Sub Product
Frozen Sablefish Fillets, Frozen Sablefish Loins, Frozen Sablefish Portions, Frozen Sablefish Steaks
Raw Materials
Fresh Sablefish
HS Code
030389
Last Updated
2026-05-10
Key takeaways for search and sourcing teams
- Frozen Sablefish market coverage spans 131 countries.
- 103 exporter companies and 81 importer companies are indexed in the global supply chain intelligence network for this product.
- 488 supplier-linked transactions are summarized across the top 7 countries.
- 0 premium suppliers and 0 catalog items are currently listed.
- Wholesale sample entries: 5; farmgate sample entries: 0.
- Latest reference year in this page dataset is 2026.
- Page data last updated on 2026-05-10.
Global Supplier Transactions, Export Activity, and Price Benchmarks for Frozen Sablefish
Analyze 488 supplier-linked transactions across the top 7 countries, with monthly unit-price benchmarks to track export competitiveness and sourcing risk for Frozen Sablefish.
Frozen Sablefish Country YoY Change in Supplier Transactions and Export Momentum
Compare positive and negative YoY shifts in Frozen Sablefish to identify accelerating supplier markets and weakening export corridors.
Top YoY shifts for Frozen Sablefish: United States (+72.8%), Canada (-62.8%), Netherlands (-34.0%).
Frozen Sablefish Country-Level Supplier Transaction and Unit Price Summary
As of 2025-06, benchmark Frozen Sablefish country transaction counts with monthly unit price and volume to prioritize supplier and export markets.
In 2025-11, countries with visible Frozen Sablefish transaction unit prices: Netherlands (21.80 USD / kg), Vietnam (15.90 USD / kg), Singapore (4.36 USD / kg), Canada (2.80 USD / kg).
| Country | YoY Change | Transaction Count | 2025-06 | 2025-07 | 2025-08 | 2025-09 | 2025-10 | 2025-11 | 2025-12 | 2026-01 | 2026-02 | 2026-03 | 2026-04 | 2026-05 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| China | - | 3 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | ||||||
| Canada | -62.8% | 40 | 35.10 USD / kg (71,232.8 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | 2.99 USD / kg (330,035 kg) | 3.63 USD / kg (48,989 kg) | 2.80 USD / kg (144,526 kg) | ||||||
| Vietnam | +1.0% | 41 | 13.89 USD / kg (5,208 kg) | 1.10 USD / kg (1,500 kg) | 14.00 USD / kg (2,949 kg) | 15.73 USD / kg (3,134.2 kg) | 12.51 USD / kg (995 kg) | 15.90 USD / kg (4,378 kg) | ||||||
| Japan | -25.5% | 9 | - (-) | - (-) | 16.60 USD / kg (724.1 kg) | 18.50 USD / kg (294.84 kg) | 14.81 USD / kg (113.4 kg) | - (-) | ||||||
| United States | +72.8% | 384 | 11.36 USD / kg (8,845.05 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | 15.20 USD / kg (39,268.961 kg) | 16.88 USD / kg (42,254.17 kg) | - (-) | ||||||
| Singapore | -20.2% | 9 | 3.00 USD / kg (1,601.9 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | 5.04 USD / kg (9,938.8 kg) | - (-) | 4.36 USD / kg (3,300.7 kg) | ||||||
| Netherlands | -34.0% | 2 | - (-) | - (-) | 16.93 USD / kg (3,333.9 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | 21.80 USD / kg (408.24 kg) |
Frozen Sablefish Global Supply Chain Coverage
184 companies
103 exporters and 81 importers are mapped for Frozen Sablefish.
Exporters and importers can use Tridge Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to identify counterparties for Frozen Sablefish, benchmark reach, and prioritize outreach by market.
Frozen Sablefish Export Supplier Intelligence, Trade Flows, and Price Signals
103 exporter companies are mapped in Tridge Supply Chain Intelligence for Frozen Sablefish. Exporters and importers can use company profiles and analytics to evaluate supplier coverage, trading activity, and route opportunities.
Top Exporting Countries for Frozen Sablefish (HS Code 030389) in 2024
For Frozen Sablefish 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 Sablefish Export Trade Flow and Partner Country Summary
Track Frozen Sablefish exporter-to-importer flows by value, volume, and share to uncover high-potential export routes.
Frozen Sablefish Import Buyer Intelligence, Demand Signals, and Price Benchmarks
81 importer companies are mapped for Frozen Sablefish demand intelligence. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to prioritize buyers, distributors, and downstream demand partners by market.
Top Import Demand Countries for Frozen Sablefish (HS Code 030389) in 2024
For Frozen Sablefish 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 Sablefish Import Trade Flow and Origin Country Summary
Analyze Frozen Sablefish origin-to-destination trade flows by value, volume, and share to monitor demand-side sourcing channels.
Global Wholesale Supplier Price Trends by Country for Frozen Sablefish
Frozen Sablefish Monthly Wholesale Supplier Price Summary by Country
Monthly Frozen Sablefish wholesale unit-price benchmarks by country for export and sourcing decisions.
In 2025-11, countries with visible Frozen Sablefish wholesale unit prices: Japan (11.61 USD / kg), Taiwan (3.25 USD / kg).
| Country | 2025-06 | 2025-07 | 2025-08 | 2025-09 | 2025-10 | 2025-11 | 2025-12 | 2026-01 | 2026-02 | 2026-03 | 2026-04 | 2026-05 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Japan | 12.28 USD / kg | 12.25 USD / kg | 12.18 USD / kg | 12.06 USD / kg | 11.71 USD / kg | 11.61 USD / kg | ||||||
| South Korea | - | 3.14 USD / kg | - | - | - | - | ||||||
| Taiwan | 3.40 USD / kg | 3.70 USD / kg | 3.39 USD / kg | 3.21 USD / kg | 2.72 USD / kg | 3.25 USD / kg |
Frozen Sablefish Wholesale Price Competitiveness by Major Exporting Countries
Compare Frozen Sablefish wholesale price ranges and YoY changes across the top 3 exporting countries to benchmark supplier price competitiveness.
| Rank | Country | Average | Lower | Upper | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Japan | 11.82 USD / kg | 10.36 USD / kg | 13.75 USD / kg | +11.5% |
| 2 | South Korea | 3.14 USD / kg | 3.14 USD / kg | 3.14 USD / kg | +5.7% |
| 3 | Taiwan | 3.27 USD / kg | 2.07 USD / kg | 4.06 USD / kg | +15.5% |
Latest Frozen Sablefish Wholesale Export Price Updates
Use the latest 5 Frozen Sablefish wholesale updates to validate current export price points and origin-level supplier changes.
| Date | Entry Name | Unit Price (USD) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-01 | 冷ぎん** * *** ** **** *** *** ** | 11.02 USD / kg | |
| 2026-04-01 | 冷ぎん** * *** ** **** *** *** ** | 12.41 USD / kg | |
| 2026-04-01 | (냉)**** * * **** *** | 3.56 USD / kg | |
| 2026-04-01 | 圓鱈片 * ***** ** | 3.46 USD / kg | |
| 2024-05-01 | 圓鱈片 * ***** ** | 2.79 USD / kg |
Classification
Product TypeRaw Material
Product FormFrozen
Industry PositionPrimary Seafood Product
Raw Material
Commodity GroupMarine finfish (groundfish)
Scientific NameAnoplopoma fimbria
PerishabilityHigh
Growing Conditions
- Wild-caught deepwater species in the North Pacific; adults commonly associated with continental slope habitats at substantial depths.
- Cold-water marine environment; quality and availability are governed by fisheries management rather than agricultural cultivation.
Consumption Forms
- Frozen fillets and portions (often vacuum-sealed)
- Frozen headed-and-gutted (J-cut) fish
- Collars/tips for premium culinary use
- Smoked products (niche form)
Grading Factors
- Cut specification (fillet/portion/J-cut/collars) and size/portion weight consistency
- Sensory quality (odor, appearance) and absence of defects
- Evidence of dehydration (freezer burn) and surface damage; glazing quality for frozen formats
- Temperature integrity through storage/transport to prevent quality loss (including rancidity risk in higher-fat fish)
Market
Frozen sablefish (black cod) is a premium North Pacific wild-caught finfish traded mainly as frozen fillets/portions and headed-and-gutted (J-cut) forms. Global commercial supply is concentrated in the northeastern Pacific, led by Alaska and the U.S. West Coast, alongside Canada’s Pacific fisheries. Japan is a key high-value destination market and a major reference point for product positioning. Market dynamics are shaped by fisheries management (quotas and stock assessments), cold-chain performance for a high-oil fish, and buyer preference for verified origin and sustainability/traceability claims.
Major Producing Countries
- United StatesWild-caught sablefish (black cod) sourced primarily from Alaska and the U.S. West Coast under quota-managed fisheries.
- CanadaWild-caught from the Pacific Region (British Columbia) groundfish fisheries managed by Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO).
Major Exporting Countries
- United StatesExports premium-value sablefish products (often frozen) from Alaska and the U.S. West Coast.
- CanadaExports Pacific-caught sablefish; export processes are governed by importing-country requirements and Canadian competent authority certification where applicable.
Major Importing Countries
- JapanKey premium market where sablefish (often marketed as 'black cod') is widely recognized as a delicacy.
Supply Calendar
- Alaska (United States):Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, NovAlaska federal fishery season is approximately March 1 to November 15 (timing can vary by year); frozen product supports year-round international availability.
Specification
Physical Attributes
- High oil content with rich, buttery flavor and soft, velvety texture; large white flakes (commonly marketed as 'black cod').
- Deepwater groundfish; commonly sold as skin-on fillets/portions and as headed-and-gutted (J-cut) fish, as well as collars/tips.
Compositional Metrics
- High omega-3 fatty acid content is a common marketing and buyer spec focus for sablefish products.
- As a higher-fat species, it is more sensitive to quality loss from oxidation/rancidity if frozen temperature control is poor.
Grades
- Commercial sorting commonly emphasizes size/portion weight, cut specification (fillet/portion/J-cut/collars), visual defects, and evidence of dehydration (freezer burn) or temperature abuse.
Packaging
- IQF and/or glazed frozen formats to limit dehydration; master cartons for export distribution.
- Vacuum-sealed retail and foodservice portions are common for premium trade; bulk case formats (e.g., 10 lb/25 lb/50 lb) are also used in trade.
ProcessingQuick freezing with temperature targets consistent with Codex guidance for frozen fish; glazing and protective packaging are used to reduce dehydration and quality loss during storage and transport.
Supply Chain
Value Chain
- Harvest (longline/pot/trawl depending on fishery) -> onboard chilling/handling -> landing -> grading/cutting (fillets, portions, J-cut, collars) -> quick freezing -> glazing/vacuum packing -> frozen storage -> reefer transport -> importer cold storage -> wholesale/retail/foodservice distribution
Demand Drivers
- Premium culinary positioning, especially in Japanese cuisine where sablefish is recognized as a delicacy.
- Consumer preference for rich flavor/high oil content and omega-3 messaging in high-income markets.
- Preference for verifiable origin and sustainability credentials (e.g., fishery certification and traceability programs) in premium channels.
Temperature
- Codex guidance for frozen fish emphasizes achieving and maintaining -18°C (or lower) at the thermal center after stabilization, with frozen storage facilities capable of maintaining -18°C.
- Avoiding temperature fluctuations reduces dehydration (freezer burn) and slows quality deterioration, especially important for higher-fat fish prone to rancidity.
Shelf Life
- Frozen storage life is highly temperature-dependent; higher-fat fish typically have shorter practical storage life at -18°C than lean fish, increasing the importance of low-temperature stability and stock rotation.
Risks
Resource Availability HighGlobal supply is highly concentrated in North Pacific wild-capture fisheries (notably Alaska/U.S. West Coast and Pacific Canada). Year-to-year quota adjustments, stock assessment outcomes, and climate-driven ecosystem variability can reduce allowable catch and tighten exportable supply quickly for a premium product that is not broadly farmed at commercial scale.Use diversified sourcing across managed fisheries (U.S. Alaska/U.S. West Coast/Canada), monitor annual management measures and stock updates, and contract with contingency volumes and flexible product forms (fillets/portions/J-cut).
Cold Chain And Quality MediumFrozen fish quality depends on achieving and maintaining low temperatures; temperature abuse and fluctuations increase dehydration (freezer burn) and accelerate rancidity risk, which is especially relevant for higher-fat species like sablefish.Specify Codex-aligned frozen handling (-18°C or lower), require temperature monitoring through transport and storage, and use glazing/protective packaging plus FIFO stock rotation.
Seafood Fraud And Traceability MediumSeafood mislabeling is documented as a persistent market integrity issue; high-value positioning and common-name confusion (e.g., 'black cod') elevate the importance of species verification and traceability for sablefish trade.Implement chain-of-custody documentation, audit suppliers, and apply species authentication (e.g., DNA testing) for higher-risk lots and channels.
Food Safety And Regulatory Compliance MediumInternational trade in frozen fish requires robust food safety systems and compliance with importing-country requirements (e.g., HACCP-based controls and export certification/establishment requirements). Non-compliance can trigger border holds, rejections, or recalls.Maintain HACCP programs aligned with FDA/competent-authority guidance, ensure export documentation and establishment eligibility for target markets, and validate sanitation, parasite controls, and time-temperature controls.
Sustainability
- Wild-capture reliance and quota-based management: supply availability is governed by stock assessments and annual catch limits in key fisheries (U.S. and Canada).
- Sustainable fisheries claims and third-party certification are material in premium trade (e.g., MSC and Alaska RFM cited for Alaska sablefish).
- Deepwater groundfish harvesting and bycatch controls: gear types and bycatch management are part of regulatory performance and buyer ESG screening.
Labor & Social
- Traceability and seafood fraud/mislabeling risk in complex seafood supply chains; premium species positioning increases incentives for substitution unless chain-of-custody controls are strong.
- Buyer and regulator scrutiny of responsible sourcing practices, including documentation integrity across vessel-to-processor-to-export pathways.
FAQ
What species is sold as sablefish (black cod)?Sablefish is the species Anoplopoma fimbria, commonly marketed as “black cod” even though it is not a true cod.
Which countries are the main commercial sources for sablefish in global trade?The main commercial sources are the United States (especially Alaska and the U.S. West Coast fisheries) and Canada’s Pacific fisheries (British Columbia).
What frozen temperature is typically expected for safe trade and quality retention for frozen fish?Codex guidance for fish and fishery products references reaching and maintaining -18°C (or lower) for frozen fish, and emphasizes facilities and transport practices capable of holding this temperature to protect quality.
When is Alaska sablefish harvested, and why is frozen sablefish available year-round?In Alaska, the federal sablefish fishery season is approximately March 1 to November 15 (subject to annual changes), and Alaska sablefish is promoted as available fresh during the season and frozen year-round because freezing enables continuous supply outside the harvest window.
Sources
Frozen Sablefish Country Coverage for Suppliers, Export Flows, and Prices
Explore country-level Frozen Sablefish market pages for supplier coverage, trade flows, and price benchmarks.
All country market pages: Japan, United States, Vietnam, South Korea, China, Chile, Germany, Ivory Coast, Norway, Thailand, Spain, India, Canada, Netherlands, Denmark, Singapore, Kazakhstan, Turkiye, Malaysia, Hong Kong, Italy, Panama, Indonesia, Poland, United Kingdom, France, Australia, Iceland, Myanmar [Burma], Morocco, New Zealand, Ukraine, Peru, Argentina, Portugal, Sweden, Lithuania, Senegal, Egypt, Brazil, Philippines, Pakistan, Uzbekistan, Ecuador, Taiwan, Austria, Oman, Saudi Arabia, Switzerland, Uruguay, Mauritius, Belgium, Mexico, South Africa, Romania, United Arab Emirates, Greece, Jamaica, Colombia, Estonia, Czechia, Dominican Republic, Latvia, Nicaragua, Sri Lanka, Croatia, Gabon, Benin, Andorra, Albania, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Barbados, Burkina Faso, Bulgaria, Bahrain, Burundi, Bermuda, Brunei, Bolivia, Bahamas, Botswana, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Costa Rica, Cuba, Cyprus, Ethiopia, Finland, Fiji, Gambia, Guatemala, Hungary, Ireland, Israel, Iran, Jordan, Kenya, Kyrgyzstan, Cambodia, Kuwait, Laos, Liberia, Lesotho, Luxembourg, Moldova, Montenegro, Madagascar, Macedonia, Mongolia, Macao, Malta, Maldives, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Nigeria, Nepal, Paraguay, Qatar, Serbia, Slovenia, Slovakia, Swaziland, Togo, Tunisia, Tanzania, Uganda, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Zambia, Zimbabwe
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