Sub Product
Frozen Headless Perch, Frozen Perch Fillets, Frozen Whole Perch
Raw Materials
Fresh Perch
HS Code
030489
Last Updated
2026-06-09
Key takeaways for search and sourcing teams
- Japan Frozen Perch market intelligence page includes 0 premium suppliers.
- 5 sampled export transactions for Japan are summarized.
- 15 export partner companies and 7 import partner companies are mapped for Frozen Perch in Japan.
- Wholesale sample entries: 0; farmgate sample entries: 0.
- 5 export partner countries and 5 import partner countries are ranked.
- Latest reference year in this page dataset is 2024.
- Page data last updated on 2026-06-09.
Frozen Perch Export Supplier Intelligence, Price Trends, and Trade Flows in Japan
15 export partner companies are tracked for Frozen Perch in Japan. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to validate exporter coverage, partner quality, and route priorities.
Explore Frozen Perch export intelligence in Japan, including 5 sampled supplier transactions, monthly unit-price ranges, and partner-country trade flow patterns for HS Code 030489.
Scatter points are sampled from 94.1% of the full transaction dataset.
Sample Export Supplier Transaction Records for Frozen Perch in Japan
5 sampled Frozen Perch transactions in Japan include date, origin, and partner-country context to benchmark export prices and supplier trading patterns.
Frozen Perch sampled transaction unit prices by date in Japan: 2025-12-23: 4.21 USD / kg, 2025-10-31: 1.45 USD / kg, 2025-09-30: 4.21 USD / kg, 2025-09-30: 2.81 USD / kg, 2025-09-30: 5.51 USD / kg.
| Date | Reported Product | Unit Price | Exporter | Importer | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-23 | 362*************************** **** *********** **** ********** ******** ***** ****** *********** ********* ********** ***** ************ *********** | 4.21 USD / kg | (Japan) | (Vietnam) | |
| 2025-10-31 | 354***************** ***** ***** ****** ******* *** ***** ****** ********** ***** *********** ********* | 1.45 USD / kg | (Japan) | (Vietnam) | |
| 2025-09-30 | NL_*********** ******************* *** ****** * ****** *********** ******** ** ***** ***** ************ *********** ***** ******* | 4.21 USD / kg | (Japan) | (Vietnam) | |
| 2025-09-30 | NL_*********** ******************* *** ****** * ****** *********** ******** ** ***** ***** ************ *********** ***** ******* | 2.81 USD / kg | (Japan) | (Vietnam) | |
| 2025-09-30 | NL_*********** ******************* *** ****** * ****** *********** ******** ** ***** ***** ************ *********** ***** ******* | 5.51 USD / kg | (Japan) | (Vietnam) |
Top Frozen Perch Export Suppliers and Companies in Japan
Review leading exporter profiles and benchmark them against 15 total export partner companies tracked for Frozen Perch in Japan. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to shortlist sourcing and export partners faster.
(Japan)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-05-09
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Industries: Food Services And Drinking Places
Value Chain Roles: Others
(Japan)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-05-09
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD Over 1B
Industries: Brokers And Trade AgenciesCrop ProductionFishing AquacultureFood ManufacturingFood PackagingFreight Forwarding And IntermodalOthers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFarming / Production / Processing / PackingFood ManufacturingLogisticsTrade
(Japan)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-05-09
Employee Size: 101 - 500 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 500M - 1B
Industries: Food ManufacturingFood PackagingFood Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFood Manufacturing
(Japan)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-05-09
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Industries: Fishing AquacultureFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFarming / Production / Processing / PackingFood ManufacturingLogisticsTrade
(Japan)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-05-09
Employee Size: 101 - 500 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 10M - 50M
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleTrade
(Japan)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-05-09
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD Over 1B
Industries: Food Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFood ManufacturingTrade
Japan Export Partner Coverage
15 companies
Total export partner company count is a core signal of Japan export network depth for Frozen Perch.
Exporters and importers can open Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to assess Frozen Perch partner concentration, capacity signals, and trade relevance in Japan.
Annual Export Value, Volume, and Supplier Market Size for Frozen Perch in Japan (HS Code 030489)
Analyze 3 years of Frozen Perch export volume and value in Japan to evaluate supplier market growth, seasonality, and trade volatility.
| Year | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 11,408,694 | 162,083,612 USD |
| 2023 | 10,642,567 | 201,184,956 USD |
| 2022 | 10,489,459 | 183,014,216 USD |
Top Destination Markets for Frozen Perch Exports from Japan (HS Code 030489) in 2024
For 2024, compare export volume and value across the top 5 destination countries for Frozen Perch exports from Japan.
| Rank | Country | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United States | 9,258,051 | 132,107,152.952 USD |
| 2 | Hong Kong | 399,856 | 5,942,055.481 USD |
| 3 | Thailand | 407,473 | 5,199,565.283 USD |
| 4 | Canada | 234,161 | 3,565,423.556 USD |
| 5 | Singapore | 151,654 | 2,231,130.59 USD |
Frozen Perch Import Buyer Intelligence and Price Signals in Japan: Buyers, Demand, and Trade Partners
7 import partner companies are tracked for Frozen Perch 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 57.1% of the full transaction dataset.
Sample Import Transaction and Price Records for Frozen Perch in Japan
5 sampled Frozen Perch import transactions in Japan provide date, origin, and trade-country context to benchmark price levels and demand-side trading patterns.
Frozen Perch sampled import transaction unit prices by date in Japan: 2026-01-23: 5.17 USD / kg, 2026-01-23: 5.90 USD / kg, 2026-01-08: 5.38 USD / kg, 2026-01-08: 6.01 USD / kg, 2026-01-08: 6.01 USD / kg.
| Date | Reported Product | Unit Price | Exporter | Importer | Origin | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-23 | XGC*************************** ******* ******* ****** ******* ******** ******** **** ** *** ******** ******** **** ** ** ******** *** ** **** ******** **** ***** ********** **** ************** | 5.17 USD / kg | (-) | (-) | - | |
| 2026-01-23 | 101******************* **** ****** ** ****** * ****** ******* ***** ***** ****** ***** ************** ******************** | 5.90 USD / kg | (-) | (-) | - | |
| 2026-01-08 | 25-*************** ******* ****** *** ****** *** *** ****** ******* ******* ***** ***** ****** ***** ******** ************ | 5.38 USD / kg | (-) | (-) | - | |
| 2026-01-08 | 830************************* ***** ****** ******** ******* ******** **************** | 6.01 USD / kg | (-) | (-) | - | |
| 2026-01-08 | 830************************* ***** ****** ******** ******* ******** **************** | 6.01 USD / kg | (-) | (-) | - |
Top Frozen Perch Buyers, Importers, and Demand Partners in Japan
Review leading buyer profiles and compare them with 7 total import partner companies tracked for Frozen Perch in Japan. Exporters and importers can use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to evaluate demand-side partner fit.
(Japan)
Latest Import Transaction: 2025-12-06
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Beverage ManufacturingFishing AquacultureFood ManufacturingFood PackagingOthers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleOthersTrade
(Japan)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-05-09
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Industries: Fishing AquacultureFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFarming / Production / Processing / PackingFood ManufacturingLogisticsTrade
(Japan)
Latest Import Transaction: 2025-12-27
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 50M - 100M
Industries: Fishing AquacultureFood ManufacturingFood Services And Drinking PlacesFood Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFarming / Production / Processing / PackingFood ManufacturingTrade
(Japan)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-05-09
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Sales Revenue: USD 5M - 10M
Industries: Food ManufacturingFood Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFood Manufacturing
(Japan)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-01-29
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD Over 1B
Industries: Food Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFood ManufacturingTrade
(Japan)
Latest Import Transaction: 2025-08-01
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Industries: Food Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFarming / Production / Processing / PackingFood Manufacturing
Japan Import Partner Coverage
7 companies
Import partner company count highlights demand-side visibility for Frozen Perch in Japan.
Use Supply Chain Intelligence analytics and company profiles to identify active Frozen Perch importers, distributors, and buyer networks in Japan.
Annual Import Value, Volume, and Demand Size for Frozen Perch in Japan (HS Code 030489)
Track 3 years of Frozen Perch import volume and value in Japan to assess demand growth and market momentum.
| Year | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 94,267,091 | 537,702,710 USD |
| 2023 | 90,871,590 | 536,503,528 USD |
| 2022 | 100,905,583 | 563,848,736 USD |
Top Origin Supplier Countries Supplying Frozen Perch to Japan (HS Code 030489) in 2024
For 2024, compare import volume and value across the top 5 origin supplier countries supplying Frozen Perch to Japan.
| Rank | Country | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Norway | 36,819,803 | 194,701,591.084 USD |
| 2 | United States | 15,938,737 | 89,294,058.767 USD |
| 3 | China | 11,311,047 | 70,649,453.916 USD |
| 4 | South Korea | 5,892,978 | 41,529,373.901 USD |
| 5 | New Zealand | 5,425,932 | 31,173,548.876 USD |
Classification
Product TypeRaw Material
Product FormFrozen
Industry PositionPrimary Seafood Product
Raw Material
Market
Frozen perch (commonly traded as frozen fish fillets under HS heading 0304, including the Nile perch subheading) is positioned in Japan primarily as an imported frozen whitefish item for domestic distribution. Market access is gatekept by Japan’s imported food controls: importers must submit a Food Sanitation Act import notification to MHLW quarantine stations and clear customs before the product can be sold. Product specifications and documentation typically emphasize correct species identification (Latin name) and cold-chain integrity consistent with quick-frozen fish fillet standards. Trade economics are sensitive to reefer sea freight and inspection/clearance timing at major ports and airports.
Market RoleImport-dependent consumer market (net importer)
Domestic RolePrimarily consumed domestically via frozen seafood distribution channels; not a nationally significant capture/aquaculture species for Japan in this product form
Market GrowthNot Mentioned
Specification
Physical Attributes
- Quick-frozen fish fillets are frozen so the product reaches -18°C or colder at the thermal centre after thermal stabilization and is kept deep frozen through transport, storage, and distribution (Codex CXS 190-1995).
- Fillets may be presented as boneless where pin-bones have been removed (Codex CXS 190-1995).
Compositional Metrics
- If glazed, Codex specifies glazing water quality requirements and net contents should be declared exclusive of glaze (Codex CXS 190-1995).
Packaging
- Storage instructions for quick-frozen fish fillets should indicate storage at -18°C or colder (Codex CXS 190-1995).
Supply Chain
Value Chain
- Overseas harvest/processing (filleting, freezing, packaging) → reefer sea freight to Japan → MHLW quarantine station import notification (document examination and risk-based inspection) → Japan Customs import declaration and permit → bonded cold storage/cold-chain distribution → wholesalers/foodservice/retail.
Temperature
- Deep-frozen cold chain is critical; Codex quick-frozen fish fillet guidance uses -18°C or colder at the thermal centre and storage at -18°C or colder as reference points (Codex CXS 190-1995).
Freight IntensityMedium
Transport ModeSea
Risks
Regulatory Compliance HighFailure to submit a compliant MHLW import notification (Food Sanitation Act) and obtain quarantine-station confirmation can block customs import permission; non-compliant consignments may be rejected (return/disposal) and cannot be sold in Japan.Run pre-shipment document and spec validation (species/HS, processing details, additives, labels/storage instructions) and consult the competent MHLW quarantine station before first import or when changing suppliers/specifications.
Food Safety MediumConsignments may be subject to inspection orders or intensified checks if a product/category/manufacturer shows higher violation risk, causing delays and potential rejections at entry.Maintain supplier testing dossiers aligned to Japan’s Food Sanitation Act expectations and monitor MHLW ‘recent cases of violation’ trends for relevant product categories.
Sustainability MediumIf supplied as Nile perch (Lates niloticus) from Lake Victoria, buyers may encounter sustainability and biodiversity concerns linked to the species’ controversial ecological impacts and management challenges documented in Lake Victoria fisheries literature.Document fishery origin and management controls, use credible third-party sustainability verification where applicable, and prepare buyer-facing narratives addressing Lake Victoria-specific concerns.
Labor & Social MediumForced labor and child labor concerns have been documented for fish production in certain countries; Japan-bound importers can face reputational, customer, and compliance risk if sourcing due diligence is weak.Implement supplier social audits, vessel/plant due diligence, and traceability checks proportionate to source-country risk signals.
Logistics MediumReefer freight disruptions or temperature excursions can degrade quality, trigger claims, or lead to disposal if product integrity is compromised before clearance and distribution in Japan.Use validated reefer set-points, temperature logging, and contingency routing/storage plans for Japan port congestion or delays.
Sustainability
- IUU fishing is a material sustainability and market-access risk for seafood supply chains and can undermine sustainable fisheries management (FAO).
- If the product is Nile perch (Lates niloticus) sourced from the Lake Victoria system, buyers may face heightened sustainability scrutiny due to documented ecological disruption and fishery management challenges associated with the Nile perch fishery’s evolution in Lake Victoria (FAO).
Labor & Social
- Seafood supply chains can carry forced labor/child labor exposure in certain source countries; this creates reputational and buyer-compliance risk for Japan-bound procurement if due diligence is insufficient (U.S. Department of Labor ILAB list of goods produced by child/forced labor).
FAQ
Can frozen fish fillets be sold in Japan without filing an import notification?No. For foods imported for sale or business use, Japan requires an import notification under the Food Sanitation Act to MHLW via the responsible quarantine station; without it, the goods cannot be used for sale, and non-compliant shipments can be rejected.
Does Japan require a catch certificate for imported frozen perch under its “specified aquatic animals and plants” IUU framework?Japan’s specified aquatic animals/plants law requires catch certificates for certain specified species (Class II) and sets enforcement lists via MAFF orders; the enforcement regulation list includes items such as mackerel, Pacific saury, sardine, and squid/cuttlefish, not perch. Importers should still verify current species lists and ensure correct species identification on documents.
What temperature benchmark is commonly referenced for quick-frozen fish fillets in trade and cold-chain handling?Codex’s standard for quick frozen fish fillets references completing quick freezing only once the product reaches -18°C or colder at the thermal centre after stabilization, and it also calls for storage at -18°C or colder.
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