverage
41 companies
Exporter company count is a key signal for Frozen Opah supply depth and sourcing optionality.
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Top Exporting Countries for Frozen Opah (HS Code 030389) in 2024
For Frozen Opah 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 Opah Export Trade Flow and Partner Country Summary
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Frozen Opah Import Buyer Intelligence, Demand Signals, and Price Benchmarks
36 importer companies are mapped for Frozen Opah demand intelligence. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to prioritize buyers, distributors, and downstream demand partners by market.
Frozen Opah Top Buyers, Importers, and Demand Partners
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(Peru)
Latest Import Transaction: 2025-11-10
Recently Import Partner Companies: 3
Employee Size: 1 - 10 Employees
Industries: Food ManufacturingFood Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: Brazil, Singapore
(Peru)
Latest Import Transaction: 2025-12-27
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: -
(Ukraine)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-05-01
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Food ManufacturingFood Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: -
(United States)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-05-01
Employee Size: 1 - 10 Employees
Industries: Fishing AquacultureFood ManufacturingFood Packaging
Value Chain Roles: South Korea, United States
(Russia)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-05-01
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 1 - 10 Employees
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: -
(Lithuania)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-05-01
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Brokers And Trade AgenciesFishing AquacultureFood ManufacturingFood Packaging
Value Chain Roles: -
Global Importer Coverage
36 companies
Importer company count highlights the current depth of demand-side visibility for Frozen Opah.
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Top Import Demand Countries for Frozen Opah (HS Code 030389) in 2024
For Frozen Opah 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 Opah Import Trade Flow and Origin Country Summary
Analyze Frozen Opah origin-to-destination trade flows by value, volume, and share to monitor demand-side sourcing channels.
Classification
Product TypeRaw Material
Product FormFrozen
Industry PositionPrimary Agricultural Product
Raw Material
Commodity GroupPelagic marine finfish
Scientific NameLampris spp. (opah/moonfish; commonly marketed under Lampris guttatus and related Lampris species depending on ocean region)
PerishabilityHigh
Growing Conditions
- Wild capture species found in tropical and temperate waters around the world
- Deep open-ocean habitat associated with pelagic fisheries
Main VarietiesLampris guttatus, Lampris megalopsis, Lampris incognitus, Lampris immaculatus
Consumption Forms
- Frozen loins
- Frozen steaks
- Frozen fillets
Grading Factors
- Frozen core temperature compliance and temperature history through the cold chain
- Dehydration/freezer burn control (glazing/packaging integrity)
- Cut integrity and absence of quality defects (odor, discoloration, excessive gaping)
- Species/market-name and documentation consistency for traceability
Market
Frozen opah (Lampris spp.; marketed as opah/moonfish) is a niche pelagic finfish in global seafood trade, supplied almost entirely by wild capture rather than aquaculture. Supply is typically opportunistic because there is generally no directed opah fishery; product is largely landed as incidental catch in tuna and swordfish fisheries (notably pelagic longline fisheries). Opah occur in tropical and temperate waters around the world, so tradeable supply can arise from multiple oceans, but volumes are comparatively small and can be irregular. International trade commonly moves as frozen loins/fillets/steaks that require continuous frozen cold-chain handling to protect quality.
Major Producing Countries
- United StatesCommercial landings are recorded in Hawaii; catch is largely incidental in tuna and swordfish fisheries (no directed fishery).
- New ZealandRecorded as retained bycatch in tuna longline fisheries (e.g., moonfish Lampris guttatus and opah Lampris immaculatus in observer datasets).
Supply Calendar
- United States (Hawaii):Apr, May, Jun, Jul, AugU.S. availability is year-round; landings in Hawaii tend to peak from April through August.
Specification
Major VarietiesOpah (Lampris spp.), Lampris guttatus (moonfish/opah), Lampris megalopsis (bigeye Pacific opah), Lampris incognitus (smalleye Pacific opah), Lampris immaculatus (southern opah)
Physical Attributes
- Firm, fatty flesh with large flakes; commonly portioned into loins/steaks for foodservice
- Raw flesh color can range from dark red to orange to pink (market descriptions vary by cut and handling)
Compositional Metrics
- Marketed as a rich source of omega-3 fatty acids and protein (nutrition positioning varies by jurisdiction and label claims)
Packaging
- Frozen loins/fillets/steaks packed to limit dehydration; glazing is commonly used in frozen seafood to reduce freezer burn risk
- Wholesale master cartons with inner vacuum packs or poly bags are common formats in frozen finfish trade
ProcessingCommercial cutting often separates distinct muscle sections (multiple usable cuts), which can create mixed-SKU trade flows from a single fish
Supply Chain
Value Chain
- Incidental capture in pelagic fisheries → rapid chilling/freezing → landing → portioning (loins/steaks/fillets) → glazing/packaging → frozen storage → refrigerated transport → importer cold storage → wholesale/foodservice/retail
Demand Drivers
- Premium foodservice demand for a tuna/swordfish-like eating experience and multiple usable cuts from one fish
- Buyer interest in underutilized species programs where regulatory and traceability requirements can be met
Temperature
- Frozen fish should be quick-frozen and maintained at -18°C or colder (product core) through storage, transport, and distribution to preserve quality and control defects such as dehydration
Risks
Non Target Catch Dependence HighGlobal supply is constrained and can be volatile because opah is often landed as incidental catch in tuna and swordfish fisheries rather than from a dedicated directed fishery; availability can shift with changes in fishing effort, bycatch rules, and ocean conditions.Maintain flexible sourcing and specifications across approved Lampris species groups; monitor regulatory changes in relevant pelagic fisheries and diversify supply channels.
Cold Chain Integrity MediumQuality loss (e.g., dehydration/freezer burn and other frozen-storage defects) can occur if frozen temperature control is not maintained consistently through storage and transport.Specify and verify -18°C (or colder) frozen-chain requirements, minimize temperature fluctuations, and use appropriate glazing/packaging and calibrated temperature monitoring.
Species Identification And Labeling MediumOpah is a species complex (Lampris spp.) and species can be difficult to distinguish visually in some fisheries; this can create labeling, traceability, and specification risk if contracts or regulations require species-level accuracy.Define acceptable market names and scientific-name tolerances in contracts, and apply documented traceability with targeted genetic/species verification where required.
IUU Fishing MediumAs a non-target component of multi-species pelagic catches, opah can enter trade channels where IUU fishing risks exist; weak controls can undermine legal supply and buyer due diligence.Require vessel/flag/area documentation and robust chain-of-custody controls; prioritize suppliers operating under port State measures and verifiable compliance programs.
Labor Rights MediumDocumented forced labour and trafficking risks in parts of the fishing sector can create serious legal and reputational exposure for seafood buyers, particularly where recruitment, oversight, and at-sea working conditions are weak.Implement human-rights due diligence for fishing-vessel supply chains (recruitment fees, contracts, grievance channels, auditability) and require alignment with relevant ILO standards.
Sustainability
- Dependence on pelagic fisheries where bycatch management and protected-species interactions are material considerations
- Illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing risk in multi-species capture fisheries supply chains, especially where high-seas operations and complex transshipment/landing routes occur
Labor & Social
- Forced labour and human trafficking risks in parts of the commercial fishing sector, with heightened vulnerability for migrant fishers working at sea
- Need for alignment with international labour standards and enforcement mechanisms for fisher working and living conditions (e.g., ILO Work in Fishing Convention C188)
FAQ
Is opah farmed or wild-caught in global trade?Opah in commercial trade is primarily wild-caught. In key documented supply chains (e.g., the U.S. Pacific Islands region), there is generally no directed fishery for opah and it is largely landed as incidental catch in tuna and swordfish fisheries.
Why can frozen opah supply be irregular?Supply can be irregular because opah is often not the primary target species; it is commonly landed as incidental catch in pelagic fisheries. That means availability can change with fishing effort, regulations, and ocean conditions affecting the underlying tuna and swordfish fisheries.
When is opah supply strongest in the U.S. Pacific Islands market?In the U.S. (Hawaii), opah is available year-round, but landings tend to peak from April through August.
Sources
Frozen Opah Country Coverage for Suppliers, Export Flows, and Prices
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All country market pages: China, Japan, United States, Chile, Thailand, South Korea, Norway, India, Spain, Ivory Coast, Netherlands, Taiwan, Indonesia, Myanmar [Burma], Barbados, Morocco, Malaysia, Senegal, Hong Kong, Vietnam, Brazil, New Zealand, Portugal, United Kingdom, Italy, Egypt, Oman, France, Pakistan, Canada, Turkiye, Ukraine, Uruguay, Mauritius, Germany, Iceland, South Africa, Jamaica, United Arab Emirates, Ecuador, Singapore, Gabon, Benin, Mexico, Colombia, Denmark, Jordan, Australia, Kazakhstan, Poland, Sweden, Saudi Arabia, Estonia, Lithuania, Burkina Faso, Peru, Dominican Republic, Panama, Greece, Madagascar, Kuwait, Sri Lanka, Bulgaria, Liberia, Austria, Nicaragua, Bolivia, Andorra, Albania, Armenia, Argentina, Azerbaijan, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Belgium, Bahrain, Burundi, Bermuda, Brunei, Bahamas, Botswana, 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, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Nigeria, Nepal, Philippines, Paraguay, Qatar, Romania, Serbia, Slovenia, Slovakia, Swaziland, Togo, Tunisia, Tanzania, Uganda, Uzbekistan, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Vanuatu, Zambia, Zimbabwe
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