Frozen Whole Cachama Suppliers, Trade & Prices — Market Overview 2026
Parent Product
Frozen Cachama
HS Code
030389
Last Updated
2026-09-01
Key takeaways for search and sourcing teams
- Frozen Whole Cachama market coverage spans 132 countries.
- 21 exporter companies and 36 importer companies are indexed in the global supply chain intelligence network for this product.
- 69 supplier-linked transactions are summarized across the top 3 countries.
- Latest reference year in this page dataset is 2024.
- Page data last updated on 2026-09-01.
Global Supplier Transactions, Export Activity, and Price Benchmarks for Frozen Whole Cachama
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Frozen Whole Cachama Country YoY Change in Supplier Transactions and Export Momentum
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Top YoY shifts for Frozen Whole Cachama: Brazil (+21.3%), Vietnam (-1.1%).
Frozen Whole Cachama Country-Level Supplier Transaction and Unit Price Summary
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In 2026-01, countries with visible Frozen Whole Cachama transaction unit prices: Vietnam (0.91 USD / kg).
| Country | YoY Change | Transaction Count | 2025-10 | 2025-11 | 2025-12 | 2026-01 | 2026-02 | 2026-03 | 2026-04 | 2026-05 | 2026-06 | 2026-07 | 2026-08 | 2026-09 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vietnam | -1.1% | 61 | 1.19 USD / kg (286,500 kg) | 1.13 USD / kg (424,000 kg) | 1.10 USD / kg (528,160 kg) | 0.91 USD / kg (106,000 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | ||||||
| Ecuador | - | 3 | - (-) | 1.13 USD / kg (55,140 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | ||||||
| Brazil | +21.3% | 5 | 2.72 USD / kg (32,413.601 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) |
Frozen Whole Cachama Global Supply Chain Coverage
57 companies
21 exporters and 36 importers are mapped for Frozen Whole Cachama.
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Frozen Whole Cachama Export Supplier Intelligence, Trade Flows, and Price Signals
21 exporter companies are mapped in Tridge Supply Chain Intelligence for Frozen Whole Cachama. Exporters and importers can use company profiles and analytics to evaluate supplier coverage, trading activity, and route opportunities.
Frozen Whole Cachama Top Exporters and Supplier Profiles
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(Myanmar [Burma])
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-08-01
Industries: Brokers And Trade AgenciesFood ManufacturingOthers
Value Chain Roles: Food ManufacturingLogisticsTrade
Exporting Countries: United States
Supplying Products: Frozen Rockfish, Frozen Cachama, Frozen Whole Cachama
(Vietnam)
Latest Export Transaction: 2025-12-11
Industries: Fishing Aquaculture
Value Chain Roles: Trade
Exporting Countries: Vietnam, United Kingdom
Supplying Products: Frozen Cachama, Frozen Pomfrets, Frozen Catfish +2
(Argentina)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-08-01
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: Trade
Exporting Countries: Colombia
Supplying Products: Frozen Carp, Frozen Cachama, Fresh Carp +2
(Vietnam)
Latest Export Transaction: 2025-11-13
Industries: Fishing AquacultureFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Farming / Production / Processing / PackingTrade
Exporting Countries: United Kingdom, Singapore, Vietnam, Malaysia, China, Netherlands
Supplying Products: Frozen Catfish, Frozen Pompano, Frozen Pomfrets +5
(Vietnam)
Latest Export Transaction: 2025-12-24
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: Food ManufacturingTrade
Exporting Countries: Vietnam, Belgium, Spain, China, Cameroon, Denmark, France
Supplying Products: Frozen Carp, Frozen Cachama, Frozen Catfish +5
(Vietnam)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-01-13
Industries: Beverage ManufacturingFishing AquacultureFood ManufacturingFood PackagingFood WholesalersOthers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFarming / Production / Processing / PackingFood ManufacturingTrade
Exporting Countries: China, Marshall Islands, Denmark, Vietnam, Hong Kong, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Tanzania, United Kingdom, United Arab Emirates
Supplying Products: Frozen Tilapia, Frozen Catfish, Frozen Redfish +5
Frozen Whole Cachama Global Exporter Coverage
21 companies
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Top Exporting Countries for Frozen Whole Cachama (HS Code 030389) in 2024
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| 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 Whole Cachama Export Trade Flow and Partner Country Summary
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Frozen Whole Cachama Import Buyer Intelligence, Demand Signals, and Price Benchmarks
36 importer companies are mapped for Frozen Whole Cachama demand intelligence. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to prioritize buyers, distributors, and downstream demand partners by market.
Frozen Whole Cachama Top Buyers, Importers, and Demand Partners
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(Iraq)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-08-01
Industries: Animal ProductionFood Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: -
(Kuwait)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-08-01
Industries: Brokers And Trade AgenciesFood ManufacturingFood Packaging
Value Chain Roles: -
(Netherlands)
Latest Import Transaction: 2025-11-10
Industries: Food ManufacturingOthers
Value Chain Roles: South Korea, Cameroon
(Peru)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-08-01
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 1M - 5M
Industries: Fishing AquacultureFood ManufacturingFood Packaging
Value Chain Roles: United States, South Korea, Taiwan
(United Arab Emirates)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-08-01
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: -
(Lebanon)
Latest Import Transaction: 2025-12-24
Industries: Food WholesalersOthers
Value Chain Roles: -
Global Importer Coverage
36 companies
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Top Import Demand Countries for Frozen Whole Cachama (HS Code 030389) in 2024
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| 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 Whole Cachama Import Trade Flow and Origin Country Summary
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Classification
Product TypeRaw Material
Product FormFrozen
Industry PositionPrimary Aquaculture Product
Raw Material
Commodity GroupFreshwater finfish (aquaculture)
Scientific NameColossoma macropomum (tambaqui, often called cachama) / Piaractus brachypomus (cachama, red-bellied pacu)
PerishabilityHigh
Growing Conditions
- Warmwater freshwater culture in tropical to subtropical climates (ponds, cages, and recirculating aquaculture systems)
- Native range centered on Amazon and Orinoco basins; production systems typically rely on formulated feeds and managed water quality
Main VarietiesTambaqui, Cachama (pacu group), Hybrid pacu-tambaqui types (where used)
Consumption Forms
- Whole frozen fish for household cooking and foodservice
- Portions or fillets derived downstream from whole fish (market-dependent)
Grading Factors
- Species identification (scientific name) and presentation (uneviscerated/eviscerated; head-on/headless)
- Individual fish size/weight and uniformity within the lot
- Glazing status and declared net weight excluding glaze (where glazed)
- Sensory quality and defects (skin damage, dehydration/freezer burn, odor)
Planting to HarvestReported farming studies describe market-size trajectories on the order of about a year in some systems (e.g., ~10 months in a farming study), but cycle length varies materially by system intensity, temperature, and target harvest size.
Market
Frozen whole cachama is a warmwater freshwater finfish product typically referring to farmed tambaqui (Colossoma macropomum) and/or red-bellied pacu/cachama (Piaractus brachypomus) supplied primarily from Latin America. Production and consumption are strongly centered in South America, with Brazil a key farming country for tambaqui and trade often occurring as limited cross-border or niche exports rather than large, globally standardized species-specific flows. Because the common name “cachama” can refer to more than one species, consistent labeling (including scientific name) and traceability are important for buyers. As a frozen whole fish, competitive performance in trade depends heavily on frozen-chain integrity and compliance with Codex quick-frozen finfish handling and labeling expectations (e.g., storage at -18°C or colder and net weight declarations for glazed products).
Major Producing Countries
- BrazilMajor tambaqui (Colossoma macropomum) farming country; production is largely domestically consumed in Brazilian aquaculture.
- ColombiaCachama species are economically important in freshwater aquaculture and regional markets.
- PeruCachama/tambaqui value chain present; also referenced as an import destination for Brazilian tambaqui in literature.
- VenezuelaCachama/tambaqui referenced in Latin American production and consumption context.
- BoliviaCachama/tambaqui referenced in Latin American production and consumption context.
Major Exporting Countries
- BrazilExports are documented but appear limited relative to domestic absorption for tambaqui; trade may be regional.
Major Importing Countries
- PeruReferenced in literature as a primary import destination for Brazilian tambaqui exports.
Specification
Major VarietiesTambaqui (Colossoma macropomum), Red-bellied pacu / cachama blanca (Piaractus brachypomus), Hybrid pacu-tambaqui types (e.g., tambacu, where used)
Physical Attributes
- Typically traded as whole finfish, either uneviscerated or eviscerated; may be head-on or headless depending on buyer specification and labeling requirements
- Glazing may be applied to protect the frozen surface from dehydration during storage and transport
Compositional Metrics
- For glazed frozen finfish, net contents declarations are expected to be exclusive of glaze in commercial practice aligned with Codex quick-frozen finfish provisions
Grades
- Codex-aligned quick frozen finfish definitions and handling guidance are commonly used as reference points for frozen whole-fish trade specifications
Packaging
- Primary packaging commonly includes poly bags or liners with master cartons suitable for frozen storage and reefer distribution; labeling commonly includes storage instructions (e.g., -18°C or colder) for frozen finfish
ProcessingQuick freezing to reach -18°C or colder at the thermal centre, followed by frozen storage and distribution under controlled temperature conditionsOptional glazing to reduce freezer burn and dehydration risk during frozen storage
Supply Chain
Value Chain
- Aquaculture grow-out (ponds/cages/RAS) -> harvest -> washing and sorting -> optional evisceration (and head-on/headless presentation) -> quick freezing -> optional glazing -> packaging -> frozen storage -> reefer transport -> importer cold storage -> wholesale/retail/foodservice
Demand Drivers
- Traditional regional consumption of tambaqui/cachama in South American markets supports baseline demand for whole-fish presentations
- Expansion of freshwater aquaculture for native species supports more consistent supply versus seasonal capture dependence in some markets
Temperature
- Frozen-chain continuity is critical; Codex quick-frozen finfish provisions reference storage at -18°C or colder for maintaining quality during transportation, storage and distribution
- Avoid thaw-refreeze cycles to reduce drip loss, textural degradation and surface dehydration (freezer burn)
Shelf Life
- Shelf life is highly dependent on maintaining stable frozen temperatures (e.g., -18°C or colder), glazing/pack integrity, and minimizing temperature excursions through the distribution chain
Risks
Aquaculture Health HighDisease outbreaks in warmwater freshwater aquaculture systems can rapidly reduce harvest volumes and disrupt trade availability for cachama/tambaqui, with bacterial pathogens (e.g., streptococcosis) cited as relevant concerns in tambaqui farming contexts.Require farm-level health monitoring and biosecurity programs, maintain contingency sourcing across farms/regions, and audit veterinary drug stewardship and mortality response procedures.
Cold Chain Integrity MediumFrozen whole finfish quality and compliance depend on maintaining deep-frozen conditions through storage and distribution; temperature abuse can cause dehydration, texture deterioration, and buyer claims.Use temperature loggers, verify cold-store capability, specify maximum allowable temperature excursions, and control glazing/pack integrity to reduce dehydration risk.
Traceability And Labeling MediumThe trade name “cachama” can refer to multiple related species (notably Colossoma macropomum and Piaractus brachypomus), increasing mislabeling risk and complicating specification matching across markets.Contract on scientific name, require label and documentation consistency (species, presentation, glazing), and use periodic species authentication testing where mislabeling risk is material.
Regulatory Compliance MediumNon-compliance with quick-frozen finfish labeling and presentation declarations (eviscerated/uneviscerated, head-on/headless) and net content rules for glazed products can trigger border rejections and commercial disputes.Align specifications to Codex quick-frozen finfish expectations, verify net weight exclusive of glaze where applicable, and implement pre-shipment label/document checks.
Sustainability
- Freshwater aquaculture environmental management (effluent/nutrient discharge, local water quality impacts) in pond and intensive systems
- Feed sourcing footprint and cost sensitivity (formulated feeds often rely on commodity crops and by-products), influencing both sustainability scrutiny and production economics
- Antimicrobial stewardship and biosecurity practices affecting environmental risk and market access expectations
Labor & Social
- Worker safety risks in harvesting, processing, freezing, and cold storage operations (machinery, cold exposure, and handling hazards)
- Traceability and smallholder inclusion challenges in fragmented freshwater aquaculture supply bases
FAQ
What species does “cachama” usually refer to in international trade?“Cachama” is a common name used for more than one South American freshwater fish, especially tambaqui (Colossoma macropomum) and red-bellied pacu/cachama (Piaractus brachypomus). For procurement, the most reliable approach is to contract and label against the scientific name rather than the common name alone.
What storage temperature is typically expected for quick-frozen whole finfish like frozen whole cachama?Codex quick-frozen finfish provisions indicate that the product should be stored at -18°C or colder to maintain quality during transportation, storage, and distribution.
Which countries are most associated with tambaqui/cachama production and trade in Latin America?Literature on tambaqui highlights economic importance across Latin America, particularly in Brazil, Colombia, Peru, Venezuela, and Bolivia, with Brazil identified as a major farming country for tambaqui and Peru referenced as an import destination for Brazilian exports in at least some reporting.
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Frozen Whole Cachama Country Coverage for Suppliers, Export Flows, and Prices
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All country market pages: Indonesia, Iraq, Myanmar [Burma], Japan, Morocco, Ivory Coast, Senegal, Hong Kong, Brazil, United Kingdom, Italy, New Zealand, Egypt, France, Oman, Canada, Pakistan, Turkiye, Ukraine, Mauritius, Uruguay, Germany, Iceland, South Africa, Jamaica, United Arab Emirates, Ecuador, Singapore, Gabon, Benin, Mexico, Colombia, Denmark, Jordan, Australia, Kazakhstan, Poland, Sweden, Saudi Arabia, Estonia, Lithuania, Burkina Faso, Peru, Dominican Republic, Panama, Greece, Madagascar, Kuwait, Sri Lanka, Bulgaria, Liberia, Austria, Nicaragua, Bolivia, Andorra, Albania, Armenia, Argentina, Azerbaijan, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Barbados, Belgium, Bahrain, Burundi, Bermuda, Brunei, Bahamas, Botswana, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Switzerland, Cameroon, Costa Rica, Cuba, Cyprus, Czechia, Ethiopia, Finland, Fiji, Gambia, Guatemala, Croatia, Hungary, Ireland, Israel, Iran, Kenya, Kyrgyzstan, Cambodia, Laos, Lesotho, Luxembourg, Latvia, Moldova, Montenegro, Macedonia, Mongolia, Macao, Malta, Maldives, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Nigeria, Nepal, Philippines, Paraguay, Qatar, Romania, Serbia, Slovenia, Slovakia, Swaziland, Togo, Tunisia, Tanzania, Uganda, Uzbekistan, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Zambia, Zimbabwe
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