Parent Product
Frozen Walleye
HS Code
030489
Last Updated
2026-07-16
Key takeaways for search and sourcing teams
- Frozen Walleye Fillet market coverage spans 126 countries.
- 94 exporter companies and 84 importer companies are indexed in the global supply chain intelligence network for this product.
- 237 supplier-linked transactions are summarized across the top 1 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 2026-07-16.
Global Supplier Transactions, Export Activity, and Price Benchmarks for Frozen Walleye Fillet
Analyze 237 supplier-linked transactions across the top 1 countries, with monthly unit-price benchmarks to track export competitiveness and sourcing risk for Frozen Walleye Fillet.
Frozen Walleye Fillet Country YoY Change in Supplier Transactions and Export Momentum
Compare positive and negative YoY shifts in Frozen Walleye Fillet to identify accelerating supplier markets and weakening export corridors.
Top YoY shifts for Frozen Walleye Fillet: Kazakhstan (+10.4%).
Frozen Walleye Fillet Country-Level Supplier Transaction and Unit Price Summary
As of 2025-08, benchmark Frozen Walleye Fillet country transaction counts with monthly unit price and volume to prioritize supplier and export markets.
In 2026-01, countries with visible Frozen Walleye Fillet transaction unit prices: Kazakhstan (19.32 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kazakhstan | +10.4% | 237 | 11.13 USD / kg (299,100 kg) | 16.84 USD / kg (198,072 kg) | 13.78 USD / kg (174,210 kg) | 21.15 USD / kg (208,775 kg) | 26.34 USD / kg (441,828 kg) | 19.32 USD / kg (159,156 kg) |
Frozen Walleye Fillet Global Supply Chain Coverage
178 companies
94 exporters and 84 importers are mapped for Frozen Walleye Fillet.
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Frozen Walleye Fillet Export Supplier Intelligence, Trade Flows, and Price Signals
94 exporter companies are mapped in Tridge Supply Chain Intelligence for Frozen Walleye Fillet. Exporters and importers can use company profiles and analytics to evaluate supplier coverage, trading activity, and route opportunities.
Frozen Walleye Fillet Top Exporters and Supplier Profiles
Review leading exporter profiles while benchmarking against 94 total exporter companies in the Frozen Walleye Fillet supply chain intelligence network. Exporters and importers can unlock company profiles and analytics to qualify partners faster.
(Russia)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-06-16
Industries: Fishing AquacultureFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Farming / Production / Processing / PackingFood Manufacturing
(Kazakhstan)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-06-16
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: Trade
(Kazakhstan)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-06-16
Employee Size: 51 - 100 Employees
Industries: Food ManufacturingFood Services And Drinking PlacesFood Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFarming / Production / Processing / Packing
Exporting Countries: Netherlands, Germany, Lithuania, Poland
Supplying Products: Frozen Walleye, Frozen Walleye Fillet
(Kazakhstan)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-06-16
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Industries: Food Services And Drinking Places
Value Chain Roles: HORECA
(Russia)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-06-16
Industries: Fishing AquacultureFood ManufacturingFood Packaging
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFarming / Production / Processing / PackingFood Manufacturing
(Kazakhstan)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-06-16
Employee Size: 101 - 500 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 5M - 10M
Industries: Fishing AquacultureFood ManufacturingFood Packaging
Value Chain Roles: Farming / Production / Processing / PackingFood ManufacturingTrade
Frozen Walleye Fillet Global Exporter Coverage
94 companies
Exporter company count is a key signal for Frozen Walleye Fillet supply depth and sourcing optionality.
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Top Exporting Countries for Frozen Walleye Fillet (HS Code 030489) in 2024
For Frozen Walleye Fillet in 2024, compare export volume and value across the top 10 supplier countries to map core supply structure.
| Rank | Country | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Turkiye | 17,279,938 kg | 182,081,143 USD |
| 2 | Netherlands | 18,681,997.935 kg | 179,782,609.68 USD |
| 3 | Japan | 11,408,694 kg | 162,083,612.447 USD |
| 4 | Canada | 4,907,016.095 kg | 75,105,041.239 USD |
| 5 | New Zealand | 7,845,783 kg | 59,176,854.835 USD |
| 6 | Germany | 5,923,935 kg | 54,179,809.487 USD |
| 7 | Denmark | 4,941,371 kg | 48,291,427.292 USD |
| 8 | Iceland | 10,932,199 kg | 39,878,694.685 USD |
| 9 | Poland | 3,086,537 kg | 31,438,579 USD |
| 10 | Thailand | 3,636,400.787 kg | 24,762,424.37 USD |
Frozen Walleye Fillet Export Trade Flow and Partner Country Summary
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Frozen Walleye Fillet Import Buyer Intelligence, Demand Signals, and Price Benchmarks
84 importer companies are mapped for Frozen Walleye Fillet demand intelligence. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to prioritize buyers, distributors, and downstream demand partners by market.
Frozen Walleye Fillet Top Buyers, Importers, and Demand Partners
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(Germany)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-06-16
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 10M - 50M
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: -
(Netherlands)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-06-16
Industries: Food PackagingFreight Forwarding And IntermodalOthers
Value Chain Roles: -
(Estonia)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-06-16
Employee Size: 101 - 500 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 10M - 50M
Industries: Fishing AquacultureFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: -
(Germany)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-06-16
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Industries: Fishing AquacultureFood ManufacturingFood PackagingFood Services And Drinking Places
Value Chain Roles: -
(Netherlands)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-06-16
Employee Size: 101 - 500 Employees
Industries: Animal ProductionFood ManufacturingLand TransportOthersShipping And Water Transport
Value Chain Roles: -
(Hungary)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-06-16
Industries: Brokers And Trade AgenciesFishing AquacultureFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: -
Global Importer Coverage
84 companies
Importer company count highlights the current depth of demand-side visibility for Frozen Walleye Fillet.
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Top Import Demand Countries for Frozen Walleye Fillet (HS Code 030489) in 2024
For Frozen Walleye Fillet in 2024, compare import volume and value across the top 10 demand countries to identify priority markets.
| Rank | Country | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United States | 54,971,411 kg | 644,757,952 USD |
| 2 | Japan | 94,267,091 kg | 537,702,709.98 USD |
| 3 | Australia | 21,477,471.63 kg | 140,299,950.869 USD |
| 4 | Italy | 15,976,015 kg | 129,415,648.803 USD |
| 5 | Hong Kong | 14,442,858 kg | 99,617,102.195 USD |
| 6 | Germany | 11,431,129.522 kg | 94,844,359.545 USD |
| 7 | United Kingdom | 8,577,092 kg | 90,275,064.763 USD |
| 8 | Poland | 17,793,034 kg | 88,882,994 USD |
| 9 | Spain | 12,167,601.44 kg | 64,412,211.845 USD |
| 10 | South Korea | 12,164,600.646 kg | 63,652,928 USD |
Frozen Walleye Fillet Import Trade Flow and Origin Country Summary
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Global Wholesale Supplier Price Trends by Country for Frozen Walleye Fillet
Frozen Walleye Fillet Monthly Wholesale Supplier Price Summary by Country
Monthly Frozen Walleye Fillet wholesale unit-price benchmarks by country for export and sourcing decisions.
In 2025-12, countries with visible Frozen Walleye Fillet wholesale unit prices: Ukraine (8.95 USD / kg).
| Country | 2025-08 | 2025-09 | 2025-10 | 2025-11 | 2025-12 | 2026-01 | 2026-02 | 2026-03 | 2026-04 | 2026-05 | 2026-06 | 2026-07 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ukraine | 9.12 USD / kg | 9.15 USD / kg | 9.06 USD / kg | 8.98 USD / kg | 8.95 USD / kg | - |
Frozen Walleye Fillet Wholesale Price Competitiveness by Major Exporting Countries
Compare Frozen Walleye Fillet wholesale price ranges and YoY changes across the top 1 exporting countries to benchmark supplier price competitiveness.
| Rank | Country | Average | Lower | Upper | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ukraine | 8.89 USD / kg | 8.51 USD / kg | 9.20 USD / kg | -1.9% |
Latest Frozen Walleye Fillet Wholesale Export Price Updates
Use the latest 5 Frozen Walleye Fillet wholesale updates to validate current export price points and origin-level supplier changes.
| Date | Entry Name | Unit Price (USD) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-01 | Філ* ****** ******* *** * ******* **** | 8.41 USD / kg | |
| 2022-07-01 | Філ* ****** ******** * ******* **** | 5.02 USD / kg | |
| 2021-08-01 | Філ* ****** ******** * ******* **** | 5.74 USD / kg | |
| 2021-08-01 | Філ* ****** ******** * ******* **** | 5.74 USD / kg | |
| 2021-08-01 | Філ* ****** ******** * ******* **** | 5.74 USD / kg |
Classification
Product TypeRaw Material
Product FormFrozen
Industry PositionPrimary Seafood Product
Raw Material
Commodity GroupFreshwater finfish (whitefish fillets)
Scientific NameSander vitreus
PerishabilityHigh
Growing Conditions
- Cool-temperate freshwater lakes and rivers; wild-caught supply depends on habitat quality, water temperature, and prey availability.
Consumption Forms
- Cooked from frozen or thawed (pan-fried, baked, battered/fried) in retail and foodservice
- Portioned fillets for restaurant menus and frozen seafood retail cases
Grading Factors
- Species identity and labeling accuracy
- Fillet size/portion specification
- Bone presence (pinbones) per buyer tolerance
- Glaze level and dehydration/freezer burn indicators
- Defect limits (tears, gaping, bruising) and uniformity
Market
Frozen walleye (Sander vitreus) fillets are a niche, high-value freshwater whitefish product with supply largely constrained to North American wild fisheries. Production and trade are concentrated in Canada and the United States, and the United States is the dominant end-market for internationally traded walleye fillets. Because species-level customs codes are typically not specific to walleye, market transparency is lower than for major marine whitefish, raising the importance of documentation and buyer specifications. Supply availability and prices tend to be sensitive to fishery management decisions, stock conditions, and freshwater ecosystem variability in key source regions.
Market GrowthNot Mentioned
Major Producing Countries
- CanadaCore commercial supply from inland and Great Lakes fisheries; primary source for internationally traded walleye fillets.
- United StatesSignificant wild capture in the Great Lakes and northern freshwater systems; much output is consumed domestically.
Major Exporting Countries
- CanadaKey export origin for frozen walleye fillets into the U.S. market; trade often reported within broader frozen fish-fillet categories.
Major Importing Countries
- United StatesPrimary import destination for Canadian-origin frozen walleye fillets; demand concentrated in foodservice and retail frozen seafood.
Specification
Physical Attributes
- Boneless walleye fillets with mild flavor and white, flaky cooked texture; commonly traded skinless or skin-on depending on buyer specification.
- Frozen fillets are commonly glazed to reduce dehydration; glaze level and surface dehydration (freezer burn) are frequent buyer check points.
Grades
- Codex Alimentarius reference standards for quick frozen fish fillets are commonly used as a baseline for defect tolerance, labeling, and general product expectations in international transactions.
Packaging
- Polybagged fillets packed into master cartons for frozen distribution; portion packs or bulk packs used depending on retail vs. foodservice channel.
- Labeling commonly specifies species identity, net weight (with any glaze declaration where applicable), lot/production code, and storage temperature.
ProcessingTypical commercial prep includes trimming, pinbone removal (where specified), washing, freezing (plate/freezer tunnel/IQF depending on plant), and optional glazing prior to packing.
Supply Chain
Value Chain
- Wild harvest → rapid chilling/icing → landing and inspection → filleting/trimming → freezing → optional glazing → packing/cartoning → frozen storage → refrigerated transport → importer cold store → retail/foodservice distribution
Demand Drivers
- Preference for mild-tasting freshwater whitefish in North American foodservice and retail frozen seafood.
- Menu and consumer substitution within the broader whitefish category when marine whitefish prices or availability shift.
Temperature
- Continuous frozen cold chain is critical; buyer programs commonly require storage and transport at frozen temperatures to avoid partial thawing and refreezing quality defects.
Shelf Life
- Frozen shelf life is highly dependent on temperature stability, packaging integrity, and glaze/anti-dehydration performance; quality loss is accelerated by temperature cycling and dehydration.
Risks
Resource Sustainability HighFrozen walleye fillet supply is heavily dependent on a limited set of North American wild fisheries; changes in stock assessments, quota-setting, or adverse freshwater ecosystem conditions can rapidly tighten supply and disrupt export availability.Qualify multiple approved sources and processors, monitor fishery management updates for key source waters, and maintain flexible whitefish substitution options in procurement specifications.
Seafood Integrity MediumSpecies substitution and mislabeling risk is material for premium freshwater fillets marketed as walleye, particularly when traded under broader frozen-fillet commodity codes and across multiple intermediaries.Require full species identification on documents, use supplier approval programs, and consider periodic DNA/species verification testing aligned to buyer risk tolerance.
Food Safety MediumAs a predatory freshwater species, walleye from some waters can be subject to contaminant-related advisories (e.g., mercury/legacy pollutants), which can affect buyer specifications, marketability, and reputational risk.Source from monitored fisheries with documented controls, align buyer specs to regulatory guidance, and maintain documentation supporting origin waters and any relevant monitoring programs.
Cold Chain MediumTemperature excursions during storage or transport can cause dehydration, texture damage, drip loss, and glaze breakdown, reducing product quality and increasing claims risk in long-distance distribution.Use validated frozen logistics lanes, apply temperature monitoring, and specify packaging and glazing requirements suitable for expected transit and storage durations.
Sustainability
- Wild-stock dependence: supply is tied to freshwater fishery stock status, harvest controls, and ecosystem conditions in key North American source waters.
- Freshwater ecosystem vulnerability: warming, eutrophication, and habitat changes can affect recruitment and long-term availability in major walleye systems.
Labor & Social
- Traceability expectations in wild-caught fisheries (chain-of-custody documentation, landing records, and processor controls) are important for buyer due diligence and regulatory compliance.
FAQ
Where is frozen walleye fillet supply mainly sourced globally?Commercial frozen walleye fillet supply is largely North American, with Canada and the United States as the core producing countries, and Canada as a key export origin into the U.S. market.
Why is species verification emphasized for walleye in trade?Walleye is typically traded within broader “frozen fish fillets” categories rather than a walleye-specific customs code, and it is a premium product; this combination increases substitution and mislabeling risk, so buyers often rely on documentation controls and, in some cases, DNA/species testing.
What global standards are commonly referenced for quick frozen fish fillets?Codex Alimentarius publishes standards and codes of practice for fish and fishery products, including references used for quick frozen fish fillets in international trade, and many buyers align specifications and controls to Codex-aligned expectations alongside destination-market regulations.
Sources
Frozen Walleye Fillet Country Coverage for Suppliers, Export Flows, and Prices
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All country market pages: United States, China, Japan, Chile, Germany, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Italy, Spain, United Kingdom, South Korea, India, France, Vietnam, Canada, Austria, Turkiye, Czechia, Indonesia, Kazakhstan, Latvia, Peru, Australia, Hong Kong, New Zealand, Iceland, Malaysia, Denmark, Switzerland, Singapore, Thailand, Lithuania, Ecuador, Serbia, Egypt, Greece, Nicaragua, Romania, Estonia, Slovakia, Mexico, Panama, Saudi Arabia, Morocco, Sweden, Brazil, Ireland, Costa Rica, Israel, Portugal, Croatia, Belgium, South Africa, Hungary, Dominican Republic, Ukraine, Mauritius, Tanzania, United Arab Emirates, Slovenia, Guatemala, Macao, Jamaica, Senegal, Andorra, Albania, Armenia, Argentina, Azerbaijan, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Barbados, Burkina Faso, Bulgaria, Bahrain, Burundi, Bermuda, Brunei, Bolivia, Bahamas, Botswana, Belize, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ivory Coast, Colombia, Cuba, Cyprus, Ethiopia, Finland, Fiji, Gabon, Honduras, Iran, Jordan, Kenya, Kyrgyzstan, Cambodia, Kuwait, Sri Lanka, Lesotho, Luxembourg, Moldova, Montenegro, Madagascar, Macedonia, Myanmar [Burma], Malta, Maldives, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Nigeria, Oman, Philippines, Pakistan, Qatar, El Salvador, Swaziland, Togo, Tunisia, Uganda, Uruguay, Uzbekistan, Zambia, Zimbabwe
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