Sub Product
Frozen Threadfin Bream Blocks, Frozen Threadfin Bream Fillets, Frozen Whole Threadfin Bream
Raw Materials
Fresh Threadfin Bream
HS Code
030499
Last Updated
2026-07-09
Key takeaways for search and sourcing teams
- Frozen Threadfin Bream market coverage spans 128 countries.
- 138 exporter companies and 157 importer companies are indexed in the global supply chain intelligence network for this product.
- 435 supplier-linked transactions are summarized across the top 5 countries.
- 0 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 2026-07-09.
Global Supplier Transactions, Export Activity, and Price Benchmarks for Frozen Threadfin Bream
Analyze 435 supplier-linked transactions across the top 5 countries, with monthly unit-price benchmarks to track export competitiveness and sourcing risk for Frozen Threadfin Bream.
Frozen Threadfin Bream Country YoY Change in Supplier Transactions and Export Momentum
Compare positive and negative YoY shifts in Frozen Threadfin Bream to identify accelerating supplier markets and weakening export corridors.
Top YoY shifts for Frozen Threadfin Bream: Indonesia (-23.9%), Vietnam (+8.0%), India (-1.3%).
Frozen Threadfin Bream Country-Level Supplier Transaction and Unit Price Summary
As of 2025-08, benchmark Frozen Threadfin Bream country transaction counts with monthly unit price and volume to prioritize supplier and export markets.
In 2026-01, countries with visible Frozen Threadfin Bream transaction unit prices: Vietnam (2.29 USD / kg), Indonesia (1.65 USD / kg), India (1.64 USD / kg).
| Country | YoY Change | Transaction Count | 2025-08 | 2025-09 | 2025-10 | 2025-11 | 2025-12 | 2026-01 | 2026-02 | 2026-03 | 2026-04 | 2026-05 | 2026-06 | 2026-07 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indonesia | -23.9% | 20 | 2.30 USD / kg (4,872 kg) | - (-) | 1.95 USD / kg (832.55 kg) | - (-) | 1.63 USD / kg (16,445 kg) | 1.65 USD / kg (4,430 kg) | ||||||
| India | -1.3% | 180 | 5.52 USD / kg (2,782 kg) | 1.52 USD / kg (223,717.39 kg) | 1.62 USD / kg (125,604.4 kg) | 1.72 USD / kg (145,750 kg) | 1.60 USD / kg (145,105.52 kg) | 1.64 USD / kg (93,533 kg) | ||||||
| Taiwan | - | 1 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | ||||||
| Vietnam | +8.0% | 230 | 1.90 USD / kg (27,867.6 kg) | 2.15 USD / kg (1,277,390 kg) | 2.50 USD / kg (614,480 kg) | 2.22 USD / kg (1,082,182.8 kg) | 2.19 USD / kg (1,003,050 kg) | 2.29 USD / kg (1,474,970 kg) | ||||||
| Thailand | - | 4 | - (-) | 2.50 USD / kg (14,100 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) |
Frozen Threadfin Bream Global Supply Chain Coverage
295 companies
138 exporters and 157 importers are mapped for Frozen Threadfin Bream.
Exporters and importers can use Tridge Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to identify counterparties for Frozen Threadfin Bream, benchmark reach, and prioritize outreach by market.
Frozen Threadfin Bream Export Supplier Intelligence, Trade Flows, and Price Signals
138 exporter companies are mapped in Tridge Supply Chain Intelligence for Frozen Threadfin Bream. Exporters and importers can use company profiles and analytics to evaluate supplier coverage, trading activity, and route opportunities.
Frozen Threadfin Bream Top Exporters and Supplier Profiles
Review leading exporter profiles while benchmarking against 138 total exporter companies in the Frozen Threadfin Bream supply chain intelligence network. Exporters and importers can unlock company profiles and analytics to qualify partners faster.
(Pakistan)
Latest Export Transaction: 2025-11-21
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 1M - 5M
Industries: Fishing AquacultureFood ManufacturingFood Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFarming / Production / Processing / PackingTrade
Exporting Countries: China, South Korea
Supplying Products: Frozen Threadfin Bream, Frozen Atlantic Croaker, Frozen Squid +5
(India)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-06-09
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Brokers And Trade AgenciesFishing AquacultureFood ManufacturingFood Packaging
Value Chain Roles: Farming / Production / Processing / PackingFood ManufacturingTrade
Exporting Countries: China
Supplying Products: Frozen Threadfin Bream, Frozen Atlantic Croaker, Frozen Sole +3
(Pakistan)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-02-13
Industries: Brokers And Trade AgenciesFishing AquacultureFood ManufacturingFood PackagingFood Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: Others
Exporting Countries: China, Taiwan
Supplying Products: Frozen Threadfin Bream, Frozen Ribbonfish, Frozen Atlantic Croaker +5
(Pakistan)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-02-28
Employee Size: 101 - 500 Employees
Industries: Fishing AquacultureFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFarming / Production / Processing / Packing
Exporting Countries: China, Iraq, South Korea, Vietnam, Taiwan, Thailand, Bahrain, Bangladesh, United Arab Emirates, Oman
Supplying Products: Frozen Threadfin Bream, Frozen Crab, Frozen Ribbonfish +5
(China)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-06-09
Industries: Food Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / Wholesale
Exporting Countries: United States
Supplying Products: Frozen Threadfin Bream, Frozen Snakehead, Frozen Whole Snakehead
(Pakistan)
Latest Export Transaction: 2025-10-14
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Industries: Fishing AquacultureOthers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleTrade
Exporting Countries: China, Thailand, United Arab Emirates, Malaysia
Supplying Products: Frozen Squid, Frozen Threadfin Bream, Frozen Ribbonfish +5
Frozen Threadfin Bream Global Exporter Coverage
138 companies
Exporter company count is a key signal for Frozen Threadfin Bream supply depth and sourcing optionality.
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Top Exporting Countries for Frozen Threadfin Bream (HS Code 030499) in 2024
For Frozen Threadfin Bream 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 | 177,450,895 kg | 433,449,986 USD |
| 2 | Chile | 23,985,227.72 kg | 279,092,071.45 USD |
| 3 | India | 104,537,345 kg | 193,075,872.414 USD |
| 4 | Norway | 54,338,699 kg | 149,335,036.24 USD |
| 5 | Thailand | 25,793,401 kg | 80,370,222.44 USD |
| 6 | Iceland | 31,330,404 kg | 51,278,517.888 USD |
| 7 | Poland | 7,451,930.519 kg | 28,702,090 USD |
| 8 | United Kingdom | 10,966,103 kg | 22,524,200.623 USD |
| 9 | Pakistan | 9,555,905 kg | 20,106,290.776 USD |
| 10 | Sweden | 6,770,588.316 kg | 14,904,277.361 USD |
Frozen Threadfin Bream Export Trade Flow and Partner Country Summary
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Frozen Threadfin Bream Import Buyer Intelligence, Demand Signals, and Price Benchmarks
157 importer companies are mapped for Frozen Threadfin Bream demand intelligence. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to prioritize buyers, distributors, and downstream demand partners by market.
Frozen Threadfin Bream Top Buyers, Importers, and Demand Partners
Review leading buyer profiles and compare them against 157 total importer companies tracked for Frozen Threadfin Bream. Exporters and importers can use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to evaluate buyer quality and demand concentration.
(Indonesia)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-06-09
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 101 - 500 Employees
Industries: Fishing AquacultureFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: -
(Indonesia)
Latest Import Transaction: 2025-09-24
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Industries: Food Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: -
(Malaysia)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-01-22
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 101 - 500 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 10M - 50M
Industries: Food Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: -
(China)
Latest Import Transaction: 2025-11-05
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Industries: Brokers And Trade AgenciesFood ManufacturingOthers
Value Chain Roles: -
(China)
Latest Import Transaction: 2025-09-16
Industries: Animal ProductionBrokers And Trade AgenciesFood Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: -
(Canada)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-06-09
Industries: Food Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: -
Global Importer Coverage
157 companies
Importer company count highlights the current depth of demand-side visibility for Frozen Threadfin Bream.
Use Supply Chain Intelligence analytics and company profiles to identify active Frozen Threadfin Bream buyers, compare partner density by country, and refine GTM priorities.
Top Import Demand Countries for Frozen Threadfin Bream (HS Code 030499) in 2024
For Frozen Threadfin Bream in 2024, compare import volume and value across the top 10 demand countries to identify priority markets.
| Rank | Country | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Japan | 114,888,251 kg | 419,618,168.984 USD |
| 2 | South Korea | 100,073,424.2 kg | 153,122,733 USD |
| 3 | Thailand | 55,077,593.035 kg | 124,090,091.18 USD |
| 4 | Canada | 8,745,791.946 kg | 74,257,518.174 USD |
| 5 | Ukraine | 30,407,104.58 kg | 68,989,455.08 USD |
| 6 | United States | 8,690,985 kg | 59,580,968 USD |
| 7 | Poland | 25,016,108 kg | 59,312,942 USD |
| 8 | Malaysia | 24,841,403.69 kg | 57,805,498.074 USD |
| 9 | Germany | 24,458,241.473 kg | 55,963,632.016 USD |
| 10 | Philippines | 34,573,843.58 kg | 41,812,676 USD |
Frozen Threadfin Bream Import Trade Flow and Origin Country Summary
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Classification
Product TypeRaw Material
Product FormFrozen
Industry PositionPrimary Fisheries Product
Raw Material
Commodity GroupMarine demersal finfish
Scientific NameNemipterus spp. (threadfin breams; family Nemipteridae)
PerishabilityHigh
Growing Conditions
- Wild-capture species in tropical to subtropical coastal and continental-shelf waters of the Indian Ocean and Western Pacific
- Demersal habitat commonly associated with sandy/muddy bottoms; captured in mixed demersal fisheries depending on region and gear
Main VarietiesNemipterus japonicus, Nemipterus virgatus, Nemipterus mesoprion
Consumption Forms
- Frozen whole fish for retail and foodservice
- Frozen fillets/blocks for further processing and catering
- Raw material for surimi and surimi-based products in regional processing markets
Grading Factors
- Product form integrity (whole vs. headed/gutted vs. fillet), size/count, and defect tolerance
- Glaze percentage and net weight conformity for frozen presentations
- Dehydration/freezer burn, discoloration, bruising/breakage, and foreign matter control
- Cold-chain integrity evidence (temperature records) and traceability completeness (vessel/landing/lot links)
Market
Frozen threadfin bream (Nemipterus spp.) is a demersal tropical marine finfish traded mainly as frozen whole (round) fish and, where processed, as frozen fillets/blocks. Supply is closely linked to capture fisheries in the Indian Ocean and the Western Pacific, with much of the commercial landing, freezing, and secondary processing activity centered in South and Southeast Asia (e.g., India, Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia, Malaysia). The market is typically price- and specification-driven, with substitution against other low-cost whitefish species depending on availability and buyer requirements. Trade performance is highly dependent on cold-chain integrity and on buyer confidence in legality/traceability, given tightening IUU controls and seafood fraud enforcement in major import markets.
Specification
Major VarietiesNemipterus japonicus (Japanese threadfin bream), Nemipterus virgatus (golden/yellowlipped threadfin bream), Nemipterus mesoprion (mauvelip threadfin bream), Nemipterus spp. (threadfin breams—mixed species lots, depending on fishery)
Physical Attributes
- Demersal bream-type finfish; typically marketed as small-to-medium whole fish or as white-fleshed fillet portions depending on destination demand
- Frozen products are commonly glazed to reduce dehydration (freezer burn) during storage and transport
Compositional Metrics
- Net weight vs. glaze percentage is commonly specified in frozen seafood purchasing
- Buyer specifications commonly address defect tolerances (e.g., dehydration, discoloration, breakage), foreign matter control, and parasite/quality screening appropriate to product form
Grades
- Codex STAN 190-1995 provides an international reference for quick frozen fish fillets when the product is traded as fillets for direct consumption
- Destination-market naming/identity controls (e.g., official seafood market-name lists) are relevant for labeling and misbranding risk management
Packaging
- Poly bag inner packs inside corrugated master cartons for frozen whole fish or fillets
- Block-frozen presentations in lined cartons for bulk trade; IQF presentations also occur depending on processor capability and buyer needs
ProcessingQuick freezing targets passing the maximum crystallization range rapidly; deep-frozen storage and transport are maintained at -18°C or colder at the thermal center for quick frozen fillet presentationsRepacking/reprocessing under controlled conditions may occur in trade flows; this increases traceability and commingling control requirementsThreadfin breams are widely used in surimi-based product manufacturing in parts of Asia, so some demand is linked to surimi/raw-material performance requirements
Supply Chain
Value Chain
- Capture (often demersal trawl and mixed-gear fisheries) -> landing/auction -> chilling/ice handling -> primary processing (sorting, washing, heading/gutting/filleting as applicable) -> quick freezing & glazing -> cold storage -> reefer/container shipment -> importer cold store -> wholesale/distribution -> retail/foodservice or secondary processing
Demand Drivers
- Demand for affordable white-fish proteins in Asian cuisines and frozen seafood retail channels
- Use as a raw material input for surimi and surimi-based products in regional processing clusters
- Buyer substitution between comparable low-cost demersal species based on price, availability, and specification fit
Temperature
- For quick frozen fish products, maintaining -18°C or colder (product thermal center) and preventing thaw/refreeze cycles is a core quality and compliance requirement
- Cold-chain continuity is critical across storage, loading, and ocean freight to prevent dehydration, texture damage, and quality claims
Shelf Life
- Commercial shelf-life expectations are strongly dependent on uninterrupted deep-frozen storage, oxidation control, and dehydration control; buyers commonly specify minimum remaining shelf life at delivery rather than relying on a single global standard
Risks
IUU And Traceability HighFrozen demersal finfish supply chains can be exposed to illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing and weak catch documentation. This can trigger sudden market-access disruption (e.g., rejected shipments, intensified inspections, or supplier delisting) in jurisdictions using catch-certificate and traceability controls (notably the EU IUU framework and U.S. traceability programs).Require end-to-end traceability (vessel/gear/FAO area, landing data, processor batch links), robust chain-of-custody controls for repacking, and third-party verification/audits aligned to import-market requirements.
Stock And Ecosystem Pressure MediumThreadfin bream supply is tied to tropical demersal fisheries that can face localized overfishing, high bycatch, and habitat impacts in trawl systems. Resource pressure can reduce size profiles and increase quality variability, affecting processor yields and buyer acceptance.Source from fisheries with credible management signals (monitoring, controls, enforcement), set minimum-size/spec limits, and implement bycatch/habitat risk screening in sourcing decisions.
Cold Chain And Quality Loss MediumTemperature abuse or thaw/refreeze events can cause dehydration, texture breakdown, drip loss, and higher defect rates, increasing claims and reducing usable yield. Risks intensify during transshipment, port congestion, and power interruptions affecting cold stores.Use validated freezing protocols, temperature loggers, strict loading SOPs, and clear specs on glazing/net weight and defect tolerances with hold/reject criteria.
Seafood Fraud And Mislabeling MediumSpecies substitution and mislabeling risks are material for white-fish categories, especially when products are traded as mixed lots, fillets, or blocks where visual identification is difficult. Mislabeling can trigger regulatory action and commercial disputes.Apply standardized market names and scientific-name controls, use DNA testing in risk-based QC programs, and tighten label/lot controls for commingled or repacked inventories.
Regulatory Compliance MediumImport compliance requirements (traceability, catch documentation, labeling identity, and hygiene controls) vary by market and can change; non-compliance can create detentions, relabeling costs, or loss of customer approvals.Maintain an import-market regulatory register, map product forms to applicable standards, and ensure HACCP-based controls and documentation are audit-ready.
Sustainability
- IUU fishing risk and weak documentation in some capture-fishery supply chains, increasing market-access and reputational exposure
- Demersal trawl impacts (bycatch and seabed habitat disturbance) where applicable, raising ecosystem and sourcing-scrutiny concerns
- Energy and emissions footprint associated with freezing, cold storage, and long-distance reefer transport
- Packaging waste (plastics) and end-of-life management in frozen seafood logistics
Labor & Social
- Fishing-vessel labor conditions and worker safety risks in parts of global capture fisheries; alignment with ILO Work in Fishing Convention (C188) is a common due-diligence reference point
- Forced labor and abusive recruitment risks in segments of the global seafood sector, requiring buyer due diligence across vessels, brokers, and processing plants
- Migrant/seasonal labor risks in seafood processing (hours, wages, and occupational safety), especially where subcontracting is prevalent
FAQ
What does “threadfin bream” typically refer to in global seafood trade?In trade, “threadfin bream” commonly refers to species in the genus Nemipterus (family Nemipteridae). Depending on the market and labeling rules, specific species (e.g., Nemipterus mesoprion) may be associated with defined acceptable market names, so buyers often require scientific-name declarations to reduce mislabeling risk.
Why is IUU fishing and documentation a top risk for frozen threadfin bream supply chains?Because threadfin bream is primarily wild-caught, buyers rely on catch/landing documentation and chain-of-custody records to demonstrate legality and prevent IUU-linked product from entering regulated markets. The EU’s catch-certificate approach and international anti-IUU frameworks (including port-state controls) mean gaps in documentation can directly disrupt imports and sales.
What temperature benchmark is commonly referenced for quick frozen fish products in trade?Codex guidance for quick frozen fish fillets specifies that the quick freezing process is not complete until the product reaches -18°C (or colder) at the thermal center after stabilization, and that the product is kept deep frozen to maintain quality during transport, storage, and distribution.
Sources
Frozen Threadfin Bream Country Coverage for Suppliers, Export Flows, and Prices
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Andorra
United Arab Emirates
Albania
Armenia
Argentina
Austria
Australia
Azerbaijan
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Barbados
Belgium
Burkina Faso
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