Frozen Yellow Dory Fillet Suppliers, Trade & Prices — Market Overview 2026
Parent Product
Frozen Dory
HS Code
030489
Last Updated
2026-09-01
Key takeaways for search and sourcing teams
- Frozen Yellow Dory Fillet market coverage spans 126 countries.
- 19 exporter companies and 28 importer companies are indexed in the global supply chain intelligence network for this product.
- 38 supplier-linked transactions are summarized across the top 4 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 Yellow Dory Fillet
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Frozen Yellow Dory Fillet Country YoY Change in Supplier Transactions and Export Momentum
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Top YoY shifts for Frozen Yellow Dory Fillet: Panama (+97.6%), China (+65.1%), Vietnam (-55.8%).
Frozen Yellow Dory Fillet Country-Level Supplier Transaction and Unit Price Summary
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In 2026-01, countries with visible Frozen Yellow Dory Fillet transaction unit prices: Panama (11.39 USD / kg), Vietnam (1.51 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| China | +65.1% | 9 | - (-) | 5.50 USD / kg (120 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | ||||||
| Vietnam | -55.8% | 25 | 2.41 USD / kg (106,098 kg) | 2.45 USD / kg (125,976 kg) | 2.33 USD / kg (119,410 kg) | 1.51 USD / kg (19,090 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | ||||||
| Panama | +97.6% | 3 | - (-) | - (-) | 10.15 USD / kg (18,454.53 kg) | 11.39 USD / kg (19,164.471 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | ||||||
| South Korea | - | 1 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) |
Frozen Yellow Dory Fillet Global Supply Chain Coverage
47 companies
19 exporters and 28 importers are mapped for Frozen Yellow Dory Fillet.
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Frozen Yellow Dory Fillet Export Supplier Intelligence, Trade Flows, and Price Signals
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Frozen Yellow Dory Fillet Top Exporters and Supplier Profiles
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(China)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-07-29
Industries: Fishing AquacultureFood ManufacturingFood Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: Farming / Production / Processing / PackingFood ManufacturingTrade
Exporting Countries: South Korea
Supplying Products: Frozen Largehead Hairtail, Frozen Mackerel Fillet, Frozen Dory +4
(Vietnam)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-08-01
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFarming / Production / Processing / PackingFood ManufacturingTrade
Exporting Countries: Spain, Germany, Colombia, Thailand, Belgium, Poland, Japan, Russia, Italy, Canada
Supplying Products: Frozen Tilapia, Frozen Catfish, Fresh Catfish +5
(Peru)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-08-01
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: Food Manufacturing
Exporting Countries: China, Ecuador, South Korea, Taiwan, Italy, Thailand, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Tanzania, Ghana, Ivory Coast
Supplying Products: Frozen Bonito, Frozen Squid, Frozen Chicken Offal +5
(Vietnam)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-08-01
Industries: Beverage ManufacturingFishing AquacultureFood ManufacturingFood Packaging
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFarming / Production / Processing / PackingFood ManufacturingTrade
Exporting Countries: India, Japan, Singapore, Philippines, Thailand, France, China, Lebanon, United States, United Kingdom
Supplying Products: Frozen Catfish, Frozen Bass, Frozen Fish Cutlet +5
(Peru)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-08-01
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Industries: Fishing AquacultureFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Farming / Production / Processing / PackingTrade
Exporting Countries: Spain, United States, Italy, China, Thailand, Ecuador, Mexico, Japan, South Korea, Portugal
Supplying Products: Frozen Squid, Frozen Mahi-mahi, Frozen Octopus +5
(Peru)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-08-01
Industries: Food ManufacturingFood Packaging
Value Chain Roles: Food Manufacturing
Exporting Countries: Ecuador
Supplying Products: Poultry Feed, Frozen Coldwater Shrimp and Prawn, Frozen Common Shrimp and Prawn +5
Frozen Yellow Dory Fillet Global Exporter Coverage
19 companies
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Top Exporting Countries for Frozen Yellow Dory Fillet (HS Code 030489) in 2024
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| 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 Yellow Dory Fillet Export Trade Flow and Partner Country Summary
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Frozen Yellow Dory Fillet Import Buyer Intelligence, Demand Signals, and Price Benchmarks
28 importer companies are mapped for Frozen Yellow Dory Fillet demand intelligence. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to prioritize buyers, distributors, and downstream demand partners by market.
Frozen Yellow Dory Fillet Top Buyers, Importers, and Demand Partners
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(United States)
Latest Import Transaction: 2025-12-05
Employee Size: 1 - 10 Employees
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: -
(United States)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-08-01
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 10M - 50M
Industries: Food ManufacturingFood Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: -
(Panama)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-08-01
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD Over 1B
Industries: Fishing AquacultureFood ManufacturingFood Services And Drinking Places
Value Chain Roles: -
(South Korea)
Latest Import Transaction: 2025-11-11
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: -
(Ecuador)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-08-01
Industries: Brokers And Trade AgenciesFishing AquacultureFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: United States, Portugal, Spain, Peru, Belgium, France, Ivory Coast, Panama, Canada, Japan
(United States)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-08-01
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD Over 1B
Industries: Food ManufacturingFood Services And Drinking PlacesFood WholesalersOthers
Value Chain Roles: -
Global Importer Coverage
28 companies
Importer company count highlights the current depth of demand-side visibility for Frozen Yellow Dory Fillet.
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Top Import Demand Countries for Frozen Yellow Dory Fillet (HS Code 030489) in 2024
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| 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 Yellow Dory Fillet Import Trade Flow and Origin Country Summary
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Classification
Product TypeRaw Material
Product FormFrozen
Industry PositionPrimary Seafood Product
Raw Material
Commodity GroupFreshwater aquaculture finfish (pangasius/tra) — frozen whitefish fillets
Scientific NamePangasianodon hypophthalmus
PerishabilityMedium (frozen product; thawed fillet is highly perishable)
Growing Conditions
- Warm freshwater aquaculture systems, predominantly pond-based grow-out in major producing regions
- Commercial aquafeeds and managed production cycles with biosecurity and health management practices
Consumption Forms
- Cooked fillets for home consumption (baked, fried, steamed)
- Foodservice applications where mild-flavored whitefish is used as a cost-effective substitute
- Further processed formats (e.g., breaded/coated fish products) in destination markets
Grading Factors
- Trim specification and defect tolerances (bloodline, belly flap, pinbones, skin remnant as applicable)
- Piece size/weight and thickness uniformity for portion control
- Glaze/additional water and labeling compliance (where applicable)
- Residue compliance and speciation verification aligned to destination-market rules
- Odor/off-flavor control and microbiological performance under HACCP-based programs
Planting to HarvestGrow-out to harvest is commonly reported on the order of 6–7 months in pond grow-out systems (after nursery), depending on farming practices and target size.
Market
Frozen “yellow dory” fillets in international retail and foodservice are commonly traded as low-cost whitefish fillets, often associated in markets with pangasius/tra (striped catfish) supply chains and labeling conventions. Global supply is highly concentrated in Viet Nam’s pangasius industry, with large-scale pond farming feeding export-oriented processing plants and year-round frozen shipments. Key import demand is centered on China and the United States, alongside substantial European Union consumption routed through major EU import and re-export hubs (notably the Netherlands and Belgium) and consumer markets such as Germany and Spain. Market dynamics are shaped by price competitiveness versus higher-priced whitefish (e.g., cod), tightening buyer requirements on residues/speciation and labeling, and growing reliance on third-party certification to address environmental and social scrutiny.
Market GrowthGrowing (2025–2026 outlook)Demand supported by substitution toward more affordable whitefish amid higher prices for traditional whitefish species and by expansion in diversified/emerging markets
Major Producing Countries
Major Exporting Countries
- VietnamDominant global export supplier; EU import statistics show Viet Nam as the main direct supplier, with additional re-exports via EU hubs.
Major Importing Countries
- ChinaFAO GLOBEFISH identifies China as the largest market for Vietnamese pangasius.
- United StatesFAO GLOBEFISH identifies the United States as the second-largest market for Vietnamese pangasius; market access is sensitive to tariffs and inspection compliance.
- NetherlandsMajor EU import and re-export hub; among the largest EU importers by volume in recent years.
- GermanyMajor EU consumer market; among the largest EU importers by volume in recent years.
- SpainSignificant EU import market; demand has fluctuated over time per FAO GLOBEFISH reporting.
- BrazilFAO GLOBEFISH reports notable recent expansion in value terms among emerging markets.
- JapanFAO GLOBEFISH notes diversification into new product formats (e.g., sushi usage) supporting demand growth.
Supply Calendar
- Viet Nam (Mekong Delta):Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, DecPond-based aquaculture with continuous production cycles and industrial processing supports year-round frozen export availability.
Specification
Major VarietiesPangasianodon hypophthalmus (pangasius/tra; often marketed under “dory/cream dory” naming conventions in some markets)
Physical Attributes
- Frozen boneless fillets supplied in defined trim styles (e.g., well-trimmed vs. less-trimmed) and portion size specifications
- Labeling and contracts commonly distinguish net weight versus glaze/added solution, where applicable to the importing market
Compositional Metrics
- Glaze percentage and declared added solution (where used) are common commercial specification points for frozen fillets
- Residue testing compliance and speciation verification are key buyer-facing quality metrics for international trade
Packaging
- Bulk polybag-in-carton formats for wholesale and further processing
- Retail-ready frozen packs for modern trade, depending on destination market requirements
ProcessingExport trade is primarily in frozen fillets; product may be labeled under market names that vary by jurisdiction, making scientific-name traceability and speciation controls commercially important
Supply Chain
Value Chain
- Hatchery and nursery -> grow-out ponds -> harvest -> live/fresh transport to processing factories -> filleting and trimming -> freezing and glazing (as specified) -> packaging -> cold storage -> reefer export -> import cold store -> wholesale/retail/foodservice distribution
Demand Drivers
- Affordable, mild-flavored whitefish positioning as a substitute for higher-priced wild whitefish in retail and foodservice
- Buyer preference for consistent, boneless frozen fillets that simplify portion control and back-of-house preparation
- Market diversification beyond traditional destinations, including growth in emerging markets reported by FAO GLOBEFISH
Temperature
- Frozen cold-chain integrity is critical; thaw-refreeze events create quality loss and increase defect and safety risks
- Import programs commonly require documented hygiene controls and traceability systems across processing and distribution
Shelf Life
- Frozen storage provides extended shelf life when temperature stability is maintained; dehydration/freezer burn and drip loss are key commercial quality concerns
Risks
Food Safety And Regulatory Compliance HighInternational trade in pangasius-associated “dory” fillets is highly sensitive to residues/speciation controls and proper labeling. Misuse of veterinary medicines (including antibiotics) and non-compliance with withdrawal periods can trigger import detentions, intensified testing, and rapid market access loss; in the United States, Siluriformes products are subject to FSIS oversight and may be sampled for veterinary drug residues and speciation.Source from audited farms and approved plants with documented health plans, residue monitoring and withdrawal controls; require third-party certification (e.g., ASC) and shipment-level testing/traceability documentation aligned to destination-market rules.
Supply Concentration MediumSupply is concentrated in Viet Nam’s pangasius sector; FAO GLOBEFISH reporting on the EU market shows Viet Nam as the main direct supplier (with additional re-exports via EU hubs), and FAO also notes Viet Nam continuing to dominate global supply. Local disruptions (environmental conditions, disease events, regulatory actions, processing bottlenecks) can propagate quickly into global availability and pricing.Dual-source across multiple approved processors and maintain qualified alternative origins/products; diversify logistics routes and hold safety stock in destination cold stores for continuity.
Sustainability MediumIntensive pond systems can contribute to nutrient loading and water-quality impacts if effluent and sludge are poorly managed, and feed sourcing can create upstream sustainability exposure. These issues drive retailer and NGO scrutiny and can translate into procurement restrictions and certification requirements.Prefer ASC-certified supply or verified improvement programs; require effluent monitoring, sludge handling records, and feed traceability policies consistent with credible standards.
Trade Policy MediumTariffs and shifting trade measures can alter competitiveness and redirect trade flows; FAO GLOBEFISH notes U.S. market importance being affected by tariffs, increasing the need for diversified destination strategies.Maintain diversified market portfolios and flexible product specifications; track destination-country tariff and inspection regime updates and pre-qualify alternative buyers.
Sustainability
- Nutrient pollution risk from pond effluents (nitrogen and phosphorus) and sludge management in intensive pangasius aquaculture systems
- Feed ingredient sustainability and traceability (including fishmeal/fish oil sourcing and reliance on legal, reported, regulated fisheries or certified supply chains)
- Water-quality pressures and adaptation needs in major producing areas (including salinity intrusion risks cited as a driver for interest in recirculation/clean-up technologies)
- Reputational scrutiny of pangasius aquaculture and quality practices, increasing the role of third-party standards (e.g., ASC) in market access
Labor & Social
- Buyer expectations for auditable labor practices and community impact management, frequently addressed through third-party certification requirements and audits
- Consumer confusion and labeling sensitivity around “dory” market names versus true dory species, elevating mislabeling and trust risks
FAQ
What fish species is typically associated with frozen “dory” (including “yellow dory”) fillets in trade?In many markets, “dory” labeling on low-cost frozen whitefish fillets is commonly associated with pangasius/tra supply chains. Seafish lists “tra” and “cream dory” among common names used for pangasius (Pangasianodon hypophthalmus), and USDA FSIS references Pangasianodon hypophthalmus under acceptable common names such as swai/sutchi/striped pangasius/tra. Because market names vary by jurisdiction, buyers typically confirm the scientific name and apply speciation controls.
Which country supplies most pangasius-associated frozen fillets into the European Union?FAO GLOBEFISH reports that Viet Nam was the main supplying country for EU pangasius imports in 2023 with about a 90% share of total imports, and it notes that the Netherlands and Belgium are largely re-exporting countries in the EU trade flow.
Where is global demand concentrated for pangasius-associated frozen “dory” fillets?FAO GLOBEFISH reports that China remained the largest market for Vietnamese pangasius and that the United States remained the second-largest market, while the European Union is also an important destination with significant import volumes reported by FAO GLOBEFISH.
Why do many buyers request certification for pangasius-associated “dory” fillets?Certification is frequently used to address recurring buyer concerns around effluent and nutrient pollution management, feed ingredient traceability, disease and medicines controls, and social responsibility expectations. Seafish describes key environmental and medicines-management risks in pangasius farming, and the ASC Pangasius Standard sets auditable requirements intended to reduce environmental and social impacts.
Sources
Frozen Yellow Dory Fillet Country Coverage for Suppliers, Export Flows, and Prices
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All country market pages: Spain, South Korea, Turkiye, Indonesia, Italy, Poland, Kazakhstan, Panama, Australia, Peru, Canada, Hong Kong, Colombia, New Zealand, Philippines, Iceland, Malaysia, Denmark, Switzerland, Thailand, Lithuania, Singapore, Austria, Ecuador, Egypt, Romania, Greece, Nicaragua, Saudi Arabia, Estonia, Sweden, Brazil, Mexico, Israel, Morocco, Ireland, Portugal, Costa Rica, Croatia, Czechia, Belgium, Hungary, South Africa, Dominican Republic, Mauritius, Tanzania, United Arab Emirates, Slovenia, Guatemala, Macao, Jamaica, Senegal, Oman, Slovakia, 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, Cuba, Cyprus, Ethiopia, Finland, Fiji, Gabon, Honduras, Iran, Jordan, Kenya, Kyrgyzstan, Cambodia, Kuwait, Sri Lanka, Lesotho, Luxembourg, Latvia, Moldova, Montenegro, Madagascar, Macedonia, Myanmar [Burma], Malta, Maldives, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Nigeria, Pakistan, Qatar, Serbia, El Salvador, Swaziland, Togo, Tunisia, Uganda, Uruguay, Uzbekistan, Zambia, Zimbabwe
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