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Frozen Swordfish Fillets Suppliers, Trade & Prices — Market Overview 2026

Parent Product
Frozen Swordfish
HS Code
030484
Last Updated
2026-06-11
Key takeaways for search and sourcing teams
  • Frozen Swordfish Fillets market coverage spans 77 countries.
  • 103 exporter companies and 110 importer companies are indexed in the global supply chain intelligence network for this product.
  • 206 supplier-linked transactions are summarized across the top 8 countries.
  • 0 premium suppliers and 0 catalog items are currently listed.
  • Wholesale sample entries: 2; farmgate sample entries: 0.
  • Latest reference year in this page dataset is 2026.
  • Page data last updated on 2026-06-11.

Global Supplier Transactions, Export Activity, and Price Benchmarks for Frozen Swordfish Fillets

Analyze 206 supplier-linked transactions across the top 8 countries, with monthly unit-price benchmarks to track export competitiveness and sourcing risk for Frozen Swordfish Fillets.

Frozen Swordfish Fillets Country YoY Change in Supplier Transactions and Export Momentum

Compare positive and negative YoY shifts in Frozen Swordfish Fillets to identify accelerating supplier markets and weakening export corridors.
Top YoY shifts for Frozen Swordfish Fillets: China (+26.8%), Mexico (-20.0%), Vietnam (-12.8%).

Frozen Swordfish Fillets Country-Level Supplier Transaction and Unit Price Summary

As of 2025-07, benchmark Frozen Swordfish Fillets country transaction counts with monthly unit price and volume to prioritize supplier and export markets.
In 2025-12, countries with visible Frozen Swordfish Fillets transaction unit prices: Japan (15.41 USD / kg), China (15.27 USD / kg), Ecuador (10.73 USD / kg), Vietnam (9.47 USD / kg), Chile (7.01 USD / kg), 1 more countries.
CountryYoY ChangeTransaction Count2025-072025-082025-092025-102025-112025-122026-012026-022026-032026-042026-052026-06
Japan+2.7%7616.58 USD / kg (14,522.2 kg)15.79 USD / kg (1,657.7 kg)16.42 USD / kg (44,172.1 kg)14.48 USD / kg (4,297.4 kg)15.48 USD / kg (10,022.6 kg)15.41 USD / kg (6,019.3 kg)
China+26.8%2212.69 USD / kg (9,368.1 kg)11.24 USD / kg (35,057.9 kg)17.66 USD / kg (16,040 kg)11.29 USD / kg (18,120 kg)- (-)15.27 USD / kg (21,907 kg)
Vietnam-12.8%567.59 USD / kg (-)8.45 USD / kg (57,007.745 kg)8.68 USD / kg (15,200.612 kg)7.71 USD / kg (32,880.9 kg)9.37 USD / kg (6,086.65 kg)9.47 USD / kg (11,089.252 kg)
Mexico-20.0%29- (-)- (-)5.29 USD / kg (59,535 kg)4.61 USD / kg (11,799 kg)4.92 USD / kg (32,421 kg)4.72 USD / kg (33,436 kg)
Ecuador-11.9%161.65 USD / kg (217 kg)- (-)- (-)6.06 USD / kg (1,867.3 kg)9.88 USD / kg (4,554.5 kg)10.73 USD / kg (27.3 kg)
Chile-8.4%5- (-)9.71 USD / kg (5,420.87 kg)5.03 USD / kg (22,000 kg)9.29 USD / kg (1,389.24 kg)- (-)7.01 USD / kg (17,067 kg)
Poland-1- (-)- (-)- (-)13.16 USD / kg (202.55 kg)- (-)- (-)
Singapore+7.3%1- (-)- (-)- (-)- (-)- (-)- (-)
Frozen Swordfish Fillets Global Supply Chain Coverage
213 companies
103 exporters and 110 importers are mapped for Frozen Swordfish Fillets.
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Frozen Swordfish Fillets Export Supplier Intelligence, Trade Flows, and Price Signals

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

Frozen Swordfish Fillets Top Exporters and Supplier Profiles

Review leading exporter profiles while benchmarking against 103 total exporter companies in the Frozen Swordfish Fillets supply chain intelligence network. Exporters and importers can unlock company profiles and analytics to qualify partners faster.
(Mexico)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-05-11
Employee Size: 101 - 500 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 1M - 5M
Industries: Fishing AquacultureFood ManufacturingFood Packaging
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFarming / Production / Processing / PackingFood Manufacturing
Exporting Countries: United States
Supplying Products: Frozen Swordfish, Frozen Swordfish Fillets
(Spain)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-05-11
Industries: Brokers And Trade AgenciesFishing AquacultureFood ManufacturingFood Packaging
Value Chain Roles: Farming / Production / Processing / PackingTrade
Exporting Countries: South Korea
Supplying Products: Frozen Swordfish, Frozen Swordfish Fillets
(Cyprus)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-05-11
Employee Size: 101 - 500 Employees
Industries: Food Services And Drinking PlacesOthers
Value Chain Roles: HORECALogisticsOthers
Exporting Countries: Vietnam
Supplying Products: Frozen Swordfish, Frozen Swordfish Fillets
(Mexico)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-05-11
Industries: Food PackagingOthers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFood ManufacturingOthers
Exporting Countries: United States
Supplying Products: Frozen Swordfish, Fresh Swordfish, Frozen Swordfish Fillets +1
(Chile)
Latest Export Transaction: 2025-07-17
Industries: Fishing AquacultureOthers
Value Chain Roles: Farming / Production / Processing / Packing
Exporting Countries: France, Italy, Spain, United States
Supplying Products: Fresh Swordfish, Frozen Swordfish, Frozen Swordfish Fillets
(Singapore)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-05-11
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 10M - 50M
Industries: Fishing AquacultureFood Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleTrade
Exporting Countries: South Korea, Philippines, United States, Brazil
Supplying Products: Frozen Swordfish, Frozen Oilfish, Frozen Swordfish Fillets +2
Frozen Swordfish Fillets Global Exporter Coverage
103 companies
Exporter company count is a key signal for Frozen Swordfish Fillets supply depth and sourcing optionality.
Use Supply Chain Intelligence analytics to narrow Frozen Swordfish Fillets opportunities by country, product, and value-chain role, then open company profiles to validate fit.

Top Exporting Countries for Frozen Swordfish Fillets (HS Code 030484) in 2024

For Frozen Swordfish Fillets in 2024, compare export volume and value across the top 10 supplier countries to map core supply structure.
RankCountryVolumeValue
1Spain2,339,535.466 kg20,213,626.363 USD
2South Korea1,863,131.78 kg12,752,730 USD
3Ecuador301,786.66 kg1,934,809.01 USD
4Turkiye60,065 kg1,227,168 USD
5Portugal133,278 kg1,087,749.067 USD
6Germany82,498 kg728,528.64 USD
7Italy93,463 kg654,688.645 USD
8Chile35,563.2 kg372,191.75 USD
9Japan20,715 kg326,776.815 USD
10India53,688 kg282,497.774 USD

Frozen Swordfish Fillets Export Trade Flow and Partner Country Summary

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Frozen Swordfish Fillets Import Buyer Intelligence, Demand Signals, and Price Benchmarks

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

Frozen Swordfish Fillets Top Buyers, Importers, and Demand Partners

Review leading buyer profiles and compare them against 110 total importer companies tracked for Frozen Swordfish Fillets. Exporters and importers can use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to evaluate buyer quality and demand concentration.
(Vietnam)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-05-11
Industries: Fishing AquacultureFood ManufacturingFood Services And Drinking Places
Value Chain Roles: -
(Italy)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-05-11
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 5M - 10M
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: -
(South Korea)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-05-11
Industries: Food WholesalersShipping And Water Transport
Value Chain Roles: -
(Portugal)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-05-11
Industries: Beverage ManufacturingFood ManufacturingFood PackagingOthers
Value Chain Roles: -
(Italy)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-05-11
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 10M - 50M
Industries: Fishing AquacultureFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: -
(Spain)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-05-11
Employee Size: 51 - 100 Employees
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: -
Global Importer Coverage
110 companies
Importer company count highlights the current depth of demand-side visibility for Frozen Swordfish Fillets.
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Top Import Demand Countries for Frozen Swordfish Fillets (HS Code 030484) in 2024

For Frozen Swordfish Fillets in 2024, compare import volume and value across the top 10 demand countries to identify priority markets.
RankCountryVolumeValue
1Italy2,848,251 kg21,586,838.949 USD
2Japan2,096,530 kg14,829,323.843 USD
3United States1,470,864 kg14,494,920 USD
4Spain557,583.2 kg2,881,961.905 USD
5South Korea166,519.56 kg2,301,564 USD
6Turkiye72,078 kg1,394,476 USD
7Germany93,215 kg765,211.596 USD
8Netherlands50,609.951 kg575,961.702 USD
9United Kingdom40,077 kg362,313.033 USD
10Croatia35,193.833 kg355,163 USD

Frozen Swordfish Fillets Import Trade Flow and Origin Country Summary

Analyze Frozen Swordfish Fillets 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 Swordfish Fillets

Frozen Swordfish Fillets Monthly Wholesale Supplier Price Summary by Country

Monthly Frozen Swordfish Fillets wholesale unit-price benchmarks by country for export and sourcing decisions.
In 2025-12, countries with visible Frozen Swordfish Fillets wholesale unit prices: France (17.80 USD / kg).
Country2025-072025-082025-092025-102025-112025-122026-012026-022026-032026-042026-052026-06
France15.14 USD / kg16.23 USD / kg15.61 USD / kg15.33 USD / kg17.60 USD / kg17.80 USD / kg

Frozen Swordfish Fillets Wholesale Price Competitiveness by Major Exporting Countries

Compare Frozen Swordfish Fillets wholesale price ranges and YoY changes across the top 1 exporting countries to benchmark supplier price competitiveness.
RankCountryAverageLowerUpperYoY
1France17.07 USD / kg12.08 USD / kg23.41 USD / kg-8.2%

Latest Frozen Swordfish Fillets Wholesale Export Price Updates

Use the latest 2 Frozen Swordfish Fillets wholesale updates to validate current export price points and origin-level supplier changes.
DateEntry NameUnit Price (USD) 
2026-05-01ESP**** ******* **** **** ****** * ******* ******23.47 USD / kg
2026-05-01ESP**** ******* ******* **** **** * ******* ******12.34 USD / kg

Classification

Product TypeRaw Material
Product FormFrozen
Industry PositionPrimary Agricultural Product

Raw Material

Commodity GroupMarine pelagic fish (highly migratory billfish)
Scientific NameXiphias gladius
PerishabilityHigh
Growing Conditions
  • Wild-caught marine species with circumglobal distribution in tropical to temperate oceans
  • Pelagic-oceanic, highly migratory behavior across major ocean basins; managed through regional fisheries management organizations (RFMOs)
Consumption Forms
  • Frozen fillets and portions for grilling/steaking
  • Foodservice portions (portion-controlled, vacuum-packed)
  • Limited use in smoked or prepared formats depending on market
Grading Factors
  • Cut type and trim specification (loin/fillet/portion; skinless/boneless; bloodline removal)
  • Visual quality (color, dehydration/freezer burn, gaping)
  • Cold-chain integrity indicators (no thaw-refreeze evidence; packaging integrity)
  • Species authentication and traceability completeness for regulated markets
  • Contaminant management program status (e.g., methylmercury monitoring) per buyer requirement

Market

Frozen swordfish fillets are a high-value wild-capture seafood commodity traded globally, typically moving through freezer-to-freezer supply chains from longline fisheries to import markets. Trade is shaped by RFMO stock management and by import-market controls targeting IUU fishing and seafood fraud (notably EU catch-certificate requirements and U.S. SIMP traceability for swordfish). Demand is concentrated in affluent consumer markets where swordfish is positioned as a premium steak-fish for retail and foodservice. Food-safety management is a persistent market feature because swordfish is a predatory species associated with methylmercury limits and consumer-risk advisories.
Market GrowthMixed (medium-term outlook)Demand is supported by premium foodservice/retail positioning, while supply and trade availability are constrained by RFMO management measures, traceability compliance, and contaminant-risk management.
Major Producing Countries
  • SpainSignificant catching and trading nation for swordfish, including Atlantic/Mediterranean fleets and EU market distribution; validate relative rank via FAO FishStatJ and UN Comtrade for the chosen product code.
  • IndonesiaMajor producer/exporter within tropical pelagic fisheries and regional processing/trading networks; validate relative rank via FAO FishStatJ and UN Comtrade.
  • TaiwanLarge distant-water longline fleet presence in pelagic fisheries; validate relative rank via FAO FishStatJ and RFMO reporting.
  • JapanMajor fishing and consumption market for highly migratory species including swordfish; validate relative rank via FAO FishStatJ and UN Comtrade.
  • United StatesBoth producer (Atlantic/Pacific fisheries) and major importer/consumer market; U.S. import compliance includes SIMP traceability for swordfish.
  • PortugalAtlantic fleet participation and EU trade linkages; validate relative rank via FAO FishStatJ and UN Comtrade.
Major Exporting Countries
  • IndonesiaNotable exporter of frozen swordfish fillets/seafood products in global trade; confirm HS-line rankings and partners via UN Comtrade/ITC Trade Map.
  • VietnamNotable seafood processing/export platform that can appear as an exporter on frozen fish-fillet lines; confirm swordfish-specific export volumes via UN Comtrade/ITC Trade Map.
  • SpainEU-linked exporting and re-exporting hub for swordfish products; confirm product-code scope (HS 0304.84 vs other swordfish lines) via UN Comtrade/ITC Trade Map.
  • PortugalExports connected to Atlantic fisheries and EU market channels; confirm via UN Comtrade/ITC Trade Map.
  • SingaporeCan appear as a re-export/transshipment-linked exporter in some customs datasets; confirm via UN Comtrade mirror data and partner checks.
Major Importing Countries
  • United StatesMajor end-market for premium seafood; swordfish is covered under NOAA SIMP traceability requirements for imports.
  • ItalyKey EU consumption market for swordfish (including Mediterranean demand); verify HS-line-specific import ranking via UN Comtrade/ITC Trade Map.
  • FranceSignificant EU import market for premium seafood items; verify HS-line-specific import ranking via UN Comtrade/ITC Trade Map.
  • SpainImports can reflect processing and intra-/extra-EU trade flows as well as domestic consumption; verify via UN Comtrade/EUMOFA.
  • CanadaImports for retail/foodservice and for distribution across North American supply chains; verify via UN Comtrade.

Specification

Physical Attributes
  • Firm, meaty texture suited to steak-style portions; fillets commonly marketed as skinless and boneless with variable trim levels (e.g., center-cut/loin versus tail-end).
  • Color and odor are key acceptance cues; quality defects include gaping, dehydration/freezer burn, and evidence of thaw-refreeze.
Compositional Metrics
  • Methylmercury is a priority contaminant-management parameter for predatory fish; Codex guideline level for methylmercury in predatory fish (including swordfish) is 1 mg/kg.
Grades
  • Commercial specifications commonly differentiate by cut (loin/fillet/portion), trim level, and size band; buyer programs may include contaminant testing, species authentication, and chain-of-custody documentation.
Packaging
  • Vacuum-packed or tightly wrapped frozen portions/fillets in master cartons for export; glazing may be used to limit dehydration.
  • Labeling commonly includes scientific name (Xiphias gladius), production method (wild-caught), gear/fishery information where required, and traceability identifiers for regulated markets.
ProcessingTrade for frozen swordfish fillets is commonly reported under HS 030484 (Frozen fillets of swordfish, Xiphias gladius), but some trade may appear under other swordfish or fish-meat lines depending on cut and customs practice.Processing typically involves heading/gutting/loining/filleting, trimming, rapid freezing, and frozen storage with HACCP-based controls; product integrity depends on continuous cold chain.

Supply Chain

Value Chain
  • Capture (pelagic longline/harpoon in some fisheries) -> onboard handling/icing or refrigerated seawater -> landing -> primary processing (loins/fillets, trimming) -> rapid freezing -> frozen storage -> reefer ocean/air logistics -> import customs clearance with catch documentation/traceability -> cold storage -> wholesale/foodservice/retail distribution
Demand Drivers
  • Premium positioning as a steak-fish in restaurants and retail counters
  • Preference for consistent, portion-controlled frozen formats for foodservice
  • Import-market demand conditioned on traceability, legality (IUU controls), and food-safety assurance for contaminants
Temperature
  • Frozen integrity is critical: temperature abuse and thaw-refreeze events drive quality loss (drip, texture degradation) and raise buyer rejection risk.
  • Programs commonly specify continuous frozen storage and transport at deep-frozen temperatures with documented monitoring (requirements vary by market and buyer specification).
Shelf Life
  • Shelf life is generally extended under uninterrupted frozen storage, but is highly sensitive to temperature fluctuation, dehydration/freezer burn, and packaging integrity; buyer specs govern acceptance windows.

Risks

Regulatory Compliance and Traceability HighTrade can be disrupted if legality and chain-of-custody documentation is incomplete or inconsistent. The EU requires validated catch certificates under its IUU framework, and the United States applies species-group traceability reporting/recordkeeping for swordfish under NOAA’s Seafood Import Monitoring Program (SIMP); non-compliance can lead to delays, refusals, or enforcement actions that halt shipments.Implement shipment-level traceability (harvest event, vessel/flag, gear, landing, processing, lot linking), retain records for auditability, and align documentation to destination-market requirements (EU catch certificate workflows and U.S. SIMP data fields).
Food Safety HighSwordfish is a predatory species associated with methylmercury exposure risk; Codex sets a guideline level of 1 mg/kg methylmercury for predatory fish (including swordfish) in international trade. Exceedances, market-specific limits, or adverse consumer advisories can constrain sales channels and trigger intensified testing or rejections.Use risk-based contaminant monitoring (species- and origin-aware sampling), supplier qualification, and clear downstream risk communication aligned to importer/retailer policies and local public-health guidance.
Fisheries Management MediumSwordfish supply is governed by RFMO science and management measures (e.g., TACs, effort caps, management procedures). Changes in stock status assessments, quota allocations, or exceptional-circumstance triggers can tighten availability and re-route sourcing between Atlantic, Indian Ocean, and Pacific supply pools.Diversify sourcing across ocean basins and compliant fleets, monitor RFMO decisions, and contract flexibly across multiple approved origins and processing partners.
Logistics MediumFrozen fillet quality is vulnerable to cold-chain breaks, extended dwell times, and reefer disruptions; quality defects and thaw-refreeze indicators increase claims and rejection rates, especially for premium programs.Require temperature monitoring, robust packaging/glazing where applicable, and cold-storage contingency planning at transshipment and destination hubs.
Sustainability
  • IUU fishing and seafood fraud exposure in highly migratory fisheries, elevating the importance of end-to-end traceability and catch documentation for trade access
  • Bycatch risks associated with pelagic longline fisheries (e.g., sharks and sea turtles), affecting buyer requirements and certification eligibility
  • Stock-management sensitivity: RFMO harvest controls (quotas/effort caps/management procedures) can shift availability and trade flows across ocean basins
  • Carbon footprint considerations for distant-water fleets and long-haul reefer logistics increasingly appearing in buyer ESG screens
Labor & Social
  • Worker welfare and forced-labor risks documented across parts of the global fishing sector, requiring importer due diligence, vessel/crew screening, and grievance mechanisms
  • At-sea safety and labor standards are material concerns for distant-water fleets; alignment with ILO Work in Fishing Convention principles is increasingly referenced in buyer codes of conduct

FAQ

What are the key traceability and legality requirements that can affect global trade in frozen swordfish fillets?Two major import regimes shape compliance expectations for swordfish trade. The European Union operates a catch-certificate system under Regulation (EC) No 1005/2008 to prevent IUU products from entering the EU market, and the United States includes swordfish among the species groups covered by NOAA’s Seafood Import Monitoring Program (SIMP), which requires importers to report and keep harvest-to-entry traceability records.
Why is methylmercury a recurring food-safety issue for swordfish in international trade?Swordfish is a large predatory fish, and predatory species can accumulate methylmercury. Codex guidance for international trade sets a guideline level of 1 mg/kg methylmercury for predatory fish (explicitly listing swordfish), and FAO/WHO scientific advice via JECFA underpins health-based intake guidance—so many buyers and regulators treat contaminant monitoring as a core requirement for market access.
Which HS code is commonly used for frozen swordfish fillets in customs and trade statistics?A common 6-digit trade classification is HS 030484, defined as “Fish fillets; frozen, swordfish (Xiphias gladius)” in UN/HS classification references. Actual declaration codes can vary by country extensions and by how the product is described (e.g., fillets versus other fish meat).

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