Frozen Scad Suppliers, Trade & Prices — Market Overview 2026

Sub Product
Frozen Scad Fillet, Frozen Whole Scad
Raw Materials
Fresh Scad
HS Code
030359
Last Updated
2026-10-29
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Key takeaways for search and sourcing teams
  • Frozen Scad market coverage spans 144 countries.
  • 589 exporter companies and 751 importer companies are indexed in the global supply chain intelligence network for this product.
  • 4,572 supplier-linked transactions are summarized across the top 20 countries.
  • 6 premium suppliers and 1 catalog items are currently listed.
  • Latest reference year in this page dataset is 2024.
  • Page data last updated on 2026-10-29.

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

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Frozen Scad Country YoY Change in Supplier Transactions and Export Momentum

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Top YoY shifts for Frozen Scad: Vietnam (+109.4%), Norway (+82.9%), India (-77.2%).

Frozen Scad Country-Level Supplier Transaction and Unit Price Summary

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In 2026-04, countries with visible Frozen Scad transaction unit prices: United States (10.93 USD / kg), Philippines (9.83 USD / kg), Mexico (4.41 USD / kg), Argentina (3.79 USD / kg), Vietnam (2.57 USD / kg), 6 more countries.
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CountryYoY ChangeTransaction Count2025-112025-122026-012026-022026-032026-042026-052026-062026-072026-082026-092026-10
Vietnam+109.4%2,5702.16 USD / kg (8,281,941.211 kg)2.65 USD / kg (4,790,359.341 kg)2.83 USD / kg (4,075,481.527 kg)2.69 USD / kg (1,652,687.607 kg)2.91 USD / kg (1,694,911.086 kg)2.57 USD / kg (1,503,055.387 kg)
Philippines+11.1%164.05 USD / kg (22,754.56 kg)- (-)- (-)- (-)8.12 USD / kg (2,700 kg)9.83 USD / kg (4,515 kg)
China+0.4%6721.38 USD / kg (5,542,766 kg)1.30 USD / kg (6,058,345 kg)1.41 USD / kg (5,707,429 kg)1.45 USD / kg (1,910,540 kg)1.44 USD / kg (1,274,784 kg)1.57 USD / kg (397,500 kg)
Japan-1.2%4862.12 USD / kg (326,665 kg)3.13 USD / kg (1,422,319 kg)1.90 USD / kg (800,175 kg)1.88 USD / kg (860,394 kg)1.56 USD / kg (1,449,723 kg)1.59 USD / kg (1,264,256 kg)
Chile-354- (-)- (-)1.38 USD / kg (6,327,500 kg)1.33 USD / kg (11,051,400 kg)1.38 USD / kg (23,286,780 kg)1.36 USD / kg (2,913,420 kg)
India-77.2%1661.23 USD / kg (720,717 kg)- (-)1.19 USD / kg (61,544 kg)- (-)0.97 USD / kg (12,970 kg)0.94 USD / kg (598,594 kg)
Argentina-783.32 USD / kg (82,065.321 kg)3.11 USD / kg (56,047.76 kg)3.67 USD / kg (29,175.55 kg)3.32 USD / kg (19,577.37 kg)3.49 USD / kg (10,088.07 kg)3.79 USD / kg (20,938.17 kg)
Senegal-59- (-)- (-)- (-)1.15 USD / kg (260,600 kg)1.24 USD / kg (2,856,891 kg)0.99 USD / kg (519,660 kg)
Morocco-17- (-)- (-)- (-)1.24 USD / kg (281,848 kg)1.62 USD / kg (3,202,000 kg)- (-)
Taiwan-67.6%13- (-)3.25 USD / kg (128,720 kg)- (-)1.00 USD / kg (9,100 kg)2.71 USD / kg (-)- (-)
Frozen Scad Global Supply Chain Coverage
1,340 companies
589 exporters and 751 importers are mapped for Frozen Scad.
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Frozen Scad Export Supplier Intelligence, Trade Flows, and Price Signals

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

Frozen Scad Verified Export Suppliers and Premium Partners

6 premium Frozen Scad suppliers include country, industry, and contactability signals to prioritize credible export partners faster.
LA VICTOIRE FISH logo
LA VICTOIRE FISH
Morocco
Fishing Aquaculture, Food Manufacturing, Food Packaging, Food Services And Drinking Places
MAI KA CO., LTD logo
MAI KA CO., LTD
Vietnam
Crop Production, Food Manufacturing, Food Services And Drinking Places
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ATC Group Sp. z o.o.
Poland
ContactCatalog
Brokers And Trade Agencies
Marubeni Corporation
Japan
Beverage Manufacturing, Food Manufacturing
Viet Sea Fish Co., Ltd.
Vietnam
Fishing Aquaculture, Food Manufacturing, Food Packaging
Fujian Xinrong Aquatic Products Technology Co., Ltd.
China
Food Manufacturing, Fishing Aquaculture
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Frozen Scad Global Supplier Catalog Offers and Export Pricing Opportunities

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Frozen Yellowtail Scad, whole round
Origin Country: Oman
Incoterms: CIF, CFR, FOB
Min Volume: 1 CONTAINER
Negotiable

Frozen Scad Top Exporters and Supplier Profiles

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(Chile)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-08-31
Recently Export Partner Companies: 10
Industries: Brokers And Trade Agencies, Fishing Aquaculture, Food Manufacturing, Food Packaging
Value Chain Roles: Farming / Production / Processing / Packing, Food Manufacturing, Trade
Exporting Countries: Togo, Republic of the Congo, Norway, Cameroon, Denmark, Peru, China, Ghana, Ivory Coast, Nigeria
Supplying Products: Frozen Jack Mackerel, Fish Meal, Frozen Scad +5
(Vietnam)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-05-23
Recently Export Partner Companies: 7
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 5M - 10M
Industries: Food Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Trade
Exporting Countries: Hong Kong, South Korea, Thailand, Canada, Australia, United States, Singapore, Vietnam, Malaysia, Philippines
Supplying Products: Frozen Scad, Frozen Mackerel, Frozen Squid +5
(Vietnam)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-04-08
Recently Export Partner Companies: 3
Industries: Beverage Manufacturing, Fishing Aquaculture, Food Manufacturing, Food Packaging, Food Services And Drinking Places
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / Wholesale, Farming / Production / Processing / Packing, Trade
Exporting Countries: Malaysia, Vietnam, Thailand, Philippines
Supplying Products: Frozen Scad, Frozen Mackerel, Frozen Bonito +5
(Chile)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-08-26
Recently Export Partner Companies: 10
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Industries: Fishing Aquaculture, Food Manufacturing, Food Packaging, Food Services And Drinking Places
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / Wholesale, Farming / Production / Processing / Packing, Food Manufacturing, Trade
Exporting Countries: Spain, Ecuador, Japan, Peru, Cameroon, United States, Ghana, Burkina Faso, Nigeria, Ivory Coast
Supplying Products: Frozen Jack Mackerel, Fish Oil, Frozen Scad +5
(Japan)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-08-14
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Food Manufacturing, Food Wholesalers, Others
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / Wholesale, Food Manufacturing, Trade
Exporting Countries: India, Indonesia, United States, Vietnam
Supplying Products: Frozen Mackerel, Frozen Scad, Frozen Atlantic Salmon +5
(Vietnam)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-06-22
Recently Export Partner Companies: 5
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Industries: Brokers And Trade Agencies, Fishing Aquaculture, Food Manufacturing, Food Packaging
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / Wholesale, Farming / Production / Processing / Packing, Trade
Exporting Countries: Malaysia, Vietnam, United States, Thailand, Philippines
Supplying Products: Frozen Scad, Frozen Mackerel, Frozen Bonito +5
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Frozen Scad Global Exporter Coverage
589 companies
Exporter company count is a key signal for Frozen Scad supply depth and sourcing optionality.
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Top Exporting Countries for Frozen Scad (HS Code 030359) in 2024

For Frozen Scad in 2024, compare export volume and value across the top 10 supplier countries to map core supply structure.
RankCountryVolumeValue
1Turkiye18,955,004 kg184,492,385 USD
2Netherlands19,313,042.363 kg182,226,464.566 USD
3Japan16,559,480 kg171,800,028.337 USD
4India91,994,932 kg167,587,413.269 USD
5South Korea32,803,420.705 kg102,622,211 USD
6Canada16,578,220.095 kg99,066,805.268 USD
7New Zealand7,846,002 kg59,178,304.993 USD
8Germany5,953,286 kg54,345,135.526 USD
9Denmark4,960,502 kg48,367,561.806 USD
10Iceland16,851,214 kg46,885,473.589 USD

Frozen Scad Export Trade Flow and Partner Country Summary

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

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

Frozen Scad Top Buyers, Importers, and Demand Partners

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(Philippines)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-03-23
Recently Import Partner Companies: 3
Industries: Fishing Aquaculture, Food Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Mauritius, Spain, Guatemala, Thailand, Italy, Japan, Philippines, Vietnam
(Philippines)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-01-23
Recently Import Partner Companies: 2
Industries: Brokers And Trade Agencies, Fishing Aquaculture, Food Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: -
(Vietnam)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-08-05
Recently Import Partner Companies: 5
Industries: Fishing Aquaculture, Food Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: United States, South Korea, Vietnam, Japan
(Vietnam)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-07-31
Recently Import Partner Companies: 5
Industries: Fishing Aquaculture, Food Manufacturing, Food Packaging
Value Chain Roles: -
(Philippines)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-02-12
Recently Import Partner Companies: 2
Employee Size: 1 - 10 Employees
Industries: Fishing Aquaculture, Food Manufacturing, Food Services And Drinking Places
Value Chain Roles: South Korea
(Vietnam)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-06-25
Recently Import Partner Companies: 6
Industries: Brokers And Trade Agencies, Fishing Aquaculture, Food Manufacturing, Food Packaging, Others
Value Chain Roles: Thailand, South Korea, Japan, Singapore, Hong Kong, Denmark, China, Vietnam, Malaysia, Philippines
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Global Importer Coverage
751 companies
Importer company count highlights the current depth of demand-side visibility for Frozen Scad.
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Top Import Demand Countries for Frozen Scad (HS Code 030359) in 2024

For Frozen Scad in 2024, compare import volume and value across the top 10 demand countries to identify priority markets.
RankCountryVolumeValue
1United States59,040,058 kg655,982,457 USD
2Japan115,783,802 kg607,612,877.846 USD
3Thailand172,989,269 kg291,371,058.48 USD
4Australia22,386,699.83 kg143,851,622.162 USD
5Italy17,152,172 kg132,907,917.968 USD
6South Korea61,615,959.706 kg125,758,555 USD
7Hong Kong15,176,434 kg104,050,182.181 USD
8Germany11,854,813.522 kg96,290,293.201 USD
9United Kingdom9,222,359 kg92,622,292.235 USD
10Poland17,892,444 kg89,045,851 USD

Frozen Scad Import Trade Flow and Origin Country Summary

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Classification

Product TypeRaw Material
Product FormFrozen
Industry PositionPrimary Fishery Product

Raw Material

Commodity GroupSmall pelagic marine finfish
Scientific NameDecapterus spp. and Trachurus spp. (family Carangidae)
PerishabilityHigh
Growing Conditions
  • Wild-caught marine pelagic species (schooling fish), typically harvested in coastal and offshore pelagic fisheries
Main VarietiesScads (Decapterus spp.), Jack/horse mackerel (Trachurus spp.)
Consumption Forms
  • Whole frozen for retail and foodservice cooking
  • Secondary processing into prepared products where buyer specifications and regulations allow
Grading Factors
  • Size band / count
  • Presentation (whole-round; other presentations where specified by buyer)
  • Temperature history and maintenance at frozen temperatures (e.g., -18°C reference)
  • Glazing/pack integrity to prevent dehydration (freezer burn)
  • Defects and damage (bruising, broken bellies, excessive dehydration)

Market

Frozen scad in international trade is typically handled as whole frozen small pelagic fish, commonly marketed under scad (Decapterus spp.) and jack/horse mackerel (Trachurus spp.) groupings rather than a single universally consistent species label. In HS-based trade statistics, Trachurus spp. is explicitly identified under HS 030355, while other frozen small pelagics—including scads—are frequently captured under residual “frozen fish, n.e.c.” groupings such as HS 030359/030389 depending on HS revision and national tariff extensions. Supply availability is structurally exposed to capture-fishery variability and management decisions (e.g., South Pacific jack mackerel governance under SPRFMO), which can tighten or expand exportable volumes. Codex guidance anchors frozen-fish handling expectations (notably maintaining frozen product at -18°C or colder and the use of glazing to limit dehydration), making cold-chain performance a central trade determinant.
Market GrowthNot Mentioned
Major Producing Countries
  • ChileKey coastal state in the South Pacific jack mackerel (Trachurus murphyi) fishery managed under SPRFMO conservation and management measures.
  • EcuadorCoastal state referenced in SPRFMO jack mackerel (Trachurus murphyi) management framework for fisheries in areas under national jurisdiction with express consent provisions.
  • RussiaFlag state with vessels documented by SPRFMO as actively fishing and/or transshipping in the Trachurus murphyi fishery in the Convention Area (year-specific vessel activity lists).
  • South KoreaFlag state with vessels documented by SPRFMO as actively fishing in the Trachurus murphyi fishery in the Convention Area (year-specific vessel activity lists).

Specification

Major VarietiesChilean jack mackerel (Trachurus murphyi), Atlantic horse mackerel (Trachurus trachurus), Mackerel scads / round scads (Decapterus spp.)
Physical Attributes
  • Small pelagic fish typically traded whole-round; appearance and integrity (skin/scales, bruising, broken bellies) affect buyer acceptance
  • Glazing is commonly used on frozen fish to reduce surface dehydration and quality loss
Compositional Metrics
  • Fat content and eating quality can vary seasonally in small pelagic fish, affecting processing yields and sensory profile
Grades
  • Commercial grading commonly differentiates by size bands, presentation (whole-round vs. headed-and-gutted where applicable), and defect tolerance (e.g., dehydration/freezer burn)
Packaging
  • Frozen product is commonly packed in lined cartons/master cartons for cold-chain distribution; glazing and robust packaging are used to limit dehydration during storage and transit
ProcessingDehydration (“freezer burn”) is a key quality risk if glazing/packaging and frozen storage temperatures are not maintained

Supply Chain

Value Chain
  • Capture (purse seine/trawl depending on fishery) → onboard chilling/freezing → grading/sorting → glazing → carton packing → frozen storage → reefer transport → wholesale cold store → retail/foodservice or secondary processing
Demand Drivers
  • Cost-competitive animal protein for price-sensitive markets
  • Use as a whole-fish staple and as a raw material for downstream processing (where buyer specifications allow)
Temperature
  • Frozen fish should be maintained at -18°C or colder through storage, transportation, and distribution to protect quality and safety

Risks

Fisheries Management And Stock Variability HighSupply is fundamentally constrained by wild-capture stock availability and management controls. In the South Pacific, the jack mackerel (Trachurus murphyi) fishery is subject to SPRFMO conservation and management measures and scientific assessment, meaning allowable catches and operational rules can change and rapidly tighten exportable volumes and trade availability.Diversify approved origins/species groupings (Trachurus vs. Decapterus where acceptable), track RFMO decisions and scientific updates, and contract with flexibility for quota-driven supply shocks.
Illegal Unreported And Unregulated Fishing MediumIUU fishing can undermine legal supply chains, distort pricing, and create compliance exposure for importers (documentation, legality, and chain-of-custody challenges), particularly in high-volume small pelagic segments.Require verifiable catch documentation and vessel identity checks, align procurement with RFMO/national measures, and strengthen traceability and audit requirements.
Cold Chain And Quality Loss MediumFrozen fish quality can degrade through temperature abuse and dehydration during storage and transit. Codex guidance highlights -18°C as a reference frozen temperature and notes dehydration/freezer burn risks when product is not properly glazed, packaged, or stored.Enforce continuous temperature monitoring, verify glazing/pack integrity, and audit cold stores and reefer setpoints/records end-to-end.
Labor And Human Rights MediumThe fisheries sector can carry elevated risks of forced labour and human trafficking, with migrant workers particularly vulnerable and abuses linked to broader fisheries crime in some contexts.Adopt credible social compliance standards, require vessel/crew welfare due diligence, and prioritize suppliers operating under enforceable labour frameworks (e.g., alignment with ILO instruments).
Sustainability
  • Capture-fishery sustainability and quota governance for small pelagics
  • Illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing and traceability risk
  • Ecosystem sensitivity: small pelagics are foundational forage species in many marine food webs, increasing scrutiny on management outcomes
Labor & Social
  • Forced labour and human trafficking risks in parts of the global fishing sector, especially where oversight is weak and transshipment/long voyages increase worker vulnerability
  • Occupational safety risk in capture fisheries and at-sea work

FAQ

Which HS codes are commonly relevant when analyzing global trade in frozen scad and related products?For HS-based analysis, UN Statistics Division definitions explicitly identify HS 030355 for frozen jack and horse mackerel (Trachurus spp.). For frozen fish not elsewhere specified—including cases where scads (Decapterus spp.) are not separately broken out—residual groupings such as HS 030359 (HS 2017) and HS 030389 (HS 2012) are commonly used, with the exact mapping depending on HS revision and national tariff extensions.
What frozen storage/transport temperature is generally referenced for frozen fish in international guidance?Codex guidance for fish and fishery products references maintaining frozen fish at -18°C or colder through transportation, storage, and distribution as a key condition for preserving quality and controlling deterioration risks.
Who manages the South Pacific jack mackerel (Trachurus murphyi) fishery that can feed into global frozen scad/horse mackerel supply chains?The South Pacific Regional Fisheries Management Organisation (SPRFMO) maintains conservation and management measures (CMM 01) specifically for Trachurus murphyi (jack mackerel), including rules and reporting frameworks that influence how the fishery operates and how supply can vary over time.

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