Sub Product
Frozen Lane Snapper, Frozen Mangrove Snapper, Frozen Mutton Snapper, Frozen Red Snapper, +1
Raw Materials
Fresh Snapper
HS Code
030389
Last Updated
2026-06-17
Key takeaways for search and sourcing teams
- Frozen Snapper market coverage spans 139 countries.
- 347 exporter companies and 464 importer companies are indexed in the global supply chain intelligence network for this product.
- 1,376 supplier-linked transactions are summarized across the top 20 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 2026-06-17.
Global Supplier Transactions, Export Activity, and Price Benchmarks for Frozen Snapper
Analyze 1,376 supplier-linked transactions across the top 20 countries, with monthly unit-price benchmarks to track export competitiveness and sourcing risk for Frozen Snapper.
Frozen Snapper Country YoY Change in Supplier Transactions and Export Momentum
Compare positive and negative YoY shifts in Frozen Snapper to identify accelerating supplier markets and weakening export corridors.
Top YoY shifts for Frozen Snapper: Singapore (-67.5%), Panama (-42.6%), Indonesia (+32.2%).
Frozen Snapper Country-Level Supplier Transaction and Unit Price Summary
As of 2025-07, benchmark Frozen Snapper country transaction counts with monthly unit price and volume to prioritize supplier and export markets.
In 2025-12, countries with visible Frozen Snapper transaction unit prices: Ecuador (10.00 USD / kg), Singapore (9.86 USD / kg), South Korea (9.85 USD / kg), Mexico (9.04 USD / kg), Venezuela (8.76 USD / kg), 10 more countries.
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| India | +5.3% | 219 | 8.23 USD / kg (49,576.24 kg) | 5.43 USD / kg (11,799.285 kg) | - (-) | 6.64 USD / kg (27,174 kg) | 4.52 USD / kg (41,662 kg) | 7.17 USD / kg (123,155.858 kg) | ||||||
| Mexico | +11.6% | 413 | 9.04 USD / kg (61,156.23 kg) | 7.34 USD / kg (78,835.4 kg) | 8.83 USD / kg (230,485.77 kg) | 9.13 USD / kg (170,264.43 kg) | 9.25 USD / kg (216,264.44 kg) | 9.04 USD / kg (210,751.62 kg) | ||||||
| Vietnam | -16.7% | 286 | 9.08 USD / kg (15,043.141 kg) | 5.99 USD / kg (286,201.135 kg) | 6.10 USD / kg (258,008.594 kg) | 6.41 USD / kg (100,963.399 kg) | 4.94 USD / kg (182,368.87 kg) | 5.95 USD / kg (252,250.37 kg) | ||||||
| Brazil | -12.4% | 135 | - (-) | - (-) | 4.90 USD / kg (571,016 kg) | 5.17 USD / kg (507,467.98 kg) | 5.36 USD / kg (549,552 kg) | 5.69 USD / kg (660,927 kg) | ||||||
| Indonesia | +32.2% | 134 | - (-) | - (-) | 6.95 USD / kg (820,362 kg) | 9.31 USD / kg (541,023 kg) | 8.10 USD / kg (621,933 kg) | 6.72 USD / kg (626,941 kg) | ||||||
| Nicaragua | +0.3% | 13 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | 6.79 USD / kg (3,400 kg) | 8.31 USD / kg (85,715.69 kg) | - (-) | ||||||
| China | -12.7% | 7 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | 2.24 USD / kg (43,535 kg) | 3.35 USD / kg (34,427 kg) | - (-) | ||||||
| South Korea | - | 3 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | 5.02 USD / kg (14,190 kg) | - (-) | 9.85 USD / kg (21,220 kg) | ||||||
| Singapore | -67.5% | 12 | - (-) | - (-) | 9.76 USD / kg (182,400 kg) | 9.74 USD / kg (65,628 kg) | 9.68 USD / kg (64,960 kg) | 9.86 USD / kg (41,490 kg) | ||||||
| Venezuela | +6.1% | 9 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | 3.87 USD / kg (38,920 kg) | 4.10 USD / kg (36,070 kg) | 8.76 USD / kg (54,310 kg) |
Frozen Snapper Global Supply Chain Coverage
811 companies
347 exporters and 464 importers are mapped for Frozen Snapper.
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Frozen Snapper Export Supplier Intelligence, Trade Flows, and Price Signals
347 exporter companies are mapped in Tridge Supply Chain Intelligence for Frozen Snapper. Exporters and importers can use company profiles and analytics to evaluate supplier coverage, trading activity, and route opportunities.
Frozen Snapper Verified Export Suppliers and Premium Partners
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Viet Sea Fish Co., Ltd.
Vietnam
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Frozen Snapper Top Exporters and Supplier Profiles
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(Nicaragua)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-05-17
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Industries: Food ManufacturingShipping And Water Transport
Value Chain Roles: Food ManufacturingTrade
(Brazil)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-02-28
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Food WholesalersOthers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleLogistics
(Mexico)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-05-17
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Fishing AquacultureFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Farming / Production / Processing / PackingTrade
(Vietnam)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-05-17
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Fishing AquacultureFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Farming / Production / Processing / PackingTrade
Exporting Countries: United States, Vietnam
Supplying Products: Frozen Snapper, Frozen Grouper, Frozen Fish Cutlet +5
(Venezuela)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-05-17
Industries: Brokers And Trade AgenciesFishing AquacultureFood Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleTrade
Exporting Countries: United States
Supplying Products: Frozen Snapper, Frozen Octopus, Frozen Red Snapper
(Brazil)
Latest Export Transaction: 2025-12-30
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Food Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFood Manufacturing
Frozen Snapper Global Exporter Coverage
347 companies
Exporter company count is a key signal for Frozen Snapper supply depth and sourcing optionality.
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Top Exporting Countries for Frozen Snapper (HS Code 030389) in 2024
For Frozen Snapper 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 Snapper Export Trade Flow and Partner Country Summary
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Frozen Snapper Import Buyer Intelligence, Demand Signals, and Price Benchmarks
464 importer companies are mapped for Frozen Snapper demand intelligence. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to prioritize buyers, distributors, and downstream demand partners by market.
Frozen Snapper Top Buyers, Importers, and Demand Partners
Review leading buyer profiles and compare them against 464 total importer companies tracked for Frozen Snapper. Exporters and importers can use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to evaluate buyer quality and demand concentration.
(United States)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-05-17
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 1M - 5M
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: -
(Vietnam)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-05-17
Recently Import Partner Companies: 2
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 5M - 10M
Industries: Freight Forwarding And Intermodal
Value Chain Roles: -
(United States)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-05-17
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Food WholesalersOthers
Value Chain Roles: -
(Saudi Arabia)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-01-24
Industries: Brokers And Trade AgenciesFood Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: -
(United States)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-02-04
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: -
(Vietnam)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-05-17
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Food ManufacturingFood Services And Drinking Places
Value Chain Roles: -
Global Importer Coverage
464 companies
Importer company count highlights the current depth of demand-side visibility for Frozen Snapper.
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Top Import Demand Countries for Frozen Snapper (HS Code 030389) in 2024
For Frozen Snapper 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 Snapper Import Trade Flow and Origin Country Summary
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Classification
Product TypeRaw Material
Product FormFrozen
Industry PositionPrimary Seafood Product
Raw Material
Commodity GroupMarine demersal finfish (reef-associated)
Scientific NameLutjanus spp. (family Lutjanidae) — “snapper” is a market category that may include multiple lutjanid species depending on naming rules
PerishabilityHigh
Growing Conditions
- Wild capture fishery: tropical and subtropical coastal waters
- Reef-associated and demersal habitats; commonly landed via small-scale and commercial coastal fisheries
Main VarietiesLutjanus spp. (snappers), Pristipomoides spp. (jobfishes; sometimes associated with snapper supply chains in aggregated reporting categories)
Consumption Forms
- Frozen fillets/portions (thawed and cooked)
- Frozen whole fish (often headed and gutted)
- Frozen loins/steaks where species and size allow
Grading Factors
- Species identity (scientific name and accepted market name)
- Temperature on receipt and evidence of thaw–refreeze
- Glazing integrity and dehydration/freezer burn
- Fillet/portion size specification and trim level
- Sensory condition (odor, discoloration) and physical defects (gaping, bruising, foreign matter)
Market
Frozen snapper is an internationally traded finfish category typically supplied from tropical and subtropical capture fisheries and marketed as frozen whole fish, fillets, or portions. In global commerce, “snapper” can refer to multiple Lutjanidae species, and it is also a frequently misused market name—making species identity, legality, and traceability central trade considerations. FAO capture-production reporting for Lutjanidae groupings shows material volumes reported across producers in the Indian Ocean, Western Pacific, and Atlantic/Caribbean basins. Trade handling is shaped by Codex-aligned quick-freezing and frozen storage practices (e.g., maintaining product at −18°C or colder) and buyer specifications focused on dehydration control (glazing/packaging) and defect limits. Regulatory pressure to combat IUU fishing and seafood fraud increasingly affects documentation and verification requirements for cross-border shipments.
Major Producing Countries
- IndonesiaPeer-reviewed fisheries research citing FAO capture-production datasets identifies Indonesia as a leading producer in snapper-and-grouper reef-fish complexes (snapper output often reported in mixed or aggregated categories).
- OmanFAO Yearbook capture tables for Lutjanidae groupings (“Snappers, jobfishes nei”) report notable reported landings in 2019.
- ThailandFAO Yearbook capture tables for Lutjanidae groupings (“Snappers, jobfishes nei”) report notable reported landings in 2019.
- IndiaFAO Yearbook capture tables for Lutjanidae groupings (“Snappers, jobfishes nei”) report notable reported landings in 2019.
- MalaysiaFAO Yearbook capture tables for Lutjanidae groupings (“Snappers, jobfishes nei”) report notable reported landings in 2019.
- BrazilFAO Yearbook capture tables include snapper species and Lutjanidae groupings reported from Atlantic fishing areas, including Brazil.
- MexicoFAO Yearbook capture tables include snapper species entries (e.g., Pacific red snapper and other Lutjanus spp.) with reported landings from Mexican fishing areas.
Specification
Major VarietiesRed snapper (Lutjanus campechanus), Malabar blood snapper (Lutjanus malabaricus), Pacific red snapper (Lutjanus peru), Grey snapper (Lutjanus griseus), Vermilion snapper (Rhomboplites aurorubens), Yellowtail snapper (Ocyurus chrysurus)
Physical Attributes
- Firm, mild-flavored white-to-pinkish flesh; commonly traded as skin-on or skinless fillets/portions
- Species identification can be challenging in processed forms (skinless fillets), increasing reliance on scientific-name labeling and verification
Compositional Metrics
- Glazing level and net weight after deglazing are common commercial specification points for frozen fish
- Defect tolerances typically address dehydration/freezer burn, discoloration, gaping, and foreign matter
Grades
- Codex quick-frozen standards (e.g., finfish and fish fillets) are widely used as baseline references for composition, hygiene, labeling, and defect expectations in international trade
Packaging
- Poly-lined master cartons with inner poly bags for frozen fillets/portions
- Block-frozen or IQF presentations depending on buyer specification; glazing used to limit dehydration during frozen storage
ProcessingCommon forms: headed-and-gutted whole fish; frozen fillets/loins/portions; glazing to reduce dehydration
Supply Chain
Value Chain
- Capture fisheries landing → chilled handling → primary processing (heading/gutting/filleting/trimming) → quick freezing → glazing (where applicable) → packaging → frozen storage (−18°C or colder) → reefer transport → destination cold store/distribution
Demand Drivers
- Preference for convenient frozen whitefish portions for retail and foodservice menus
- Year-round availability enabled by frozen storage and diversified tropical/subtropical sourcing
Temperature
- Codex guidance for frozen fish emphasizes maintaining product at −18°C or colder through storage and transport to protect quality and safety
- Avoid thaw–refreeze and temperature excursions that accelerate dehydration, texture damage, and defect rates
Shelf Life
- Shelf life is strongly dependent on continuous frozen storage and packaging/glazing effectiveness; dehydration (“freezer burn”) is a key quality-loss mode when protection is insufficient
Risks
Illegal Fishing And Traceability HighIUU-fishing exposure and incomplete catch documentation can disrupt trade for snapper supply chains, especially where “snapper” is sourced from multi-species, multi-gear fisheries. Import regimes increasingly require validated catch/harvest traceability; for example, the EU IUU framework requires catch certificates for marine fishery products and the EU’s CATCH IT system becomes compulsory for imports as of 10 January 2026, raising the risk of border delays or rejections for incomplete or inconsistent documentation.Require end-to-end traceability (vessel/area/gear, landing, processing linkage), validated catch certificates where applicable, and documented chain-of-custody controls aligned to destination-market requirements.
Seafood Fraud And Mislabeling HighSnapper is repeatedly identified as a high-mislabeling market category in DNA-based investigations; mislabeling can create regulatory, reputational, and commercial risks and can mask IUU supply. Substitution risk is heightened when product is traded as skinless frozen fillets/portions and sold under generic “snapper” naming.Contract on scientific name and accepted market names, implement routine species-authentication testing (e.g., DNA barcoding) for higher-risk supply streams, and align labeling to destination-market naming rules.
Cold Chain And Quality Loss MediumFrozen snapper quality is vulnerable to dehydration, oxidation, and texture damage if quick-freezing, glazing/packaging, or −18°C storage discipline is not maintained. Temperature abuse during storage/transport increases defect rates and can trigger claims, rejections, and higher waste.Use verified reefer setpoints and calibrated temperature logging, specify glazing/packaging standards, and enforce receiving checks for core temperature and visible dehydration/freezer burn.
Resource Sustainability MediumMany snapper fisheries are data-limited and multi-species; localized overfishing or weak controls can tighten supply and increase compliance scrutiny. Reef-associated species are also sensitive to habitat degradation and climate-driven ecosystem stressors that can affect recruitment and catch stability.Prioritize sourcing from demonstrably managed fisheries, credible improvement projects, or verified traceability programs; monitor stock and management updates relevant to key sourcing areas.
Sustainability
- Illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing risk in multi-species reef and demersal fisheries supplying “snapper” categories
- Stock depletion risk for reef-associated snappers where management and enforcement capacity is limited
- Energy use and emissions from freezing and cold-chain logistics for globally traded frozen fish
Labor & Social
- Forced labour and human trafficking risks documented in parts of the commercial fishing sector, elevating social-compliance due diligence expectations for seafood buyers
- Occupational health and safety risks for workers on fishing vessels and in cold-chain processing (filleting, freezing, cold storage)
FAQ
Why is “snapper” considered a high-risk label for seafood misidentification?Because “snapper” is used as a market name for multiple species, and DNA-testing investigations have repeatedly found high substitution rates for products sold as snapper. Oceana’s nationwide seafood fraud report found snapper among the most frequently mislabeled fish types in its U.S. sampling, which is why many buyers require scientific-name specifications and verification for snapper-labeled products.
What frozen-storage temperature is generally expected for frozen snapper in international trade?Codex guidance for fish and fishery products treats “frozen/quick frozen/deep frozen” as requiring the product to be maintained at −18°C or colder during storage, transport, and distribution to protect quality. Codex quick-frozen standards also reference the −18°C (or colder) threshold as a key temperature benchmark for frozen finfish handling.
What traceability controls can affect frozen snapper shipments crossing borders?Traceability and legality documentation can be decisive for market access where authorities are targeting IUU fishing and fraud. For example, the EU requires validated catch certificates for marine fishery products and makes its CATCH system compulsory for imports as of 10 January 2026, and the United States operates NOAA’s Seafood Import Monitoring Program (SIMP), which includes red snapper among covered species groups.
Sources
Frozen Snapper Country Coverage for Suppliers, Export Flows, and Prices
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Australia
United States
Vietnam
South Korea
Thailand
China
Philippines
Singapore
India
Malaysia
Indonesia
Spain
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