Herring Roe Suppliers, Trade & Prices — Market Overview 2026
Sub Product
Salted Herring Roe, Marinated Herring Roe, Fresh Herring Roe, Processed Herring Roe, +1
HS Code
030520
Last Updated
2026-09-01
Key takeaways for search and sourcing teams
- Herring Roe market coverage spans 102 countries.
- 70 exporter companies and 82 importer companies are indexed in the global supply chain intelligence network for this product.
- 101 supplier-linked transactions are summarized across the top 6 countries.
- Latest reference year in this page dataset is 2026.
- Page data last updated on 2026-09-01.
Global Supplier Transactions, Export Activity, and Price Benchmarks for Herring Roe
Analyze 101 supplier-linked transactions across the top 6 countries, with monthly unit-price benchmarks to track export competitiveness and sourcing risk for Herring Roe.
Herring Roe Country YoY Change in Supplier Transactions and Export Momentum
Compare positive and negative YoY shifts in Herring Roe to identify accelerating supplier markets and weakening export corridors.
Top YoY shifts for Herring Roe: Norway (+70.1%), Vietnam (+50.9%), Japan (+40.1%).
Herring Roe Country-Level Supplier Transaction and Unit Price Summary
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In 2026-03, countries with visible Herring Roe transaction unit prices: Japan (65.20 USD / kg), Norway (8.57 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Japan | +40.1% | 14 | 38.49 USD / kg (6,670 kg) | 21.28 USD / kg (8,401 kg) | 46.17 USD / kg (7.1 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | 65.20 USD / kg (50 kg) | ||||||
| United Kingdom | +32.8% | 15 | - (-) | 3.55 USD / kg (55,913 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | 4.51 USD / kg (80,232 kg) | - (-) | ||||||
| Norway | +70.1% | 7 | 4.78 USD / kg (72,200 kg) | - (-) | 7.75 USD / kg (22,200 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | 8.57 USD / kg (37,912 kg) | ||||||
| Vietnam | +50.9% | 61 | 17.12 USD / kg (43,574.05 kg) | 24.58 USD / kg (13,802 kg) | 18.86 USD / kg (38,424.16 kg) | 16.54 USD / kg (27,693.8 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | ||||||
| Russia | - | 1 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | 1.00 USD / kg (225 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | ||||||
| China | -33.4% | 3 | 5.80 USD / kg (1,000 kg) | 5.76 USD / kg (10,400 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) |
Herring Roe Global Supply Chain Coverage
152 companies
70 exporters and 82 importers are mapped for Herring Roe.
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Herring Roe Export Supplier Intelligence, Trade Flows, and Price Signals
70 exporter companies are mapped in Tridge Supply Chain Intelligence for Herring Roe. Exporters and importers can use company profiles and analytics to evaluate supplier coverage, trading activity, and route opportunities.
Herring Roe Top Exporters and Supplier Profiles
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(Canada)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-08-01
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 1M - 5M
Industries: Fishing AquacultureFood Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFarming / Production / Processing / PackingLogistics
Exporting Countries: Japan
Supplying Products: Herring Roe, Frozen Herring Roe
(China)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-08-01
Industries: Fishing AquacultureFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Food ManufacturingTrade
(Japan)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-08-01
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleTrade
Exporting Countries: Vietnam
Supplying Products: Herring Roe, Salted Herring Roe
(Denmark)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-08-01
Industries: Fishing AquacultureFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFarming / Production / Processing / PackingFood Manufacturing
Exporting Countries: South Korea, United States
Supplying Products: Herring Roe, Frozen Herring, Frozen Herring Roe +1
(Japan)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-08-01
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 51 - 100 Employees
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: Trade
Exporting Countries: Vietnam
Supplying Products: Herring Roe, Canned Mackerel, Seasoned Seaweed +3
(Canada)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-08-01
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Food Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Trade
Exporting Countries: United States
Supplying Products: Herring Roe, Frozen Herring Roe
Herring Roe Global Exporter Coverage
70 companies
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Top Exporting Countries for Herring Roe (HS Code 030520) in 2024
For Herring Roe in 2024, compare export volume and value across the top 10 supplier countries to map core supply structure.
| Rank | Country | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Denmark | 1,529,753 kg | 18,376,363.532 USD |
| 2 | Canada | 931,746.096 kg | 14,129,077.132 USD |
| 3 | Iceland | 1,442,999 kg | 10,860,229.433 USD |
| 4 | United States | 1,167,400 kg | 7,421,378 USD |
| 5 | Norway | 927,537 kg | 5,236,053.255 USD |
| 6 | Thailand | 327,763.562 kg | 2,224,374.37 USD |
| 7 | Belgium | 18,592.55 kg | 1,470,520.08 USD |
| 8 | Finland | 50,812 kg | 1,421,479.434 USD |
| 9 | Spain | 75,145.289 kg | 1,162,537.119 USD |
| 10 | Philippines | 399,975.77 kg | 963,761 USD |
Herring Roe Export Trade Flow and Partner Country Summary
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Herring Roe Import Buyer Intelligence, Demand Signals, and Price Benchmarks
82 importer companies are mapped for Herring Roe demand intelligence. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to prioritize buyers, distributors, and downstream demand partners by market.
Herring Roe Top Buyers, Importers, and Demand Partners
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(Mexico)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-08-01
Industries: Brokers And Trade AgenciesCrop ProductionFood ManufacturingFood Packaging
Value Chain Roles: -
(China)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-08-01
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: -
(United States)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-04-17
Recently Import Partner Companies: 2
Employee Size: 1 - 10 Employees
Industries: Food Services And Drinking PlacesFood Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: -
(United States)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-08-01
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: -
(South Korea)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-08-01
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: -
(South Korea)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-08-01
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: -
Global Importer Coverage
82 companies
Importer company count highlights the current depth of demand-side visibility for Herring Roe.
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Top Import Demand Countries for Herring Roe (HS Code 030520) in 2024
For Herring Roe in 2024, compare import volume and value across the top 10 demand countries to identify priority markets.
| Rank | Country | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Japan | 6,008,282 kg | 85,159,420.033 USD |
| 2 | Sweden | 3,848,068.715 kg | 25,276,699.791 USD |
| 3 | Germany | 1,105,024.869 kg | 7,572,644.341 USD |
| 4 | Denmark | 554,673 kg | 4,969,697.012 USD |
| 5 | United States | 335,487 kg | 4,845,911 USD |
| 6 | Italy | 380,094 kg | 4,424,494.231 USD |
| 7 | Hong Kong | 140,110 kg | 3,582,158.446 USD |
| 8 | Belgium | 119,869.87 kg | 2,839,277.844 USD |
| 9 | Canada | 56,860.034 kg | 1,837,153.413 USD |
| 10 | United Kingdom | 159,813 kg | 1,730,891.822 USD |
Herring Roe Import Trade Flow and Origin Country Summary
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Global Wholesale Supplier Price Trends by Country for Herring Roe
Herring Roe Monthly Wholesale Supplier Price Summary by Country
Monthly Herring Roe wholesale unit-price benchmarks by country for export and sourcing decisions.
| Country | 2025-10 | 2025-11 | 2025-12 | 2026-01 | 2026-02 | 2026-03 | 2026-04 | 2026-05 | 2026-06 | 2026-07 | 2026-08 | 2026-09 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ukraine | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Herring Roe Wholesale Price Competitiveness by Major Exporting Countries
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| Rank | Country | Average | Lower | Upper | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ukraine | 4.04 USD / kg | 3.95 USD / kg | 4.12 USD / kg | - |
Latest Herring Roe Wholesale Export Price Updates
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| Date | Entry Name | Unit Price (USD) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-01 | Ікр* ******** ****** *********** ****** * ******* **** | 4.05 USD / kg |
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Classification
Product TypeRaw Material
Product FormFrozen
Industry PositionPrimary Seafood Product
Raw Material
Commodity GroupMarine capture fisheries product — pelagic forage fish roe
Scientific NameClupea harengus (Atlantic herring) / Clupea pallasii (Pacific herring)
PerishabilityHigh
Growing Conditions
- Wild-caught in cold-temperate marine waters (North Atlantic and North Pacific)
- Roe availability depends on pre-spawn/spawn biological timing and coastal aggregation behavior
Main VarietiesAtlantic herring roe, Pacific herring roe
Consumption Forms
- Frozen roe skeins for further processing
- Salted/brined herring roe (kazunoko-style products and related formats)
- Roe used as an ingredient in prepared seafood dishes
Grading Factors
- Species and origin (Pacific vs Atlantic; fishery/region)
- Roe skein integrity (membrane intactness) and defect rate (blood spots, damage)
- Skein size/weight consistency within lot
- Salt content and sensory quality for salted/brined product
- Cold-chain integrity and time-temperature history
- Traceability and legal-origin documentation
Market
Herring roe is a wild-caught pelagic fisheries product traded globally mainly as frozen roe sacs (skeins) and, in some channels, salted/brined roe for ready-to-eat or further preparation. International supply is concentrated in North Pacific and North Atlantic fisheries, with notable sourcing from Alaska (United States), Canada, Russia, Norway, and Iceland. Demand is strongly shaped by East Asian food culture (notably Japan’s kazunoko market) alongside broader seafood-processing uses. Market dynamics are highly seasonal and sensitive to stock-assessment outcomes, quota decisions, and shipping/geopolitical frictions that can quickly tighten availability.
Market GrowthNot Mentioned
Major Producing Countries
- United StatesNorth Pacific (Alaska) Pacific herring fisheries produce roe for export and domestic processing.
- CanadaNorth Pacific (British Columbia) fisheries have historically supplied roe-oriented markets; availability varies with stock status and management decisions.
- RussiaFar East and North Atlantic capture fisheries contribute to global herring landings and roe supply.
- NorwayMajor North Atlantic herring producer; roe availability tied to quota and spawning-season fisheries.
- IcelandNorth Atlantic herring fisheries contribute to regional supply and exports.
- DenmarkNorth Atlantic/EU processing and trade hub for herring products; roe supply depends on regional landings and imports.
Major Exporting Countries
- United StatesExports from Alaska are a key channel for Pacific herring roe trade into Asian markets.
- CanadaExports have supplied Asian roe markets when fisheries are open and landings are available.
- RussiaExports can be significant in some years; trade flows may be affected by sanctions, finance, and logistics constraints.
- NorwayExports of herring products include channels for roe and roe-bearing raw material into European and global processing markets.
- IcelandExports support European processing and international distribution of herring products, including roe-related items.
Major Importing Countries
- JapanKey import market for herring roe (kazunoko) and roe-bearing raw material for processing and seasonal consumption.
- South KoreaImports for seafood processing and retail/foodservice demand in salted/frozen roe formats.
- ChinaImports for processing and redistribution in broader seafood trade networks.
- TaiwanImports for processed seafood channels and retail demand in salted/frozen roe formats.
- United StatesImports occur for processing and specialty markets alongside domestic production.
Supply Calendar
- Alaska (United States):Mar, AprPacific herring roe fisheries are commonly oriented around late-winter to spring spawning periods.
- British Columbia (Canada):Feb, MarSeasonality aligns with coastal spawning windows; openings depend on management decisions and stock conditions.
- Russian Far East:Apr, MaySpring-oriented availability linked to regional spawning dynamics and fleet operations.
- Norway (North Atlantic):Jan, Feb, MarRoe availability is tied to winter-to-early-spring fisheries around spawning-related biological timing.
- Iceland (North Atlantic):Feb, MarLate-winter to spring supply pattern typical of many North Atlantic herring fisheries.
Specification
Major VarietiesPacific herring roe (Clupea pallasii), Atlantic herring roe (Clupea harengus)
Physical Attributes
- Intact roe skeins (membrane integrity) with minimal blood spots and physical damage
- Color and translucency consistent with buyer specs (often pale yellow to amber tones depending on product form and curing)
- Uniform skein size/weight bands for pack consistency
Compositional Metrics
- Salt content targets are commonly specified for salted/brined roe lots
- Moisture/drip loss and foreign matter limits are commonly specified in contracts and inspection protocols
Packaging
- Frozen roe packed in lined cartons or poly-lined master cases for export cold chain
- Salted/brined roe packed in food-grade pails or vacuum packs depending on downstream use
- Lot identification and traceability labeling aligned with importing-market requirements
ProcessingRoe is often frozen rapidly after extraction to preserve texture; salted/brined products rely on controlled salting and refrigeration to manage microbiological risk and quality
Supply Chain
Value Chain
- Capture fishery timed to spawning biology -> landing and chilled holding -> roe extraction (skeins) -> washing/inspection -> freezing or salting/brining -> export cold-chain logistics -> importer cold store -> repacking/processing -> retail/foodservice
Demand Drivers
- Japanese kazunoko demand with strong seasonality around year-end/New Year consumption
- Seafood-processing demand for salted/frozen roe as an ingredient in prepared foods
- Preference for consistent texture, low defects, and reliable traceability in premium channels
Temperature
- Frozen product integrity depends on continuous cold chain; frozen storage and transport commonly target -18°C or colder for long-distance trade
- Chilled handling prior to freezing requires rapid time-temperature control to limit quality loss and microbial growth
Risks
Stock And Quota Volatility HighHerring roe availability is directly constrained by wild stock status and quota decisions; when stock assessments deteriorate or recruitment fails, managers can sharply reduce TACs or close fisheries, causing immediate supply shocks for roe-oriented trade.Diversify sourcing across North Pacific and North Atlantic origins, use flexible contracting with substitution clauses, and monitor stock-assessment and quota-setting calendars for key management bodies.
Climate HighClimate variability can shift spawning timing and coastal aggregation patterns that roe fisheries rely on, increasing operational uncertainty and the risk of short, missed, or lower-quality roe runs in core producing regions.Track ocean-condition indicators and in-season fishery updates; build contingency procurement plans across multiple origins and product forms (frozen vs salted/brined).
Geopolitics MediumTrade involving Russian-origin seafood can face elevated sanctions, payment, insurance, and logistics risks, which may reroute flows and tighten supply in traditional buyer markets.Conduct enhanced compliance screening, qualify alternate origins, and pre-approve logistics lanes and cold storage options to reduce disruption risk.
Food Safety MediumSalted/brined or ready-to-eat roe products require robust hygiene and temperature controls; importing markets may enforce strict microbiological criteria and preventive controls, and cold-chain breaks can increase spoilage and safety risk.Apply HACCP-based controls, validate salting/brining parameters, and document cold-chain performance with temperature records and importer-ready traceability.
Sustainability
- Stock sustainability and ecosystem impacts are central because herring are a forage fish; management changes (TAC/quota) can be abrupt when assessments indicate recruitment declines
- Climate-driven shifts (ocean warming, marine heatwaves, changing plankton dynamics) can alter distribution, timing, and roe quality/availability in North Pacific and North Atlantic systems
- Bycatch and broader ecosystem-based fisheries management expectations influence market access and buyer policies (e.g., certification, sourcing standards)
Labor & Social
- Worker safety and labor protections in industrial fishing fleets are recurring due-diligence themes in seafood supply chains (at-sea working conditions, contracts, and recruitment practices)
- Traceability expectations (legal origin, IUU-risk screening) can affect sourcing decisions for internationally traded roe and roe-bearing raw material
FAQ
Which countries are key sources for herring roe in international trade?Key sourcing countries include the United States (notably Alaska), Canada, Russia, Norway, and Iceland, reflecting the concentration of herring fisheries in the North Pacific and North Atlantic.
When is peak global supply for herring roe?Peak availability is typically concentrated in late winter through spring, with examples including Alaska around March–April, British Columbia around February–March, and North Atlantic origins such as Norway and Iceland commonly peaking around January–March depending on the fishery.
What are common buyer specification priorities for herring roe?Common priorities include intact roe skeins (membrane integrity), low defect rates (blood spots, damage, foreign matter), consistency of size/pack, and—where applicable—defined salt levels for salted/brined product, supported by cold-chain and traceability documentation.
Sources
Herring Roe Country Coverage for Suppliers, Export Flows, and Prices
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